1. Ballyhaunis Community School
Subject Choice 2019
Ballyhaunis Community School

2. Choosing Subjects for Senior Cycle
This is Important For:
Leaving Cert. Results
Third Level Entry
A Future Career
Students Study Three Core Subjects
English, Irish* & Maths
Then Choose Four Additional Exam Subjects
Option for students to take LCVP if they meet the subject grouping requirements.

3. Choose Four Subjects Students Should Reflect on:
Subjects that they Like & Enjoy
Subjects they Perform well in (For Points)
Specific Subject Requirements for college entry
To Keep Options Open:
Choose a broad range of Subjects: Language/Science/Business

4. INFLUENCERS TO BE MINDFUL OF
Perceived a subject as ‘EASY’ OR ‘HARD’
(No subject is easy/hard…….suitability)
‘Male’ OR ‘Female’ Subject
Picking subjects in relation to teachers
Picking subjects in relation to friends.

5. CONSEQUENCES OF POOR SUBJECT CHOICE
Likely to be unhappy in class for two years – lack motivation
Likely not to do well – affects overall attainment
Not having the right subject for a course after school
May want to change subjects in 5th year. the school will try to facilitate this but cannot always do so and changing involves having to catch up in the new subject – it is a disadvantage taking up a subject 6 or 8 weeks later than the other students in the class.

6. WWW.CAREERSPORTAL.IE VERY GOOD RESOURCE

7. How Points are Calculated
Calculation of points are based on the best six subjects from one sitting of the LC.
Bonus Points for Higher Level Maths . Students achieving H6 or above will have 25 points added to their score for Maths

8. Understanding the New Points System

9. Home Economics, Scientific and Social
SUBJECT GROUPINGS:
Core Subjects
Languages
Lab Sciences
Business
Applied Sciences
Social Sciences
Irish
Unless Exempt
French
Phys/Chem
Accounting
Construction
History
English
Chemistry
DCG
Geography
Maths
Biology
Home Economics, Scientific and Social
Art
Agricultural Science
Engineering
Music

10. ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS
However there are certain subjects & grades that are essential for entry to particular COLLEGES and COURSES.

11. LANGUAGES Entry to National University of Ireland Colleges – Grade O6
These are NUI Galway, UCD, UCC & NUI Maynooth.
(exceptions are Science, Agriculture, Engineering & Courses in Nursing)
Students with a serious dyslexic conditions can apply for exemption from 3rd Language requirement for NUI
A 3rd Language for Army Cadet/Air Corp(O6)
UCC Speech & Language Therapy H5
Many colleges require a H3 to study a language
Higher Level Irish is required for Primary Teaching (H4)
DCU, UL, TRINITY will accept Irish as a language other than English.

12. There are approx 200 courses on the CAO that require a Science Subject
WILL KEEP MANY OPTIONS OPEN:
Sciences
Engineering
Medical and Paramedical
Architecture
Nursing
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Veterinary
Dentistry
There are approx 200 courses on the CAO that require a Science Subject

13. Courses that Require Specific Science Subjects
CHEMISTRY
BIOLOGY
Dentistry, Pharmacy UCC
Genetics UCC
Veterinary Med UCD
Human Health & Disease TCD
Pharmacy TCD
Pharmacy RCSI
 *Recommended for Nursing
Human Nutrition & Dietetics DIT
Medicine

14. Useful Websites
for general career and course information
for specific information on all courses including PLC courses
for information on points
for information on apprenticeships
The colleges own websites

15. FINALLY! Choose subjects you like & are good at
Speak to subject teachers, do your research
Consult up to date Web Sites and College Brochures
If in doubt consult with Career Guidance Counsellor

16. Contact Details
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