- Levels
- Higher and Ordinary level
- In 5th Year now
- Current syllabus (new specification approved, from September 2027)
This subject is still on its current syllabus. Its new specification is approved for September 2027. Read the syllabus on curriculumonline.ie for its content.
Official specification (curriculumonline.ie) History (new specification) Past papers and marking schemes (examinations.ie)
Other Leaving Cert subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Business
- Latin
- Ancient Greek
- Arabic
- Drama, Film and Theatre Studies
- Climate Action and Sustainable Development
- Geography
- Physical Education
- Engineering
- Construction Technology
- Life, Community and Work
- Accounting
- Agricultural Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Art
- Classical Studies
- Computer Science
- Design and Communication Graphics
- Economics
- English
- French
- Irish
- German
- Hebrew Studies
- Home Economics, Scientific and Social
- Italian
- Japanese
- Lithuanian
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics and Chemistry
- Polish
- Politics and Society
- Portuguese
- Religious Education
- Russian
- Spanish
- Technology
Questions teachers ask
- What levels is Leaving Cert History taken at?
- Higher and Ordinary level.
- Can Heapso plan Leaving Cert History?
- Yes. Heapso plans units, lessons and revision worksheets for History, set to 5th or 6th Year. Pip writes in its own words and doesn't reproduce exam papers or marking schemes. Check the official specification for exact requirements.