Home Economics - Cork

Are you a registered Route 2 post primary teacher with a desire to add Home Economics to your registration?



Our passionate and dedicated team is proud and delighted to offer a part-time Professional Diploma in Education- Home Economics, delivered from our Bishopstown, Cork campus.

The Professional Diploma is aimed specifically at registered Route 2 post-primary school teachers who have a passion for Home Economics and wish to be formally qualified to teach Home Economics to the highest level and standard at post primary level.



This is a Level 8 programme on the National Framework of Qualification (NFQ) and is accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). It is designed in line with the Teaching Council of Ireland Curricular Subject Registration Requirements (Post-Primary). Upon successful completion of our Professional Diploma programme, graduates will apply to the Teaching Council of Ireland for registration as a post primary teachers of Home Economics.



Our 65ECTs programme emphasis the application of theory to practice and is underpinned by a post-primary pedagogical approach. This integration is brought together cohesively in Semester 2 of Year 2, where students engage in a specialised module called Home Economics Pedagogy. Although this 5ECT module is not formally recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland, it remains a core component of our programme. Consistent student feedback highlights its significant value, citing it as both highly beneficial and essential to their professional development.



The programme will operate one day per week on campus and will have approximately two hours live online content delivered over each semester as follows:



Year 1 Semester 1

Campus: one day per week (day TBD) 9am to 6pm

Online: 2 hours every week



Year 1 Semester 2

Campus: one day per week (day TBD) 9am to 6pm

Online: 2 hours every week



Year 2 Semester 1

Campus: one day per week (day TBD) 9am to 6pm

Online: 2 hours every week



Year 2 Semester 2

Campus: one day per week (day TBD) 9am to 6pm

Online: 2.5 hours every week



Our Semester timeline closely aligns with the post primary school calendar. Generally, Semester 1 runs from early September to mid-December, with a reading week that coincides with school’s mid-term break. Semester 2 begins in mid-January until early May. During this semester, the reading week also aligns with school’s mid-term break, and students have time off during the two-week school Easter school holiday.



*Please note that the above times are provisional and are subject to change



*Further Remote Classes/Tutorial times may also be added as required

The 65 ECTs programme is taught over two years and is delivered both online and on the Bishopstown Cork Campus. Over the duration of the two years, students will study modules encompassing the core areas of:



Home Economics Studies & Pedagogy

Food Health & Culinary Skills

Responsible Family Living

Textiles & Craft



In both Years 1 and 2, students will complete three modules in each semester.

Applicants must hold a Level 8 qualification (NFQ or equivalent) and be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 2). Written support from their proposing school is desirable. Interviews may be conducted. If you have Route 3 Teaching Council Registration, please see Question Time; Frequently Asked Questions at https://www.mtu.ie/courses/crfhoec8/



If you are a Home Economics Teacher, qualified outside of Ireland, and have a credit shortfall on your registration status with the Teaching Council, please email Home.Economics@mtu.ie to apply (further details provided in Question Time FAQ section at https://www.mtu.ie/courses/crfhoec8/ ).



What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Application Deadline 30th March 2026

2 years, Part-time, Online, Blended.