US946 · Level 8 · 4 years

Business Studies with Beauty and Spa Management

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

260

Down 68 points since 2023 (328).

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About this course

A business degree combined with beauty and spa skills. It blends hands-on treatments with business and management.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn skincare, waxing, make-up, manicure and pedicure, nail technology and different types of massage in practical workshops. You also study anatomy, accounting, marketing, HR, law and entrepreneurship. You may also sit external exams for ITEC and CIBTAC professional qualifications.
Placement and abroad
There is a full semester of work placement, or you can study at a partner university in Europe.
Where it can lead
People with both skills and business knowledge are in demand across beauty and spa settings.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy hands-on beauty work and want to run or manage a salon or spa.

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

2023328202428020252692026260

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026260Published after the final round
2025 269269338
2024 280280348
2023 328328379

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

  • Applied Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Mathematics: 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.

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