MT940 · Level 8 · 3 years

Event Management

Munster Technological University - Kerry · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

289

Down 18 points since 2023 (307).

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About this course

A three-year honours degree in event management, based in Kerry. You build practical experience by volunteering at events and running a live event yourself.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study event risk management, project management, production and design, fundraising and sponsorship, and operations alongside marketing, finance and entrepreneurship. In year 1 you volunteer at festivals and events, and in year 3 your class runs a live event.
Placement and abroad
A paid placement of at least 12 weeks takes place at the end of the programme, usually over the summer.
Where it can lead
Jobs include event manager, event coordinator, conference and banqueting coordinator, fundraising coordinator and work in venues, PR agencies and tourism, and graduates can go on to a master's.
Who it suits
Suits students who are organised and sociable and enjoy planning and running events.

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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

2023307202430920252722026289

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026289Published after the final round
2025 272272300
2024 309309366
2023 307307370

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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