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.
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!!!
Jonathan Pugsley, Energy Manager
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
Science Subjects: Maths, Physics, Biology, Tech drawing, Chemistry - I loved these and they are very applicable for my current career path.
Data analysis and problem solving - it's all about number crunching at the end of the day when working on technical problems.
Arts, English, English Literature and French are subjects I was never really interested in at school, but have become more interested in the last 10 years, as they are very useful for communication purposes, and that is now a very big part of my job.
Sarah Tuite, AIB Sales Advisor
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
The subjects I chose in Secondary School were Business Studies, Home Ec, French, Geography and English, Maths and Irish. When I completed further education in Business Management, I always assumed I’d end up somewhere that required numerical skills as I adored everything that involved figures i.e. payroll, spreadsheets, bookkeeping, loan calculations, income, and expenditure. I definitely think Maths and Business has helped influence my career path to date. In Personal Sales we do calculations hourly when it comes to loans and affordability. I think Maths and Business has helped me to succeed in my career.