AU532 · Level 7 · 3 years

Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

241

Up 17 points since 2024 (224).

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About this course

This is a common entry course for people who like tourism, hospitality and events but are not sure which to choose. Year 1 gives you a taste of all three.

How long
3 years
What you study
In Year 1 you study the event industry, public relations, social media, business basics, and the hotel, hospitality and tourism industry. There are guest lectures and field trips. After Year 1 you move into International Tourism Management, International Hotel and Hospitality Management, or Event Management with Public Relations.
Placement and abroad
You do a 12 week placement after Year 1 and an international placement after Year 2.
Where it can lead
Level 7 graduates can progress to Year 4 of their chosen honours degree, and postgraduate study is also an option.
Who it suits
Suits students who like people, travel and organising events, and want to try each area before choosing.

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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

2023202422420252332026241

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026241Published after the final round
2025 233233345
2024 224224403
2023 Not offered under this code

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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