SE923 · Level 8 · 4 years

Culinary Arts

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

236

Down 14 points since 2023 (250).

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About this course

This four-year honours degree goes beyond cooking skills to include food innovation, media, food policy and gastronomy. It aims to prepare you to lead and shape the food sector.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early years cover culinary skills, food safety, nutrition and the science of food, then accounting, costing, food analysis and sustainability. Final year covers food policy and regulation, and you choose electives such as advanced cuisine, pastry, food innovation or food media.
Placement and abroad
In year 3 you spend one semester studying at a partner college abroad and one on an international work placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as chefs in hospitality management, in food product development, artisan food production, food styling and journalism, marketing, education and training, or go on to a master's degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who love food and cooking and want to combine kitchen skills with creativity, science and business.

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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

2023250202426920252532026236

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026236Published after the final round
2025 253253370
2024 269269360
2023 250250388

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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