UBSCHHECFT-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Home Economics

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

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Applicants considered as "Adult Learners" (mature applicants) in terms of paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Faculty Admissions Committee that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. The eligibility of such applicants shall be decided by the University Admissions Board on the recommendation of the Faculty Admissions Committee, following an interview conducted by an interviewing board appointed for the purpose.

Applicants with other qualifications considered to be sufficient and comparable may be exempted by the University Admissions Board, on the advice of the Faculty Admissions Committee, from the whole or part of these special course requirements.

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The vision of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Home Economics is to offer you professional training for career paths which in turn can help improve the quality of life and wellbeing for individuals, families and society. We will be focusing you on responsible resource management and behaviour change strategies with an emphasis on food, nutrition, health, family functioning, housing, interiors, textiles, fashion, personal finance and consumer affairs.

Various national strategies are in place to promote improvement in the quality of life at the individual, family and societal level, as well as to foster entrepreneurship. As a graduate of this programme, you could be employed in the family (e.g. child care, active ageing), consumer information, agriculture, environment, sustainability and retail sectors, particularly given their holistic background in management and review of resources, communication, product development, and project planning and implementation.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

In addition to the compulsory study-units (56ECTS credits), students are required to register for one or more optional study-units for a total of 4 ECTS credits. Optional study-units need to be taken in semester 2 not to exceed the maximum number of 36ECTS credits per semester.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

HPN1003	Family Diversity, Well-Being and Social Care	4 ECTS
HPN1008	Dress, Society and Culture	4 ECTS
HPN1012	Communicative Aspects of Home Economics	4 ECTS
HPN1020	Community and Entrapreneurial Placement 1	4 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

HPN1004	Introductory Science for Home Economics	4 ECTS
HPN1009	Principles and Applications of Textile Science	4 ECTS
HPN1010	Principles and Applications of Construction Techniques used in Textiles (1)	4 ECTS
HPN1018	Towards Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan	5 ECTS
HPN1019	Introduction to Home Economics as a Discipline and as a Profession	5 ECTS
IOT1008	An Introduction to Creativity	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

HPN1007	Consumer Trends and Behaviour for Wellbeing and Sustainability	4 ECTS
HPN1011	Food Preparation Skills for Health and Wellness (1)	4 ECTS
HPN1015	Principles of Human Nutrition	6 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits.

In addition to the compulsory study-units (32 ECTS credits), students are required to register for one or more optional study-units for a total of 4 ECTS credits. Moreover students are required to register for 24 ECTS credits from one of the following specialisation areas:

Specialisation Area A: Health and Consumer Studies

Specialisation Area B: Textiles, Fashion and Interiors Studies


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

HPN2019	Community and Entrapreneurial Placement 2	4 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

HPN2002	Home Planning for Independent Living and Living with Others	4 ECTS
HPN2004	Ethical Fashion and Textiles Recycling	4 ECTS
HPN2018	Research Skills and Public Speaking	4 ECTS
MRK2015	Marketing, ESG and Shared Value	4 ECTS

Specialisation Area A: Health and Consumer Studies

FSD2003	Current Family Issues in a Changing Society	4 ECTS
HPN2009	Principles and Applications of Food Science and Food Technology	4 ECTS
HPN2017	From the 0-Preschool Years: Addressing the Needs of Children	4 ECTS

Specialisation Area B: Textiles, Fashion and Interiors Studies

HPN2006	Creativity in Textiles and Fashion	4 ECTS
HPN2012	Clothing for Specific Purposes	4 ECTS
HPN2014	Product Development in Textiles and Clothing	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FSD2004	Psychosocial Aspects of Family Life	4 ECTS
HPN2003	Food Preparation Skills for Health and Wellness (2)	4 ECTS
HPN2005	Principles and Applications of Construction Techniques used in Textiles (2)	4 ECTS

Specialisation Area A: Health and Consumer Studies

HPN2001	Health, Safety and Hygiene Throughout the Lifecycle	4 ECTS
HPN2010	Applied Human Nutrition	4 ECTS
HPN2011	Socio-Cultural Issues in Health and Nutrition	4 ECTS

Specialisation Area B: Textiles, Fashion and Interiors Studies

HPN2013	Pattern Drafting Using Traditional and Digital Forms	4 ECTS
HPN2015	Design of Interiors 1	4 ECTS
HPN2016	Textile Retail Management	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits.

In addition to the compulsory study-units (36 ECTS credits), students are required to register for one or more optional study-units for a total of 4 ECTS credits. Moreover students are required to register for 24 ECTS credits their chosen specialisation area.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

HPN3021	Research Study Long Essay	8 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

HPN3003	Scientific Principles and Applications for Contemporary Family Living	4 ECTS
HPN3004	Nutrition and Dietary Planning for Individual Needs (1)	4 ECTS
HPN3013	Costume History	4 ECTS
HPN3019	Home Economists as Caring Professionals	4 ECTS

Specialisation Area A: Health and Consumer Studies

HPN3001	Senior Citizens in Society	4 ECTS
HPN3010	Perspectives in Health, Consumer and Sustainability Policies and Research	4 ECTS
HPN3011	HE Interventions for Behaviour Change within a Lifelong Learning Perspective	4 ECTS

Specialisation Area B: Textiles, Fashion and Interiors Studies

HPN3006	Drawing, Design Development and Fashion Design	4 ECTS
HPN3014	Fundamentals of the Fashion Industry	4 ECTS
HPN3017	Design of Interiors (2)	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

HPN3005	Application of Nutrition and Dietary Planning for Food and Meal Development	4 ECTS
HPN3007	Community and Entrepreneurial Project (3)	2 ECTS
HPN3022	Financial Literacy and Entrapreneurship	6 ECTS

Specialisation Area A: Health and Consumer Studies

HPN3012	Consumer Education: Protection, Advocacy, Trends and Analysis	4 ECTS
HPN3018	Nutrition and Dietary Planning for Individual Needs 2	4 ECTS

Specialisation Area B: Textiles, Fashion and Interiors Studies

HPN3015	Advanced Applications of Construction Techniques Used in Textiles	4 ECTS
HPN3016	Design and Portfolio Development	4 ECTS

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits.

Requirement for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Home Economics: 180 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Home Economics - B.Sc. (Hons) HE - under the auspices of the Faculty of Education.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Identify the various wellbeing needs of different families and of different family members at the various stages of the lifecycle and how these can be met through individual practice, shared family decision-making, community strategies, and workplace, school and other national policies.
Acknowledge the elements of an entrepreneurial spirit, and become familiar with requirements for commercial and social entrepreneurial initiatives.
Speak with confidence regarding the basic science pertaining to food, nutrition, health, textiles, home management, design and communication.
Critically analyse research articles, reports and other reviews for accuracy, currency and understandability by the general public.
Apply design and organisational principles to develop, create a prototype or pilot and evaluate a simple product or service to help promote healthier, sustainable lifestyle and consumption behaviours.
Consider pursuing further studies in areas related to individual or family wellbeing, community development, sustainability, creativity and innovation or entrepreneurship, as well as training to become a teacher in the areas of Home Economics, Textiles Studies or related Vocational subjects (e.g. Hospitality, Health and Social Care, Fashion).

Subject knowledge and understanding

Utilise their knowledge of food, health, consumption, personal finance, textiles, housing and interiors to offer basic guidance to individuals in different settings in order to choose more sustainable lifestyles for personal and family wellbeing
Identify the various wellbeing needs of different families and of different family members at the various stages of the lifecycle and how these can be met through individual practice, shared family decision-making, community strategies, and workplace, school and other national policies
Appreciate criteria for quality design as applied to different media and settings in the pursuit of functional and aesthetically pleasing attire, products and spaces
Acknowledge the elements of an entrepreneurial spirit, and become familiar with requirements for commercial and social entrepreneurial initiatives

Intellectual development

Speak with confidence regarding the basic science pertaining to food, nutrition, health, textiles, home management, design and communication
Investigate issues of concern to individual or family lifestyles and wellbeing and recommend practical, sustainable solutions, actions and initiatives

Key/transferable skills

Critically analyse research articles, reports and other reviews for accuracy, currency and understandability by the general public
Communicate appropriately with different publics
With supervised guidance, conduct a basic needs assessment as pertaining to current issues or in relation to development of a communication tool, product, event or programme
Work as a member of a team to develop a plan of action and implement as feasible an event or other initiative to help promote healthier, sustainable lifestyle and consumption behaviours
Apply design and organisational principles to develop, create a prototype or pilot and evaluate a simple product or service to help promote healthier, sustainable lifestyle and consumption behaviours

Other skills relevant to employability and personal development

Consider pursuing further studies in areas related to individual or family wellbeing, community development, sustainability, creativity and innovation or entrepreneurship, as well as training to become a teacher in the areas of Home Economics, Textiles Studies or related Vocational subjects (e.g. Hospitality, Health and Social Care, Fashion)
Appreciate the roles of different stakeholders in product and service development, particularly in the areas of food, elderly care, child care, interior design and fashion
Demonstrate practical skills in creative and sustainability-sensitive food preparation, interior design and textiles and garment production

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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This course offers professional training for career paths which can help improve the quality of life and wellbeing for individuals, families and society. As a graduate of this degree, you could be employed by national or international Government entities or Non-Governmental Organisations focusing on family wellbeing, consumer skills, caring services, healthy eating, food security and sustainable production and consumption (e.g. food, textiles, energy, water, waste). You could also be employed in the mass media or retail sector as advisors or marketers related to food choices and meal planning, planning of interiors and choice of appliances, as well as creativity and planning in textiles and fashion. The opportunity to taken on an entrepreneurial route and venture into private business or social innovation such as in the areas of food, catering, textiles, crafts, fashion and interiors are possible alternatives as well.

If you are interested in continuing your academic journey, then the following options are available for you:

Follow the UoM Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL) in Home Economics or Vocational subjects such as Hospitality, Health & Social Care and Fashion and Textiles.

Further their studies in the Home Economics field via a Masters in Education by research.

Pursue post-graduate studies in Family Studies, Ageing and Dementia Studies, Disability Studies, Gender Studies, Gerontology and Geriatrics and Creativity and Innovation.

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