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Senior Cycle Options 2026/2027

Mr. Colin Manning�Ms. Helena Creedon�Ms. Anne Jones

Tuesday 24^th February 2026

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Welcome �Subject choice information��

CHOICES FOR 3^RD YEAR/4^th YEAR STUDENTS

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Where am I now ….��National Framework of Qualifications

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What should I do …..

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Options for next year

Leaving Cert Established

Leaving Cert Applied

Transition Year-26th Feb

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What next ……………………..��Getting there ….��The QQI Framework (NFQ)��

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LCE

Level 5

Level 6-8

LCA

Level 4

Level 5

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LCA-Leaving Cert Applied

Two year practical programme with work experience included.

Mostly continuous assessment with some exams at the end of the two years.
Limited places –email cwalsh@colmans.ie if interested
When places are allocated Ms. Canice Walsh will invite parents/guardians to an information session.��

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Leaving Cert Established

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7 Subjects

Irish, English ,Maths

Plus 4 more

What should I choose?

Subjects offered ?

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Senior Cycle Redevelopment

Further information on the Senior Cycle Redevelopment can be found https://www.curriculumonline.ie/senior-cycle/senior-cycle-subjects/
Tranche 1- 2027
Tranche 2- 2028 except English and accounting

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Subject choices in St Colman’s Community College- 24 options

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Leaving Cert Subjects:
English
Irish
Maths
German
Spanish
Agricultural Science
Accounting
Economics
Design and Computer Graphics (DCG)
Home Economics
History
Art
Music
Politics and Society
Computer Science

Revised Leaving Cert Subjects:

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Business

Construction Studies

Engineering

Geography

Physical Education

Climate Action and Sustainability*( NEW)

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Check college entry requirements/Course requirements.

Keep your options open-Language, Science, Business.

Pick subjects you enjoy and are good at.

Keep in mind subjects you enjoyed and/or did well in your Junior Cycle.

Only 6 subjects will count for college points.

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Subject information

All subjects are available at Higher and Ordinary level (CAO points are equal for all subjects) **.

�** Higher level Maths will attract an extra 25 points (H6 or above).

Mathematics and Irish available at Foundation level but not acceptable for College entry (with some exceptions ).

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Change of mind for month of September only but there may be some conditions (Full Class, clashes with timetable).

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Do Not:�

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Choose subjects because your friends are choosing the subject, they may excel at it, you may not

Because you like the teacher e.g. you may have a different teacher,teacher could be on Career break, maternity leave,sick leave etc.

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I’d like more information ……

School Website: https://sites.google.com/d/12DS5fA463ZXIzJ0ipwXYYkI74wTQcajC/p/1-2CsBEfpoMCNrqRWhKR69JzZ8wkCux8b/edit?pli=1

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Careers Portal

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Key Points to remember …..��

An additional language is no longer required for Nursing, Science or Engineering degree courses in UCC but is required for all other courses.

Physics is highly recommended for those considering Engineering in College.
�Higher level Maths is needed for level 8 engineering courses (except Common Entry Engineering in MTU)
�2 science subjects recommended for those considering a Science degree.

�Keep in mind entry requirements can change from time to time.

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Life Community and Work

Counted as a subject for CAO points but not as a subject for entry requirements into colleges-

One hour a week

Work Experience

Project 60% (March of 6th Year)
Written Exam 40% (April in 6th Year)

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Where will I find entry requirements

B.Sc Nursing in UCC

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Requirements ..

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I still don’t know what to pick….

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Questions to discuss at home..

The Passion Check

What two subjects do I genuinely enjoy and look forward to attending each week?

The Research Check

Have we logged onto Qualifax.ie to check the basic entry requirements for my top 3 potential college courses?

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The Language Check

Am I relying on an Irish exemption, and is the paperwork officially filed? Do I need a Third Language for my desired university?

The Open-Minded Check

If I have no idea what I want to do yet, am I picking a broad, balanced mix of subjects (e.g., a language, a science, a business, a practical) to keep my options open?

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Talk to your subject teachers

�***Check minimum course requirements ***

Do Interest tests on www.qualifax.ie or www.careersportal.ie

(Completed during Careers rotation).

�If required Guidance Counsellors will meet pupils individually .

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Guidance Counsellors available to meet /ring parents if requested

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Guidance Counsellors

Email : guidance@colmans.ie
Helena Creedon
Anne Jones
Joanne Murphy
Brenda Wall

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Dates for the diary …..�Final- 23^rd March

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Task	Date
Info sessions TY students	Start week 23^rd Feb
Option/application forms-3^rd yr parents	6^th March
Application forms close	Wednesday 11^th March
5^th yr subject option open online	Friday 27^th Feb
5^th yr subject option closes	Monday 23^rd March

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CAO ….

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COUNT YOUR 6 BEST SUBJECTS

2HL AND 4 OL FOR MATRICULATION

HONOURS MATHS H6 OR ABOVE=25 EXTRA BONUS POINTS

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CAO

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Useful Websites for further Research��

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Non CAO options …

Private colleges – apply directly, fees… (Griffith College Cork)
UK courses - UCAS.. check for fees...
International colleges – www.eunicas.ie (Europe)
SOLAS – apply directly on leaving school
FET (Further education & Training)
Apprenticeships www.apprenticeships.ie
Work
Year off / Gap Year / Travel
Repeat LC

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