The following subjects are available to students during the senior cycle:
Core subjects
- Gaeilge
- English
- Mathematics
Optional subjects
- French
- Accounting
- Business
- Art
- Music
- Geography
- History
- Home Economics
- Construction Studies
- Design and Communication Graphics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Agricultural Science
- Physical Education (LCPE)
- Leaving Cert Vocational Programme (LCVP)
Non-Examination
- Physical Education
- Religion
- Health Education
- Careers
- Computer Studies
Senior Cycle Redevelopment
The roll-out of the Senior Cycle Redevelopment programme will begin in the 2025/26 academic year. Tranche 1 subjects will be introduced to the curriculum for all schools in 2025. In St. Joseph’s, Tranche 1 subjects will include:
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Physics
This means that incoming fifth year students for these subjects will study a new curriculum. Click here to access the new subject specifications for these courses.
Click here to access to most up to date Department of Education Information Note on the redevelopment.