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.
Steven Kilgannon, Garda Trainee
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
Maths / Geography / English / Irish / Irish / Construction / Biology
They didn't influence my career path. I spent my time working my way up in a hotel to gain experience in complaint handling and communication skills.
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.