The Master of Science in Home Economics, Nutrition and Health Promotion is a fully online programme which is unique in Ireland, and internationally, in combining the potential to study and research at Level 9 (NFQ) in the areas of Home Economics, Nutrition and Health Promotion. The MSc is an interdisciplinary, structured research programme which facilitates participants to understand and critically evaluate contemporary policy and practice across the three integrated programme areas, enabling graduates to apply the most recent knowledge, theory, and evidence-based research to their future professional practice. The programme is aimed at graduates/professionals who have an interest in advancing their knowledge across the three allied programme areas at postgraduate level. The Master of Science in Home Economics, Nutrition and Health Promotion is the only postgraduate qualification on the Island of Ireland, and internationally, which combines the identified three disciplinary areas.This MSc Level 9 programme provides three theoretical modules: a module on Home Economics theory and practice; a nutrition module developing contemporary knowledge on the impact of nutrition and food consumption practices on human and planetary health; and a health promotion module exploring the potential to positively improve health outcomes and overall quality of life of individuals, families and communities. The merging of disciplinary knowledge is essential, as the phenomena and challenges of everyday living are not typically one dimensional. Alongside theoretical online lectures, a specialist supervisor will be appointed to guide and support students undertaking the Applied Research Practicum module to undertake a self-selected research study.
| Course Category | Culinary Arts, Leisure, Hospitality & Tourism |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 1/2 years |
| Course Time | Part-time/Full-time |
| Course Fee | 7200 |
| Entry Requirements | Candidates must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. To qualify for direct entry, a standard applicant must hold an Honours degree (Level 8), with evidence of a 2:2, or higher, in Home Economics or a cognate discipline. Direct feeder programmes in Home Economics within ATU have been identified in detail in Section 3.3. Applicants with other Level 8 programmes in Home Economics (BEd, BA, BSc, etc.) are also eligible, as are applicants with an honours degree (Level 8) in appropriate aligned / cognate disciplines, e.g. Human Ecology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Health Promotion, etc. Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a Level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at a H2.2 performance standard as established by the Programme Board for the programme in question and as approved by the Registrar. Applicants with Level 8 or Level 9 qualifications in other areas with sufficient work experience, as assessed by ATU, may also be eligible for programme entry. Holders of the Postgraduate Certificate in Home Economics, Nutrition and Health Promotion are eligible to progress onto the Level 9 MSc Programme. English Language Requirements English Language Requirements will be as determined by ATU and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code. The current requirements are as follows: Non-EU applicants who are not English speakers must have a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. All results must have been achieved within 2 years of application to ATU. EU applicants who are not English speakers are recommended to have a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. Recognition of Prior Learning In accordance with its policies, ATU is committed to the principles of transparency, equity and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. Recognition of Prior Learning applications for aspects of this programme will be accepted and reviewed in line with the approved ATU RPL policy. Application Process Applications for this programme are made directly to the University. Selection Direct applicants will be reviewed and places will be offered to eligible candidates until all available programme places are exhausted following the initial application deadline. |
| Career Path | The M.Sc. programme is designed to meet the personal and professional needs of Home Economics graduates, alongside allied discipline professionals and graduates. |
This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
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