SE938 · Level 6 · 2 years

Culinary Arts

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

179

Up 46 points since 2023 (133).

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About this course

This two-year, full-time Level 6 course trains you to become a chef. It combines cooking skills with food safety, cost control and some business.

How long
2 years
What you study
You do practical cookery and pastry in modern kitchens, with live service. You also study food safety and science, cost control, gastronomy, nutrition, bakery, global cuisine and food and beverage operations.
Placement and abroad
You do work-based learning in approved catering businesses during the summer months.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in restaurants, hotels, gastro bars, cruise ships and contract catering, and can progress to Level 7 and Level 8 degrees such as the BA (Hons) in Culinary Arts.
Who it suits
Suits students who love cooking, enjoy hands-on work in a busy kitchen and are happy to work as part of a team.

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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

2023133202413320251692026179

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026179Published after the final round
2025 169169319
2024 133133302
2023 133133264

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

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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