Rembrandt van Rijn · Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653
Advanced Seminars
Invite-only seminars for VCE English and Literature students.
Coordinated by Daniel Phuoc Wilson and Rebecca Jones.
The seminars
Advanced Seminars are for students aspiring to excellence. Here we foster the critical capacity to excel in the subject, and to think beyond what VCE considers Literary Studies. What does it mean to analyse a text? Why does it matter?
The seminars are a space where intellectual life can take root and grow. Students join a collective of like-minded peers who ponder the philosophical implications of literary study together, and who push each other's thinking further than any of them would go alone.
What’s included
One 45-minute skill seminar
A group seminar.
One 15-minute consultation
One-on-one.
Results
| Year | Advanced Seminars | All Prose students |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44 | 39 |
| 2024 | 44 | 41 |
| 2025 | 46 | 43 |
Fees
Contact us for fees.
The Advanced Seminars carry an additional fee.
Scholarship recipients have free access.
Invite only
Students join the Advanced Seminars by invitation.
Interested? Tick the Advanced Seminars box in the enrolment form, and a coordinator will contact you with further information.
As of 2026, offered to VCE English and Literature students only.
FAQ
What subjects does this cover?
As of 2026, the Advanced Seminars are for VCE English and Literature students only. We plan to expand them into Science & Mathematics in future years.
How do I join?
The Advanced Seminars are invite only. If you're interested, tick the Advanced Seminars box when you fill in the enrolment form. A coordinator will contact you with further information.
Already a Prose student? Make an enquiry and a coordinator will be in touch.
What happens each week?
Each week has a 45-minute skill seminar with a small group, followed by a 15-minute one-on-one consultation with a tutor.
Do the seminars replace my regular classes?
No. The Advanced Seminars run alongside your regular Prose classes and carry an additional fee.
How much do they cost?
Contact us for fees. Scholarship recipients have free access to the Advanced Seminars.