The University of Melbourne Extension Program provides an opportunity for you to study at University during Year 12, and gain valuable academic skills while getting a head start on your future studies.
Would you like the chance to receive an ATAR contribution while experiencing life at a world-class university?
The University of Melbourne Extension Program provides an opportunity for you to study at university during Year 12, and gain valuable academic skills while getting a head start on your future studies.
As an Extension Program student, you will complete university studies alongside your Year 12 subjects. The program provides an academic challenge and allows you to explore a particular subject area at a more advanced level.
Why Should I Apply?
Experience university life...
The Extension Program offers a real university experience. Many Extension Program classes are held at our beautiful campus in Parkville, where you will study alongside first-year university students. You will have access to the University Library, and receive a University student card and email account. Extension Program students can utilise teaching and learning spaces on campus, benefit from a range of electronic resources and access Melbourne’s services for current students.
Earn university credit...
If you enrol in a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree after finishing Year 12, you could receive credit for the subjects you have completed in Year 12 (without any university tuition fees) as an Extension Program student. You could choose to accelerate through your degree, enjoy a lighter study load in first-year or study additional subjects to open up more career options.
Earn an ATAR contribution...
Your Extension Program studies will make a valuable contribution to your final ATAR. The contribution you earn depends on the results you achieve.
Maximise your VCE or IB success...
Extension Program students often report that the Program has helped them to become more confident. Completing University subjects can improve your study skills overall, and may help you achieve stronger results in your VCE subjects.
As an Extension Program student, you can participate in VCE revision lectures led by top teachers and past exam assessors.
Become familiar with the University...
Extension Program students are invited to a range of events on campus throughout the year, starting with the Extension Program Welcome Day in late January. Come along to these events to meet fellow Extension students, learn more about the Extension Program and the University of Melbourne, and celebrate your success as a high-achieving Extension Program student.
Start building an impressive résumé...
Completing the Extension Program is an amazing achievement that will be recorded on your University of Melbourne academic transcript. There are also prizes available to the highest-achieving Extension Program student in each subject area. You can start building an impressive résumé before you’ve even finished secondary school!
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