Senior Cycle
Leaving Certificate Examination Subjects:
- Agricultural Science
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Construction
- Design & Communication Graphics
- English
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Home Economics
- Irish
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
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Leaving Cert Applied
The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct, self-contained two-year programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life. The programme puts an emphasis on forms of achievement and excellence, which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past. Mercy College Woodford has started this innovative course for the first time in September 2002.
The advantage of Leaving Certificate Applied is that it focuses on the talents of each individual student and helps students apply what they learn in the real world. The two-year programme consists of four half-year blocks called 'Sessions' and achievements are credited in each of these 'Sessions'.
Leaving Certificate Applied students will take the following subject areas in their two-year programme
- Vocational Preparation & Guidance
- English & Communications
- Mathematical Applications
- Information Technology
- Arts Education
- Social Education
- Languages
- Leisure & Recreation
Specialisms:
- Hotel & Catering
- Agriculture & Horticulture
Elective Courses:
- Childcare
- Information Technology
- Religious Education
- Art & Drama
Students who successfully complete the programme will receive a Leaving Certificate from the Department of Education and Science. All credits awarded will be recorded on the Leaving Certificate Applied parchment.
This certificate will be awarded at three levels:
Pass: 60-69% (120 - 139 credits)
Merit: 70-84% (140 - 169 credits)
Distinction: 85-100% (170 - 200 credits)