AU628 · Level 8 · 4 years

International Tourism Management

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

318

Up 31 points since 2023 (287).

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About this course

A four-year business degree for working in the tourism industry in Ireland and abroad. It includes two work placements.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study tourism, hospitality and events alongside business, digital skills and social media. You can also study a language. Later modules include tourism geography and the travel trade, and regional guiding. You use the Galileo travel booking system and can earn Fáilte Ireland guiding certificates. Field trips take you to places like the Aran Islands, the Burren and Dublin.
Placement and abroad
You do a ten-week placement in an Irish tourism business at the end of first year and another placement in second year, which can be international.
Where it can lead
It prepares you for business roles in tourism, at operational and supervisory level.
Who it suits
Suits students who like people and travel, enjoy being out on field trips, and want practical work experience early.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026318Published after the final round
2025 316316357
2024 281289336
2023 287287341

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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