Curriculum & subject choices

One of the widest subject ranges in the region — giving every student the freedom to build a programme around their strengths.

25
Leaving Cert subjects available
11
Junior Cert option subjects
3
Leaving Cert programmes
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Pilot — Drama, Film & Theatre
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Junior Cycle
8 core subjects plus 3 option choices
1st, 2nd & 3rd year8 core subjects11 options
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Documents & Resources
Booklets, presentations and VSware guides
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Programmes

Leaving Certificate
Standard LC
English, Irish & Maths plus 4 chosen from 25 options.
Most students
LCW
Vocational Programme
Standard LC plus 2 link modules — Work Preparation & Enterprise.
Career focused
LCA
Leaving Cert Applied
Practical, activity-based pathway for a vocational approach.
Practical pathway
Core subjects All students — compulsory 6 subjects ›
EnglishIrishMathematicsCareer GuidanceSPHEPE
Option subjects Choose 4 from 25 6 categories ›
Business & Economics
BusinessAccountingEconomics
Science
BiologyChemistryPhysicsAgricultural ScienceApplied Maths
Languages
FrenchGermanSpanish
Humanities & Social
HistoryGeographyPolitics & SocietyClassical Studies
Technology & Design
TechnologyConstruction StudiesDCGComputer Science
Creative & Practical
ArtMusicHome EconomicsPE (Exam)Religious EducationDrama, Film & Theatre ★
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Drama, Film & Theatre Studies is a brand new LC subject. St Joseph's is one of a small number of pilot schools in Ireland chosen to offer it from launch.

Non-exam subjects All students — not assessed
WellbeingPE (non-exam)SPHE
Core subjects All students — compulsory 8 subjects ›
IrishEnglishMathematicsScienceGeographyHistoryReligious EducationDigital Media & Literacy
Option subjects Choose any 3 from 11 11 subjects ›
Students pick 3 of these at the start of 1st year
Business StudiesClassicsGraphicsWood TechnologyApplied TechnologyVisual ArtMusicHome EconomicsSpanishFrenchGerman
Non-exam subjects All students — not assessed
WellbeingPESPHECSPE

Wellbeing goes beyond the classroom — 1st & 2nd years complete a swimming module and 3rd years take part in the Couch to 5K running programme.