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Classical Studies

Accreditation period 2019–2024

The accreditation period has been extended until 31 December 2024.

Study Design

VCE Classical Studies Study Design

Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for Classical Studies Units 1-4: 2019-2024.

2023 Classical works list
The approved Classical works list for study in 2023.

2024 Classical works list
The approved Classical works list for study in 2024.

VCAA principles and procedures for prescribed VCE lists (June 2020)

School-based Assessment

View VCE Classical Studies School-based Assessment report.

Examination specifications, past examinations and reports

View VCE Classical Studies examination specifications, past examinations and reports.

Support material

Advice for teachers
Learning activities and assessment advice for teachers, including performance descriptions.

Glossary of command terms
This glossary provides a list of terms commonly used across the Victorian Curriculum F–10, VCE study designs and VCE examinations and to help students better understand the requirements of command terms in the context of their discipline.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in the VCE
On-demand video recordings, presented with the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI) and the Department of Education (DE) Koorie Outcomes Division, for VCE teachers and leaders as part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in the VCE webinar program held in 2023.

Consultation

Consultation on the VCE Classical Studies Study Design is now closed.

The review panel will consider all responses to the consultation draft before a final draft of the study design is prepared.

The final draft of the study design will be considered by the Board of the VCAA. Any updates on the progress of the review will be published in the VCAA Bulletin.

Curriculum Manager

Alex Louie
Curriculum Manager - VCE Extended Investigation, VCE Classical Studies
email: Alex.Louie@education.vic.gov.au

Curriculum Managers lead, manage and support the production, review and development of senior secondary curriculum and assessment materials. They also provide policy advice and implementation support for Foundation to Year 12 curriculum and assessment.