Newly accredited Senior Secondary Courses

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 NameLevel of ComplexityFocus AreaThis course would suit someone who:
English Inquiry (ENT115123)1Transdisciplinary projects– needs support to develop their English skills 
– enjoyed English studies in years 7-10 and wants to continue this pathway 
English Inquiry (ENT215123)2Transdisciplinary projects– wants to improve their English writing skills
– wants to create and respond to different types of English texts 
English Inquiry (ENT315124)3Transdisciplinary 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)2Professional 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)3Professional 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 NameLevel of ComplexityFocus AreaThis course would suit someone who:
Civics and Citizenship (CVC115122)1Discipline-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)2Discipline-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)2Transdisciplinary 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)3Transdisciplinary 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 NameLevel of ComplexityFocus AreaThis course would suit someone who:
Chinese (CHN215123)2Discipline-based study– enjoys communicating ad connecting with Chinese speakers and communities 
– is open to developing new perspectives and cultural understanding 
French (FRN215123)2Discipline-based study– enjoys communicating and connecting with French speakers and communities
– is open to developing new perspectives and cultural understanding
German (GRM215123)2Discipline-based study– enjoys communicating and connecting with German speakers and communities
– is open to developing new perspectives and cultural understanding
Italian (ITN215123)2Discipline-based study– enjoys communicating and connecting with Italian speakers and communities
– is open to developing new perspectives and cultural understanding
Japanese (JPN215123)2Discipline-based study– enjoys communicating and connecting with Italian speakers and communities
– is open to developing new perspectives and cultural understanding

Course NameLevel of ComplexityFocus AreaThis course would suit someone who:
Essential Mathematics – Personal (MEP215123)2Personal futures– needs to build upon the core mathematical skills used in everyday life 
Essential Mathematics – Workplace (MEW215123)2Personal futures– needs to build upon the core mathematical skills used in everyday life 
General Mathematics (MTG215123)2Discipline-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)3Discipline-based study– needs to build upon their mathematical skills for university study
– has well developed organisational and problem-solving skills
Mathematics (MAT115123)1Personal futures– needs to develop their basic numeracy and maths skills
– needs to apply maths skills in their everyday lives
Numeracy (NUM115123)1Personal futures– needs to develop their basic numeracy and maths skills
– needs to apply maths skills in their everyday lives

Course NameLevel of ComplexityFocus AreaThis course would suit someone who:
Enterprise at Work (EPW215112)2Work-based learning– is creative 
– is good at solving problems 
– wants to start their own business 

Course NameLevel of ComplexityFocus AreaThis course would suit someone who:
Biology (BIO215123)2Discipline-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)3Discipline-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)1Personal 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)2Transdisciplinary 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)3Transdisciplinary 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 NameLevel of ComplexityFocus AreaThis course would suit someone who:
Data Science and Digital Solutions (DSD315124)3Professional 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)1Personal futures– wants to be more confident with using technology 
– is keen to develop tech-skills 
Digital Technologies (DGT215124)2Transdisciplinary 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)2Transdisciplinary 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)3Discipline-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)2Professional studies– wants to learn about the thinking and design processes related to engineering 
– enjoys hands-on, project-based problem solving 
Engineering Design (EDN315123)3Professional 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 NameLevel of ComplexityFocus AreaThis course would suit someone who:
Arts (ART115123)1Discipline-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)2Professional 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)3Professional 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)2Professional studies– wants to learn about the contemporary music industry 
– wants to create and express themselves musically 
Dance (DNC215124)2Discipline-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)3Discipline-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)2Discipline-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)3Discipline-based study– wants to pursue a career pathway based in the visual arts professional space 
– is creative, curious and engaged with art culture