Accounting
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Year 10 → Year 11 & 12 · Australian Capital Territory
ACT SSC / TES subject selection
Not sure which subjects you want to do? Find out what you’ll learn, how you’ll be assessed and what the work is like. Compare your options, then build a plan to discuss with your school.
Explore ACT college courses, their classifications and major/minor options. A T package differs from a non-ATAR package.
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87 subjects shown.
Interest and work-style filters are editorial discovery aids, not aptitude or workload ratings.
Advanced Modern Languages
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Agriculture
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Ancient History
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Athlete Development
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Automotive Technology
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Beginning Classical Languages
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Beginning Modern Languages
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Biology
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Bridging Literacy
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Business
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Business Services
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Chemistry
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Connected Learning
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Construction Pathways
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Continuing Classical Languages
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Continuing Modern Languages
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Dance
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Data Science
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Design and Emerging Technologies
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Design and Graphics
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Design and Textiles
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Designed Environments
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Digital Products
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Digital Technologies
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Drama
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EAL (English as Additional Language)
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Early Childhood Studies
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Earth & Environmental Science
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Economics
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Education Studies
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Engineering Studies
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English
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Essential English
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Essential Mathematics
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Exercise Science
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Food Science & Nutrition
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Food Studies
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Furniture Making Pathways
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Geography
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Global Studies
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Health Science
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Horticulture
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Hospitality
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Indigenous Culture and Languages
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Interdisciplinary Inquiry
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Interdisciplinary Science
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Legal Studies
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Literature
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Live Production and Services
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Mathematical Applications
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Mathematical Methods
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Media
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Metal Products
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Modern History
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Music
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Networking and Security
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Outdoor and Environmental Education
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Outdoor Recreation
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Pacific Studies
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Pathways to Work and Learning
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Philosophy
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Photography
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Physical Education Studies
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Physics
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Politics
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Pre Modern History
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Psychology
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Public Health
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Religious Studies
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Robotics and Mechatronics
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Social and Community Work
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Sociology
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Specialised Dance
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Specialised Drama
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Specialised Media
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Specialised Music
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Specialised Photography
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Specialised Visual Arts
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Specialist Mathematics
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Specialist Methods
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Sport, Fitness and Recreation
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Stage Performance
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Timber Products
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Tourism and Event Management
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Visual Arts
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World Religions
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How ACT SSC / TES subject selection works
Year 11 and Year 12 structure
College units, course classifications and majors/minors
Completing the certificate
The standard SSC package needs at least 17 standard units and its course-area and English pattern. TES has stricter requirements.
Considering an ATAR?
A T package needs at least 20 units and the required T/H majors/minors plus AST conditions. The aggregate uses three majors plus 0.6 of the next eligible course.
What does scaling mean?
OCS/AST-related scaling does not supply a universal statewide subject multiplier. Do not treat scaling as a difficulty score.
Scaling compares results across cohorts. It does not tell you whether you will enjoy a subject or how much effort you will need. Historical numbers are labelled by year and statistic in each subject profile.
Can I change my subjects?
Ask your college about unit availability, classification and whether changes still form complete majors and minors.
What if I do not know my career?
Start with subject content, sample work and your interests. Keep a few options to discuss rather than trying to predict your career now. Course prerequisites are an optional check for exact courses, institutions and entry years.
What about vocational or non-ATAR study?
An ATAR is one pathway. Ask your school about VET, apprenticeships, traineeships, certificate requirements and other tertiary entry pathways. Choose the non-ATAR option in your plan to keep certificate planning separate from ATAR checks.
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Common questions
What do I need to complete ACT SSC / TES?
The standard SSC package needs at least 17 standard units and its course-area and English pattern. TES has stricter requirements.
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How does scaling work for ACT SSC / TES?
OCS/AST-related scaling does not supply a universal statewide subject multiplier. Do not treat scaling as a difficulty score.
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Can I change my ACT SSC / TES subjects?
Ask your college about unit availability, classification and whether changes still form complete majors and minors.
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Find more official subjects and course versions
Subjects are worth considering whether or not we sell resources for them. ACT BSSS course register and classifications. Confirm your school’s actual offerings and the implementation year.
Subject information coverage
This release includes 87 subject profiles for ACT SSC / TES, combining existing subject guides with separately sourced official courses. It is not a school’s offering list or a claim that every accredited subject has a complete profile. Check source versions and verification notes within each profile.
See source policy, coverage and known limits. No subject is excluded because it lacks paid resources.
Check your shortlist before you enrol
- How to choose Year 11 and Year 12 subjects — Compare content, assessment, prerequisites and school availability before finalising a plan.
- University course and entry requirements finder — Compare published entry figures and open the official course sources.
- Subject selection sources and verification — Check coverage, source dates and unverified requirements.