Course Summary
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.
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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
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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PLC Progression Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
Search for PLC Courses offering these awards (Click on the Codes)
| PLC Codes | Award Title |
| 5M2009 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
| 5M21473 | Early Learning & Care |
| 5M2181 | Applied Social Studies |
| 5M3114 | General Studies |
| 5M3635 | Education and Training |
| 5M3807 | Laboratory Techniques |
| 5M4468 | Community Health Services |
| 5M5267 | Food Science |
This Information is Correct for 2025 Entry
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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.
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.
Further Research
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