Candidates must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. To qualify for direct entry, a standard applicant must hold an Honours degree (Level 8), with evidence of a 2:2, or higher, in Home Economics or a cognate discipline. Direct feeder programmes in Home Economics within ATU have been identified in detail in Section 3.3.

Applicants with other Level 8 programmes in Home Economics (BEd, BA, BSc, etc.) are also eligible, as are applicants with an honours degree (Level 8) in appropriate aligned / cognate disciplines, e.g. Human Ecology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Health Promotion, etc. Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a Level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at a H2.2 performance standard as established by the Programme Board for the programme in question and as approved by the Registrar.

Applicants with Level 8 or Level 9 qualifications in other areas with sufficient work experience, as assessed by ATU, may also be eligible for programme entry.

Holders of the Postgraduate Certificate in Home Economics, Nutrition and Health Promotion are eligible to progress onto the Level 9 MSc Programme.

English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements will be as determined by ATU and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code. The current requirements are as follows:

• Non-EU applicants who are not English speakers must have a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) in the International

• English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. All results must have been achieved within 2 years of application to ATU.

• EU applicants who are not English speakers are recommended to have a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning
In accordance with its policies, ATU is committed to the principles of transparency, equity and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. Recognition of Prior Learning applications for aspects of this programme will be accepted and reviewed in line with the approved ATU RPL policy.

Application Process
Applications for this programme are made directly to the University.

Selection
Direct applicants will be reviewed and places will be offered to eligible candidates until all available programme places are exhausted following the initial application deadline.