Subsidiary Subject Options
Whichever post-primary main subject pathway you choose to study, you also choose a subsidiary subject from Computer Science, English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Studies or Science. Generally, you will be able to teach your subsidiary subject to GCSE level. To find out more about each of the subsidiary subject options, click on the subject options below.
Computing
Introduction to Computing and Computer Science as a subsidiary subject by Ian Simons
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English
Introduction to English as a subsidiary subject by Mrs Diane McClelland and current English and Literacy students.
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Mathematics
Introduction to Mathematics as a subsidiary subject by Dr William Kitchen.
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Physical Education
Introduction to Physical Education as a subsidiary subject by Dr David McKee and current PE students.
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Religious Studies
Introduction to Religious Studies as a subsidiary subject from Dr Barbara McDade.
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Science
Introduction to Science as a subsidiary subject by Dr John McCullagh.
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The typical modules you will be studying in your subsidiary subject are:
| Computing | English | Mathematics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Fundamentals of Computing Concepts | Literary Studies and Social Context 1 | Algebra for Teaching 1 |
| Year 2 | Principles and Practices of Computing | Literary Studies and Social Context 2 | Algebra for Teaching 2 |
| Year 3 | Principles and Practices of Computing | Literary Studies | Topics in Teaching Mathematics |
| Physical Education | Religious Studies | Science | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Physical Education – Foundation | Introduction to Biblical Studies | Foundations of Science Education at KS 3 |
| Year 2 | Physical Education – Developed | Biblical Studies (OT) | Science Education |
| Year 3 | Physical Education – Applied | Philosophy of Religion and Ethics | Applied Science Education |