Transcript Option Subjects (2016

Option Subjects (2016-2017)
• VET (Vocational subjects)
• Languages
• Sciences
• Humanities
VET (Mr Horace Caruana)
 Agribusiness
 Engineering Technology
 Health & Social Care
 Hospitality
 Information Technology
Languages (Mr Mario Pace)
 French
 German
 Arabic *
 Russian *
 Spanish
 Italian
Sciences (Mr Joseph Cutajar)
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Computer Studies
 Design & Technology
 Geography
 Home Economics
Option Box 1
Choose Two options only
Accounting JEW Business Studies 
Agribusiness 
Art 
Design & Technology 
Physical Education 
Engineering Technology 
Geography 
Graphical Communication 
Home Economics 
Health & Social Care 
Hospitality 
Information Technology 
Music 
History
European Studies 
Computer Studies 
Social Studies 
Textile Studies 
Option Box 2
Choose One option only
Biology and Agribusiness 
Biology and Computer Studies 
Biology and Design & Technology 
Biology and Engineering Technology 
Biology and Geography 
Biology and Home Economics 
Biology and Health & Social Care 
Biology and Hospitality 
Biology and Information Technology 
Biology and Physical Education 
Option Box 2
Choose One option only
Chemistry and Agribusiness 
Chemistry and Art 
Chemistry and Biology 
Chemistry and Computer Studies 
Chemistry and Design & Technology 
Chemistry and Engineering Technology 
Chemistry and Geography 
Chemistry and Graphical Comm. 
Chemistry and Home Economics 
Chemistry and Hospitality 
Chemistry and Health & Social Care 
Chemistry and History 
Chemistry and Information Technology 
Chemistry and Physical Education 
Chemistry and Textile Studies 
Option Box 3
Choose One subject from List A and another One subject from List B
List A
French
German
Arabic*
Russian*
Spanish
Italian
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List B
Accounting or Business Studies
Agribusiness 
Art 
Computer Studies 
Design & Technology 
Engineering Technology 
European Studies 
Geography 
Graphical Communication 
Home Economics 
Hospitality 
Health & Social Care 
History 
Information Technology 
Physical Education 
Music 
Social Studies 
Textile Studies 
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Humanities
 Business Studies
 Accounting
 Physical Education
 Graphical Communication
 History
 European Studies
 Textile Studies
 Social Studies
 Music
Business Studies
 Finance, accounting, insurance, marketing,
banking
 Clerical field
 Tourism
 Cooperatives, family business, selfemployed
 Import and export of products
 Advertising and media
Accounting
 Leading to Intermediate/A Level; ACCA;
B.Com (Hons) University Degree
 Dealing with financial transactions & final
accounts of firms and organisations
(mathematical knowledge, logical, neat
work)
 Accountant, Auditor, Tax Advisor, Insurance
Broker
Physical Education
 Subject is divided into theory and practice
 Theory includes health and body, effects of
physical training, nutrition, sport in society…
 Being fit and good in physical exercise is an asset
 Not only interested in sports but also on
anatomy and body systems
 PE teacher, fitness instructor, managing a sport
facility, physiotherapist, sport doctor, sport
psychologist, army
Graphical Communication
 Designing objects according to
measurements (not Art drawing)
 Skills needed: creativity, precision, spatial
ability, patience
 Related careers: architect, draughtsperson,
interior designer, designer of
products/adverts, mechanical/electronic
technicians
History
 Learning the history of Malta, the social,
political and economic aspects of Malta, and
history of other European countries
 Research, comparing sources, creative
writing
 Related careers: museums, archaeology,
tourism, journalism, law.
European Studies
 Learning about countries: size, population,
races, cultures, religion, traditions, etc.
 Other topics: environment and climate,
human rights, economy, laws
 Good command of the English language
 Related careers: tourism, politics, foreign
affairs, structures of the European Union,
media & journalism, translator
Social Studies
 Learning about various topics: personal and
social identity, socialisation, national and
international communities, economy,
diversity, globalisation, the European
Union, gender, people with special needs,
environment
 Related careers: Politics, journalism, social
work, law
Textile Studies
 Includes theory and practice
 Fabrics, clothing, fashion, machinery
 Skills needed: creative, artistic, stylish,
practical
 Related careers: fashion designer, interior
designer, tailor, textile restoration
Music
 Composing and creativity, musical theory,
and its appreciation
 Related careers: Music teacher, national
orchestra, musical theatres, music
composer/editor, sound engineer
Other Information
 Core Subjects (Maths, Maltese & English)
 Particular career paths focus on core subject/s
(Architect vs Draughtsman, Engineering, Police
Force, IT/Computing)
 Physics (compulsory if no Bio/Chem). Physics
is essential to pursue certain careers
(physiotherapy, engineering, architecture, etc)
 To take into consideration one’s character, skills,
and interests.