US630 · Level 6 · 2 years

Culinary Arts

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

186

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About this course

A two-year Higher Certificate (Level 6) in cooking and the food industry, taught in the kitchens of the TUS Athlone campus.

How long
2 years
What you study
It is very practical. You learn culinary skills, patisserie and bakery, restaurant service, nutrition and menu planning, food safety, and hospitality costing. Second year adds modern gastronomy, global cuisine, banquet cooking and more advanced pastry. You can earn food safety and first aid certificates. The campus has a training restaurant, a pastry kitchen and gardens.
Placement and abroad
There is a work based learning module in year one, a placement in the licensed trade sector.
Where it can lead
Graduates have gone into hotels and restaurants, food product development, pastry and confectionery, or started food businesses, and you can progress to the Level 7 BA in Culinary Arts.
Who it suits
Suits students who love cooking and baking and enjoy practical, fast-paced kitchen work.

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

2023180202420251472026186

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026186Published after the final round
2025 147147340
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 180110290

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

  • Physics/Chemistry: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Agricultural Science: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3

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

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