DK752 · Level 7 · 3 years

Event Management

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

This Level 7 degree is a practical course in planning and running events, from the first idea to delivery and review.

How long
3 years
What you study
You learn by doing: planning events, working to client briefs, budgeting and risk assessments. Modules include event industry studies, sports events, corporate hospitality, event technology, risk and safety, sponsorship, marketing, revenue management, law and live events projects.
Placement and abroad
In year 2 you do an 18 week work placement, in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Roles include event coordinator, festival coordinator, conference coordinator and sponsorship executive, and you can progress to the Level 8 add on BA (Hons) in Event Management, subject to places.
Who it suits
Suits students who are organised, creative and good at working in teams under pressure.

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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

2023174202415720251672026

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026AQAPublished after the final round
2025 167167310
2024 157157338
2023 174174367

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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