Subjects
Subjects
Schools can choose from over 100 subjects to create the best educational pathways for their students. The availability of specific subjects depends on the choices made by each school and will be confirmed in collaboration with the SACE Board.
SACE students can select from subjects spanning arts, business, technology, English, health, humanities, social sciences, languages, mathematics and science.
Each SACE subject is accompanied by a comprehensive syllabus known as a Subject Outline. These outlines meticulously detail the curriculum and assessment criteria for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the program. To ensure relevance and currency, Subject Outlines undergo regular reviews.
To access Subject Outlines for specific SACE subjects, simply navigate to Subjects Information, where subjects are conveniently grouped by area of study.
To successfully complete the SACE program, students must fulfil specific requirements. They need to undertake a minimum of five subjects in Stage 1 and five subjects in Stage 2, totalling 200 credits.
Each subject is assigned a credit value of either 10 or 20, depending on the expected time commitment. A 10-credit subject typically demands 50-60 hours of learning, while a 20-credit subject requires double the time, spanning approximately 100-120 hours, often extending over a full academic year.
While the SACE program offers flexibility in subject selection, certain compulsory requirements must be met. To satisfy the Numeracy Requirement, students must successfully complete a mathematics subject in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. Similarly, to fulfil the Literacy Requirement, students are required to take an English subject in either Stage 1 or Stage 2.
Every school is required to confirm with the SACE Board the subjects it intends to offer each academic year. The availability of courses for students to select depends on the subjects the school decides to provide.
Students are encouraged to engage with their teachers to align their subject choices with their interests, planned university studies and career aspirations.