Junior Cycle Subjects

The following is the list of subjects pursued in Junior Cycle. Core subjects:

  • Irish
  • English
  • Maths
  • History
  • Geography
  • CSPE
  • Religion
  • Science
  • SPHE
  • PE

Option Subjects:

  • Music
  • French
  • Wood Technology
  • Graphics
  • Business Studies
  • Home Economics
  • Visual Art
  • Engineering
  • Spanish
  • Coding

Each student’s course leading to Junior Certificate will comprise of the compulsory subjects and four of the optional subjects. As a modern language is a requirement for entry to Third Level Institutions, it is envisaged that any students who aspire to going on to Third Level must do French or Spanish.

Senior Cycle Subjects

The following is the list of subjects pursued in Senior Cycle. Core subjects:

  • Irish
  • English
  • Maths
  • Religion (Religion is a core subject for all years).
  • Physical Education (PE)
  • Society & Politics
  • New Computer Science
  • New SLC Physical Education (for exam)
  • New Society & Politics

Option Subjects:

  • Art/Craft/Design
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Agricultural Science
  • Construction Studies
  • Design & Communications Graphics
  • Home Economics
  • French
  • PE
  • Geography
  • History
  • Business Studies
  • Accounting
  • Engineering

(All examination subjects are provided at Higher and Ordinary Level, subject to demand).

Subject Brochures

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Subject Videos

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Useful Careers Websites

Careers Websites: www.qualifax.ie – A comprehensive career investigation tool www.careersportal.ie – A comprehensive career investigation tool www.cao.ie – making your application to third level colleges Ireland www.ucas.ie – making an application to a college in the UK