Junior Cycle

JuniorCycle

An overview of the 3 year programme of study for Junior Cycle

Most students complete the level 3 Junior Cycle over their 1st 3 years of secondary school. Students typically study 9 subjects and 2 short courses. Wellbeing courses are also studied. Some students complete courses at level 1 or level 2.

Subjects offered include:

  • Maths
  • English
  • Irish
  • History
  • Science
  • Geograph
  • Visual Art
  • Spanish
  • Music
  • Engineering
  • Wood Technology
  • Business Studies
  • Graphics
  • Home Economics

Short courses include:

  • ICT (STEM)
  • Digital Media
  • Literacy
  • Artistic Performance

Wellbeing short courses:

  • CSPE
  • SPHE
  • PE

  • Students complete exams, and Classroom Based Assessments
  • Students studying at Levels 1 and 2 complete Priority Learning Units and Short Courses
  • Junior Cycle Profiles of Achievement are created and awarded in the student’s 4th year, after completing Junior Cycle