AU988 · Level 8 · 4 years

Education, Home Economics - with concurrent Teacher Education

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo St Angela · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

414

Down 93 points since 2023 (507).

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About this course

This is a four-year teaching degree that qualifies you to teach home economics in secondary schools. You study education and home economics together in every year.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 includes education studies, general teaching methods, food studies (cooking skills, nutrition, diet and health), sociology of the family, introduction to textiles and design, and inclusive teaching.
Placement and abroad
School placement happens every year: 2 weeks in Year 1, 6 in Year 2, 6 in Year 3 and 10 in Year 4.
Where it can lead
The degree is recognised by the Teaching Council for teaching home economics at secondary level.
Who it suits
Suits students who want to teach, like cooking, nutrition and textiles, and are interested in family and community wellbeing.

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About Education

Teaching and education methods for schools and special education

Involves preparing students to become teachers or educators in various settings such as primary schools, secondary schools, or areas like special education. This field covers teaching methods, educational psychology, curriculum development, and classroom management.

Points history

2023507202447520254082026414

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026414Published after the final round
2025 408388411
2024 475466489
2023 507498508

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Home Economics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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