“The Senior Phase of Learning values all pathways, and each student is encouraged to reach for excellence through their participation and engagement, regardless of whether the goal is future study or employment."
At McAuley College, we pride ourselves on the vast opportunities provided to students in selecting the right pathway for them. Each student engages in the planning of their individual programs, reflecting their abilities and ambitions, whilst always being attentive to a breadth across the choices that will open doors in the future.
Year 11 2026 Subject Selection VET
Queensland Government Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) used and adapted under CC BY 4.0 licence by McAuley College.
The Year 11 Subject Selection Handbook provides an example of our comprehensive curriculum offerings, from General, Applied and Certificate Courses, as well as School Based Traineeships or Apprenticeships.
In addition, the table below shows how subjects are connected between all phases of learning across Years 7 to 12, indicating some of our possible offerings in Senior. Student choice and preference determines the structure of our final offerings each year.
The subjects listed below are indicative only
| Key Learning Area |
Year 10 Subject
|
Year 11 & 12 Possible Senior Subjects / Courses |
|
Religious Education
|
Religious Education
|
Study of Religion
Religion and Ethics
|
| English |
English
|
English
Essential English
Literature
|
| Mathematics |
Mathematics
|
General Mathematics
Mathematical Methods
Essential Mathematics
Specialist Mathematics
|
| Science |
Science |
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Certificate III Rural Operations
|
| Health and Physical Education |
Health and Physical Education |
Certificate III in Fitness
Health
Tourism
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Sport and Recreation
|
| LOTE |
Spanish |
Spanish
|
| Humanities |
Geography
History
Civics and Citizenship
Business
|
Geography
Legal Studies
Modern History
Diploma of Business
Certificate IV in Crime and Justice (offered through Unity College)
|
| Technologies |
Digital Technologies
Design Technologies (Materials & Tech)
Design Technologies (Engineering Materials)
|
Industrial Technology Skills
Hospitality Practices
Design
Digital Solutions
|
The Arts
|
Visual Art
Media Arts
Drama
Music
|
Music
Film, Television and New Media
Visual Art
Drama
|
All students are eligible to receive a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or the Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA), and this is strongly encouraged and monitored across the two years, as a specific goal for each student.