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.
Kerri Martin, Training Development Officer
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
To be honest, in secondary school, I thought I was going to be a teacher so at that time social care wasn’t on my radar. We didn’t have CSPE or SPHE when I was in school. I think it was more life experience that influenced my career path.
Jenny Zanotta, Tour Manager
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I am maybe not the best person to ask this, as I am a school dropout. My life experience has been the biggest thing to influence me to go in this direction, as before I was always a little bit lost, and now I have found my passion.
Colin Butterly, Site Manager - Trade Entry
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
In school I would have done Woodwork (materials technology) along with Technical Drawing and Construction Studies. I found these subjects were great backgrounds to have studied when doing an apprenticeship as they developed technical skill and knowledge in all aspects of construction.