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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Home Economics (St Angela's Campus)

ATU Sligo St. Angelas (formerly St. Angelas College)
ATU Sligo St. Angelas (formerly St. Angelas College)
Course Code
AU990
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 + 2 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
397
Points Change

Course Summary

St. Angela’s College has an international reputation and an established record of excellence in Home Economics education. The role of a Home Economist in communities is very much established in other European and International countries. This level 8, four year degree (which is not an initial teacher education qualification) fulfils the gap that is currently demanded and required within Irish society. It is designed to attract applicants who are passionate about Home Economics and aspire to be Home Economists advocating for sustainable health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

Home Economics - AU990
Home Economics - AU990

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College Link

College Link > AU990 - Home Economics (St Angela's Campus)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

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To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website

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QQI / FET Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

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Note: Information for 2024 Entry
Award Code Award Title
5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M4468 Community Health Services
5M5267 Food Science

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Naturalist

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.

Career Progression

As a St. Angela’s graduate, you will be well placed for a future career working in various settings, home or abroad. There are opportunities for graduates to be employed by national or international governmental or non-governmental agencies focusing on family and child wellbeing; consumer advocacy; and health promotion. Graduates will have capacity to work with both private and State organisations as food advisors, or community Home Economists.

Postgraduate programmes (Masters and Doctoral level) can be pursued in the areas of Education; Home Economics; Health Promotion; Food and Nutrition; Health Coaching and Wellbeing; Child Development; Child, Youth and Community; Textiles and Fashion.

Further Research

College Link > AU990 - Home Economics (St Angela's Campus)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

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College Profile

ATU St. Angelas (formerly St Angelas College)
ATU St. Angelas (formerly St Angelas College)

College News

Higher Education Course of the Week – AU989: Nutrition, Food and Business Management at ATU Sligo St Angela’s
Posted by ATU St. Angelas (formerly St Angelas College)
New Joint BA (Hons) in Business and Irish from ATU and St. Angela’s
Posted by ATU St. Angelas (formerly St Angelas College)
New Joint BA (Hons) in Business and Irish from ATU and St. Angela’s
Posted by ATU St. Angelas (formerly St Angelas College)
Third Language No longer an Entry Requirement for ATU St Angela’s
Posted by ATU St. Angelas (formerly St Angelas College)

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