US931 · Level 8 · 4 years

Culinary Entrepreneurship

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

299

Up 24 points since 2023 (275).

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About this course

A degree that combines cookery skills with business, aimed at people who want to work in the food industry or start their own food business.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn culinary techniques such as larder and pastry, plus management, marketing, finance and innovation. The course mixes creativity, hands-on cooking and an enterprise mindset. You will need about 550 euro in the first week for materials, books and uniforms.
Placement and abroad
There are two work placements, in Ireland or overseas, or you can study at a partner university in Europe.
Where it can lead
It can lead to jobs in hospitality, tourism and food businesses, or setting up your own food enterprise.
Who it suits
Suits students who love cooking, are creative and would like to run their own food 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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026299Published after the final round
2025 254254349
2024 262262398
2023 275275358

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

  • Portugese: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Slovenian: 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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