Transcript Fifth Year Subject Choice

Fourth Year Subject Choice
Introduction
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Matriculation
Essential Subjects
Ideal Subjects
Points
Choosing Subjects
Matriculation
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General Entry Requirements vary from
institution to institution
NUI Matriculation: Six subjects,
minimum of two HCs; pass in English,
Irish and a third language essential for
all faculties. Maths essential for all
faculties except law, social science and
arts.
Matriculation Continued
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Trinity College: Six subjects, minimum of
three HCs; pass in English; pass in Maths
and another language.
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D.I.T. and D.C.U. six subjects, minimum of
two HCs pass in Maths and English or Irish
essential.
Essential Subjects
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Essential Subjects are that are needed
in order to do a degree.
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Honours Engineering Degrees require
Honours Mathematics.
An Honour in Honours Irish is required for
Primary Teaching.
Science Subjects are required for science
degrees and medical courses.
Courses that need a science
subject
SCIENCE
ARCHITECTURE
ENGINEERING*
OCCUP. THERAPY
MEDICINE*
SPEECH THERAPY
DENTISTRY*
SPORTS SCIENCE
VETERINARY*
MED LAB SCIENCE
PHARMACY*
DIETETICS
PHYSIOTHERAPY
OPTOMETRY
RADIOGRAPHY
PRODUCTION MGT.
NURSING
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
NAVAL CADETS
INFO. TECH.
Ideal Subjects
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Just because
subjects are not
required does
not mean that
they are not
ideal.
Points
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The points of the students best six
subjects are added together.
The C.A.O. points are a reflection of
supply and demand. They are not…
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A reflection of how hard a course is.
A measure of a courses quality.
To be spent.
Subject Choice
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Students are aiming to choose a meaningful,
manageable package of subjects
3 decisions
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total number of subjects
actual subjects
levels at which each subject is to be taken
Thought, planning, research and accurate
information are pre-requisites.
Steps in decision making
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4th years are studying the subjects already in TY,
attend Careers classes and receive the booklet.
Educational testing - Differential Aptitude Tests
(DATs) are administered during second term. DATs
highlight potential aptitudes.
Individual appointments - Counsellor meets each 4th
year student to discuss results of tests and
implications
Work Experience
Subjects are banded - students select from bands.
Guidelines
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Irish, English, Maths, third language are
core subjects for most pupils.
4 subjects to be selected.
Choose subjects that are of interest.
Choose subjects that the pupil are good
at.
Career areas of interest.
Things to look out for.
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If a pupil has a definite career direction,
a combination of appropriate subjects
may enhance career/course prospects.
If unclear, keep options open
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Science group
Arts group group
Business group
Implications of taking up a new subject
Bad Reasons for Choosing.
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Who the teacher will probably be.
What the student’s friends are doing.
Rumours from older brothers/sisters or
friends about what is an “easy” subject a subject is only easy if you are good at
it.
Be wary of biased advice.
4 questions that need to be
answered.
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What does the student like and what is
the student good at?
What is essential for a possible career?
Is there a balance between Arts,
Sciences, Business?
What may be desirable for a possible
career?
Information
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Look to the school for information.
www.qualifax.ie
www.cao.ie
www.careerdirections.ie
www.careersworld.com