Subject Choice 2014
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SUBJECT CHOICE
Irish
English
Maths
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3 Core Subjects
4 Options
PRACTICAL
BUSINESS
Business
Accountancy
SCIENCE
Construction Studies
Engineering
Technology
ARTISTIC
Design and
Communication
Graphics
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Art
Ag Science
Music
Applied Maths
SOCIAL
Humanities
History
Home Economics
Geography
Religious Education
French
Spanish.
Websites.
Teachers.
www.ncca.ie
www.careersportal.ie
www.qualifax.ie
Guidance Corner on School Website.
Why is this important?
Access to courses
and Colleges.
To maximise
potential
To prevent
boredom!
Keep in mind the
following:
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Entry
Requirements.
Course
Requirements.
Institution
Minimum grades
NUI Colleges: UCD, NUIM, 2HC3 + 4OD3
NUIG, UCC. (RCSI,
Shannon,NCAD)
Required subjects
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
Maths. F,O or H
Ordinary level English
or Irish
Degree level
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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:
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Engineering Degree Courses: HC3 Maths
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Veterinary Medicine: HC3 Chemistry
Science
Mathematics
Global Business (DCU) –
OC3/HD3
Optometry (DIT) - OB3
Many courses require any one
science subject
Some courses require 2 science
subjects.
Nursing – OD3 in a Lab.
Science.
Chemistry
Check booklet on Subject
Requirements.
Pharmacy, Human
Nutrition,Veterinary Medicine,
Medicine & Dentistry (UCC) –
HC3
You can study Business in College without
sitting it at Leaving Certificate
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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.
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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.