Home Economics
The Junior Certificate course covers the following topics:
• Food Science
• Textile Science
• Food Studies and Cookery
• Social Studies
• Human Biology
• Consumer Studies and Household Management
• Interior Design
Students in 3rd year elect to complete a project from one of the following areas:
• Childcare
• Textile Crafts
• Fashion
In 4th year, the following options are on offer:
- Fashion and Textiles
- Food Safety and Hygiene Module
- Form + Fusion Awards
The Leaving Certificate course was changed in 2003 and now involves the following:
• Food Studies
• Food Science
• Microbiology Consumer Studies
• Household Management and Design
• Social Studies
• Textile Science
• Fashion
6th year students take one elective from the following areas:
• Fashion and Textiles
• Housing and Interior Design
• Sociology
Students who enjoy science-based subjects will find this of benefit if studying this course. Textiles form a new area of study on the course for Leaving Certificate, an option chosen by many of our students but only offered by a small number of schools. Many students take Home Economics for the first time at Leaving Certificate level yet they find they are at little disadvantage to those who completed the Junior Certificate. The diversity of this subject makes it very accessible to all students, particularly those who enjoy practical work and subjects with a scientific base.