As part of a 7-year plan, the Years 9-12 Learning have released 41 newly accredited senior secondary courses across a variety of learning areas, with further courses set to be developed and released in future years.
These innovative courses have been purposely designed to modernise the curriculum and prepare students for contemporary careers in the real-world.
Course Name | Level of Complexity | Focus Area | This course would suit someone who: |
English Inquiry (ENT115123) | 1 | Transdisciplinary projects | – needs support to develop their English skills – enjoyed English studies in years 7-10 and wants to continue this pathway |
English Inquiry (ENT215123) | 2 | Transdisciplinary projects | – wants to improve their English writing skills – wants to create and respond to different types of English texts |
English Inquiry (ENT315124) | 3 | Transdisciplinary projects | – wants to consolidate their knowledge, skills and understanding of English – is interested in pursuing study or a career that needs strong English skills |
English Studio (ENS215124) | 2 | Professional studies | – enjoys writing and wants to develop their creative writing skills. – is interested in pursuing study or a career in the creative writing industry |
English Studio (ENS315124) | 3 | Professional studies | – wants to pursue their writing passion and refine their writing skills – is interested in pursuing study or a career in the creative writing industry |
Course Name | Level of Complexity | Focus Area | This course would suit someone who: |
Civics and Citizenship (CVC115122) | 1 | Discipline-based study | – would like to know how our democratic system works – would like to practise the skills needed to participate in the community |
History Level (HIS215124) | 2 | Discipline-based study | – has a keen interest in history and enjoys learning about the past. – is interested in further study or a career related to history or related fields |
Studies of Religion (REL215124) | 2 | Transdisciplinary projects | – is curious about different religious views and wants to learn more – is interested in pursuing further study in religion or a career that promotes acceptance and diversity of peoples |
Studies of Religion (REL315124) | 3 | Transdisciplinary projects | – is motivated by deep thinking and enjoys examining the nature and role of religion in society – is interested in pursuing further study in disciplines such as theology, history, philosophy or sociology |
Course Name | Level of Complexity | Focus Area | This course would suit someone who: |
Chinese (CHN215123) | 2 | Discipline-based study | – enjoys communicating ad connecting with Chinese speakers and communities – is open to developing new perspectives and cultural understanding |
French (FRN215123) | 2 | Discipline-based study | – enjoys communicating and connecting with French speakers and communities – is open to developing new perspectives and cultural understanding |
German (GRM215123) | 2 | Discipline-based study | – enjoys communicating and connecting with German speakers and communities – is open to developing new perspectives and cultural understanding |
Italian (ITN215123) | 2 | Discipline-based study | – enjoys communicating and connecting with Italian speakers and communities – is open to developing new perspectives and cultural understanding |
Japanese (JPN215123) | 2 | Discipline-based study | – enjoys communicating and connecting with Italian speakers and communities – is open to developing new perspectives and cultural understanding |
Course Name | Level of Complexity | Focus Area | This course would suit someone who: |
Essential Mathematics – Personal (MEP215123) | 2 | Personal futures | – needs to build upon the core mathematical skills used in everyday life |
Essential Mathematics – Workplace (MEW215123) | 2 | Personal futures | – needs to build upon the core mathematical skills used in everyday life |
General Mathematics (MTG215123) | 2 | Discipline-based study | – needs to build upon their mathematical skills used in workplaces and everyday life situations – has well developed organisational and problem-solving skills |
General Mathematics (MTG315123) | 3 | Discipline-based study | – needs to build upon their mathematical skills for university study – has well developed organisational and problem-solving skills |
Mathematics (MAT115123) | 1 | Personal futures | – needs to develop their basic numeracy and maths skills – needs to apply maths skills in their everyday lives |
Numeracy (NUM115123) | 1 | Personal futures | – needs to develop their basic numeracy and maths skills – needs to apply maths skills in their everyday lives |
Course Name | Level of Complexity | Focus Area | This course would suit someone who: |
Enterprise at Work (EPW215112) | 2 | Work-based learning | – is creative – is good at solving problems – wants to start their own business |
Course Name | Level of Complexity | Focus Area | This course would suit someone who: |
Biology (BIO215123) | 2 | Discipline-based study | – is interested in working hands-on with plants, animals, or the environment – wants to understand science issues in society and their local community |
Biology (BIO315124) | 3 | Discipline-based study | – wants to deepen their understanding of living things and how they work – would like to make informed decisions about science issues in society and the local community |
Science (SCC15122) | 1 | Personal futures | – is interested in working with people, animals, plants, materials or another hands-on career – wants to know about science in their local community |
Transdisciplinary Science (TDS215122) | 2 | Transdisciplinary projects | – is interested in the practical science skills that are used to explain and monitor what is around us in Tasmania – likes to find their own answers by investigating a specific application of science |
Transdisciplinary Science (TDS315123) | 3 | Transdisciplinary projects | – is interested in a career in the broad range of sciences valued in Tasmania and beyond – is drawn to analyse and reflect on evidence to discover something new in a specific application of science |
Course Name | Level of Complexity | Focus Area | This course would suit someone who: |
Data Science and Digital Solutions (DSD315124) | 3 | Professional studies | – is motivated to explore applications of data science and digital solutions in various industries – is interested in pursuing further study or a career in ICT industries |
Digital Projects (DGP115123) | 1 | Personal futures | – wants to be more confident with using technology – is keen to develop tech-skills |
Digital Technologies (DGT215124) | 2 | Transdisciplinary projects | – has a curiosity to explore how digital technologies shape society – is interested in pursuing further study or a career in digital technologies |
Electronics and Advanced Technologies (EAT215124) | 2 | Transdisciplinary projects | – enjoys working with their hands and making items that perform a function – is interested in pursuing further study or a career in electrical or engineering fields |
Electronics and Advanced Technologies (EAT315124) | 3 | Discipline-based study | – wants to explore the role of electronics in advancing technologies and its effect on industries – is interested in pursuing further study or a career in electrical or engineering fields |
Engineering Design (EDN215122) | 2 | Professional studies | – wants to learn about the thinking and design processes related to engineering – enjoys hands-on, project-based problem solving |
Engineering Design (EDN315123) | 3 | Professional studies | – is interested in exploring engineering solutions relating to an area of personal interest – is interested in practical application of Science, Technology and Mathematics concepts to Engineering |
Course Name | Level of Complexity | Focus Area | This course would suit someone who: |
Arts (ART115123) | 1 | Discipline-based study | – is creative and curious – enjoyed Arts in years 7-10 and would like to continue building on those skills |
Contemporary Art Practice (CAP215124) | 2 | Professional studies | – is interested in pursuing a career in the visual arts industry – wants to learn how visual art is influenced by the global community, cultural diversity and technology |
Contemporary Art Practice (CAP315124) | 3 | Professional studies | – is interested in pursuing a career or further study in visual arts – wants to learn how visual art is influenced by the global community, cultural diversity and technology |
Contemporary Music and Songwriting (CMS215123) | 2 | Professional studies | – wants to learn about the contemporary music industry – wants to create and express themselves musically |
Dance (DNC215124) | 2 | Discipline-based study | – wants to move, create and learn new perspectives and skills – is interested in further study or a career in dance or related fields |
Dance (DNC315124) | 3 | Discipline-based study | – enjoys explorative movement and is confident performing in front of others – is interested in pursuing further study or a career in dance or related fields |
Visual Art (ART215123) | 2 | Discipline-based study | – wants to create artworks and express themselves through visual arts – wants to learn about artists and the visual arts in various times, places and eras |
Visual Art (ART315123) | 3 | Discipline-based study | – wants to pursue a career pathway based in the visual arts professional space – is creative, curious and engaged with art culture |