Education - Home Economics - Sligo St. Angela's

This programme provides an opportunity for registered teachers of other subjects who have an interest in and passion for Home Economics, to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills required to teach Home Economics at post primary level. The programme has a strong practical and theoretical focus. At the end of the programme, graduates will have acquired a deep understanding of Home Economics as a discipline and a field of practice.



Study Hours

20 hours of total student effort is recommended per credit. Total student effort comprises contact hours, tutor directed study and independent study.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for fully registered teachers of other post-primary subjects who have an interest in and passion for Home Economics. The part-time scheduling of this programme allows applicants to qualify as a Home Economics teacher while maintaining their current teaching position, with the support of their school.

What will I study?

Modules

Food Studies

Introduction to Textiles and Design

Family Resource Management and Consumer Empowerment

Philosophical Perspectives of Home Economics

Food Microbiology, Processing and Preservation

Food Studies: Food Science and Nutrition

Family Resource Management: The Family

Family Resource Management: The Family Home - Interior and Textiles Design

Textiles, Fashion and Design

Nutritional and Sensory Sciences



For the full list of Modules, refer to the programme webpage.

Applicants must be fully registered as a teacher with the Teaching Council of Ireland at the time of application and hold a Level 8 Honours Degree including a recognised post primary teaching qualification. Applicants who have a shortfall in their registration status as a Home Economics teacher with the Teaching Council of Ireland may also apply for programme entry.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

2 Years Part-Time on Campus.



On-Campus Attendance

One day per week (Fridays) on-campus at the St. Angela’s Campus