General Excellence – Tertiary Enhancement Studies – Rowville Secondary College Handbooks

Tertiary enhancement studies enable Year 12 students to complete a standard first year university level subject whilst in Year 12.

Enhancement studies are accredited as an approved extension by VCAA and will provide credit as a sixth subject increment, towards a student’s ATAR score.
Provides an intellectual challenge and a new approach to learning that may not be available in the normal Year 12 program.
Opportunity to interact with university staff members who have specialised expertise in their unit area.
Gain an insight into university life – this can greatly assist in the transition from school to full-time university study.
It assists high achieving students to maximise their learning experience in their final year of school.
Obtain credit for the units you studied when you commence university.

Students must have completed a designated preparatory study at least Units 1 & 2.
They must in the estimation of the school be an excellent student and have demonstrated exceptional achievement in the preparatory study. If they have completed Units 3 & 4, they should have achieved a study score in excess of 41.
If the student has not completed Units 3 & 4 of the preparatory study, then they must take it concurrently with the enhancement study.

All universities will be conducting a parent information evening during October and applications close in November. Further information is available on their websites.
Further information and brochures will be provided on an individual basis from the Careers office as soon as they are available (information is usually received by the College early in Term 4).