AU220 · Level 7 · 3 years

Culinary Arts

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

238

Up 42 points since 2023 (196).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in culinary arts based at the Killybegs campus, for people who want to become professional chefs. It goes further than general chef training.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers essential culinary skills, baking and pastry, culinary science and food safety, and restaurant service. Year 2 includes street food, contemporary pastry, professional cakes, seafood processing and plant-based and sustainable food, plus cost control and social media.
Placement and abroad
Work placement modules are built into the course.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as chefs, pastry chefs, bakers or food production managers in hotels, cruise ships and restaurants.
Who it suits
Suits students who love cooking, can work under pressure in a kitchen and enjoy being creative with food.

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About Personal services

Covers hospitality, event management, and sports leisure

Gaining knowledge and skills related to hospitality, travel, leisure, and various personal care services. This field focuses on customer service, business management, event planning, and the cultural aspects of tourism. E.g. Hospitality Management, Event Management, Culinary Arts, Sports and Leisure.

Points history

2023196202416020251872026238

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026238Published after the final round
2025 187195327
2024 160160338
2023 196195307

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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