Home Economics - Cork

The Professional Diploma is aimed specifically at registered post-primary school teachers who have a passion for Home Economics and wish to be formally qualified to teach Home Economics to the highest level at post primary level. This is a Level 8 programme on the National Framework of Qualification (NFQ) and is accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). It is designed in line with the Teaching Council’s curricular subject registration requirements.



The programme will operate one day per week on campus and will have approximately two hours online content delivered over each semester as follows:



Year 1 Semester 1

Campus: one day per week (day TBD) 9am to 6pm

Online: 2 hours every week



Year 1 Semester 2

Campus: one day per week (day TBD) 9am to 6pm

Online: 2 hours every week



Year 2 Semester 1

Campus: one day per week (day TBD) 9am to 6pm

Online: 2 hours every week



Year 2 Semester 2

Campus: one day per week (day TBD) 9am to 6pm

Online: 2 hours every week



*Please note that the above times are provisional and are subject to change



*Further Remote Class/Tutorial times may also be added as required

The 65 ECTs programme is taught over two years and is delivered both online and on the Bishopstown Cork Campus. Over the duration of the two years, students will study modules encompassing the core areas of:



Home Economics Studies & Pedagogy

Food Health & Culinary Skills

Responsible Family Living

Textiles & Craft



In both Years 1 and 2, students will complete three modules in each semester

Applicants must hold a Level 8 qualification (NFQ or equivalent), be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland and have written support from their proposing school. Interviews will be conducted



If you are a Home Economics Teacher, qualified outside of Ireland, and have a credit shortfall on your registration status with the Teaching Council, please email Home.Economics@mtu.ie to apply (further details provided in Question Time FAQ section below).



What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Application Deadline 28th March 2025

2 Years Part-time, blended.