Home Economics
Home Economics is a subject where you will learn how to take care of yourself, others, your home and your environment. As Home Economics is a very practical subject, you will carry out a lot of activities in school and at home.
How will Home Economics be useful to me?
In Leaving Certificate Home Economics you will study the core areas in greater detail:
Note: A new specification for Junior Cycle Home Economics will be taken by first year students from September 2016.
Course Outline
View / Download Home Economics Factsheet [pdf file]
View / Download full curriculum [pdf file]
Home Economics is a subject where you will learn how to take care of yourself, others, your home and your environment. As Home Economics is a very practical subject, you will carry out a lot of activities in school and at home.
How will Home Economics be useful to me?
In Leaving Certificate Home Economics you will study the core areas in greater detail:
- Food Studies
- ResourceManagement and Consumer Studies
- Social Studies.
- Home Design and Management
- Textiles, Fashion and Design
- Social Studies.
Note: A new specification for Junior Cycle Home Economics will be taken by first year students from September 2016.
Course Outline
View / Download Home Economics Factsheet [pdf file]
View / Download full curriculum [pdf file]