DC016 · Level 8 · 4 years

Bachelor of Education in Home Economics and Technology (Post Primary)

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

421

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About this course

A teaching degree for becoming a Home Economics and Technology teacher in secondary schools. DCU runs it in partnership with TUS.

How long
4 years
What you study
Years 1 and 2 are at TUS Athlone. You build skills in cooking and food science, textiles, design, electronics and technology. Years 3 and 4 are at DCU in Dublin, focused on teaching and learning. In the final year you run a project on food, consumer studies and design.
Placement and abroad
School placement is 12 weeks in Year 3 and 14 weeks in Year 4, with school observation beforehand.
Where it can lead
Graduates can register as teachers of Home Economics and Technology. Other options include industry, media and government roles.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy cooking, textiles and design and want to teach.

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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

2023202420253672026421

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026421Published after the final round
2025 367367429
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O3
  • English or Irish: 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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