Master of Education in Home Economics
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
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 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.