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Subject Choice 2018
    Ms Schous

Further Study
   Options
                                                 FETAC Courses

                                                   Institutes of
                           Traditional Leaving
                           Certificate   With
                                                   Technology
                           or without
                                                   Higher Certs.
                           Leaving Certificate

              Transition
                           Vocational
                           Programme(LCVP)
                                                   Ord. Degrees
Junior
Certificate   Year                                 Hons.Degrees

                           Leaving                University
                           Cert
                           Applied                Honours
                                                  Degrees

  Subject choice involves the choosing of
  subjects for your Leaving Certificate
  Examination
 It is a very important process that can have
implications for future career choices after
leaving school
 It needs your time and your attention

   Core Subjects           Option Subjects (3)
   Examined at LC (3)       ◦ Choose from 17 Subjects
    ◦   Irish                ◦ Option form will be
    ◦   English                handed to students
    ◦   Mathematics          ◦ Total of 7 subjects
                               examined at Leaving
    ◦   Language
                               Certificate plus LCVP if
   Non Exam                   eligible
    ◦ RE
    ◦ Careers

 Business
      Accounting
     Economics

     Business

   Science
     Biology

     Chemistry

     Physics

     Agricultural Science

   Materials Technology Wood = Woodwork
     Construction Studies

   Technical Graphics (TG)
     Design & Communication Graphics

   Metalwork
     Engineering

Become aware of similarities and differences in the
content, style and approach of the different subjects.

 Do YOU like learning things off by heart?
(Biology/Geography/Ag Science/Business/
French)
 Do YOU prefer problem solving?

(Chemistry/Physics/Accounting/Design)
 Do YOU like doing research?

(History/Home Economics)
 Do YOU prefer more practical tasks?

(Metalwork/Woodwork/Design/Art/Music/French/
PE)

   What subjects am I good at now?
   Ask present teachers about your abilities
   Ask the teachers of the subjects about what is
    needed to succeed in the subject
   What are your aptitudes/strengths
   Are you neat and tidy in your approach to work
    tasks?
   Do you like to be challenged?
   Do you like reading/writing?
   Do you like studying abstract concepts and
    ideas?

Next Steps!

 Think ahead to the next step
 Keep options open for 3rd
 level
 College entry :
    Points + Entry Requirements

• The points system is used to select students
  for a course at college. Students must meet
  the College Requirements and subject Entry
  Requirements first.
• Points are awarded for each Grade achieved
  in the Leaving Certificate.
• A student’s points total is calculated from
  his/her six best subjects.
www.qualifax has updated details on
requirements for each course.

Higher                    Ordinary
                Points               Points
Grade                     Grade
H1 90-100%         100 O1 90-100%             56
H2 80

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS 2018

BUSINESS                         APPLIED SCIENCES
   Business                        Home Economics
   Accountancy                     Construction Studies
   Economics                       Design and
                                     Communication Graphics

SCIENCE
                                 SOCIAL STUDIES
   Biology
                                    History
   Physics
                                    Geography
   Chemistry
                                    Music
   Ag Science
                                    Art
                                    Politics
LANGUAGES
                                    Home Economics
   French
                                    Physical Education
   German

   Websites.             Teachers.

www.ncca.ie

www.careersportal.ie

www.qualifax.ie

Why is this important?
 Access to courses
  and Colleges.
                          Keep in mind the
   To maximise          following:
    potential

   To prevent
    boredom!

•   Entry
    Requirements.

•   Course
    Requirements.

•   Points
    Requirements.

   Different General Entry
    Requirements for each
    level
   There is a route for
    everyone

Please check entry requirements for any course you
       are interested in as they may change.

In terms of entry to Third Level Colleges all subjects count
equally for CAO points.
 The only exception is Higher Level Maths

 In Higher Level Maths a H6 or higher will mean that 25 points
  are added to the points for the grade achieved. E.G. H4 in
  Higher Maths = 60 + 25 = 85 points
 All 3rd level colleges give the subject requirements necessary
  for entry to their courses in their Prospectus or on their
  website.
 Check….

 Do you need a 3rd language or a Science/Lab subject?

   Do you need a specific subject for a specific course?

In addition to the Minimum Entry Requirements, additional
     subjects and grades may be required to gain entry to specific
     courses.

    For Example:
 Science: One or two science subjects depending on the course or university.
     Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Ag. Science (sometimes accept Maths or
     Applied Maths)
    Engineering: Honours Maths for Universities (Special Maths exam)
    Primary Teaching: H4 (Entry 2019 & 2020) in Higher Level Irish
    Veterinary Medicine /Dietetics/Pharmacy/Dentistry:         Chemistry
    Medicine: HPAT + Chemistry + one science depending on location
    Art: Portfolio
    Trinity: Paramedical/science 2 Science Subjects

•   In UCD a European language is not required
        for Engineering, Science or Agricultural
        Science.

    •    In NCAD (National College of Art & Design)
•        Art counts as the third language. It is
        regarded as a visual language.

•       NB to check all subject and course requirement
        with each individual college or University

   Nursing:            Science subject
   Beautician:         Biology
   Medical Sciences:   1/2 science subjects

   Many of these courses also have specific
    grade requirements e.g. H3 etc

   What is it?
    ◦ An add on programme where you study two modules
      namely Enterprise Education and The world of Work. It
      aims to prepare young people for both.
   How do I get it?
    ◦ By having the correct combination of subjects
   Why is it a good idea?
    ◦ If you do any ordinary level subjects it is very useful for
      points
    ◦ It is common level
    ◦ It is assessed completely before the LC
    ◦ 60% portfolio including items like CV, Career Investigation
      etc

Students must take:
 A minimum of 5 Leaving Certificate subjects
 A continental language or a language module
 Irish (unless exempt)
 Two subjects from the following groupings

   Construction Studies; Engineering; Design and Communication Graphics; Technology - Any Two
   Physics and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology or Design & Communication Graphics
   Agricultural Science and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology or Design &
    Communication Graphics
   Agricultural Science and Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry
   Home Economics; Agricultural Science; Biology - Any Two
   Home Economics and Art - Design Option or Craft Option
   Accounting; Business; Economics - Any two
   Physics and Chemistry
   Biology and Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry
   Biology and Agricultural Science
   Art - Design Option or Craft Option and Design & Communication Graphics
   Engineering or Technology or Construction Studies or Design & Communication
    Graphics and Accounting or Business or Economics
   Home Economics and Accounting or Business or Economics
   Agricultural Science and Accounting or Business or Economics
   Art Design or Craftwork Option and Accounting or Business or Economics
   Music and Accounting or Business or Economics

From 2017 Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) grades will be
aligned as follows:

                                  Revised
     LCVP                         LCVP
     Grade                        Points

     Distinction                  66
     Merit                        46
     Pass                         28

   Approximately 10% of all CAO courses require a language other
    than Irish and English.
   Limerick colleges do not require a third language unless it is part
    of the course of study.
   On qualifax.ie you can see the implications of not doing a
    language
   Mostly arts and humanities require it. Ones that can catch you are
    Medicine, PE in UCC, Shannon College of Hotel Management,
    Home economics teaching, Architecture in UCD, Speech Therapy.
   NUI Colleges: UCD, MU, NUIG,UCC,RCSI,SCHM,NCAD,ST.
    ANGELAS, MILLTOWN INSTITUTE

   Moral of the story CHECK!

A Pass in a European Language is required for entry to many
courses in NUI colleges e.g. UCC, UCD, NUIM, NUIG,
RCSI,NCAD, St. Angela’s Sligo, Shannon College of Hotel
Management, Milltown Institute, Institute of Public
Administration
◦ – the main exceptions are
   (a) NCAD which will accept Art instead of a language
   (b) Some Science, Nursing and Engineering courses

◦ UL, Trinity, DCU, DIT and all Institutes of
  Technology either English and Maths OR English,
  Maths and ANOTHER language which can be Irish
   Irish Exemptions carry through if OFFICIAL exemptions
   Gardaí, Army cadetships, Primary Teaching
    exemptions do not apply

   If you are applying for anything in the Engineering, Medical,
    Paramedical (Radiography, Physiotherapy, Human Nutrition/
    Dietician, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory, Podiatry, Veterinary
    Nursing etc.) or Science areas at Universities you need to have
    a pass in at least one Laboratory Science Subject.
   Course requirements should be checked on an individual
    basis.
   A science subject is also necessary for Nursing.

   Chemistry is required                            Biology is required for:
     for:                                             Home Economics with
     ◦ Public Health Nutrition                         Biology (AS001) St
       (DT225) and Biomedical                          Angela's College
       Science (DT204) DIT                            If taking Biology as
     ◦ Dentistry (CK702),
                                                       part of Arts (MH101)
       Pharmacy (CK703) and
       Medicine (CK701) in UCC                         NUI Maynooth
       (plus either Physics or                        Useful for P.E. teaching
       Biology)                                        with Biology (DC205) in
     ◦ Veterinary Medicine                             DCU
       (DN300) UCD                                    Physics is required for:
     ◦ Pharmacy (TR072)TCD
                                                      Theoretical Physics
     ◦ Medicine
                                                       (TR035) in TCD
Please check all courses listed here as they are
              subject to change

 Junior Cert Business branches into:
  Business, Accounting and Economics
 Be aware that Business at Leaving Cert is
  largely theory based and so requires a lot of
  learning. However, the material is very
  practical and interesting to someone with a
  business mind.
 Accounting is a continuation of Book-Keeping
  at Junior Cert. It does not require exceptional
  Maths skills but you must be conscientious as
  there is careful and detailed analysis of
  figures and data.

   Leaving Certificate Physical Education (LCPE)
    will be available on a phased basis starting
    with a group of schools in September 2018
    (Phase 1).
   Students participating in Phase 1 will sit the
    first examination in LCPE in June 2020.
   LCPE is designed for 180 hours of class
    contact time in total over the two years of
    fourth and fifth year

 CAO points allocation for LCPE will be the
  same as for all Leaving Certificate subjects
  and will follow the Leaving Certificate 8-point
  grading scale.
 There are three assessment components in
  LCPE: Assessment component Weighting
  Level
Physical Activity Project 20% Higher and
Ordinary
Performance Assessment 30% Common
Written paper 50% Higher and Ordinary

Home Economics             Music comprises of:
 In 5th Year, students     Listening – 25%

  complete practical and    Composing – 25%

  written assignments       Performing – 25%

  that make up 20% of       Performance/Music

  Leaving Cert result.       Technology – 25%
Art comprises of:          Geography comprises of:
                            Written examination –
 Still Life – 25%
                             80%
 Design/Craftwork –
                            Geographical
  25%
                             Investigation – 20%
 Figure/Life Drawing –
  13%
 Art History – 37%

Construction             DCG
 Theory Paper – 50%      Theory Paper – 60%

 Project -25%            Project – 40%
                         Ag Science
Woodwork Practical
                          Written Paper – 75%
Exam – 25%
                          Project – 25%
Engineering
                         Religion
 Theory Paper – 50%
                          Written Paper – 80%
 Project – 25%           Project – 20%
 Practical Exam – 25%   Physical Education (PE)
                         Written Paper –50 %
                         Project – 20%
                         Performance Assessment
                         30%

You can study Business in College without
having it as a Leaving Certificate Subject.

•   You can study Art in College without
    having Leaving Cert Art. However you do
    need a Portfolio.
•   Students should consider useful subjects
    for future careers.
•   The majority of courses do not have
    subject requirements.

◦ LCFE
      ………….and other FETAC Colleges around the
     country.
   Entry Requirements

    ◦ 5 Ordinary 06 in Leaving Certificate.
     Progression routes to IT’s and Universities.

    ◦ Note some courses have subject requirements
      e.g. Biology necessary for Beauty Therapy.

   Irish

   English

   Maths

   Language

   At least one Science subject

What should I do now?
Research the course content and exam structure of subjects
• Discuss options with son / daughter.
• Find out if the careers that they are interested in, have
  particular subject requirements.
• Encourage your son / daughter to talk to subject teachers.
• Keep in mind future career plans, but not essential at this
  stage! Career theorists estimate age 18-19 years is the
  best age for career choice.!

Complete an interest test on Careers Portal or
Qualifax.

If I have no interest in Science I will never be a
Scientist.!!!!!

   Have I selected subjects/ Path that I like and
    enjoy?
   Have I chosen subjects that I have an aptitude
    for?
   Have I considered potential career options?
   Is this my decision and not my friends?
   Am I happy to study these subjects for 5 class
    periods for the next two years?
   Have I selected a balance of learning,
    reasoning and practical subjects that suit my
    personality, interests, abilities and aptitudes.?

   A very small number of students will not get
    their first 3 choices.

   These Students will be offered their fourth
    choice.

   If in need of Guidance, then……….

 www.curriculumonline.ie Syllabus for LC Subjects
 www.examinations.ie Look at past exam papers
 www.qualifax.ie Check entry requirements
 www.careersportal.ie Read about all LC Subjects
 Guidance Counsellor Blog:
    http://stpatrickscomprehensive/careers
   College websites www.ul.ie www.lit.ie
    www.mic.ul.ie
   College Prospectuses
   Guidance Counsellor make an appointment
   Teachers

   It’s important not to lock yourself out of a
    course you want to study by not choosing a
    required subject.
   Do your research.
   Different colleges have different requirements
    for the same course.
   Check each college prospectus and make
    sure you’ve covered the course requirements
    for what you want to study after the Leaving
    Cert

 YOUR  FUTURE
      YOUR EXAMS
 YOUR RESPONSIBILTY
     YOUR CHOICE