US932 · Level 8 · 4 years

Hospitality Management (with International Placement)

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

255

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About this course

A hospitality management degree with an overseas work placement in Year 3. It covers bar, restaurant, front office and food and beverage management.

How long
4 years
What you study
You start with culinary and restaurant skills, mixing drinks, beverage studies, accommodation operations and cost control. Later you study hospitality accounting, rooms management, marketing, events and revenue management. In final year you cover strategic management, research and hotel industry data analytics.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement in Year 2 and an international placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
The degree opens career paths in hospitality in Ireland and abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who like people and travel and want to manage hotels, restaurants or bars.

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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
2026255Published after the final round
2025 241241317
2024 273273368
2023 251251330

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

  • Romanian: 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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