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Selection Criteria

To be eligible for selection into the University of Melbourne Extension Program in 2008,

be undertaking a normal full time VCE (minimum five VCE Units 3/4) or its equivalent
be eligible for the award of the VCE in 2008
achieve A/A+ results in the preparatory subjects for their extension studies area (see middle column in table below)
achieve the minimum level of results across all other subjects (see final column in table below)
have the recommendation of their school Principal

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Subject	VCE Prerequisite Subjects To be eligible for selection, grades of A/A+ are required in prerequisite/preparatory studies	Additional requirements to be eligible for selection
Accounting	Completion of Accounting 3/4 in Year 11; or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of Accounting 1/2.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
Art History	Completion of one of Art, History, International Studies, or Studio Arts 3/4 in Year 11; or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of one of Art, History, International Studies or Studio Arts 1/2.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
Biology	Completion of Biology 3/4 in Year 11; or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of Biology 1/2.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
Earth Sciences^	Completion of Maths Methods 3/4 and one of Chemistry, Biology or Physics 1/2 in Year 11; or enrolment in Maths Methods 3/4 and one of Chemistry, Biology or Physics 3/4 in Year 12.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
English Literature^	Completion of English or Literature 3/4 in Year 11; or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of English or Literature 1/2.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
French	Completion of French 3/4 in Year 11 or equivalent.*	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
German	Completion of German 3/4 in Year 11 or equivalent.*	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
Hebrew	Completion of VCE Hebrew 3/4 in Year 11 or equivalent.*	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
History^	Completion of one of Classical Societies and Cultures, History or International Studies 3/4 in Year 11; or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of one of Classical Societies and Cultures, History or International Studies 1/2.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
History and Philosophy of Science	Completion of humanities and/or science subjects in Year 11 and enrolment in VCE humanities and/or science subjects 3/4 in Year 12.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
Indonesian	Completion of VCE Indonesian (Second Language) 3/4 in Year 11 or equivalent.* All eligible applicants will be required to attend an interview and sit a test.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
Latin^	Completion of VCE Latin 3/4 in Year 11.	A average across non prerequisite subjects
Linguistics	Completion of one of English, English Language, ESL or a LOTE 3/4 in Year 11; or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of one of English, English Language, ESL or a LOTE 1/2.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
Mathematics^	Completion of Mathematical Methods 3/4 in Year 11 and enrolment in Specialist Mathematics 3/4 in Year 12; or concurrent enrolment in Mathematical Methods 3/4 and Specialist Maths 3/4 after completion of Mathematical Methods 1/2 and General Mathematics (Specialist Maths orientation) 1/2. Note: Applicants with a B+ average in General Mathematics will be considered. Other prerequisite subjects require A/A+ average.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
Music	See selection criteria for Music applicants below.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
Philosophy^	There are no prerequisite studies. Grades of A/A+ average are required in essay writing subjects.	B+ average across all other subjects
Physics^	Completion of Physics 3/4 and Mathematical Methods 3/4 in Year 11 or equivalent.*	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects
Psychology^	Completion of Psychology 3/4 in Year 11; or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of Psychology 1/2.	A average across non prerequisite subjects
Russian	Completion of Russian 3/4 in Year 11. Note: All eligible applicants are required to sit a selection test.	B+ average across non prerequisite subjects

* Applicants who have not completed the prerequisite subjects will be required to attend an interview and/or sit a test to determine whether their proficiency is equivalent to 3/4 level.

^ Some changes have occurred for 2008 and these subjects are currently pending VCAA approval.

Selection criteria for Music applicants:

In addition to the eligibility criteria detailed above, Extension Program Music students must possess exceptional ability, well above the Faculty of Music's entrance audition standard (usually a B at AMEB Grade 7). Examples of exceptional achievement used as selection criteria include:

A student who has passed an L Mus A with distinction
A student who has been a finalist in a national competition (eg ABC Young Performers Award)
A student who has appeared professionally as a soloist with a major concert promoter (eg the ABC, Musica Viva).

Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their music teacher outlining their aptitude and achievements. If the letter of recommendation indicates that the applicant is of an appropriate standard, the applicant will be invited to an audition at the Faculty of Music in late November/early December. Successful audition applicants, who also achieve the required B+ average grades in their other studies, will be offered a place in the Extension Program. Applications for Extension Program Music close on Wednesday 31 October 2007.

International Baccalaureate (IB) applicants should contact the University of Melbourne Extension Program directly for prerequisite studies information.

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