This is an exciting course, which includes a compulsory overseas work placement. You will study the full suite of topics related to managing hospitality at the highest level, including bar, restaurant, front office and food and beverage management. Tourism is one the largest indigenous employers in Ireland, with 230,000 people employed in the industry. Students take two work placements during this course, in the summer of 2nd year and in the summer of 3rd year.  

This course helps students develop business management skills and the specialist knowledge of the hospitality industry that they will need to succeed. The modern hospitality industry requires agile critical business thinkers to find solutions in this fast-paced industry.

Students will focus on creating exceptional guest experiences while ensuring the smooth operations and profitability of the business. They will learn to skilfully manage customer service, staff training, financial analysis, marketing strategies, and overall business development.

This introductory course provides a solid foundation in hotel management and hospitality operations. It combines practical training in restaurant service and accommodation techniques with the strategic skills required for menu planning and guest relations. By focusing on both front-of-house excellence and back-of-house efficiency, the program prepares learners for diverse entry-level supervisory roles within the hotel and catering industries.

This course will give you a broad skill set that can be used across the hospitality industry. A career in hospitality can be diverse, and the content on this course reflects the diverse nature of the industry, so you are equipped for the fast-paced, vibrant and customer-centred hospitality industry.

This is not a CAO entry course - course fees required - apply directly to the college.

If you are enthusiastic about working in the tourism and hospitality sector, this course offers extensive customer service and front office reception skills training.

You will have a mixture of classroom-based modules, customer service skills and role play practice. You will have opportunities to develop skills such as teamwork, communications and time management. There will also be opportunities for relevant work experience. You will be expected to complete assignments and exams throughout the year. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning. Visits are also arranged to businesses and events during the year.

his Programme is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and expertise essential for a senior managerial role within the hotel industry. Emphasizing a strategic perspective on managing people, it equips managers to comprehend the industry comprehensively.

The Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Hotel Management further enhances learners' core competencies, strategic acumen, and in-depth understanding of hotel management principles.

This programme offers those currently employed or seeking employment in the hotel industry the opportunity to pursue a degree in hotel management while simultaneously working with their sponsoring employer. Each year the programme will comprise of the delivery of 60 credits of study through a blended learning approach. This programme will require students to spend two blocks of four weeks per annum at MTU Kerry North Campus’ state-of-the-art facilities in the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Department. During this period a number of modules will be delivered. The remaining modules will be delivered online and through work-based learning.

An exit award, the Higher Certificate in Hotel Supervisory Management, is available after successful completion of year two.

Human Biology is the integrated study of human anatomy and physiology, including the study of the body in health and disease. It covers a wide range of topics, ranging from genetics, microbiology and immunology to the core disciplines of anatomy, microanatomy and physiology.

The degree is designed to allow a greater degree of flexibility in the choice of modules, in comparison to the closely related degree in Biomedical Sciences.

The Human Health and Disease degree trains students for work in the field of biomedical research. It brings to life the fascinating connections between structure and function in the human body and explores the health and disease continuum in detail, including teaching on how medical therapies act to treat or even prevent disease.

As an example, understanding brain structure and biochemistry allows us to appreciate how neurons communicate and this in turn is helping biomedical researchers and clinicians to identify new and effective ways to treat and prevent diseases such as dementia.

This course has been designed in conjunction with universities, based upon the QQI entry requirements for science-based degrees.The direct benefits to you as a student in completing the Human Health Performance Programme is that it will enable you to gain knowledge and skills required to apply to university courses that lead to careers in Physical Education and Athletic Therapy and Training. The Human Health Performance Programme gives you a solid foundation in human science that is vital to securing a career in these areas. Laboratory Skills and biomechanics modules give you a fantastic grounding in knowledge to send you on your way to an industry that is built off finding performance solutions.

Nutrition is the interaction between food and our health and is becoming increasingly important in our society. The Human Nutrition programme in UCD provides a comprehensive education in nutritional sciences, from biochemistry to molecular and public health nutrition, nutrition communication and food regulatory affairs.

You will gain knowledge of biological systems and their application to human nutrition, allowing you to apply your skills in a variety of areas in the food and health industry. Join us at UCD, where building a healthy world is a core strategy and our internationally recognised strength in food, nutrition, and health research sets us apart.

Human Nutrition in ATU Sligo combines a number of scientific disciplines to provide a thorough understanding of the role of diet and nutrition in health and in the prevention of major diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis. The degree gives students a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between diet and health. Students learn how to apply this knowledge to individual and population health, as well as providing safe and nutritious food to the consumer.

This degree blends the basic sciences, food science, physiology, biochemistry, psychology, and specialist nutrition modules in a unique and interesting way that gives students the knowledge, skills and training required to work as a nutritional or food scientist.

As the programme progresses, students will select a specialised subject, including advanced nutrition, public health nutrition, sports & exercise nutrition and clinical nutrition.

Dietitians apply knowledge of food, nutrition and other disciplines such as biochemistry, physiology and social science to promote health, prevent disease and help to manage illness.

This course offers you an integrated training in the science of nutrition and dietetics, and its applications to human health and well-being both at the individual and community level.

NCI’s BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management draws on our 70 years as the leading educational institution for human resource management. This is an excellent business degree with a focus on the human resources function, which includes recruitment, training, employee development and industrial relations. 

Human Resource management is today the largest and most pervasive sector within the global economy. The need to provide quality services in a business-oriented manner requires management leadership in all the main functional business areas (finance, marketing, human resource management and operations) as well as strategic leadership.

ABE’s Human Resource Management qualifications provide a pathway through which students can develop a combination of key business skills and industry knowledge in preparation for the varied and exciting careers which the industry offers. The Higher Diploma qualification consists of eight units. Learners must complete all six mandatory units, plus two optional units. All units are mandatory to pass the Written Examination.

This is not a CAO entry course - course fees required - apply directly to the college.