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Ardscoil Rís
Senior Options
Information
Night
19th March
2015
Agenda
Introduction
The Leaving Certificate and LCVP
Transition Year
Who and What Do I Want to Be?
Which One Do We Know??
What We Are Doing
Parents Information
Evening
Co-Ordinator’s
Presentation on TY
Actions
Presentation available for
download from school
website
http://asrdublin.wordpress.
com
Teachers and
Guidance
Counsellor’s Advice
Senior Options
Leaving
Certificate
Transition
Year
•Including LCVP
•Seven Subjects
•Broad experience
•Self development
•Alternative learning
Leaving Cert Established
Core
Subjects
Examined (3)
Irish
English
Mathematics
Non
Exam
RE including RSE
Careers
Option Subjects (4)
Choose
from 14 Subjects
Option form.
Total of 7 subjects
examined at Leaving
Certificate plus LCVP if
eligible.
Optional Subjects
Fourteen
choices
Choose six, do four
from:
French
Spanish
History
Geography
Business
Accounting
Economics
Music
Construction
Design
Studies
and
Communications
Graphics
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Phys/Chem
Choosing Options
Think
ahead to the next step
Keep options open for 3rd level
College entry :
Points + Entry Requirements
The Points System
Six best subjects
All worth the
same except:
H.L. Maths
LCVP
General Entry Requirements
Level 8 Courses
6 Subjects:
2HC3 + 4 OD3
Trinity 3HC3 + 3OD3
IT’s Level 6/ 7 courses
5OD3
Post Leaving Cert
Courses
Pass Leaving Cert +
Interview
Specific Subject Requirements
Science:
Engineering:
One or two science subjects depending on
the course or university. Biology, Chemistry,
Physics (sometimes accept Maths)
Honours Maths for Universities (Special Maths
exam)
Primary Teaching: C in Higher Level Irish
Veterinary medicine /Dietetics/Pharmacy/Dentistry: Chemistry
Medicine:
HPAT + Chemistry + one science depending
on location
Trinity:
Paramedical/science 2 Science Subjects
Medical Sciences: 1/2 science subjects
Many of these courses also have specific grade requirements
e.g. HB3 etc
College information is subject to change and should be verified on the college website
Languages
A Pass in a European Language is required for entry to most
courses in NUI colleges e.g. UCC, UCD, NUIM, NUIG, RCSI,NCAD,
St. Angela’s Sligo, 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
English, Maths and ANOTHER language which can be
Irish
Irish
Exemptions carry through if OFFICAL exemptions
Gardaí, Army cadetships, Primary Teaching exemptions
do not apply
All college information is subject to change and should always be verified on the college website
Choose subjects the student:
Likes
Has achieved well in
Needs for their future
Is prepared to work at
Link talents to subjects
Talk to teachers, siblings, cousins
Look at senior cycle text books
Choose a good mix of subjects to keep college and
career options open
Not sure? Safe option
English, Irish and Maths
Take at least one
science subject
Keep your modern
language
Take 2 other subjects
that you are good at, or
that you enjoy and will
do well at.
N.B. - Points restrict
entry to many courses
more than subjects do.
Resources
www.curriculumonline.ie
Syllabus for LC
Subjects
www.examinations.ie Look at past exam
papers
www.qualifax.ie Check entry requirements
www.careersportal.ie
College websites
Guidance Counsellor
Teachers
Next Steps
Research
Complete
Options
Form
Deadline:
Friday 27th
March
The Form
Summary
Interests and
ability
Courses: Keep
Options Open
2 Choices:
TY and LC
Research
and Advice
Key
Points
School
Website
Deciding on
Subjects
Subject Information
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Choosing a language
Choosing
French or Spanish builds on the
knowledge acquired for the Junior
certificate
Would suit students with an interest in
French/Spanish culture and who have an
aptitude for the language
Important choice as many 3rd level
courses have a language requirement
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Choosing a language
French/Spanish
would be of benefit to
many careers including teaching,
translation, interpreting, journalism
media, engineering, finance, tourism,
hospitality, food and wine, sales and
marketing
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Choosing Business
Business
provides students with a learning
experience for a wide range of careers in
business, marketing, law enterprise and
management
Would suit students who have an
organised mind and who like to answer
questions in bullet points not in long essay
format
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Choosing Economics
Economics
provides students with a
learning foundation for a wide range of
careers in business, economics, finance,
enterprise and management
Ideally students should have a general
interest in how the economy works and
be interested in current affairs
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Choosing Economics
Economics
is not an essential requirement
for any courses in the CAO system
The study of Economics is concerned with
the workings of a modern economy at
both macro and micro level
It suits students who are willing to work
hard and caters for all abilities
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Choosing Accounting,
Accounting
develops students numeracy
skills within the context of business and
enterprise
Strongly recommended when
Accountancy is the career path you want
to follow although not required for any
course at third level
Students needs to be comfortable with
numbers but do not need to be higher
level maths students
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Choosing Geography
Suits
students considering further study in
areas such as geography, economics,
environmental science
Not an essential requirement for any
course in the CAO system
TCD accepts Geography as a science
subject into science and pharmacy
UCD accepts Geography as a science
subject into science
Choosing History
History
suits students who enjoy history and
who are willing to commit a lot of time to
study and research
Students who have strong English
language skills
It is not required for any CAO courses
Useful for careers in education, law,
media, politics, research etc.
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Choosing Music
Music
involves three core areasperforming, composing and listening
Suits students considering a career in a
creative discipline such as singing ,
playing in a band, music production and
performance technology and
management
Most music courses require an interview
and an audition along with Leaving cert
results
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Choosing Biology
Suits
students who had a good
understanding and interest in junior cert
science at higher level
Suits students who have excellent
memories and attention to detail
Many CAO courses require at least one
science subject
Choosing biology will be a huge benefit
when studying Medicine, Nursing and
related courses
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Choosing Chemistry
Suits
students who have done well in
Mathematics and Science at junior cert
level
Chemistry is an essential element in the
study of careers including Medicine,
Dentistry, Veterinary Science,
Physiotherapy, Nursing, Pharmacy and
Medical Laboratory Technology
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Choosing Chemistry
Chemistry
is an essential requirement for
study of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy
(UCC),
Pharmacy (TCD),
Human Nutrition & Dietetics (DIT), Public
Health Nutrition (DIT),
Veterinary Medicine (UCD)
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Choosing Physics
Suits
students who have an interest in
science at junior cert level and those who
enjoy learning about how things work
Students who are interested in the
following careers would be advised to
study physics: electrician, optician,
doctor, dentist, engineer, computer
technician and programmer
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Choosing physics
Physics
is a requirement for entry into a
number of CAO courses including
Theoretical Physics in TCD and UCD
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Choosing Construction
Suits
students with an interest in buildings
and the built environment
Students should have an aptitude and
interest for design and practical work
Suits students interested in Building,
Construction & Property
Not an essential subject for any courses in
the CAO system
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Choosing Design &
Communication Graphics
Suits
students who have an interest in the
practical aspects of engineering and
construction and who have taken Tech
Graphics to Junior Cert level
Suits students who have an interest in
careers in Building, Construction &
Property, Computers & Software, Art,
Craft & Design
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Choosing Design,
Communication & Graphics
Suits
students interested in careers in
Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
and Medical Devices
DCG is not an essential requirement for
any courses in the CAO system.
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To Keep Your Options
Open
If you are not sure at all, or have
only a vague idea of what you
would like to do after you leave
school then –
Take at least one science subject
Keep your modern language
Take 2 other subjects that you are
good at, or that you enjoy and will
do well at.
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Alternative routes
Remember that there are many ways to
reach the career of your choice.
If you do not get the points you would
need to do a Level 8 course, then you
could start at Level 6 and work your way
up.
This is true for many careers and courses,
but not all.
Finally
Most
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Employers want a good graduate, but
not of a particular type
Keep your options open as long as possible
– keep your science and language if
possible
Students should work as hard as they can
now to get the best grades in their Junior
Cert as this can often affect at what level
they take a subject for the Leaving Cert.
If they are unsure, ask a teacher or the
Guidance Counsellor for help
Good luck with your decisions!