1. Subject Choices for Leaving Certificate 2020 - 2022

2. Introduction Miriam Kenny Catherine Flanagan
All students will be given (1) subject choice booklet (2) REACH books and login and (3) opportunity to talk to either Guidance Counsellor

3. Guidelines
Irish, English, Maths, third language are core subjects for most pupils.
3 more subjects to be selected.
Art, History, Geography, French, German, Italian, Classical Studies, Music, Home Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting, Business Studies and Economics

4. Additional subjects on offer (an 8th choice)
Applied Maths
LCVP
Religion
These subjects will have classes outside the usual timetable and do not affect your core 7 subjects.
Will be asked to indicate your interest in taking one of these on the options form.

5. Every effort is made to ensure that students get their choice of options for Leaving Certificate classes.
However, when the number of students electing for one of the above options is low, the BoM reserves the right to cancel the option or to offer one class only of that option.

6. Post School Options – 3 pathways
Work
College or University - Degree courses
Vocational Courses

7. Pathway 1 – work 21st Century Workplace
Need to be skilled and adaptable.
Most people will have 2 – 3 careers in a lifetime.
Personal development (teamwork, planning, oral communication) is as important as academic development.

8. Pathway 2 – college requirements
General Entry Requirements (matriculation) vary from institution to institution
Set out subjects, levels (honours/ ordinary) and grades that have to be achieved by everyone.
Places are then allocated on points.

9. National University of Ireland (NUI)
UCD, Maynooth University, UCC, NUIG, Royal College of Surgeons, NCAD
Six subjects, minimum of two Higher Level H5 (or higher); pass in English and Irish
Third language needed for some faculties – most science & engineering & nursing courses excluded but other health sciences courses do need language.
Maths required for Business, Science, and Engineering etc.

10. Matriculation Continued
Trinity College: Six subjects, minimum of three H5s; pass in English; pass in Maths and another language.
DCU and Technological University of Dublin (Formerly DIT, ITT & ITB) : Six subjects, minimum of two H5s. Pass in English or Irish essential. Maths essential for most business, science, education and health science courses.

11. Essential Subjects
Science Subjects are required for science degrees and medical/ health courses.
Honours Engineering Degrees require Honours Mathematics.
An H4 (or higher) in Honours Irish is required for Primary Teaching.
Chemistry required for Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Dietetics, Medicine in UCC

12. Courses that need a science subject
ENGINEERING
MEDICINE
DENTISTRY
VETERINARY*
PHARMACY*
PHYSIOTHERAPY
RADIOGRAPHY
NURSING
ARCHITECTURE
OCCUP. THERAPY
SPEECH THERAPY
SPORTS SCIENCE
MED LAB SCIENCE
DIETETICS*
OPTOMETRY
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
INFO. TECHNOLOGY
* = Chemistry needed.

13. Ideal Subjects for degrees
Just because subjects are not required does not mean that they are not ideal.
Accounting and Honours Maths for Business Courses
Two sciences for Medicine, Science, Veterinary Medicine

14. Other Entry Requirements for College
Courses in Art, Photography, Film and Media
Portfolio Required – outside school hours or portfolio prep course
Often want experience – may have interviews

15. Pathway 3 – Vocational training
FETAC/QQI – used to be known as PLC (post-leaving cert courses)
1 and 2 year long courses – all now linked to allow students to progress on degree courses
Hundreds of courses in art, beauty, media, social care, nursing, business, science, tourism, sport etc.
No specific subject requirements, but must pass five LC subjects

16. Any questions?

17. Applying to Colleges in UK or further afield…
UK college application includes school reference, predicted grades and personal statement.
Work experience and extra curricular activities in area highly desirable for courses outside Ireland.
2 Sciences and Biology & Chemistry essential for some and highly desirable for all Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Science courses.

19. Keeping your options open
Humanities group – Art, Classical Studies, French, German, Italian, Geography, History, Music, Religion
Scientific Group – Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Applied Maths, Home Economics
Business group – Business studies, Accounting, Economics, LCVP
DO YOU HAVE A BALANCE OF SUBJECTS FROM THE GROUPS?

20. Advice from the Maths department….
Bonus points for Honours Maths are a good draw BUT
Will it be drawing away from other subjects?
Do you have 25% more time to give to Maths?
Are you very comfortable with all the material that was covered at Junior Cert?

21. Information Look to the school for information. www.careersportal.ie
– excellent subject choice section
– guidance section

22. Next Steps Talk to subject teachers this evening.
Wait for the message with the log-in details and password.
Choices then inputted online.

23. Selection Process

24. While options will be granted based on the online submission, once option lines are set we cannot ensure that any change of mind can be accommodated. Therefore, please consider very carefully your option choice before submitting your option choices online.
In exceptional cases where students wish to change a subject after the commencement of the school year this will not always be possible and cannot be considered after the October midterm.

25. Entering Choices on VSWare
Select the elective options from the choices (drop down list) available. These subjects are in Subject Set 1.
These subjects are in Subject Set 2 are:
Applied Maths
Religious Education
LCVP

26. LCVP
Ms Clodagh Havel – Programme Coordinator