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UHI Perth, 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 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.

Year 1 modules:
Applied food safety and quality; Food studies 1: introduction to cookery skills and techniques; Education placement 1: observation; Food studies 2: food development, training and innovation; Pastry, bakery and cake decorating; Work experience in industry.

Year 2 modules:
Back to basics: nutrition; Nutrition through the lifespan; Textile studies 1; Health and lifestyle; Textile studies 2; Educational placement 1.

Year 3 modules:
Contemporary food and textile issues; Food product development; Education placement 2a; Education placement 2b; Enacting the curriculum (double-credit).

Year 4 modules:
Applied food science; Public health and nutrition; Education placement 3a; Education placement 3b; you will also complete a dissertation or research project (double-credit).

Entry Requirements

3 Highers at BBC including English and a science subject plus Maths at National 5; or Foundation Apprenticeship Food and Drink Technologies plus Higher English and a science subject plus Maths at National 5.

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.