Home Economics - Education - Sligo St. Angela's
This interdisciplinary programme aims to enhance teaching, learning and research in Home Economics / Home Economics education and is the only masters level Home Economics qualification offered on the island of Ireland. The programme will facilitate participants to understand and critically evaluate contemporary educational policy and practices in Home Economics / Home Economics education and apply relevant knowledge, theory and research findings in order to inform and enhance their professional practice. It provides participants with an enriched and extended repertoire of discipline knowledge as well as skills for critical reflection.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time delivered online.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a Bachelor of Education (Home Economics) Degree or an equivalent qualification in Home Economics at a minimum of H2.2 grade.
Further information
Study Hours
Four online sessions take place per semester. 20 hours of total student effort is recommended per credit. Total student effort comprises contact hours, tutor directed study and independent study.
Who should apply?
This interdisciplinary postgraduate programme is designed to meet the personal and professional needs of Home Economics graduates. Applicants to this programme are Home Economists and/or qualified Home Economics teachers who wish to progress their professional development.
Modules
Professional Inquiry in Home
Economics / Home Economics Education
Elective: Nutrition, Diet & Health
Elective: Family, Youth and Child Studies
Elective: Applied Studies
in Fashion and Textile Craft
Education
Research Methods
Advanced Research and
Dissertation
Dissertation
(* May be subject to change; Year 1 Module 2 options are subject to numbers)
Examination & Assessment
Year 1 will be assessed through coursework. Year 2 is assessed by participating in Advanced Research and Study Skills workshops and completing a Dissertation in a selected area of interest.
Award:
Master of Education in Home Economics.
NFQ level
Level 9
Course Coordinator: Sonya Coffey: scoffey@stangelas.ie
Student Advisor: Niamh Finnegan, nfinnegan@stangelas.ie