US795 · Level 7 · 3 years

Culinary Arts

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

222

Down 40 points since 2023 (262).

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About this course

A Level 7 cookery degree in Limerick that trains you to work as a professional chef. It covers both kitchen skills and the business side of running a kitchen.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study classical and contemporary cuisine, larder work, pastry and desserts, food safety, nutrition and kitchen management. There are also business modules such as costing and accounting, plus communication and research skills.
Placement and abroad
There are work placements in Year 2 and Year 3, with options to work abroad in places like Paris, London and Dubai.
Where it can lead
You can work as a chef in hotels and restaurants, rising to executive chef or opening your own restaurant, and you can progress to the final year of the Level 8 BA in Culinary Entrepreneurship.
Who it suits
Suits students who love cooking, can work under pressure in a team and are happy to learn in a hands-on kitchen.

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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

2023262202416320252052026222

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026222Published after the final round
2025 205205380
2024 163163418
2023 262262387

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

  • Danish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Dutch: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

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

See the course on the Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest website ↗

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