AU426 · Level 6 · 2 years

Business in Tourism

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

This is a two-year Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism in Galway. It prepares you for business roles in the tourism industry.

How long
2 years
What you study
You learn skills for operational and supervisory roles, and entrepreneurship. Modules include the event industry, public relations, social media and academic skills. There are lots of field trips, such as the Aran Islands, Connemara and the Burren.
Placement and abroad
At the end of Year 1 there is a mandatory ten-week work placement in an Irish tourism business.
Who it suits
Suits students who like travel, people and events and enjoy learning outside the classroom.

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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

2023259202421420251962026

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026–Published after the final round
2025 196196347
2024 214182289
2023 259259329

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 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

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

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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