Diploma In Family and Consumer Science

A diploma in family and consumer science prepares you to help individuals and families manage everyday resources well — food, money, housing, and time. At the University for Development Studies, this diploma is offered through the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences, and is open to students with backgrounds in Agriculture, General Science, or Home Economics.

What this field covers

Programmes in family and consumer science usually cover nutrition and food science, household resource management, child development, textiles and clothing, and consumer protection. You build practical skills in planning budgets, preparing nutritious meals, advising families, and delivering community education. The mix of natural science and social science makes it a broad, applied field.

Is it hard to get in?

You need to know that this diploma is less competitive than many others. That means the entry bar is not as high, but it is still based on your WASSCE grades. The university accepts applicants from Agriculture, General Science, and Home Economics backgrounds for this programme. To know whether your grades are enough, compare them with the published admission requirements.

What you can do afterwards

Graduates from this kind of programme often find work as home economics teachers, nutrition assistants, family welfare officers in social services, community development officers, or in the hospitality and catering industry. The diploma can also be a stepping stone to further study in nutrition, food science, or family studies.