MT510 · Level 7 · 3 years

Recreation and Leisure Management

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

327

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 business degree focused on sport, fitness and leisure. It is based at MTU Bishopstown, Cork.

How long
3 years
What you study
You combine health, fitness and sport modules with business subjects like accounting, marketing, economics and management. First year includes gym instruction, fundamental movement skills for children, sports psychology and nutrition for health.
Placement and abroad
There is a mandatory five-week supervised work placement in Year 3, for example in a leisure centre or sports coaching setting.
Where it can lead
Jobs include fitness instructor, personal trainer, leisure centre manager and sports coach. You can progress to a year 4 honours degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy sport and exercise and want to manage or run leisure services.

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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
2026327Published after the final round
2025 307290409
2024 328328429
2023 331310400

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

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

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