AU905 · Level 8 · 3 years

Tourism and Event Management

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

300

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About this course

A Level 8 honours business degree with a focus on tourism and events. It is described as the only three-year honours degree in this subject in the region.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study tourism trends and sustainable tourism alongside management, marketing, finance, law and digital media marketing. You do real projects with industry, business trips and international field trips to cities like Paris and Rome. People, communication and customer service skills are part of the course.
Placement and abroad
A work placement runs from April to September after Year 2, and students are encouraged to do it abroad.
Where it can lead
Placement settings include tourism agencies, travel agencies, tour operators, heritage centres and visitor attractions.
Who it suits
Suits students who like travel, people and organising events and want a career in tourism.

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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
2026300Published after the final round
2025 288288356
2024 284284367
2023 309309439

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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