SE922 · Level 8 · 4 years

Tourism and Event Management

South East Technological University - Wexford · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

228

Down 63 points since 2023 (291).

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About this course

This honours degree, based in Wexford, combines tourism and event modules with business, enterprise and research. It is a route into festivals, events and the tourism industry.

How long
4 years
What you study
In the early years you study Irish heritage and landscape, event planning and operations, tourism, digital skills and marketing. Later you cover finance, law, data analytics, strategic management and digital marketing. Electives include sustainable tourism and entrepreneurship, and you finish with a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
In year 3 you can do a semester-long work placement or study abroad, and you take part in site visits to cultural and tourist attractions.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as festival managers, event organisers, event planners, marketing or tourism executives, or set up their own business.
Who it suits
Suits students who are organised, like planning events and are interested in Irish culture and 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
2026228Published after the final round
2025 473473473
2024 281281348
2023 291291367

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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