St Angela’s College continue to offer University accredited programmes in the North West

Posted on October 8, 2019

Since founded in 1952, St. Angela’s College has developed significantly and continues to broaden its range of programmes in response to local and national trends. With increasing student numbers, Dr Anne Taheny, President of St. Angela’s College, explains ‘Unprecedented growth over the last decade places the College in an excellent position to continue to offer the highest quality University-level programmes with modern campus facilities, small classes and a strong community spirit.’ She continues ‘As we focus on the year ahead, we invite students to consider our innovative programmes in the areas of Nursing (General / Intellectual Disability); Home Economics Teacher Education; Home Economics; Nutrition, Food and Business Management.’

Bachelor of Nursing Science (General / Intellectual Disability) students at St. Angela’s contribute not only to the campus but to the local community with many placements at Sligo University Hospital as well as other HSE clinical settings here in the North West.  BNSc students enjoy Clinical Placement each year of the programme and gain valuable experience in a variety of hospital and community settings. In just four years, BNSc students can register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and become fully recognised nursing practitioners.

The College continues to be the sole provider of Home Economics study in the country. With Home Economics Teacher Education as popular as ever, the College strives to meet this demand on a national level. This five-year programme will see graduates complete a BA which is then followed by a Professional Masters in Education (PME). Graduates will also be qualified to teach in a second elective subject (Biology, Religious Education or Irish).

In September 2019, the College will offer a new four year BA in Home Economics focusing on the three core disciples of Home Economics; Food Studies; Textiles, Fashion and Design; Family Resource Management. Graduates of this new BA will become Home Economists and will acquire the skills and knowledge to work in the Community (advocating sustainable health and wellbeing of individuals, families and community groups) as well as the Food Sector (food advisors, product development).  Graduates of the new BA in Home Economics may also explore teaching, through further postgraduate studies at NUI Galway.

With an emphasis on food and nutrition, combined with business management modules, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition, Food and Business Management continues to produce graduates who gain employment in Ireland’s many food and beverage companies, as well as abroad. The four year B.Applied seeks to prepare individuals for the challenges of producing foods safe for human consumption, developing more nutritious, healthier food options for dynamic, ever-changing markets.

A five-month placement in year three proves pivotal for many students who happily return to their placement company for full-time employment