Leaving Cert Subjects
Leaving Cert | Leaving Cert Applied (LCA)
Practical Group
These subjects are 'hands-on' and involve working with tools and machinery on physical things like wood, metals and plastic. They may involve designing, planning and building things.
Science Group
These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.
Artistic & Creative Group
These subjects involve developing creativity and the appreciation of the work of others. This involves learning the methods and techniques of the subject and producing your own work using these skills.
Humanities Group
These subjects explore the ways in which humans live and communicate in the world. Human life is examined by looking at our past, our present and into our future. These subjects help people to express themselves clearly and develop their reasoning ability.
Social Group
These subjects explore common issues faced by all people living in society. They develop the skills and knowledge used to manage personal resources and guide human behaviour.
Dr. John Francis Leader, Counselling Psychologist
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
A combination of psychology, cognitive science, applied therapeutic training, communications, film-making, media production, IT, meditation and architecture.
Each topic area felt right, though it was a bit confusing at the time to see how it all came together, but it turns out that I would have found it hard to do my current role without every component.
Owen Hughes, Manufacturing Technician
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
Physics, Maths, Engineering, Technical Drawing. As well as English, Irish, and German.
Deirdre Sayers, Primary School Teacher
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I took seven subjects for my Leaving Cert. These were primarily arts subjects with the exception of Biology and Maths.
These subjects were ideal for a B.Ed. Degree course. They would have restricted my entry into the sciences, however. In hindsight I would not have done anything differently for the career path I choose. However, I might have had a wider career path if I had studied a wider base of subjects.