1 HOLY ROSARY COLLEGE Options for 3 rd Years/Transition Years 2013/14

2 Options Transition Year Traditional L.Cert. L.C.V.P Leaving Cert. Applied

3 Further Education Options after LC CAO UCAS-UK, N.Ireland FETAC/PLC Military- Gardaí-

4 Cont…. Apprenticeships Fáilte Ireland- now apply through CAO National Learning Network- Courses on Personal Dev., Health & Safety, Independent Living….students with difficulties ie mental health issues. Also for Special Needs students. Work etc

5 Defence Forces Cadetships- English, Irish, Maths, 3 rd lang-OD3, min 3 HC3 & 3OD3, not less than 17 Oct. in year of competition

6 Gardaí Maths FL B3/OD3 2 languages, one must be Eng or Irish. OD3in English or FLC3/OD3 in Irish, OD3 in another language. Plus 2 other OD3 (must have at least 5 subjects) LCA- Merit

7 Leaving Cert. Applied 2 Year Leaving Cert. Pogramme Opportunity to prepare for further education & training. Who sould benefit most? Learners who are not adequately catered for by other L.C. programme

8 LCA Cont… Assessment: Satisfactory completion of modules-31% 7 student tasks-35% Final exam-34% Total-100%

9 LCVP Link Module 1-Preparation for world of work. Link Module 2-Enterprise Education. Portfolio. Recognised for points for IT college & universities.

10 LCVP cont….. L.Cert subject Recognised for points see last page. Practical, hands on, vocational subject. In many cases, LCVP is one of the students 6 best subjects.

11 Subject Choice Procedure in H.R.C 2/3 visits to each class by Guidance Counsellor Handout give on subjects and requirements Optional one-to-one guidance with GC Subject teachers talk to JC and TY classes Students are encouraged to talk to 4 th and L. Cert. Students and borrow books. Information meeting for parents and students Specific problems can be discussed with the GC/ Principal Final choice of subjects to be made in January

12 Requirements  Minimum entry requirements This varies from 5 passes at L.Cert. including Eng/Ir & Maths to 6 subjects at least 2 at Higher Level including Eng, Ir and a modern language for some of the uni’s. You must have the required passes and honours to be considered at all. (UCC from HLC & 2OL D)  Specific entry requirements … particular subjects or combinations of subjects that you must have to get a place on a particular course …….

13 Third Language Requirement: · A 3 rd language is required for some degrees at NUI colleges (National University of Ireland), but not for all degrees. This should be checked on or the college prospectus/website for exact information. · These are the following NUI colleges: 1. NUIG ( 3 rd lang not req for Engineering/Science except Biotechnology,Computer Science &IT) 2. NUI Maynooth (3 rd lang not needed for Science/Engin)

14 3 rd Language cont…. 3. UCD- (3 rd lang not needed for Engin/Ag/Sc- except Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences etc) 4. UCC- (3 rd lang not req for Engin/Sc) 5. Royal College of Surgeon ’ s Ireland-(must have OD3 3 rd lang) 6. St. Angela ’ s College of Education, Sligo-(3 rd lang req except for nursing) 7. National College of Art and Design- (3 rd lang/Art)

15 3 rd Language cont….. 8. Shannon College of Hotel Management- (3 rd lang req) A 3 rd language is required if you wish to go on and study that language or a language degree. Some courses require you to have a HC3 or higher in a particular 3 rd language. *NB It is not required for Nursing Degrees.

16 Science Necessary for courses in uni with science element to it, eg Science, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Human Nutrition, Radiography and Nursing. NB. It is important to take your interest in science into consideration. Some courses require a specific science subject and some require 2 science subjects.

17 Business/Accountancy If you have an interest in studying Business at 3 rd level it would be advisable to study it for the LC, even though it is not a requirement for any Business/Commerce degree. There are a few hundred Business related degrees in 3 rd level. Accountancy- For some 3 rd level courses, you need to have studied it for the LC e.g. NUIG HC1 in A/C needed for B.Comm. in Accounting

18 Specific Requirements These are specific subjects/combination of subjects or levels that you need for particular courses. NUI Colleges- English, Irish and a 3 rd language (exceptions-For most cases for Science & Engineering,3 rd language not needed-double check on

19 Specific Requirements cont… Science subject/s- needed for science/medical based courses, eg Nursing, Physiotherapy, Medicine, Pharmacy etc and also for Engineering courses at university (Physics would be very useful) Primary Teaching- HC3 Gaelige

20 Specific Requirements cont… Engineering at university HC3 in Maths or pass a special Maths exam (only available in some universities ie NUIG) HC3 in Maths is required for some computer/science based degrees HB3 in Maths or OA1or OA2 (may be acceptable) – Actuarial Mathematics/Actuarial, Financial & Mathematical Sciences-DCU

21 Specific Requirements cont….. Some courses are restricted and require more than just Leaving Cert. points eg Art, Music, Architecture, Design, Medicine. A portfolio, aptitude test, interview, music test etc may be needed - stated in CAO handbook. UCC- HC3 in Chem & in either Ph or Biol for Medicine, Dentistry Pharmacy Some courses require a HC3 in a science subject ie Public Health and Health Promotion in UCC. UCC HC3 in Biology- Genetics

22 Specific Requirement cont…. HC3 in Chemistry – Human Nutrition & Dietetics in DIT & Vet Medicine in UCD Education, Religion & Music Mater Dei Inst- HC3 in Music & Mu test For Physio/Pharmacy in RCSI HB3 in Phy/Ch/Bi/PY-Ch/Maths Medicine TCD- 1 HB& 1HC from Phy/Ch/Bi/Ph- Ch,Ag

23 Specific Requirements cont… Physio-TCD 2 HC from Ph/Ch/Bi/Ph- Ch/Ma/Ag Radiation Therapy 1 HC from Ph/Ch/Bi/Ph-Ch NUIG- OD3 in a Science subject needed for Science/Engineering Etc…..

24 Bonus Points for HL Maths Pilot Project 25 points extra whether you get a D or an A, if Maths is one of your 6 best subjects

25 Foundation Level Irish/Maths Foundation Level Irish is not accepted for entry to NUI colleges. It is acceptable for other colleges/universities if it is not a specific requirement. Most colleges now accept FL Maths, if it is not a subject requirement, but may not give points for it. GMIT and AIT for example give points A1-20; A2-15;B1-10 and B2-5.

26 Essential Subjects Irish (unless exempt) English Maths

27 Choose a subject/subjects you enjoy! It is important that you choose subjects that you are good at and that you enjoy. Just because you don’t need it to get into a 3 rd level course is not a good enough reason not to do it! If you enjoy the subject and are good at it, you will perform well in it.

28 How to choose the right subject?  Have I the essential subjects?  Have I kept my options open?  Have I the ability?  Do I enjoy the subject?  Have I spoken to LC1 & LC2 students?  Have I looked at the text books?  Don’t listen to rumour  Keep an open mind

29 The Points System Best 6 subjects counted Points calculated from one sitting of the L.Cert. Points awarded for L.C.V.P

30 New Higher Education Awards System Higher Certificate-Level 6……..2yrs Ordinary Degree-Level 7……….+1 yr(3yrs) Honours Degree-Level 8……….+1yr(4yrs)

31 How to access information? link College literature Directory of Leaving Cert. entry Requirements NB Always check college literature for specific course requirements.

32 KEEP IN MIND! Attendance Concentration Homework Revision