Standard Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold a Level 8 Honours Degree within a cognate Arts, Tourism, Hospitality or Business area or equivalent. The award must be at Honours 2.2. level or above.

Non-Standard Entry Requirements (Recognition of Prior Learning)
Dundalk Institute of Technology recognises that knowledge, skills and competencies can be acquired from a range of learning experiences, including formal, non-formal and informal. Through the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy, the Institute commits to giving value to all relevant learning, irrespective of mode or place of learning.

Recognition of prior learning will provide opportunities for access, transfer and progression to education and training and for the achievement of an award. Processes and practices for the recognition of prior learning are detailed in the Institute's RPL Policy.

International (non-EU) Requirements
Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the English language at IELTS level 6.5 or equivalent. Additionally, the international office at DkIT use the NARIC database for comparison and recognition of international qualifications.

Details of DkIT’s English language requirements are available at: www.dkit.ie/admissions/how-to-apply/applying-as-an-international-student.html

How To Apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system (see "Application Weblink" above). Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.

International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.

Start Date: September 2025.

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career Opportunities
Graduates from this programme could expect to find employment within a variety of organisations, such as National Tourism, Cultural and Heritage Institutions; The Heritage Council; the Civil Service; SMEs and larger indigenous firms as well as multinational organisations. Graduates might also progress to further research opportunities.