Programme Overview

The Master of Education in Home Economics Degree is an interdisciplinary postgraduate programme which aims to enhance teaching, learning and research in Home Economics / Home Economics education. Delivered fully online, 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.

The MEd in Home Economics programme provides the only postgraduate qualification in Home Economics education on the island of Ireland. This interdisciplinary postgraduate programme is designed to meet the personal and professional needs of Home Economics graduates. It will provide participants with an enriched and extended repertoire of discipline knowledge as well as skills for critical reflection. It aims to enhance teaching, learning and research in Home Economics / Home Economics education. 

Applications and Selections

Who Teaches this Programme

Requirements and Assessment

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor of Education (Home Economics) Degree or an equivalent qualification in Home Economics at a minimum of H2.2.


Additional Requirements

Duration

Two years, part-time
(delivered online)

Next start date

Autumn 2024

A Level Grades ()

Average intake

10

QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes

Closing Date
NFQ level

Level 9

Mode of study

ECTS weighting

90

Award

Master of Education in Home Economics

CAO

Programme code

Programme Outline

Delivered Online

Year 1* 
•  Module 1:   Professional Inquiry in Home Economics / Home Economics Education (15 ECTs)
•  Module 2:   Participants select one module from the following options:
                        -  Nutrition, Diet & Health (15 ECTs)
                        or
                        -  Family, Youth and Child Studies (15 ECTs)
                        or
                        -  Applied Studies in Fashion and Textile Craft Education (15 ECTs)
•  Module 3:    Research Methods (15 ECTs)

Year 2
•  Module 1:    Advanced Research and Dissertation (15 ECTs)
•  Module 2:    Dissertation (30ECTS)

(* May be subject to change; Year 1 Module 2 options are subject to numbers)

 

Further Education

MEd in Home Economics graduates may pursue PhD opportunities.

Why Choose This Programme?

Career Opportunities

Home Economists who seek continuous personal and professional development, and enrichment of the learning environment / work context. Those involved in Special Education, Post Compulsory Sectors and Community Home Economists. Those aspiring to work with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), State Examinations Commission (SEC), Higher Education, Researchers, Government and Non-Government organisations.

Who’s Suited to This Programme

Learning Outcomes

 

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Programme Fees

Fees: EU

€6,300

Fees: Tuition

Fees: Student levy

Fees: Non EU

 

Fees can be paid securely through our Online Payment Facility

The Total Fees (EU Fees) for this programme can be found on our Fees & Funding webpage - Fees & Funding | ATU - Atlantic Technological University.

Find out More

Ms Sonya Coffey,
MEd Co-ordinator
School of Home Economics
ATU St Angelas
Lough Gill, Co Sligo,
F91 C634, Ireland
T: +353(0) 71 9179554
E: sonya.coffey@atu.ie 

Ms Niamh Finnegan
Administrator,
School of Home Economics
ATU St Angelas
Lough Gill, Co Sligo,
F91 C634, Ireland
T: +353(0)71 9179544
E: niamh.finnegan@atu.ie 

 

 

   What Our Students Say

Conor

Conor Fennell |   M.Ed. (Home Economics)

The online Master of Education in Home Economics allowed me to further my personal research goals and enabled me to further my professional career, all while working full-time internationally. I would recommend the program to any Home Economist interested in doing the same.

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