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SUBJECT CHOICE

SUBJECT CHOICE. Subject Choice. Irish ) English ) 3 Core Subjects Maths ) ? ? 4 Options ? ?. Optional Subjects. PRACTICAL Construction Studies Engineering Technology ARTISTIC

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SUBJECT CHOICE

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  1. SUBJECT CHOICE

  2. Subject Choice • Irish ) • English ) 3 Core Subjects • Maths ) • ? • ? 4 Options • ? • ?

  3. Optional Subjects PRACTICAL • Construction Studies • Engineering • Technology ARTISTIC • Design and Communication Graphics • Art • Music Humanities • History • Geography • French • Spanish. BUSINESS • Business • Accountancy SCIENCE • Biology • Physics • Chemistry • Ag Science • Applied Maths SOCIAL • Home Economics • Religious Education

  4. Information on Subjects and Course Requirements. • Teachers. • Websites. www.ncca.ie www.careersportal.ie www.qualifax.ie Guidance Corner on School Website.

  5. Choose Wisely : • Keep in mind the following: Why is this important? • Access to courses and Colleges. • To maximise potential • To prevent boredom!

  6. College Requirements • Entry Requirements. • Course Requirements.

  7. Entry Requirements

  8. Examples of NUI Third Language Exceptions • In UCD a European language is notrequired for Engineering,Sciences or Nursing. • In NCAD , National College of Art & Design, • Art counts as the third language. • See www.qualifax.ie for other NUI exceptions.

  9. Subject Requirements for Courses Subjects and Grades may be required for some Courses. For Example: • Engineering Degree Courses: HC3 Maths • Veterinary Medicine: HC3 Chemistry

  10. Other Subject Requirements Science • Many courses require any one science subject • Some courses require 2 science subjects. • Nursing – OD3 in a Lab. Science. Chemistry • Pharmacy, Human Nutrition,Veterinary Medicine, Medicine & Dentistry (UCC) – HC3 Mathematics • Global Business (DCU) – OC3/HD3 • Optometry (DIT) - OB3 Check booklet on Subject Requirements.

  11. Useful Subjects You can study Business in College without sitting it at Leaving Certificate • You can study Art in College without having Leaving Cert Art. However you do need a Portfolio. Consider useful subjects for future careers.

  12. Colleges of Further Education • Cavan Institute ………….and other FETAC Colleges around the country. • Entry Requirements • Pass standard in Leaving Certificate. Possible Progression to Institutes of Technology and Universities.

  13. What should I do now? • Research the course contentand exam structure of subjects • Discuss options with parents/guardians. • Find out if the careers that I am interested in, have particular subject requirements. • Talk to subject teachers. • Keep in mind future career plans, but not essential at this stage. • If unsure, keep options open. Choose a balanced range of subjects.ie a language,a science subject and two others.

  14. Decision Checklist • Have I selected subjects that I like and enjoy? • Have I chosen subjects that I have an aptitude for? • Have I considered potential career options? • Is this my decision and not my friends? • Am I happy to study these subjects for 5 class periods for the next two years? • Have I selected a balance of learning, reasoning and practical subjects that suit my personality, interests, abilities and aptitudes.?

  15. Subject Choice Survey • A very small number of students will not get their first 4 choices. • These Students will usually be offered their fifth choice. • If in need of Guidance, then……….

  16. Guidance Appointments • Individual Appointments are offered to all students with the Guidance Counsellor if a student is undecided and requires guidance 1.To discuss Course Choice. 2.To discuss Subject Options.

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