Subject Choice 2021 7 subjects to Leaving Certificate

Subject Choice 2021

7 subjects to Leaving Certificate Essential Core subjects : Maths English Irish Modern Foreign Language Options: 3 other subjects from- Geography, History, Business, Economics, Accounting, DCG, Music, Art, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Maths.

Languages: -continue J. C. choice French German Spanish

Choose from : The Sciences Chemistry Physics Biology Applied Maths *A high level of maths is required for Chemistry, Physics & applied maths*

Choose from: Business Accounting Economics

Choose from: Humanities History / Geography

Choose from: Artistic Group • Design & Communications Graphics (DCG= TG at JC) • Music • Art

Applied Maths is the study of the practical applications of mathematics. New curriculum beginning September 2021 to be examined in June 2023. Foundation for students who wish to move on to further study areas such as engineering, technology, computer science, business and finance. . Creates problem solvers and critical thinkers. 80% Exam – 20% modelling Project

Leaving Cert Vocational Program LCVP is a program of self–directed learning, innovation and enterprise. It is an additional subject Maximum points are 66 (distinction), 46 (Merit) and 28 (pass) Can only qualify to choose LCVP as an option with certain subject combinations e. g. 2 Business subjects, Business & art/music, 2 science subjects, Art & DCG, physics & DCG

Choice Subjects (all) Choose 5 of the below- you will get your top 3 subjects Biology Art Chemistry Music Physics History DCG Geography Business Accounting Applied Maths Economics LCVP

Questions to ask yourself. . �Do you prefer practical or written subjects? �Do you like a particular subject? �Are you good at it? �How have you performed in that subject up to now? �Might you need the subject for further study

To help choose… Talk to friends or brother in 5 th/6 th year taking that subject Talk to teachers of the subject Browse through the textbook of that subject Look at a copy of the Leaving Certificate Exam Papers Research info online e. g. https: //careersportal. ie/school/subject_explorer. php https: //www. qualifax. ie/index. php? option=com_wrappe r&view=wrapper&Itemid=77

Plan for the Future

National Framework Qualification

Further & Higher Study School - 2 nd Level FET SOLAS, PLC, Apprenticeships Institutes of Technology Universities

Further Education Courses (PLC) Full time courses – Coláiste Dhulaigh, Killester College , Plunkett College, Coláiste Íde etc. Very practical – include work experience They have no points requirements and are mainly based on interview Wide range of courses They can be: A qualification in their own right Can be used as a stepping stone to Higher Education

Apprenticeships 5 passes in Junior Certificate BUT much better prospects with Leaving Certificate- pass in maths usual requirement 4 years phased on the job/college Wide range of trades – from traditional apprenticeships in construction, electrical, plumbing to the newer apprenticeships in areas such as finance, laboratory technician, insurance, accounting and ICT www. apprenticeship. ie for more info

Institutes of Technology Offer a wide variety of courses at different levels: Higher Certificate Level 6 (2 years) Ordinary Degree Level 7 (3 years) Honours Degree Level 8 (4 years) Athlone Carlow Cork Tralee Dundalk Waterford Sligo Galway Letterkenny Limerick Dun Laoghaire (IADT- institute of art design & technology)

Universities (8 South) Degree qualifications 3 -4 years leading to a B. Comm, B. A. , B. Sc , B. Eng. New university- TU Dublin

Requirements for University General Minimum Entrance Requirements e. g 2 H 5’s & 4 O 6’s (matriculation) Subject requirements e. g. H 4 Maths for Engineering Points – dependent on competition for each course on any given year

Minimum Entry Requirements � � Maths, English & Irish - most commonly required. Some require a Third Language Of the 44 Third Level Colleges available through the CAO system – 7 require students to have a Third Language: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. UCD (NUI) UCG (NUI) UCC (NUI) Maynooth (NUI) Shannon College of Hotel Management Royal College of Surgeons St. Angelas College Sligo

Examples of Course Requirements �Human Nutrition & Dietetics (TU Dublin) �H 4 in Chemistry �Primary Teaching (anywhere) �H 4 in Honours level Irish �Arts Course (UCD/Maynooth degree) � Must have a 3 rd language �Engineering courses (degree) �Honours Maths (H 4), 1 science subject (e. g. physics)

Points Table

All Subjects are Equal n For Example an A in Art is worth the same points as an A in Physics, for engineering!

Science Requirement n For ‘science type courses’ many colleges require a science subject - some universities accept Geography as a Science Subject (Trinity) n Physiotherapy and Pharmacy in TCD need two science subjects n TCD Pharmacy H 3 Chemistry

Closing Doors n Not choosing a science subject can close doors at this stage. n Nursing requires a science subject n Find out the specific requirements needed for your area of interest. www. qualifax. ie

General Subject Requirements ØMaths, English & Irish - most commonly required. ØA 3 rd Language is required by the NUI colleges. ØMost Business courses state a requirement in Maths - not a business subject! ØAn Art portfolio is required for most art related courses - Art itself may not be required! ØA minimum of one science subject is required for the following fields: • Nursing, Medical/paramedical, Science, Engineering

Advice Select your 6 best subjects for points If you have a specific career in mind, check out the exact requirements Where possible start with Honours Level Your choices should not totally depend on which teacher is teaching a certain subject Beware of the so called ‘easy’ and ‘hard’ subject

Good reasons for choosing a subject �You're good at the subject. �You think you'll enjoy the subject and feel motivated. �It fits your career ideas and plans. �It goes well with your other choices. �You're interested in the knowledge and skills it develops. �It will give you plenty of choice in the future. �You think that you might want to continue studying it after Leaving Certificate

Bad reasons for picking a subject �Your friends are doing it. �People say it's easy. �You think it's a good course for a boy or for a girl. �Someone else thinks that it's a good idea but you disagree. �You like the teacher you have now. �You didn't have time to research your options properly.

Resources: www. qualifax. ie –click on -student-useful tools- minimum subject requirements www. cao. ie www. solas. ie www. careersportal. ie www. ucas. ie

How to make subject choice Go to www. stpaulscollege. ie – open 12 th- closes 23 rd April Click on VSware icon Log in with username & password Go to Student Options A drop down menu of subjects will appear. Choose 5 choice subjects in order of preference When complete – Options Completed will appear. The school tries to ensure that as many students as possible get their choices but there is no guarantee of getting all their preferred subjects