History
In this subject, timing is everything. Keep an eye on it during the exam to do well.
One of the best ways you can prepare is to study a chapter, practice questions on Studyclix for that chapter and then check your answers against the marking scheme.
Course Content
- A Historian's Work
- Archaeology - Contribution to Historical Enquiry
- Archives & Museums
- EUR/WW. 1960s: Rest of the World
- EUR/WW. An Ancient or Medieval Civilisation
- EUR/WW. Contribution of Technological Development & Innovation
- EUR/WW. Genocide - Including Causes, Course and Consequences of the Holocaust
- EUR/WW. Impact of Conquest & Colonisation
- EUR/WW. Life a Communist Country in the 20th Century
- EUR/WW. Life a Fascist Country in the 20th Century
- EUR/WW. Medieval Times - Life & Death
- EUR/WW. Movement/Organisation in Promoting International Co-operation
- EUR/WW. Patterns of Change
- EUR/WW. Pre 20th Century Revolutions - Causes, Courses & Consequences
- EUR/WW. Reformation - Historical Importance of Religion
- EUR/WW. Renaissance - Changes in the Fields of Arts and Science
- EUR/WW. The Cold War & Its Importance in International Relations
- EUR/WW. World War I & II - Causes, Courses and Long-Term Impact on the Rest of the World
- IRL. 1960s - Ireland
- IRL. Christianity in Ireland
- IRL. Impact of Sporting, Cultural, or Social Movement on Irish Life
- IRL. Nationalism & Unionism in Ireland (1911 - 1923)
- IRL. Pre 20th Century Revolutions - Irish Rebellions
- IRL. Settlement & Plantations - Influence on Identity in Ireland
- IRL. The Great Famine - Causes Courses and Consequences
- IRL. The Parliamentary Tradition
- IRL. The Troubles in Northern Ireland
- IRL. Women in 20th Century Ireland
- IRL. World War I & II - Causes, Courses and Long-Term Impact on the Irish People
Assessment
- Written Exam
- 2 Classroom-Based Assessments
- Assessment Task
Exam
The written exam is worth 90% of total marks. The exam is a common level paper with a duration of 2 hours. There are 8 questions on the paper and students must answer all 8.
Classroom-Based Assessments
Students must complete 2 CBA's; CBA 1 is titled 'The past in my place' and CBA 2 is titled 'A life in time'. For CBA 1, students must complete a project related to the history of their locality and may include personal/family history where appropriate. For CBA 2 students must research the life of a person of historical interest.
Assessment Task
This is worth 10% of overall marks. This will be based on CBA 2 and students must engage with a short stimulus (visual/written/audio) to prepare for a written task. This written task may test the student on their ability to evaluate new knowledge, their capacity to reflect on the research process, and their ability to apply historical thinking to research.
Any tips for doing well in Junior Cycle History ?
Make sure not to leave out parts of the course as the short questions usually cover almost all topics. Students often wonder how much they should write in their answers. It's a good idea to be guided by the mark allocations written on the exam paper. A good rule of thumb is to divide the number of marks by two and this represents the number of points you should make in your answer i.e. a 10 mark question should have 5 points in it.
Future Careers
JC History provides a foundation for students for careers in Law, Town Planning, Architecture, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Art, Museum, Library work, Tourism, Government, and Teaching.
Download the Junior Certificate History Syllabus
Download the Junior Certifacte History Chief Examiner's Report (2008)
Download the Junior Certificate History Guidelines for Teachers
Download the Junior Certificate History Assessment Guidelines
