DK750 · Level 7 · 3 years

Hospitality Management

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

271

Up 171 points since 2023 (100).

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About this course

This Level 7 degree prepares you for management in hotels and hospitality. It uses specialist hospitality facilities as practice labs.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 has hands on Hotel Lab modules in restaurant operations, rooms division, culinary basics and casual dining, plus accounting, management and marketing. Later years cover bar and food and beverage management, revenue management, digital marketing, HR, events, law and sustainability.
Placement and abroad
You do a short placement in year 1, then a semester long work placement in year 2, in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Roles include restaurant or bar manager, front office, conference and banqueting, and guest relations, and you can progress to a Level 8 add on BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with people, like a busy environment and want to lead a team.

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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

2023100202420251902026271

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026271Published after the final round
2025 190190318
2024 AQAAQA348
2023 100100357

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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