AU629 · Level 8 · 4 years

Event Management with Public Relations

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

307

Up 44 points since 2023 (263).

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About this course

A four-year business degree in planning and running events, with public relations. It covers the marketing and management side of the industry.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year includes the event industry, public relations, social media, business basics and digital skills. You also study a language option. Later modules include conference and exhibition management, marketing principles, financial accounting and sports event management.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is part of the course.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in event and PR companies, conference centres, charities, tourism bodies, hotels, festivals, sports centres and public sector bodies.
Who it suits
Suits students who are organised, like working with people, and enjoy planning big occasions and promoting them.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023263202428020252882026307

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026307Published after the final round
2025 288288367
2024 280280390
2023 263263338

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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