MT949 · Level 8 · 4 years

Culinary Leadership and Management [Cork]

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

306

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About this course

A degree for people who want a career in professional kitchens and the wider culinary world. It mixes cooking skills with business and leadership.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study advanced culinary skills, food safety and hygiene, food studies, costing and financial management, nutrition, communication and kitchen and restaurant management. There is an international study trip and a seminar series with industry speakers. In years 3 and 4 you specialise in either culinary or pastry.
Placement and abroad
An international work placement in year 3 is available if you want it.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in restaurants, hotels, contract catering and retail food outlets, and can progress to a level 9 master's.
Who it suits
Suits students who love cooking and want to lead a kitchen or run a food business.

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
2026306Published 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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