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Jan 18, 2016
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Leaving Cert Established (LCE) Leaving Cert Vocational Programme (LCVP)
Transition Year (TY)
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You will take 7 subjects unless you have an exemption from one
You will choose 4 subjects as well as English, Irish and Maths
Applied Maths and LCVP are taken as an eighth subject
A decision to drop all science subjects or foreign languages will have significant implications on the range of courses/careers open to you later on.
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If you are considering Medical, Paramedical, Nursing, Science or
Engineering courses you should select a laboratory science subject or two for
some courses
Physics BiologyChemistry
UCC, NUI Galway, UCD, NUI Maynooth, the Royal College of Surgeons, St.Angela’s College and Shannon College of Hotel Management require a pass (OD3)in a third language for most of their courses.
Entry to the Cadetships in the Defence Forces requires a third Language.
NCAD require a third language OR Art
College Subjects Required
NUI English, Irish, and a Foreign Language
Trinity English, Maths and a Foreign Language
UL English and Maths
DCU Maths & English or Irish
I.T’s Maths & English or Irish
CFE’s 5 OD3’s
Other Vary
A modern language is not a requirement for Engineering and Science, Agricultural Science and Nursing in NUI’s.
It is required for Health Sciences.
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Some colleges and courses offer places to students who secure a minimum of a grade A or B in foundation level maths at this level.
A pass in ordinary level maths is essential for entry to the majority of courses.
Whatever you do over the next two years, don’t neglect your studies in this subject.
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ABILITY - choose subjects in which you are likely to get good grades.
APTITUDES - The Differential Aptitude Tests consist of eight
different tests. The results show where your greatest strengths lie. You will cope well with subjects for which you have an aptitude.
INTEREST - Choose subjects that you are genuinely interested in as you are much more likely to study those subjects and do well in them.
CAREER - In addition to the core subjects (Irish, English,
Maths) there are other subjects that are essential for some courses and careers.
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What subject am I most interested in?
What subject am I likely to be best at?
What subjects will I need?
Balanced choice of subjects
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Matriculation Requirements (College)
Subject Requirements (Faculty)
PointsA Curriculum Content Outline for each subject is available
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The Matriculation Requirement is the minimum academic qualification for entry that a Third Level College demands from a
student.
So, what subjects do I need to be doing for my Leaving Cert before I can apply
to X college?
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The College (or Basic) Requirements.* 5 OD in Leaving Certificate for CFE’s*6 subjects (2 at HC and 4 at OD) for level I.T’s and Universities
The Faculty (or Course) Requirements*e.g. HC3 in Irish for Primary Teaching, HC3 in Maths for Engineering
Points*Best six subjects in one sitting of the Leaving Certificate
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RCSI-Medicine- 2HC3 + 4OD3, Laboratory Science or Maths HB3, HPAT and 740
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Entry Requirements
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Remember that the Leaving Certificate requires a great amount of hard work over two years. It is easier to work hard if you have chosen, in so far as possible, subjects you like.
It is easier to be motivated if you have a sense of purpose, a clear (SMART) goal in your sight, a particular career area, etc.
Education can only improve a student’s chances. Everyone has ability, but they must use it fully.
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Classes in any subject will only go ahead if sufficient numbers choose it
Numbers for particular classes may be limited In so far as possible, students will be given their
subject choice It is very important when choosing the subjects
to put them in order of preference. You must choose five choice subjects and you
will study 4 of these choice subjects for Leaving Certificate. The subject listed as number 5 will only be used where timetabling constraints exist.
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Do not give up subjects you love!
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QuestionsEleanor Uí Chatháin and Aedín Tynan, Guidance Counsellors
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