Core Curriculum

*The Core Curriculum consists of English, Irish and Maths for examination. (Students also take Religion, and P.E. as core subjects but not for examination. Each student is also offered a course in I.T.)

In Mounthawk we offer subjects at Leaving Certificate under the following headings:

Science

• Physics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Maths*
• Applied Maths.

Business

• Accounting
• Economics
• Business

Applied Science

• Design Communication Graphics
• Home Economics (Social and Scientific)
• Engineering,
• Construction Studies

Social Studies

• History
• Geography
• Art
• Music
• Religion (as exam subject)

Languages

• Irish*
• English*
• French
• German
• Spanish

There is an open choice of subjects for the Leaving Certificate. However, in general, students are recommended to take subjects that they have studied in the Junior Certificate.