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PRESENTATION SECONDARY
SCHOOL, TRALEE, CO.KERRY.

       SUBJECT CHOICE

    LEAVING CERT 2020 - 2022

          January 2020

        Ms. Mary Mulcahy

Research:

   ⚫   Leaving Certificate Course Books
   ⚫   College Prospectuses.
   ⚫   Websites:
       www.qualifax.ie
       www.careersportal.ie
       www.unibrowse.ie
       www.cao.ie
       www.ucas.com
       www.n.u.i ie

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College Entry

⚫   Minimum Entry Requirements.
⚫   Specific Course requirements.
⚫   Points(Six best subjects)
⚫   Assessments.

Discuss:

  ⚫   Subject Teachers – re. reports,
      results.

  ⚫   Current and past pupils.

  ⚫   Parents/Guardians, Older
      Brothers & Sisters.

  ⚫   Guidance Counsellor
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Reflect:

 ⚫   Do I like this subject?
 ⚫   Am I good at it? How have I
     performed up to now?
 ⚫   Is there a chance I might
     need it for further
     study/career?
 ⚫   Am I keeping my options
     open?
 ⚫   Is Level important?
 ⚫   Are there any
     misconceptions?
 ⚫   Am I making an independent
     decision?
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Decide:

             We do not have a
             crystal ball to see into
             the consequences of
             our decisions but we
             tend to be happier and
             more at ease with our
             decisions when we
             have done our work!

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The Options:
 ⚫   Students choose four
     subjects in addition to the
     three core subjects-Irish,
     English and Maths as well
     as Guidance,P.E and
     Religious Ed

 ⚫   Students choose the four
     optional subjects in order of
     preference.

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Subject Groupings:

  ⚫ SCIENCE
  ⚫ BUSINESS
  ⚫ HUMANITIES
  ⚫ LANGUAGES

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Sciences

     ⚫   Biology

     ⚫   Chemistry

     ⚫   Physics

     ⚫   Applied Mathematics

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Biology

⚫   The ‘Study of Life’ in all its forms.
⚫   More ‘wordy’ than Chemistry or Physics.
⚫   Practical work, laboratory work and fieldwork.
    100% of the subject is examined in the
    terminal written exam in June.
⚫   Useful for courses in Medicine, Dentistry,
    Nursing, Veterinary, Food Science, and
    Physiotherapy.

Chemistry:

⚫   Experimental Subject- gives an understanding of
    the key elements of the world we live in. e.g
    water. Students learn off the chemical
    components of prescribed experiments.

⚫   Useful, and often needed for, Medicine, Dentistry,
    Veterinary, Pharmacy, Applied Chemistry,
    Engineering, Physiotherapy, Environmental
    Science.

Physics:

⚫   How does the electric motor work??Why is it that
    sound can go around corners but light cannot? The
    answer to these questions and many more can be
    found in the study of Physics.
⚫   Highly recommended if interested in Engineering,
    Technology, Aviation, Optometry, Architecture,
    Science, Dentistry. Essential for some courses.
⚫   Note: Higher level Mathematics is not a requirement
    for Leaving Certificate Physics topics – however it is
    better suited to students with mathematical
    inclination.

Applied Mathematics

⚫   Based on the practical application of Maths to
    everyday problems in Engineering and Science

⚫   Those who wish to study Engineering, Science,
    Actuary, Architecture or Mathematics in 3rd level will
    find 1st year easier if they have taken Applied Maths
    in the Leaving Certificate.

Science cont…

 ⚫   A small number of courses require TWO Science
     subjects. If one is seriously interested in the
     Sciences it is recommended to take TWO for the
     Leaving Cert. (see www.qualifax.ie )
 ⚫   Remember there are Labour Shortages in the
     Science and Technology sectors so if you have an
     interest in Science, go for it!
 ⚫   Students need to have studied Science for Junior
     Cycle to take Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

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Languages

     French & German:

⚫   The 4 main elements of study are
    reading comprehension, listening
    comprehension ,oral assessment and
    written.
⚫   Increase in courses with a continental
    language built into them-good
    employment prospects.

Languages cont…

 ⚫   A foreign language is useful for many careers
     including: Translator, Interpreter, Tourism,
     Journalism, Management, International Marketing,
     etc.
 ⚫   Remember a Third Language is needed for entry
     into N.U.I colleges unless the exemption has been
     granted.-
     (U.C.C, U.C.D, N.U.I.Maynooth ,N.U.I.Galway ,Royal
     College of Surgeons, St Angela’s College Sligo,
     N.C.A.D, Inst of Public Administration and Milltown
     Institute of Theology and Philosophy.
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Business

    ⚫   Accounting

    ⚫   Business

    ⚫   Economics

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Business

⚫   Deals with all aspects of the Business world;
    three areas:Legislation, Enterprise, Environment.
⚫   Business Studies, though not essential, forms an
    intricate part of many courses in college as well
    as Business courses and is also relevant to
    numerous careers such as: , Law, Teaching,
    Sales, Management, Insurance, Taxation and
    Marketing.

Accountancy

⚫   Students who enjoy the book keeping part of
    Junior Certificate Business should consider
    Accountancy.
⚫   Analysis & interpretation of accounts is the core
    activity.
⚫   Those who are strong in numerical and
    reasoning skills could enjoy and be successful at
    this subject.
⚫   Useful for careers in Accountancy, Finance,
    Marketing, Management, Taxation, Banking,
    Teaching, ICT, Insurance etc.

Economics

⚫   Economics covers a wide range of topics
    including inflation, banking, international
    trade, the EU, the role of the Government in
    the control of the economy, competition and
    markets.
⚫   A good preparation for entry to many third
    level Business, Journalism, Finance and
    Management courses

Humanities

 ⚫   History
 ⚫   Geography
 ⚫   Religious Education
 ⚫   Art
 ⚫   Music
 ⚫   Home-Economics

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History

⚫   Politics, Economics, Religion and Philosophy.
⚫   20% now going to project.
⚫   Not necessary to study history at Leaving Cert.
    level in order to study it at Third Level.
⚫   Useful for careers in Research, Teaching,
    Politics, Journalism, Law and Librarianship.

Geography

⚫   A study of the relationship between human
    activities and the physical environment
⚫   Field work is mandatory.(20%).
⚫   Accepted as a Science subject for Science and
    Pharmacy in Trinity College Dublin.
⚫   Useful for careers in Planning, Ecology,
    Environmental Science, Teaching, Surveying,
    Mapping, Meteorology.

Religious Education

    ⚫   The study of Religious Education develops skills
        of analysis, interpretation, reflection and
        comparison in relation to global cultures and
        social issues.
    ⚫   Assessment: Coursework -essay(20%), Terminal
        written paper (80%).
    ⚫   Useful for: Law, Journalism, Psychology, Social
        Work, Counselling, Politics, Philosophy,
        Education.

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Art

⚫   The Art course is comprised of Art
    Appreciation and History of Art, incorporating
    topics such as still life, graphic design, life
    sketching, and craft.
⚫   NCAD accept it instead of a 3rd Language.
⚫   Highly recommended for Architecture. Useful
    for Marketing and Design, Media, Fashion
    Design.
⚫   Students need a portfolio to apply to Art
    college.

Music

   ⚫   Three main activities: Performance , Listening
       and Composition .

   ⚫   Most colleges require students who want to
       pursue Music to take a special entrance test.

   ⚫   Useful for Media work, Teaching, Conducting,
       Performing, Sound Engineering, Communications
       etc.
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Home-Economics
⚫   Practical work ,Biology ,Business and Food science.

⚫   Journal (20%) e.g Osteoporosis

⚫   Develops an interest in current affairs, social issues
    and family life.

⚫   Useful for careers in the Food industry, Tourism,
    Clothing and Design, Childcare and Hotel
    Management.

L.C.V.P

⚫   Two link modules-Preparation for Work
                        & Enterprise Education.
⚫   Practical subject with an emphasis on
    transferable skills which are essential for
    college entry, setting up your own business
    and the world of work
⚫   While LCVP may be used for points
    purposes, it does not count as one of the six
    subjects acceptable to enter N.U.I colleges.

Points Difference

          New Grades and Common Points Scale for Leaving
                           Certificate.
    Higher Level                  Ordinary Level
    Grade (%) Points              Grade (%) Points

    H1 (90-100) 100
    H2 (80

BONUS POINTS FOR MATHS

⚫   All students presenting a H6 or above in HL
    mathematics will have 25 points added to
    their score for mathematics; e.g. if a student
    received a H6 in HL Maths she would
    receive 46 points + 25 points = 71 points.
⚫   Universities involved: UCD, DCU, NUI
    Galway, Trinity, UCC, UL, NUI Maynooth,
    RCSI, D.I.T.

Skills Required for the 21st century
workplace

⚫   Communication/Teamwork
⚫   Language Skills
⚫   Innovative/Entrepreneurial skills
⚫   Information Technology skills

Where will the jobs be?

           6 out of every 10
jobs will be in Engineering, Food, Science and
             Technology related areas

How can parents/guardians help?

⚫   Encourage them to be pro-active in their research.

⚫   Encourage discussion about careers among siblings
    and friends.

⚫   Encourage self-responsibility for decision-making.

Details

    Mary Mulcahy
    Guidance Counsellor

Tel: 066 7122737

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REMEMBER…

             These are
             important
             decisions but
             they are not life
             threatening!!

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Thank You

     GOOD LUCK!

Questions & Answers???