Bachelor of Education in Home Economics and Technology - (Post Primary)

Bachelor of Education in Home Economics and Technology - (Post Primary) is a Bachelor program taught at Dublin City University, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Years) options.

Dublin City University’s Bachelor of Education in Home Economics and Technology (Post Primary) is a four-year undergraduate degree designed to teach Home Economics and Technology at post-primary level in Ireland. Students study education foundation and professional studies modules that cover philosophy, sociology, psychology, and history of education, alongside modules focused on culinary and textile skills, design thinking, and innovation in technology design.

Delivery is full-time with school placement included. Students complete the first two years at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Athlone campus and the final two years at the DCU Institute of Education on St. Patrick’s Campus. Year 3 and Year 4 include preparation for school placement (including observation) and opportunities for direct teaching, supported by placement tutors and cooperating teachers. A final-year entrepreneurial project is included in the Circular Home Enterprise module.

Modules

• Education Theories 1
• History of Education in Ireland
• Food Studies 1 - Science and Culinary Practice
• Design Decisions 1 - Textiles and Crafts
• Materials and Process Technology
• Electronics
• Food Studies 2 - Nutrition, Diet and Health
• Technology Subjects Pedagogy 1
• Micro-teaching and Teaching Preparation
• Food Studies 3 - Farm to Fork
• Design Decisions 2 - Textiles and Production
• Circular Home Enterprise

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Education in Home Economics and Technology - (Post Primary) at Dublin City University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Dublin City University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Dublin City University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Education in Home Economics and Technology - (Post Primary).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply:

• Minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics required
• GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE B in Mathematics
• FET Level 5 (Please visit our Admissions webpage for application guidance and to review specific FET course requirements, please visit the CAO QQI FET Requirements Look Up Facility.)

Mature Applicants: Mature entry is a competitive process. Applicants must demonstrate: a genuine interest in the programme(s) they are applying for academic experience and competency in their chosen field of study an ability to engage and succeed on the programme All applicants must complete a statement of interest to be considered for the mature application route. For further guidance on the mature application process please see the CAO Website

International Applications: International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. Click here for further information on international applications.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/institute-education/bachelor-education-home-economics-and-technology-post

• Eligible to register as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and apply for employment as a teacher of Home Economics and Technology in post primary schools in Ireland
• Teacher education graduates can also gain employment in industry, media, governmental, non-governmental and other settings

23 fully funded scholarships are listed for Ireland. See Ireland scholarships.