Course Summary
This programme allows students to study a wide array of Home Economics and Business related modules. This programme is the first in its kind as it is the only programme that offers a BA (Hons) in Home Economics and Business nationally. Furthermore, the opportunities upon successful completion are vast.
Graduates may decide to pursue a Professional Master of Education (PME) in Home Economics and Business or decide to work as a Home Economist with families in a community setting. Graduates also have the knowledge, skills and competencies to work in area’s of food, nutrition, textiles, household technology (to name but a few).
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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
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Entry Requirements
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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 2025 Entry | |
Award Code | Award Title |
5M2088 | Professional Cookery |
5M3114 | General Studies |
5M3635 | Education and Training |
5M3807 | Laboratory Techniques |
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
Students will graduate as well-rounded individuals, with discipline expertise in Home Economics and Business, and excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, having studied four modules in education.
As an example, graduates may wish to embark on a food business related career; such will be their expertise in culinary, food science and legislation, sensory science, nutrition, and business. These graduates will have a unique skillset to work in micro firms, SMEs and multinational organisations
Further Research
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