One of the main reasons why I had enrolled in Transition Year 2015-16, was simply because I didn’t have any idea what subjects I would have been studying for my Leaving Certificate! One year on, with the help of both the Transition Year Programme, and my Work Experience Placements, I now have a lot more of a clearer idea of what I will be studying next year, in preparation for my Leaving Certificate, which I will sit in 2018.
Today, I handed-in my preliminary subject choice form, and I have never been happier to make a somewhat clear decision!
Students in Crana College are to study three subjects, without any choice for their Leaving Certificate. These subjects are the ‘core subjects’ and they are:
- Irish
- English
- Maths
On top of these three subjects which are compulsory for the majority of students, students must complete a preliminary subject choice form, where they will eventually choose to study four subjects, but must choose their ideal six subjects, in order to get an idea of preference off the students. After these subjects have been ranked and collated according to the year groups preference, and blocks will be created, where students must choose their four areas of study. My ranking of subject choice was as follows:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Spanish
- Geography
- Business Studies
- Music
However, ideally I would love to study my ‘Top 4’ Subjects – Chemistry, Biology, Spanish and Geography, for a number of reasons. I want to study two science two science subjects, as a career in a health profession is moderately-to-quite likely for me, as areas such as Pharmacy, Radiography, Speech & Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Optometry all require both Biology & Chemistry. Spanish is also an ideal choice as, along with Geography, are subjects that I have an interest in, and can yield points if required in the Leaving Certificate Examinations, and through both CAO and UCAS College Entrance Systems. Spanish also qualifies as a ‘Foreign Language’ for me, and allows me to study in some Arts & Humanities Courses if required. This is also transferable to Geography! Business & Music are also of interest to me, however they are not as important for college entry requirements, and unfortunately will not help me as much as they other subjects, despite me having a major interest in an area such as music!
I really hope that I am able to get to study the four subjects listed above, as they can decide my future! It all depends on the subject blocks, and I really hope that I will be happy with the subjects I will eventually choose!
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