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Subject choice help?

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  • 16-03-2013 3:17am
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    ConorD21
    Registered Users Posts: 112 ✭✭


    If i wanted to have career in computers like computer programming or game design , which subjects would be necessary for my leaving cert?


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    kingcobra
    Registered Users Posts: 835 ✭✭✭kingcobra


    I'd imagine Maths would help somewhat, along with Art, which probably spurs your imagination. I don't think programming or game design specifically requires any subjects anyway.


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    decisions
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭decisions


    If you are good at maths, physics would probably be a good choice.


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    maughantourig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 124 ✭✭maughantourig


    Unfortunately, there is no LC subject which really gives a grounding in programming.

    Although most/all such courses will have a certain amount of maths, its 'problem-solving' which they apparently want.

    You don't need to be a genius at maths, but it certainly helps if you enjoy the subject.

    Maths, Physics, Applied Maths, and to a lesser extent, DCG, all require decent 'problem-solving' skills and so are probably the most relevant subjects to these courses.

    Again, you do not need to be a genius with numbers as long as you have an interest in solving numerical problems.


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