Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education 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.<br/><br/>The programme has two pathways:<br/><br/><br/>* Full four-year honours degree<br/><br/><br/>* 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<br/><br/><br/><strong>Important: Please read our FAQ sheet on our website before applying to this programme</strong>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Perth
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Codes/info
Course Code
X134
Institution Code
H49
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,C
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)
Pass
Food and Drink Technologies PLUS 2 Scottish Highers in Science and English at Grade C or above and National 5 Maths or equivalent.
A level
B,C
including English and a science subject (Health and Food Technology is considered a science) PLUS National 5/GCSE Maths or equivalent
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £15,870 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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