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Newbridge College
Traditional Leaving CertificateSubject Choice
Leaving Certificate Programme
Leaving Certificate is a 2 year programme. Full time commitment required over 2 years. 5th year is very important especially for those hoping to
gain entry to high points courses.
Usually a maximum of 7 subjects are taken for the Leaving Certificate. An extra (7th) subject? – need to think very carefully about
this as each LC subject is extensive and requires a lot of work. Big jump in standard from J.C.
Other subjects could suffer if workload is too great. For points purposes best 6 subjects are counted.
All subjects are of equal importance. Extra points will be awarded in all HEIs for honours
Mathematics in LC from 2012 to 2015
Points System
Grade Hons Hons + B Ordinary
A1 100 125 60A2 90 115 50
B1 85 110 45B2 80 105 40B3 75 100 35C1 70 95 30C2 65 90 25C3 60 85 20
D1 55 80 15D2 50 75 10D3 45 70 5
Bonus points
HD3 or above in Maths
Extra 25 points
LCVP points
Distinction 70
Merit 50
Pass 30
Sample CalculationPaul
Subject Level Grade Score
Irish H C2 65
English O A1 60
Maths H A2 90+25=115
Geography H B2 80
Biology H C1 70
Physics O A1 60
French H B3 75
LCVP M 50 50
Add the 6 best scores shown in RED Points = 465
Leaving Certificate Programme
Highly Desirable Subjects Unless there is a substantial reason otherwise, all students
should definitely consider choosing:1. a modern language (NUI*)2. a science subject.
Subject Levels Higher and Ordinary level all subjects. Foundation level Mathematics & Irish. Particular care needs to be taken with Mathematics.
Failure in this subject can be detrimental to overall L.C. LC subject selection
Core subjects: English, Mathematics & Irish* Optional subjects: Usually 4 other subjects are chosen
Optional Subjects (4)
BUSINESS Business Accountancy Economics
SCIENCE Biology Physics Chemistry
LANGUAGES French German
APPLIED SCIENCES Home Economics Construction Studies Design and
Communication Graphics
SOCIAL STUDIES History Geography Music Art
Information about LC subjects can be found at:
www.newbridge-college.ie , www.curriculumonline.ie and
www.careersportal.ie & Leaving Cert text books.
Entry Requirements
When choosing Leaving Certificate subjects great care must be taken as the choices of subjects made now may determine 3rd level and career options in 2 years time.
Why? Regardless of how many points you get in your LC, you will be ineligible to even apply for a course if you have not met it’s “Course Entry Requirements”
Meet Entry Requirements Qualified Applicant for Course
Minimum Entry Requirements of major CAO Colleges
Institution Minimum grades Required subjects
NUI Colleges: UCD, NUIM, NUIG, UCC*. (RCSI, Shannon, Miltown)
2HC3 + 4OD3
*4OD3 + 2OD3
OD3 in English, Irish & Modern Language*.
Trinity College Dublin 3HC3 + 3OD3 OD3 in Maths, English & another Language
Dublin City University 2HC3 + 4OD3 OD3 in Maths, English or Irish
University of Limerick 2HC3 + 4OD3 OD3 in Maths, English & Irish or another Lang.
Dublin Institute of Technology
2HC3 + 4OD3 (H.D.)
5OD3 (O.D. or H.C.)
OD3 in Maths, English or Irish
Regional Institutes of Technology (DK*)
2HC3 + 4OD3 (H.D.)
5OD3 (O.D. or H.C.)
OD3 in Maths, English or Irish
Specific Course Requirements
These requirements are in addition to Minimum Entry Requirements.
They are specific L.C. subjects / grades required for entry to particular courses.
They tend to be in the following subject areas: Science subjects Languages Mathematics
E.g. Veterinary Medicine in UCDEntry Requirements: 2HC3 + 4OD3, OD3 in English, Irish, Modern Language &
Mathematics, HC3 in Chemistry.
Sample Requirements
Irish Primary Teaching – HC3 Irish & Journalism (DCU) –
HB3 Early and Modern Irish
(TCD) – HC3 Gno & Gaeilge (DCU) –
OA2/HC3
French Law with French Law – HB3 Bus. Studies and French
(TCD) – HC1 Law and French (TCD) –
HC1
A Language Many courses require a
language but may not specify a particular one:
Film & Broadcasting with a language (DIT) – HC3 in Ir or Fr.
Applied Languages (DCU) – HC3 in Fr, Ge, Ir or Sp.
Speech and Language Therapy (TCD) – HC3 in En, Fr, Ge, Ir, It, Ru or Sp.
Cadet School – OD3 in a modern Language.
Sample Requirements
Mathematics Honours Engineering –
HC3 Business Studies (DCU) –
OC3/HD3 Optometry (DIT) - OB3 Economics & Finance
(UCD) – HC3 Business (TCD) – OC/HD Science (UCD) –
OB3/HD3 Commerce (UCD) –
OB3/HD3 Law and Accounting (UL)
– OC3/HD3
Science Particular care needs to be taken
with science subjects. Many courses require any one
science subject Some courses require 2 science
subjects, particularly TCD and UCC.
UCAS courses Nursing – OD3 in a Lab. Sc. Medical/Para medical courses
Chemistry Pharmacy*, Human Nutrition,
Veterinary Medicine, Medicine & Dentistry (UCC) – HC3
Appliance of Science
1 3Biology Mathematics
Biology Horticulture
Agriculture Marine Biology
Chemistry PhysicsChemistry Biochemistry
Chem. Engineering Medicinal Chem.
Physics ChemistryPhysics Astronomy
Electronics Computing
Mathematics ChemistryCivil Mechanical
Aeronautical Electrical
Chemistry PhysicsPharmacy Nursing
Opthalmic Optics Nutrition
Chemistry BiologyMedicine Dentistry
Vet. Medicine British Association for the Advancement of Science
MEDICAL SCIENCES Biology
MEDICINE / DENTISTRY Physics
PHYSICAL SCIENCES Mathematics
ENGINEERING Physics
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Chemistry
CHEMICAL SCIENCES Mathematics
Leaving Certificate Science Subjects
COLLEGE SUBJECTS in order of importance to college subject
2
Specific Course Requirements Unlikely that 3rd/TY students will know exactly, which
courses/careers they wish to pursue at this stage.
But from looking at their interests, abilities and aptitudes they may be able to identify broad areas of interest and hence check potential course entry requirements.
Course Entry Requirements can be accessed:
a) In the college’s prospectuses
b) On the college’s websites
c) Directory of LC Entry Requirements
d) www.qualifax.ie – Subject Requirements
It is only when all course entry requirements are met that students are qualified to apply for a course.
General Advice
If a student is not really sure what he/she wants to
do in the future:
Pick a broad range of subjects in order to keep options open
Many students will change their minds about their future a number of times in the next 2 years
E.g.
one language
one science
one business
one humanities / applied science.
This combination would allow access into a broad range of courses/careers.
Choosing a Subject
Good subject choice requires:
RESEARCH
DISCUSSION
REFLECTION
DECISION
Subject Teachers, Guidance Classes, TY
Programme
L.C. Books, Publications, Other Students
Guidance Counsellors, Current Teachers
Family, Friends
Consider all the information, views and
opinions
Then, ultimately each student must make up
their own mind.
Key Questions
1. What subjects is the school offering?
2. If I’m interested in a particular course/career area, what subjects are essential? ( Course Entry Requirements)
3. If not essential, what subjects would be useful/helpful for this course/career area?
4. What subjects do I like? (motivation) (not the teacher)
5. What subjects am I relatively good at? (DATs) (JC)
Important Points
DCG/Construction Studies are not needed to do Engineering. Maths and Physics are more important.
Art is generally not needed for Art and Design courses. A portfolio is however.
For Business courses, Maths is generally a requirement rather than Business subjects.
Students should be careful to try pick a balance between learning and understanding subjects.
Students should be aware of balancing subjects which help maximise points vs. subjects which may be of benefit to them in the future.
Newbridge College Draft Subject Options
GEOGRAPHY BIOLOGY HOME ECON. MUSIC FRENCH PHYSICS
GEOGRAPHY BIOLOGY ART ECONOMICS DCG CHEMISTRY
GERMAN BUSINESS ART CONS. STUDIES FRENCH HISTORY
DCG GERMAN BUSINESS CONS. STUDIES FRENCH ACCOUNTING
Timetable of Events
1. January – DATs 3rd years
2. January 7th – Class presentations begin
3. January 29th – Parents Night.
4. February 18th – Subject Choice Interviews begin
5. March 8th – Deadline for submission of application forms for TY.
6. March 20th – Deadline for final subject choices and commitment to TY.
Procedure
1. During subject choice interview a set of subjects are agreed with student. (on lines and/or preferred)
2. Note brought home to parent outlining agreed subjects. Parents must review, sign and return to G.C.
3. A change may be made to agreed subjects before March 20th by written request from parents to G.C.
4. After Easter changes will only be facilitated if vacancies exist in classes.
5. Important that parents know what subjects their son/daughter is choosing so changes should be accompanied by note from home.