1ST YEAR SUBJECT CHOICE 2024/25 CORE JUNIOR CYCLE

Transcript:1ST YEAR SUBJECT CHOICE 2024/25 CORE JUNIOR CYCLE:
1ST YEAR SUBJECT CHOICE 2024/25 CORE JUNIOR CYCLE SUBJECTS Gaeilge (except in the case of exemption) English Mathematics History French or Spanish Gaeilge, English & Maths are available at higher and Ordinary level in Junior Cycle JUNIOR CYCLE NON-EXAM SUBJECTS Physical Education Civil, Social and Political Education (CSPE) Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) Religious Education Optional Subjects (Choose in order of preference 1 – 8, students will study 4) Science Music Business Studies Geography All studied at Common level Visual Art Wood Technology Engineering Graphics French Junior Cycle Leaving Cert French > French This subject may be a requirement for entry to third level and can be used as a third language for entry to a number of courses Specific careers in which French is of benefit include: Teaching, Translation, Business, Journalism and Media. Spanish Junior Cycle Leaving Cert Spanish > Spanish This subject may be a requirement for entry to third level and can be used as a third language for entry to a number of courses Specific careers in which Spanish is of benefit include: Teaching, Translation, Business, Journalism and Media. Science Junior Cycle Leaving Cert Science > Physics Chemistry Biology Agricultural Science Physics is a useful subject for many courses and career areas and a good foundation for a broad range of scientific and technical careers in particular. Science Chemistry is considered extremely useful for a wide range of career areas such as: Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Engineering, General Sciences, Dietician Biology is a great subject if you are considering nursing or medicine. Other careers where studying Biology at second level is useful include: Veterinary, Dentistry, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Ecology, Earth Science and Environmental Science, Genetics, Marine Science Agricultural Science Careers include: Food Science, Agricultural Advisers, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Farming, Marine Science, Careers in Renewable Energy and Teaching Business Studies Junior Cycle Leaving Cert Business Studies > Accounting Business Career pathways might include Accountancy, Actuarial Studies, Marketing, Business or Finance. Business is useful for careers in a wide range of areas including Banking, Finance, Administration, Law, Insurance, Management and Marketing among others. Geography Junior Cycle Leaving Cert Geography > Geography It is useful in a wide variety of careers such as Town Planning, Environmental Science, Tourism, Meteorology Art Junior Cycle Leaving Cert Visual Art > Art Art is useful for careers in Animation, Architecture, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography and