SE214 · Level 8 · 3 years

Home Economics

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

369

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About this course

A home economics degree that combines food, nutrition, textiles, family life and sustainable living. You study home economics as your main subject plus one humanities minor.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study nutrition and food science, applied food studies, textiles and design, household finance, interior design and psychology. Hands-on labs and community projects are part of the course. In year 3 you do pastry and baking, food innovation and a consumer studies research project. Your minor can be English, French, Spanish, Law, Religious Studies or Geography.
Placement and abroad
After year 2 you can spend an extra year at a partner university abroad and graduate with a BA (Hons) Home Economics International.
Where it can lead
Graduates can become home economics teachers, nutritionists, food scientists, health promotion and community workers, interior or textile designers, consumer advisors and sustainability advisors.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy cooking, nutrition, design and textiles and want to work with people and communities.

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Points history

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026369Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
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

  • Physics/Chemistry: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Agricultural Science: 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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