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Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
The Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education degree is aimed at those wishing to pursue a career as a Home Economics teacher in a secondary school. This contemporary programme is unique in Scotland as it combines academic study in food, nutrition, textiles and education with vocational training as a teacher in secondary schools within the four-year programme of study.
The programme has two pathways:
* Full four-year honours degree
* HNC Professional Cookery route into year two of the degree. Students from this group who do not have Higher English a...
The Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education degree is aimed at those wishing to pursue a career as a Home Economics teacher in a secondary school. This contemporary programme is unique in Scotland as it combines academic study in food, nutrition, textiles and education with vocational training as a teacher in secondary schools within the four-year programme of study.
The programme has two pathways:
* Full four-year honours degree
* HNC Professional Cookery route into year two of the degree. Students from this group who do not have Higher English and National 5 Maths will be required to complete equivalent qualifications during their HNC year
Important: Please read our FAQ sheet on our website before applying to this programme
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Perth
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A44-J97
Institution Code
H49
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
including English and a science subject (Health and Food Technology is considered a science) PLUS National 5/GCSE Maths or equivalent
Scottish Higher
including English and a science subject (Health and Food Technology is considered a science) PLUS National 5/GCSE Maths or equivalent
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Food and Drink Technologies PLUS 2 Scottish Highers in Science and English at Grade C or above and National 5 Maths or equivalent.
Scottish HNC
Direct entry to year two is possible with the HNC Professional Cookery (15 credits) with a minimum B in the Graded Unit, plus Higher English at C or above and National 5 Maths, or equivalent.
Other
A recognised Access to HE course plus Higher English at grade C or above and National 5 Maths, or equivalent
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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