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
- Digital Media Literacy / Coding
Each student’s course leading to their Junior Certificate will comprise of the compulsory subjects and three of the optional subjects on offer.
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 are advised to do French or Spanish.
In turn, many degree courses and universitites do not rquire a modern language. If a student has an interest and aptitude for taking a language, he should do so. It can later be dropped in Senior Cycle when they ave a better idea of what course and career path they wish to follow.
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 but not an exam subject).
- Physical Education (PE)
Option Subjects:
- Art
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Agricultural Science
- Construction Studies
- Design & Communications Graphics (DCG)
- Home Economics
- French
- Spanish
- Geography
- History
- Business
- Accounting
- Engineering
- Society & Politics
- Computer Science
- SLC Physical Education (for exam)
Senior Cycle students must study the core subjects above and also select four of the option subjects listed. The Leaving Certificate is a two year course.
All examination subjects are provided at Higher and Ordinary Level, subject to demand.
Subject Videos
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- Art
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Construction Studies
- Design and Communication Graphics
- Engineering
- Geography
- History
- Home Economics
- Physics
- Politics and Society
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.co.uk – making an application to a college in the UK