Junior Cycle Subject Choices and Career Pathways Overview
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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1STYEAR 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
