'Exciting' new degree offering year abroad launched at SETU Waterford will commence in September

An "exciting" new degree that offers SETU students the chance to study abroad for a year has been launched and will commence at the university's Waterford campus from September of this year. 

The new Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Hons) in Home Economics is the first of its kind in the Southeast.

Students will be given the chance to study home economics at degree level alongside a minor subject from arts and humanities.

Students can choose from English, French, Spanish, Irish, Law, Religious Studies, or Geography Environment and Sustainability as a second subject.

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This is a future-focused, dynamic degree that promotes healthier, more sustainable ways of living across homes, schools, and communities.

The programme creates greater access for students who aspire to teach home economics, or who wish to enter other related professions.

"The launch of our bachelor’s degree in home economics in combination with a minor subject is the start of an exciting new chapter at SETU. Previously, students would have to travel outside the region to complete home economics studies. This degree offers a strong foundation for progression to home economics teaching qualifications, or work in a very diverse range of areas such as nutrition, textile design, or community health," Dr Don O’Neill,  Head of Department of Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and Tourism, said.

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With a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, ethical awareness, and innovation, graduates will be made ready for diverse careers in education, health promotion, policy, social services, food and nutrition industries, and community development.

The course also has an international study option for students to spend a year abroad at a partner university.

Having enhanced their skillset abroad, those students will graduate with a B.A. in Home Economics (Hons) International.