MT948 · Level 8 · 4 years

Hospitality Management

Munster Technological University - Kerry · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

302

Down 24 points since 2023 (326).

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About this course

A business degree in hospitality management with a lot of practical work. It prepares you to manage hotels, restaurants, bars and similar businesses.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers food and beverage operations, rooms division, IT, how hospitality businesses are structured, and sustainability. The course uses training kitchens, a training restaurant and bar, and front office labs. Lectures, team projects, guest speakers, industry visits and electives are mixed throughout.
Placement and abroad
You do a compulsory placement of at least 12 weeks between years 1 and 2, and a one-semester management internship in year 3 which can be abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into food and beverage, conference and banqueting, rooms division, events, HR, sales and marketing, or start their own business, and can go on to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who like working with people, enjoy a busy practical environment and want to manage in hospitality.

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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

2023326202431720253082026302

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026302Published after the final round
2025 308308370
2024 317317409
2023 326274388

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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