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.
Tania Costa , Head of Events at EPIC & CHQ
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I studied event management and later art history. Both have been invaluable—event management gave me the technical skills and knowledge, while art history helped me develop a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for beauty, both of which are crucial in event planning.
Daniel Walsh , Trainee Engineer/Deckhand
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I don’t really feel that any subject in school influenced my career path. IT was all about the work experience. I have always been interested in how things work and move.
I really think there is a gap there, I would have loved to have learned more about the sector in school. Always had an interest but no information.
Jonathan Clery, Golf Experience Tour Co-Ordinator
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I started Commerce in NUIG in 2015, lasted a year as I listened to other people’s opinions too much then took a year out (one of the best decisions I ever made) then went on and studied Business in Tourism in Cork. This was a 3 year course and one of the years I got to study abroad in Munich (other option was Madrid) this was one of the best years of my life and I met my future wife. If you have the choice to do an Erasmus year DO IT!!!