SUBJECT CHOICE

Irish ) English ) 3 Core Subjects Maths ) ? ? 4 Options ? ?

BUSINESS Business Accountancy

SCIENCE Biology Physics Chemistry Ag Science Applied Maths

SOCIAL Home Economics Religious Education

PRACTICALConstruction Studies EngineeringTechnology

ARTISTICDesign and Communication GraphicsArtMusic

HumanitiesHistory Geography FrenchSpanish.

Websites.

www.ncca.ie

www.careersportal.ie

www.qualifax.ie

Guidance Corner on School Website.

Teachers.

Why is this important?Access to courses and Colleges.

To maximise potential

To prevent boredom!

Keep in mind the following:

• Entry Requirements.

• Course Requirements.

Institution Minimum grades Required subjects

NUI Colleges: UCD, NUIM, NUIG, UCC. (RCSI, Shannon,NCAD)

2HC3 + 4OD3 Maths F,O or H level.

Pass in Ordinary level English, Irish & third Language.French or Spanish.

Trinity College Dublin 3HC3 + 3OD3 Maths.F,O or H

Ordinary level English & another Language

Dublin City University 2HC3 + 4OD3 Maths.F,O or H

O level English or Irish

University of Limerick 2HC3 + 4OD3 Maths. F,O or H

O level English & Irish or another Language

Institutes of Technology 2HC3 + 4OD3 Degree level

Maths. F,O or H

Ordinary level English or Irish

• In UCD a European language is not required for Engineering, Sciences or Nursing.

• In NCAD , National College of Art & Design,• Art counts as the third language.

• See www.qualifax.ie for other NUI exceptions.

Subjects and Grades may be required for some Courses.

For Example:• Engineering Degree Courses: HC3 Maths

• Veterinary Medicine: HC3 Chemistry

Mathematics

Global Business (DCU) – OC3/HD3

Optometry (DIT) - OB3

Check booklet on SubjectRequirements.

Science Many courses require any

one science subject

Some courses require 2 science subjects.

Nursing – OD3 in a Lab. Science.

Chemistry

Pharmacy, Human Nutrition,Veterinary Medicine, Medicine & Dentistry (UCC) – HC3

You can study Business in College without sitting it at Leaving Certificate

•You can study Art in College without having Leaving Cert Art. However you do need a Portfolio.

Consider useful subjects for future careers.

◦ Cavan Institute ………….and other FETAC Colleges around the

country. Entry Requirements

◦ Pass standard in Leaving Certificate.

Possible Progression to Institutes of Technology and Universities.

What should I do now? Research the course content and exam structure of subjects

• Discuss options with parents/guardians.

• Find out if the careers that I am interested in, have particular subject requirements.

• Talk to subject teachers.

• Keep in mind future career plans, but not essential at this stage.

• If unsure, keep options open. Choose a balanced range of subjects.ie a language,a science subject and two others.

Have I selected subjects 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 4 choices.

These Students will usually be offered their fifth choice.

If in need of Guidance, then……….

Individual Appointments are offered to all students with the Guidance Counsellor if a student is undecided and requires guidance

1.To discuss Course Choice.

2.To discuss Subject Options.