DK852 · Level 8 · 4 years

Event Management with Marketing

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

269

Up 25 points since 2023 (244).

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About this course

A Level 8 degree that combines event management with marketing. You learn to take an event from first idea through to evaluation.

How long
4 years
What you study
You cover event design, project management, budgeting, sponsorship, digital marketing, social media, branding, risk and safety, and event technology. You learn by doing, through live and simulated events, client briefs and marketing campaigns. Guest lectures bring in people from industry.
Placement and abroad
In Year 2 you do an 18 week industry work placement.
Where it can lead
Careers include event manager, festival and entertainment manager, conference manager, marketing manager, social media manager, PR executive and sponsorship manager.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative and organised, enjoy teamwork and like the idea of running events and campaigns.

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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

2023244202427120252452026269

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026269Published after the final round
2025 245176336
2024 271273349
2023 244244309

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
  • 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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