march 2014 a curriculum content outline for each subject is available @ under links (career...

A Curriculum Content Outline for each subject is available @ www.ricecollege.ie under Links (Career Guidance Website)

Or www.careersportal.ie

Options’ Week 2014

Rice College Leaving Cert Subject Choice

Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2014 1

Examine importance of choosing the right subjects:

Understanding DATS Understanding College System How to choose subjects All students sat Aptitude Tests



Snapshot

Percentile

Links with some subjects



Classes with Guidance Counsellor

Subject teacher spoke to students in their class about their subject

Presentation of subjects by Head of each Subject Department

All students sat their DATS



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.



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?



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 Maths & English & Irish (OC3)

Other Vary





Irish English Maths Language(option)

NB colleges will require you to generally have 2HC +4OD for level 8 courses

5OD for level 6+7 courses Teaching Colleges and Trinity require

3HC+3OD

Particular courses may require grades at certain levels, in particular subjectsSome examples are:

Primary Teaching requires HC3 in Irish

Medicine in UCC requires HC in chemistry + HC in Physics or Biology

Business in UL requires C3 in Ordinary level maths

Engineering courses (Level 8) need maths HC3 and science subject

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Points are allocated for the six best grades Grades must be achieved in one sitting of

the Leaving Certificate Entry to a course will be granted to those

who have highest points Colleges do not set the points The points reflect: the results of the

student and the number of places available in the college in that year



All students shown how to use Qualifax Minimum Subject Module

Instuctions are on page given Please ensure your son/daughter has used

this search engine before they make their final subject choice

E.G courses that specifically need Biology are: Genetics in UCC and Human and Health

disease inTCD But 215 courses require science subject!



There is a total of 217 courses that match your search requirements.

Please select one of the options below to view your results.

Show me the courses that: Definitely requires: Subject Chemistry.- Total of 7

courses May require: Subject Chemistry. - Total of 210

courses Does not require Subject Chemistry. - Total of 1194

courses



You will take 7 subjects unless you have an exemption from one

You will choose 4 subjects as well as English, Irish and Maths (compulsory )

Applied Maths and LCVP can be taken as an eighth subject



History BUSINESS divided into 3Geography Accounting Art Business Music Economics French Science divided into 3German Biology Construction Chemistry DCG( Tech Graph) Physics



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.



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,Trinity and the Royal College of Surgeons 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



Third Language dropped for all science engineering and nursing courses in NUI colleges.

But Not Health Sciences



A pass in ordinary level maths is essential for entry to the majority of courses. For students who study foundation level maths, there is a growing number of colleges and courses that offer places to students who secure a minimum of a grade A or B in maths at this level.

Whatever you do over the next two years, don’t neglect your studies in this subject.



European Language/Vocational Language Module

Correct combination subject Three Link Modules

Enterprise Education Preparation for work

Work Wxperience Written exam 40% Portfolio 60%



LCVP

Distinction 70 points

Merit 50 points

Pass 30 points study 2008 82% students used lcvp points



School LCVP Applied Maths (50% in school,50% outside)

Factor in time to and from Class Extra work Effect on other 7 subjects



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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



Entry Requirements



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.

A good level of education can only improve a students chances. Everyone has ability, but they must use it fully.



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 preference order.

You must choose four choice subjects.

NB In Rice ask each year group what subjects they want and try our best to accommodate each student.

Our interest to have a happy student ,parent +teacher!!!!



Do not give up subjects you love!



Questions

A Curriculum Content Outline for each subject is available www.ricecollege.ie under Links (Career Guidance Website)

Or by www.careersportal.ie

Breda Whelan, Guidance Counsellor



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