Venues

Main Campus, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Content

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 is a first for teacher education in Scotland, supported by the Scottish government, to train new home economics teachers. 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.

Entry Requirements

3 Highers at BBC including English and a science subject plus Maths at National 5; or Foundation Apprenticeship Food and Drink Technology plus Higher English and a science subject plus Maths at National 5; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6.

Direct entry to year 2 is possible with HNC Professional Cookery with a B in Graded Unit.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need