The vision of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Home Economics is to offer you professional training for career paths which in turn can help improve the quality of life and wellbeing for individuals, families and society. We will be focusing you on responsible resource management and behaviour change strategies with an emphasis on food, nutrition, health, family functioning, housing, interiors, textiles, fashion, personal finance and consumer affairs.
Various national strategies are in place to promote improvement in the quality of life at the individual, family and societal level, as well as to foster entrepreneurship. As a graduate of this programme, you could be employed in the family (e.g. child care, active ageing), consumer information, agriculture, environment, sustainability and retail sectors, particularly given their holistic background in management and review of resources, communication, product development, and project planning and implementation.
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
Applicants considered as "Adult Learners" (mature applicants) in terms of paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Faculty Admissions Committee that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. The eligibility of such applicants shall be decided by the University Admissions Board on the recommendation of the Faculty Admissions Committee, following an interview conducted by an interviewing board appointed for the purpose.
Applicants with other qualifications considered to be sufficient and comparable may be exempted by the University Admissions Board, on the advice of the Faculty Admissions Committee, from the whole or part of these special course requirements.
You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.
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In addition to the compulsory study-units (56ECTS credits), students are required to register for one or more optional study-units for a total of 4 ECTS credits. Optional study-units need to be taken in semester 2 not to exceed the maximum number of 36ECTS credits per semester.
Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits.
In addition to the compulsory study-units (32 ECTS credits), students are required to register for one or more optional study-units for a total of 4 ECTS credits. Moreover students are required to register for 24 ECTS credits from one of the following specialisation areas: Specialisation Area A: Health and Consumer StudiesSpecialisation Area B: Textiles, Fashion and Interiors Studies
Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits.
In addition to the compulsory study-units (36 ECTS credits), students are required to register for one or more optional study-units for a total of 4 ECTS credits. Moreover students are required to register for 20 ECTS credits in their chosen specialisation area.
Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits.Requirement for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Home Economics: 180 ECTS credits
Identify the various wellbeing needs of different families and of different family members at the various stages of the lifecycle and how these can be met through individual practice, shared family decision-making, community strategies, and workplace, school and other national policies.
Acknowledge the elements of an entrepreneurial spirit, and become familiar with requirements for commercial and social entrepreneurial initiatives.
Speak with confidence regarding the basic science pertaining to food, nutrition, health, textiles, home management, design and communication.
Critically analyse research articles, reports and other reviews for accuracy, currency and understandability by the general public.
Apply design and organisational principles to develop, create a prototype or pilot and evaluate a simple product or service to help promote healthier, sustainable lifestyle and consumption behaviours.
Consider pursuing further studies in areas related to individual or family wellbeing, community development, sustainability, creativity and innovation or entrepreneurship, as well as training to become a teacher in the areas of Home Economics, Textiles Studies or related Vocational subjects (e.g. Hospitality, Health and Social Care, Fashion).
Subject knowledge and understanding
Utilise their knowledge of food, health, consumption, personal finance, textiles, housing and interiors to offer basic guidance to individuals in different settings in order to choose more sustainable lifestyles for personal and family wellbeing
Identify the various wellbeing needs of different families and of different family members at the various stages of the lifecycle and how these can be met through individual practice, shared family decision-making, community strategies, and workplace, school and other national policies
Appreciate criteria for quality design as applied to different media and settings in the pursuit of functional and aesthetically pleasing attire, products and spaces
Acknowledge the elements of an entrepreneurial spirit, and become familiar with requirements for commercial and social entrepreneurial initiatives
Intellectual development
Speak with confidence regarding the basic science pertaining to food, nutrition, health, textiles, home management, design and communication
Investigate issues of concern to individual or family lifestyles and wellbeing and recommend practical, sustainable solutions, actions and initiatives
Key/transferable skills
Critically analyse research articles, reports and other reviews for accuracy, currency and understandability by the general public
Communicate appropriately with different publics
With supervised guidance, conduct a basic needs assessment as pertaining to current issues or in relation to development of a communication tool, product, event or programme
Work as a member of a team to develop a plan of action and implement as feasible an event or other initiative to help promote healthier, sustainable lifestyle and consumption behaviours
Apply design and organisational principles to develop, create a prototype or pilot and evaluate a simple product or service to help promote healthier, sustainable lifestyle and consumption behaviours
Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
Consider pursuing further studies in areas related to individual or family wellbeing, community development, sustainability, creativity and innovation or entrepreneurship, as well as training to become a teacher in the areas of Home Economics, Textiles Studies or related Vocational subjects (e.g. Hospitality, Health and Social Care, Fashion)
Appreciate the roles of different stakeholders in product and service development, particularly in the areas of food, elderly care, child care, interior design and fashion
Demonstrate practical skills in creative and sustainability-sensitive food preparation, interior design and textiles and garment production
Non EU Applicants:
Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500
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This course offers professional training for career paths which can help improve the quality of life and wellbeing for individuals, families and society. As a graduate of this degree, you could be employed by national or international Government entities or Non-Governmental Organisations focusing on family wellbeing, consumer skills, caring services, healthy eating, food security and sustainable production and consumption (e.g. food, textiles, energy, water, waste). You could also be employed in the mass media or retail sector as advisors or marketers related to food choices and meal planning, planning of interiors and choice of appliances, as well as creativity and planning in textiles and fashion. The opportunity to taken on an entrepreneurial route and venture into private business or social innovation such as in the areas of food, catering, textiles, crafts, fashion and interiors are possible alternatives as well.
If you are interested in continuing your academic journey, then the following options are available for you:
Follow the UoM Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL) in Home Economics or Vocational subjects such as Hospitality, Health & Social Care and Fashion and Textiles.
Further their studies in the Home Economics field via a Masters in Education by research.
Pursue post-graduate studies in Family Studies, Ageing and Dementia Studies, Disability Studies, Gender Studies, Gerontology and Geriatrics and Creativity and Innovation.
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