MT947 · Level 8 · 4 years

Tourism Management

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

260

Down 32 points since 2023 (292).

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About this course

A business degree focused on tourism. It combines general business and marketing with tourism subjects and projects for real organisations.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers the business of tourism, Irish tourism, tourism geography, economics and tourist behaviour. Later you study marketing, management, HR, social media and more through lectures, field trips, guest speakers and group projects. Past projects were done for places like Fota Wildlife Park and Cork City Council.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement of at least 15 weeks in year 3, semester 2, and Erasmus study abroad is also possible.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in event management, destination management, tourism marketing, visitor attractions, travel agencies, airports and airlines, and can go on to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who like travel, people and business and want to work in tourism.

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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
2026260Published after the final round
2025 280280328
2024 291291360
2023 292225317

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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