This special purpose award is the new professional qualification for tour guides. The course is delivered through an integrated mix of on campus lectures, off site visits to key tourist attractions and self-directed learning.

The growing airline and tourism industry has a high demand for qualified workers and this course aims to equip students with the skills to work in this area. The link with the International Academy of Travel offers students an added opportunity to gain a recognised qualification valued by airlines. There are also opportunities to progress to third level education or employment within the Business, Tourism or Hospitality sectors.

Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries worldwide and is forecasted to be one of the fastest-growing global sectors, with exciting career opportunities.

This course focuses broadly on business and management subjects and more specifically on digital tourism marketing, to reflect the changing needs of the industry in light of technological advances.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform effectively at the supervisory level within the tourism and hospitality services sector. The programme aims to provide students with strong operational, business, management and marketing skills to enhance their supervisory expertise.

Travel and Tourism is an exciting, dynamic industry that offers a broad range of job opportunities in airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, hotels and the hospitality sector, visitor attractions, venues and tourist boards.

This course, which has been running for 20 years, offers internationally- recognised industry relevant qualifications taught by an academic staff with relevant and diverse industry experience.

Many employers in the travel industry contact the college directly when recruiting staff. Work experience is an integral component of this course. Previous students have obtained work placements across the Travel and Tourism sector.

This course will enable learners to gain the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to deepen their understanding of the dynamic tourism industry.

Learners will explore key topics such as sustainable tourism, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship in this exciting pathway to becoming a leader in tourism and business

On this course you will acquire the knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in the dynamic and exciting Tourism Event Management industry. You will study business, marketing, entrepreneurial skills, and human resource management necessary for business and organisational skills.

You will develop the practical skills to design, plan, promote and deliver events ranging from corporate and wedding events in hospitality venues, to regional and national festivals at the forefront of Irish tourism.

Graduates in this area will gain employment in event and entertainment venues, national and regional tourism organisations, hotels and hospitality sector, public relations, festivals, conventions, sports venues, and developing and managing one’s own business in this area.

Tourism is one of Ireland’s most important and growing economic sectors, supporting jobs on both national and international level. Festivals and events are critical for tourism growth as they specifically attract both domestic and overseas visitors to Ireland and contribute significantly to the economy every year. Event management has become an integral element of the Irish tourism offering.

Tourism is one of Ireland’s most important and growing economic sectors, supporting jobs on both national and international level. Festivals and events are critical for tourism growth as they specifically attract both domestic and overseas visitors to Ireland and contribute significantly to the economy every year. Event management has become an integral element of the Irish tourism offering. Demand is growing for high-calibre graduates who have the necessary skills to develop their careers in this exciting industry. 

This degree is the only three-year honours degree in this subject available in our region, offering students the most current business degree with a specialism in tourism and events. This provides a broad and exciting platform to build a successful career, alongside opportunities to travel internationally. In a dynamic and rapidly changing world, our tourism graduates are confident, creative, and agile.

This business degree is diverse and offers students a variety of career paths and further study options when they graduate. Guest lecturers, with national and international profiles, regularly visit to share their expertise with students. Students also complete real-life projects in collaboration with industry experts. 

The aim of this Tourism & Hospitality degree is to develop the operational skills of a graduate to work within the tourism sector. This programme is experiential in nature and combines practical classes, field trips and work experience all of which will equip a graduate to work in the area of tourism and hospitality both here in Ireland and around the world.

This course is a three-year full-time level 7 programme designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform effectively at the supervisory level within the tourism and hospitality services sector. The programme aims to provide students with strong operational, business, management, and marketing skills to enhance their supervisory expertise.

The Higher Diploma in Arts in Tourism Destination Marketing is suited to professionals currently employed within the tourism industry and aims to promote and encourage the development of advanced knowledge and skills in the area of tourism destination marketing.

The programme is also suited to those from complementary backgrounds who wish to enter the tourism field. In this context, it may be of particular interest to people from an arts, heritage, languages, geography, marketing or business background.

The Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management provides students with the expertise and knowledge needed to become a successful manager or entrepreneur in this challenging and exciting industry.

This course has a strong emphasis on the broad business, management and marketing subjects complemented with tourism specific modules. Learning is based around class delivered lectures, field trips, practical lab classes, guest speakers, and both group and individual project work.

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management provides students with the expertise and knowledge needed to become a successful manager or entrepreneur in this challenging and exciting industry. This course has a strong emphasis on the broad business, management and marketing subjects complemented with tourism specific modules.

Learning is based around class delivered lectures, field trips, practical lab classes, guest speakers, and both group and individual project work.

This course, which combines academic knowledge with field trips, site visits, and practical work experience, will equip you to work as a manager in the tourism, travel and related sectors, both nationally and internationally.

The course is delivered in a supportive, flexible learning environment aimed at empowering learners to achieve their personal and professional potential.

Tourism in Ireland is an exciting and dynamic career choice which offers you opportunities in every region of the country. In a job where no two days are ever the same you may choose to work in the airlines, hospitality, tour guiding, event management or on cruise ships but whatever your choice, this course is designed to prepare you for employment in the tourism industry or to progress to further and higher education.

You will engage in industry-linked modules, enjoy guest speakers from tourism careers and visit a range of tourist attractions. Work experience and a variety of teaching methods gives you the opportunity to link theory with the practical and gain a broad understanding of how the tourism industry operates. You will gain employment both at home or abroad in visitor attractions, travel agencies, hotels, reservation sales, heritage centres and reception areas.