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Home Economics and Business Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

This programme allows students to study a wide array of Home Economics and Business related modules. This programme is the first in its kind as it is the only programme that offers a BA (Hons) in Home Economics and Business nationally. Furthermore, the opportunities upon successful completion are vast. Graduates may decide to pursue a Professional Master of Education (PME) in Home Economics and Business or decide to work as a Home Economist with families in a community setting. Graduates also have the knowledge, skills and competencies to work in area’s of food, nutrition, textiles, household technology (to name but a few). Graduates may also decide to action their business and entrepreneurial knowledge and create their own food, beverage or textile related product or business.

The nature of the Home Economics programme is diverse, and requires graduates to gain competencies in a multidisciplinary context. This means graduates will gain expertise and develop skills in culinary arts, biological sciences, textiles and design, consumer studies, family resource management, social studies, architecture, and environmental studies. Through the study of Business, graduates will gain insight and develop skills in management, accounting, economics, human resource management, international business, entrepreneurship, and legal studies.

The design of the programme means the knowledge and skills gained by graduates will encompass discipline knowledge and skills in Home Economics and Business, along with an introduction into education studies. This will provide a solid foundation to develop pedagogical expertise when graduates go on to complete the PME. Graduates from the BA (Hons) in Home Economics and Business who go on to complete the PME, will complete their studies as teaching professionals, critical thinkers and innovators, with a broad worldview.

The module Preliminary School Placement in Home Economics introduces students to the actual teaching of Home Economics in schools through a supported school classroom placement working with an experienced Home Economics teacher. This placement takes place during the second semester of year 3, where students will work with a qualified teacher for a number of class periods in school each week, whilst completing their studies in MTU

Campus Information

Cork

MTU Bishopstown Campus

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

WHO WE WORK WITH
The Careers Service actively engages with MTU students, employers and staff.

We predominantly work with full-time students across all courses and graduates for one year after completing their qualification.
We also provide Careers Service supports to Apprentices, Springboard+, Human Capital Initiative and Jobs Stimulus course participants, and part-time students (with the exception of Special Purpose Awards, single subject certificate and professional course participants).
We work with staff and employers.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
We know how difficult it is to navigate the rapidly changing world of work. We also know how challenging it can be to know where to start with your career path. We offer a full career planning and management service that empowers students to navigate and thrive in work and life after college.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency. English language tests must be undertaken no more than two years prior to the start of a programme.

IELTS (Academic)

At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5

Some programmes require a highter score at least 6.5 with no section below 6.0. Please check specific course requirements.

TOEFL

At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17

Some programmes require a higher score at least 90 - with minimum scores: Listening - 23; Reading - 21; Speaking - 22; Writing - 23. Please check specific course requirements.

Pearson PTE (Academic)

At least 59 with no section below 56

Some programmes require a higher score at least 63 with no section below 59. Please check specific course requirements

Cambridge English Qualifications:

B2 First (FCE) or C1 Advanced (CAE)

At least 169 with no section below 162

Some programmes require a higher score at least 176 with no section below 169. Please check specific course requirements.

C2 Proficiency (CPE)

At least 180 with no section below 162

Some programmes require a higher score at least 180 with no section below 169. Please check specific course requirements.

Cork Institute of Technology (Munster Technological University)

Cork , Cork ,Ireland