Junior Cycle Subject Choices and Career Pathways Overview

 
1
ST
 YEAR SUBJECT
CHOICE 2023/24
 
 
CORE JUNIOR CYCLE SUBJECTS
 
Gaeilge (except in the case of exemption)
English
Mathematics
History
Science
 
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 4)
 
Music
French
Spanish
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.
 
 
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 Art Therapy.
 
      
Junior Cycle                               Leaving Cert
     Music                             >           Music
 
Music is useful for media work or studies, primary
teaching, sound engineering, public relations,
library work, speech therapy, film, physical
education, communications, production,
performance and music at third level.
 
Music
 
Wood 
Technology
 
   
Junior Cycle                          Leaving Cert
  Wood 
Technology
          >    Construction Studies
 
Studying this subject will be useful for anyone
thinking of working/studying in the following
areas: Construction Management, Quantity
Surveying, Carpentry, Furniture Design and
Manufacture.
 
Engineering
 
      
Junior Cycle                           Leaving Cert
    Engineering                   >        Engineering
 
Engineering is useful for the following careers:
mechanic, panel beater, welder, plumber,
electronic and mechanical engineering,
architecture, aircraft technician, army/air corps
and industrial design
 
Graphics
 
      
Junior Cycle                             Leaving Cert
      
Graphics                                 >         Design & Communication
                                                                   Graphics
 
DCG is a core element of many third level options
including: Engineering, Product
Design,  Construction and Architecture. Knowledge
of this subject will greatly enhance a student's ability
in any third level engineering-based programme.
 
Resources to assist in Subject Choice
 
 
Clonakiltycc.ie  
click on Career Guidance link
 
www.careersportal.ie
 (very comprehensive)
 
 Information on the % of grades awarded in each
subject is available on 
www.examinations.ie
 and gives
access to past exam papers
 
www.curriculumonline.ie
 (allows you to see what is
involved in the JC subject)
 
www.ncca.ie
  information on the new junior cycle
 
 
How to tell us your subject choice
 
Go to 
www.clonakiltycc.ie
Click on VSware icon
Go to Student Options
Click on the box next to each number
below  and a drop down menu of subjects
will appear.
Choose 8 in order of preference
When complete – 
Options Completed 
will
appear.
 
Discuss . . .
 
Discuss your thoughts with:
 
 Subject Teachers
 Guidance Counsellor
 Current Pupils
 Parents/Guardians, Older Siblings
 
Reflect . . .
 
Think about your Son/Daughter’s interests and how they learn
.
 
Have them ask themselves the following questions:
Do I enjoy this subject?
Do my strengths/talents/attribute reflect this subject?
Am I choosing because of friends/teachers?
Will I be motivated to achieve ?
Is there a chance I might need it for further study/career?
Am I keeping my options open?
 
Advice on Subject Choice
 
Do the research – this is hugely important
 
Be realistic about ability and possible future course
and career choice
 
Closing date for options is November 23rd 2023
 
Once classes begin students should try and stick
with a subject and give it their best as too much
uncertainty and indecision may be detrimental in
the long term
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Explore the core, optional, and non-exam subjects offered in the Junior Cycle curriculum, including subjects such as Gaeilge, English, Mathematics, and more. Learn about the potential career pathways associated with subjects like French, Spanish, Business Studies, and Geography. Discover how these subjects can open doors to fields such as teaching, translation, business, journalism, and beyond.


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  1. 1STYEAR SUBJECT CHOICE 2023/24

  2. CORE JUNIOR CYCLE SUBJECTS Gaeilge (except in the case of exemption) English Mathematics History Science Gaeilge, English & Maths are available at higher and Ordinary level in Junior Cycle

  3. JUNIOR CYCLE NON-EXAM SUBJECTS Physical Education Civil, Social and Political Education (CSPE) Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) Religious Education

  4. Optional Subjects (Choose 4) Music French Spanish Business Studies Geography All studied at Common level Visual Art Wood Technology Engineering Graphics

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Geography Junior Cycle Leaving Cert Geography > Geography It is useful in a wide variety of careers such as Town Planning, Environmental Science, Tourism, Meteorology

  9. Art Junior Cycle Leaving Cert Visual Art > Art Art is useful for careers in Animation, Architecture, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography and Art Therapy.

  10. Music Junior Cycle Leaving Cert Music > Music Music is useful for media work or studies, primary teaching, sound engineering, public relations, library work, speech therapy, film, physical education, communications, production, performance and music at third level.

  11. Wood Technology Junior Cycle Wood Technology Leaving Cert Construction Studies > Studying this subject will be useful for anyone thinking of working/studying in the following areas: Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Carpentry, Furniture Design and Manufacture.

  12. Engineering Junior Cycle Engineering Leaving Cert Engineering > Engineering is useful for the following careers: mechanic, panel beater, welder, plumber, electronic and mechanical engineering, architecture, aircraft technician, army/air corps and industrial design

  13. Graphics Junior Cycle Graphics Leaving Cert Design & Communication Graphics > DCG is a core element of many third level options including: Engineering, Product Design, Construction and Architecture. Knowledge of this subject will greatly enhance a student's ability in any third level engineering-based programme.

  14. Resources to assist in Subject Choice Clonakiltycc.ie click on Career Guidance link www.careersportal.ie (very comprehensive) Information on the % of grades awarded in each subject is available on www.examinations.ie and gives access to past exam papers www.curriculumonline.ie (allows you to see what is involved in the JC subject) www.ncca.ie information on the new junior cycle

  15. How to tell us your subject choice Go to www.clonakiltycc.ie Click on VSware icon Go to Student Options Click on the box next to each number below and a drop down menu of subjects will appear. Choose 8 in order of preference When complete Options Completed will appear.

  16. Discuss . . . Discuss your thoughts with: Subject Teachers Guidance Counsellor Current Pupils Parents/Guardians, Older Siblings

  17. Reflect . . . Think about your Son/Daughter s interests and how they learn. Have them ask themselves the following questions: Do I enjoy this subject? Do my strengths/talents/attribute reflect this subject? Am I choosing because of friends/teachers? Will I be motivated to achieve ? Is there a chance I might need it for further study/career? Am I keeping my options open?

  18. Advice on Subject Choice Do the research this is hugely important Be realistic about ability and possible future course and career choice Closing date for options is November 23rd 2023 Once classes begin students should try and stick with a subject and give it their best as too much uncertainty and indecision may be detrimental in the long term

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