AU803 · Level 7 · 3 years

International Tourism and Event Management

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

235

Up 35 points since 2023 (200).

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About this course

A business degree for people who want to work in tourism and events. It includes real projects with industry, weekly site visits and international field trips.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study core business subjects such as marketing, management and finance, plus tourism, festivals and events, digital content, tourism innovation and guiding. You can earn a Guiding and Adventure Tourism badge and take French, German or Spanish as electives. Sustainability is a theme throughout.
Placement and abroad
A work placement runs from April to September after Year 3, and students are encouraged to do it overseas.
Where it can lead
It can lead to work with tourism agencies, travel agencies, tour operators, heritage centres and tourist attractions.
Who it suits
Suits students who like travel, meeting people and organising events, and who are interested in other cultures.

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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
2026235Published after the final round
2025 226226356
2024 225225370
2023 200200411

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
  • 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.

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