Year 10 Subjects
In Year 10 students follow the Victorian Curriculum F–10 and are typically in the process of preparing for their senior years of schooling (Years 11 and 12). The Year 10 curriculum is a blend of core subjects that are compulsory and elective subjects that students can choose based on their interests and career aspirations.
In Year 10, students are encouraged to begin thinking about their senior secondary certificate (Years 11 and 12). They can receive advice about the subjects required for the VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) or VCEVM (Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major). The subjects they choose in Year 10 can influence their options for these senior secondary certificate, so it is important for students to consider their long-term goals.
Subject choices
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Compulsory Subjects
Compulsory subjects are those that all students must study, regardless of their personal interests or career plans. These subjects are designed to ensure students receive a broad and balanced education and develop essential foundational skills. These compulsory subjects ensure that by the end of Year 10, all students have key skills forming a strong foundation for senior secondary education
In 2026 the compulsory subjects are:
English
Maths
Work Related Skills
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Elective Subjects
Elective subjects are subjects that students choose based on their interests, strengths, and future career goals. These subjects allow students to explore areas they enjoy, develop new skills, and prepare for senior secondary education including VCE VET subjects in year 11 and 12.
In 2026 the elective subjects are:
VCE and VCE VET Subjects (if applied)
Year 10 Subject Rules
Year 10 students will be introduced to elective subjects. Their Year 10 program will be created from compulsory and elective subjects. Students will need to follow the below rules to create their individual Year 10 program.
Students will be completing the below compulsory subjects:
Whole Year Compulsory subjects
Semester Based Compulsory subjects:
Students will then be able to select up to 4 elective subjects from the below subject domains:
RULES:
Students can choose a maximum of 2 electives per subject domain.
Students who would like to complete science for the whole year will be able to select an additional science in place of an elective.
All elective subjects are semester based.
Students who apply for a VCE or VCE VET subject will only choose 2 electives.
Students must apply for a VCE or VCE VET subject by the due date to be considered for these subjects. No late applications will be accepted.
Students can only apply for one VCE or VCE VET subject.
Year 10 Subjects in 2026
Example of Year 10 Student Programs
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Compulsory Subject: English
Compulsory Subject: Maths
Compulsory Subject: Health and PE
Compulsory Subject: Work Related Skills
Compulsory Subject: Psychology
Elective Subject 1: VCE Legal Studies unit 1
Elective Subject 2: VCE Legal Studies unit 2
Elective Subject 3: Economics & Business
Elective Subject 4: Applied Computing
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Compulsory Subject: English
Compulsory Subject: Maths
Compulsory Subject: Health & Physical Education
Compulsory Subject: Work Related Skills
Compulsory Subject: Chemistry
Elective Subject 1: VCE VET Laboratory Skills unit 1
Elective Subject 2: VCE VET Laboratory Skills unit 2
Elective Subject 3: Physics
Elective Subject 4: Product Design
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Compulsory Subject: English
Compulsory Subject: Math
Compulsory Subject: Health & Physical Education
Compulsory Subject: Work Related Skills
Compulsory Subject: Psychology
Elective Subject 1: Drama
Elective Subject 2: Visual Arts
Elective Subject 3: Digital Technology
Elective Subject 4: Food Technology
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Compulsory Subject: English
Compulsory Subject: Math
Compulsory Subject: Health & Physical Education
Compulsory Subject: Work Related Skills
Compulsory Subject: A Science
Elective Subject 1: A Humanities
Elective Subject 2: A The Arts
Elective Subject 3: A Technology
Elective Subject 4: A subject that matches Morrisby results