TU942 · Level 8 · 4 years

Culinary Arts

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

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2026 Round 1 points

306

Up 114 points since 2023 (192).

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About this course

A practical cookery degree combining kitchen and restaurant classes with theory. If you have a medically diagnosed food allergy, this course is not recommended.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn restaurant service, larder, hot kitchen and pastry skills alongside food safety, culinary science, nutrition and gastronomy. A research strand runs through the course, leading to a research proposal in Year 3 and a thesis in final year.
Placement and abroad
There is an optional work placement in Year 3, and you can also do an Erasmus year.
Where it can lead
Careers include executive chef, pastry chef, sommelier, food stylist, bakery manager, catering manager and restaurant or cafe owner.
Who it suits
Suits students who love cooking, can handle busy kitchens and are curious about food science.

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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
2026306Published after the final round
2025 211235357
2024 224224352
2023 192192367

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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