Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
The Bachelor of Education in Home Economics and Religious Education is a full-time, concurrent teacher education degree leading to a National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 8 honours degree.
Upon graduation students will meet all the Teaching Council requirements to be registered as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) of Home Economics and Religious Education.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Religious Education Education Home Economics Food Science Philisophy Fashion Design Nutrition Chirstianity Interior Design Chemistry Ethics Physics History
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
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.
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Career Progression
Graduates of this programme are qualified to teach Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Home Economics and Religious Education. Graduates are provided with a professional and academic qualification which enables them to also pursue careers in a wide range of fields including Education, Home Economics and Religious Education.
Postgraduate opportunities include: Structured PhD Home Economics, MEd in Home Economics, MA in Contemporary Innovations in Education, MSc in Food Innovation.
Graduates may also proceed to postgraduate study in education, Home Economics, Religious Education or related areas in other HEIs.
