BSc. Integrated Home Economics Education

This degree programme in Integrated Home Economics Education prepares students to become teachers and practitioners in home economics. It combines practical knowledge in food, clothing, and family living with the teaching skills needed to pass that knowledge on. The University of Education, Winneba offers it under its Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education.

What the programme covers

Programmes of this kind usually cover food science and nutrition, clothing and textiles, family resource management, and human development. You will also learn how to design lessons, assess learning, and manage a classroom, because the goal is to produce competent teachers for Ghanaian schools.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is less competitive than many other degree courses. That means that if you meet the basic university admission requirements, you stand a good chance of being offered a place. The exact subject requirements depend on the university, so check the official admissions page for the grades you need in your WASSCE results.

Career possibilities

Graduates of such programmes typically become home economics teachers in junior and senior high schools, or in vocational training institutes. Others find work in health promotion, community nutrition, hospitality training, or as extension officers. The degree also provides a foundation for postgraduate study in education, nutrition, or family life.