MT558 · Level 7 · 3 years

Culinary Leadership and Management [Cork]

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

242

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About this course

A Level 7 arts degree that trains you to be a chef and a kitchen leader. It mixes cooking with business, nutrition and sustainability.

How long
3 years
What you study
You learn professional cookery, food safety and hygiene, food costing, nutrition and managing a kitchen team. Other topics include Irish food culture, communication and an international study trip. In Year 3 you specialise in either culinary or pastry.
Placement and abroad
There are two internships, a 12-week one in Ireland after first year and one for semester 2 of third year, which you can do abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in restaurants, hotels, contract catering and retail food outlets, in Ireland or abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who love cooking, enjoy practical hands-on work and would like to run a kitchen one day.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026242Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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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