Home Economics and Irish

Bachelor of Education (Honours)

Course Details

CAO Code	AU987
Level	8
Duration	4 Years
CAO Points	429 (2024)
Method of Delivery	On-campus
Campus Locations	St Angelas
Mode of Delivery	Full Time
Work placement	Yes

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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Education in Home Economics and Irish is a full-time, concurrent teacher education degree leading to a National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 8 honours degree. Upon graduation, students will meet all the Teaching Council requirements to be registered as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) of Home Economics and Irish.

School placement is a core element of the teacher education programme. Student teachers undertake school placement on a block release basis in the spring term of every year of their Bachelor of Education programme which is completed in a variety of schools and educational settings.

Year 1: 2 weeks
Year 2: 6 weeks
Year 3: 6 weeks
Year 4: 10 weeks

Progression

Postgraduate opportunities at ATU St Angelas include:

Structured PhD Home Economics,
MEd in Home Economics;
MA in Contemporary Innovations in Education;
MSc in Food Innovation.

Graduates may also proceed to postgraduate study in education, Home Economics, Irish or related areas in other HEIs.

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Undergraduate Prospectus

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement	Irish at H4 H5 in one other subject English at O6/H7 Maths at O6/H7 Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science or Home Economics at O6/H7 Two other subjects recognised for entry purposes at O6/H7
QQI/FET Major Award Required	One of the following awards: 5M2181 – Applied Social Studies 5M2009 – Early Childhood Care & Education 5M3635 – Education and Training 5M3114 – General Studies 5M3807 – Laboratory Techniques 5M5267 – Food Science 5M21473 – Early Learning and Care 5M4468 – Community Health Services
Additional QQI/FET Requirements	Applicants with 5M2181 / 5M2009 / 5M3635 / 5M3114 / 5M3807 / 5M5267 / 5M21473 must have distinctions in 5 modules and a merit in 5N1631 or H4 in Leaving Certificate Irish Applicants with 5M4468 must have distinctions in 5 modules which must include: 5N3736, 5N2006 & 5N0749 and one from 5N1351, 5N1370,5N0754 or 5N4466 and a merit in 5N1631 or H4 in Leaving Certificate Irish
Garda Vetting	Entrants to this programme will be required to undergo vetting by An Garda Síochána.

“Roghnaigh mé an cúrsa seo mar bhí fonn orm a bheith i mo mhúinteoir eacnamaíochta baile i gcónaí agus bhí grá agam don Ghaeilge ó aois an-óg. Bainim taitneamh as na ranganna praiticiúla cócaireachta agus fuála san eacnamaíocht bhaile. Is maith liom mo chuid Gaeilge a chleachtadh sna ranganna ‘Teanga na Gaeilge’ agus an deis a fháil feabhas a chur ar mo chuid gramadaí freisin. Tá an coláiste beag agus tugann foireann an choláiste tacaíocht leanúnach do mhic léinn. Is breá liom a bheith in ann maireachtáil go neamhspleách agus taithí a fháil ar an saol anseo i Sligeach”
Jennifer Staunton , Home Economics and Irish

Fees

Total Fees EU: €3000

This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.

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Professional Accreditation

The Teaching Council Accredited

Careers

Graduates of this programme are qualified to teach Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Home Economics and Irish. Graduates are provided with a professional and academic qualification which enables them to also pursue careers in a wide range of fields including Education, Home Economics and Irish.