GCSE Subject Choice Information December 2025
Our Journey… Next Steps
Subject Guidance
Subject Choice @MCB
Careers Information
Process Overview
Process Overview Form 3 Careers Day
Parent and Pupil Information
Subject Choice Forms
Careers Information
Careers Information • Understanding of your strengths
• Broad and Balanced – keep options open • Unifrog • Labour Market Information (LMI) • Skills Imperative 2035 (NFER) • NI Skills Barometer 2023-2033 (UUEPC)
NFER Skills Imperative 2035
Subject Choice @ MCB
GCSE Subject Choice 10 subjects
Compulsory Core
Additional Choices
GCSE Compulsory Core • English Language • English Literature • Mathematics • Religious Studies • A Modern or Classical Language (French, German, Spanish, Latin) • Science (minimum of 1 GCSE)
Religious Studies • A statutory requirement in the NI Curriculum
• Accessible to all • Half curriculum time of other subjects • Additional GCSE (excellent results) • No change in light of the Supreme Court ruling.
Languages • Widens cultural perspective
• Builds employability skills • Valued by employers • Alternative route – Learning for Life and Work
Science • Individual Sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics (choose one) • Consideration of University Entry Requirements
OR • Single Award Science
Creative and The Arts
Art and Design, Drama, Music, Moving Image Arts
STEM
Business and Social Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food and Nutrition, Further Mathematics, Digital Technology (Multimedia or Programming), Technology and Design, PE Business Studies (CCEA), Economics, Geography and Politics
Languages
French, German, Latin, Spanish
Humanities
History
GCSE Options
Subject Information • Options Booklets – also on the website
• Specifications • Reports and Parent Consultation
Further Mathematics • Aptitude for Mathematics
• Useful bridge to A level Mathematics • Supports study of A level Physics
Digital Technology (Programming) • Computational thinking
• Logical thinking and problem solving • Mathematical skill set
Subject Choice Interviews
Subject Choice Interviews • w/b 2nd February
• Assigned to a Careers/Senior Staff member • Hybrid format • Discuss options, clarify questions and get advice • Submit form following interview
Subject Options Form
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Reserve Subjects
Our Journey… Submit Form Subject Choice Interviews Parent Consultation
Review Report
Subject Research
Online Subject Choice Form Deadline • Deadline – Friday 6th February
• After this date, for any changes, please see Miss Moore.
Queries
• Miss Moore – Senior Careers Tutor omoore774@c2kni.net