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Leaving Certificate Subject Options
for the 2017 – 2018 academic yearSlide2
Possible Careers and Subject Combinations
Primary School Education
English
IrishMathsLanguageBiologyHistory/GeographyReligionYour favourite subject
Architecture
English
Irish
Maths
Language
Physics
Art
Design & Communication GraphicsSlide3
Possible Careers and Subject Combinations
Business
English
IrishMathsLanguageBusiness/AccountancyEconomicsYour favourite subject
Nursing
English
Irish
Maths
Biology
Chemistry/Agricultural Science
Home Economics - Scientific and Social
Your favourite
subjectSlide4
Possible Careers and Subject Combinations
Physiotherapy
English
IrishMathsLanguageBiologyPhysics/ChemistryYour favourite subject
Science
English
Irish
Maths
Biology/Chemistry
Physics/Agricultural Science
Geography
Your favourite
subjectSlide5
Possible Careers and Subject Combinations
Medicine
English
IrishMathsLanguageChemistryBiology/Physics/Agricultural ScienceYour favourite subject
Psychology
English
Irish
Maths
Language
Biology
Business/Economics
Your favourite
subjectSlide6
Possible Careers and Subject Combinations
Engineering
English
IrishMathsPhysicsChemistry/EngineeringDesign & Communication GraphicsApplied Maths
Law
English
Irish
Maths
Language
Business
History/Classical Studies
Your favourite
subjectSlide7
Possible Careers and Subject Combinations
Agricultural Science
English
IrishMathsAgricultural ScienceBusiness/Agricultural EconomicsBiologyYour favourite subject
Veterinary
English
Irish
Maths
Language
Chemistry
Biology/Agricultural Science
Your favourite
subjectSlide8
Possible Careers and Subject Combinations
Computer Science
English
IrishMathsLanguagePhysicsDesign & Communication GraphicsYour favourite subject
Dentistry
English
Irish
Maths
Language
Chemistry
Biology/Physics
Your favourite
subjectSlide9
Possible Careers and Subject Combinations
Social Science
English
IrishMathsLanguageGeographyReligionYour favourite subject
Hotel Management
English
Irish
Maths
Language
Business
Home Economics - Scientific and Social
Your favourite
subjectSlide10
Possible Careers and Subject Combinations
Pharmacy
English
IrishMathsLanguageChemistryBiologyYour favourite subjectSlide11
Choosing a language
Choosing French or Spanish builds on the knowledge acquired for the Junior certificate
Would suit students with an interest in French/Spanish culture and who have an aptitude for the
languageFrench/Spanish would be of benefit to many careers including teaching, translation, interpreting, journalism media, engineering, finance, tourism, hospitality, food and wine, sales and marketingImportant choice as many 3
rd
level courses have a language requirement
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Choosing Business
Business provides students with a learning experience for a wide range of careers in business, marketing, law enterprise and management
Would suit students who have an organised mind and who like to answer questions in bullet points not in long essay format
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Choosing Economics
Economics provides students with a learning foundation for a wide range of careers in business, economics, finance, enterprise and management
Ideally students should have a general interest in how the economy works and be interested in current
affairsThe study of Economics is concerned with the workings of a modern economy at both macro and micro levelIt suits students who are willing to work hard and caters for all abilities
Economics is not an essential requirement for any courses in the CAO system
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Choosing Accounting
Accounting develops students numeracy skills within the context of business and enterprise
Strongly recommended when Accountancy is the career path you want to follow although not required for any course at third level
Students needs to be comfortable with numbers but do not need to be higher level maths students
s
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Choosing Geography
Suits students considering further study in areas such as geography, economics, environmental science
Not an essential requirement for any course in the CAO system
TCD accepts Geography as a science subject into science and pharmacyUCD accepts Geography as a science subject into science
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Choosing History
History suits students who enjoy history and who are willing to commit a lot of time to study and research
Students who have strong English language skills
It is not required for any CAO coursesUseful for careers in education, law, media, politics, research etc.
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Choosing Music
Music involves three core areas-performing, composing and listening
Suits students considering a career in a creative discipline such as singing , playing in a band, music production and performance technology and management
Most music courses require an interview and an audition along with Leaving cert results
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Choosing Biology
Suits students who had a good understanding and interest in junior cert science at higher level
Suits students who have excellent memories and attention to detail
Many CAO courses require at least one science subjectChoosing biology will be a huge benefit when studying Medicine, Nursing and related courses
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Choosing Chemistry
Suits students who have done well in Mathematics and Science at junior cert level
Chemistry is an essential element in the study of careers including Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory Technology
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Choosing Chemistry
Chemistry is an essential requirement for study of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy (UCC),
Pharmacy (TCD),
Human Nutrition & Dietetics (DIT), Public Health Nutrition (DIT), Veterinary Medicine (UCD)
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Choosing Physics
Suits students who have an interest in science at junior cert level and those who enjoy learning about how things work
Students who are interested in the following careers would be advised to study physics: electrician, optician, doctor, dentist, engineer, computer technician and
programmerPhysics is a requirement for entry into a number of CAO courses including Theoretical Physics in TCD and UCD
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Choosing Construction
Suits students with an interest in buildings and the built environment
Students should have an aptitude and interest for design and practical work
Suits students interested in Building, Construction & PropertyNot an essential subject for any courses in the CAO system
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Choosing Design & Communication Graphics
Suits students who have an interest in the practical aspects of engineering and construction and who have taken Tech Graphics to Junior Cert level
Suits students who have an interest in careers in Building, Construction & Property, Computers & Software, Art, Craft &
DesignSuits students interested in careers in Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing and Medical DevicesDCG is not an essential requirement for any courses in the CAO system
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