My subject options
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Now’s the time to start thinking
about what subjects to study
over the next few years.
(music)
In year 9 (year 8 in some schools)
you'll get to choose some of the subjects
that you want to study.
(music)
You may be studying qualifications like
GCSE’s,
BTECs, or Entry Level awards.
Choosing subjects means you are
starting to take control of your future.
(music)
Whilst you can drop studying some subjects
there are other subjects that you must keep studying
These are:
English
Maths
Science
Welsh first language (in Welsh medium schools)
Welsh second language (in English medium schools)
In some schools other compulsory subjects include;
Religious Education
Welsh Baccalaureate
Information Technology
and Physical Education
You’ll get important skills by doing these subjects.
Skills like:
Communication
Critical thinking
Literacy
Numeracy
Problem solving
Planning and organising
Optional subjects are the ones you get to choose
You will study these alongside the compulsory subjects.
Your school will give you the list of subjects that are available
and how you can choose.
You may get offered one choice of each of these areas:
Arts and Creative
(like Art and Design, Music, Dance, Drama and Media Arts)
Design and Technology
(like Design Technology, ICT or Electronics)
Humanities
(like Religious Education, History and Geography)
Modern Foreign Languages
(like French, Spanish or German)
music
When you’ve received the information from your school make sure you:
Understand what you need to do
Know what choices you can make
Are aware of the date when you need to decide by.
Remember Careers Wales are here to help you with discussing your career choices
Find out more about your subject options by visiting courses and training on careerswales.gov.wales
You can speak to a careers adviser by calling 0800 028 4844
Or why not have a chat on webchat
You can also email post@careerswales.gov.wales with any questions you have.
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