If you are an aspiring chef who would like to work in a restaurant or hotel, or looking to pursue a career in food development, this is the right course for you.

In addition to learning the theory and practice of professional cookery, you will explore gastronomy and innovation in food and expand your understanding of issues such as dietary requirements, menu planning, people management, marketing, communication and managing finances.

This one year course aims to provide students with the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge to pursue a career in Culinary Arts. All students participate in work experience where they practice their skills and gain valuable knowledge in the industry. This course was developed in response to the skills shortages currently being experienced within this industry in Ireland.

This course is timetabled over three days per week to accommodate chefs working in the industry.

This advanced Level 6 Certificate in Culinary Arts equips students with an increased level of relevant knowledge, skills and competence to work autonomously using a range of specialised skills in a professional kitchen. Each student will have the chance to gain valuable insight into the industry through their work experience which they complete throughout the course. This course is timetabled over three days to accommodate chefs working in the industry.

This one-year QQI Level 5 program is the perfect launchpad for a dynamic career in catering and the culinary arts. Designed to balance theoretical foundations with intensive practical training, the course ensures students are "work-ready" for the industry. Learners benefit from hands-on experience in real-world settings, allowing them to master professional kitchen techniques and service standards. Whether your goal is immediate employment or academic advancement, this program unlocks your potential in a rewarding, fast-paced environment

The QQI Level 6 Advanced Course at FET College Íde Finglas is a premier program designed for those ready to elevate their culinary expertise. This comprehensive curriculum spans advanced culinary techniques, professional pastry and baking, and the management of large-scale culinary events. This structure ensures that theoretical knowledge is immediately reinforced by real-world application in a professional kitchen environment.

The BSc Hons Culinary Arts Management at Ulster University has been designed to meet the needs of those who wish to work in the food management industry. You will develop an in-depth knowledge of culinary arts and the management skills necessary for this dynamic and highly customer-focused industry.

The degree is based on creativity, innovation and experiential learning in order to provide you with the best learning experience possible. You will enhance your knowledge in key areas of management and business, including strategy, marketing, finance, human resource management, operations management, entrepreneurship and personal development.

The Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts-Professional Chef Programme provides students with the key skills, knowledge and competencies required to work as chefs in a professional kitchen. The programme is a focused course with theory lectures, masterclasses, guest lectures and field trips. This course will teach your everything you need to know about life as a chef. You will develop essential culinary knowledge and skills which will you take you on a global sensory tour learning about cuisines from all over the world while working with and recognising the wonderful food produce developed on the island of Ireland. 

The aim of this one-year add-on honours degree course is to afford learners the opportunity to develop their intellectual, creative and management expertise in their chosen discipline of Culinary Arts. The modules are designed to create a graduate with an entrepreneurial orientation.

The Culinary Entrepreneurship degree offers a unique combination of culinary and enterprise modules that equip you with the skills to work – or set up your own business – in the food industry. You will develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of culinary techniques, as well as in management, marketing, finance and innovation to support your personal and professional development. The course combines creativity, artistry, business acumen and experiential learning to provide an enjoyable and engaging student experience.  

The BA in Culinary Leadership & Management has been designed to equip students with the creative, technical, and managerial skills necessary to thrive in the evolving culinary industry.

The BA in Culinary Leadership & Management is an innovative and future-focused programme designed to equip students with the creative, technical, and managerial skills necessary to thrive in the evolving culinary industry.

The BA (Hons) in Culinary Leadership & Management is an innovative and future-focused programme designed to equip students with the creative, technical, and managerial skills necessary to thrive in the evolving culinary industry.

With a strong emphasis on creativity, sustainability, culture, and the chef of the future, this programme prepares graduates to lead and innovate in a dynamic global food landscape.

This programme is designed to enable the learner find employment at entry level in the Hospitality and Food sector. The programme is largely skills based. It will equip the learner to a standard that will give him or her the necessary skills to begin a professional career in Culinary Arts and the ability to take up work in a professional kitchen environment. As an entry level programme, the skills acquired will be sufficient to enable the learner to embark on his or her culinary career.

Culinary studies is a course designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue careers as professional chefs. The Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Studies is mainly practical in nature and is supported by theory subjects relating to the world of cookery..

The Cultural and Heritage Studies programme offers students a wonderful blend of exciting subjects along with an excellent range of organised cultural trips.

Throughout the year, students will participate in a broad range of interesting projects, field trips, cultural visits and guided tours e.g. Dublin Castle, National Museum, Kilmainham Gaol, Newgrange, Trinity College, National Library of Ireland, National Museum, Glasnevin Cemetery, etc. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning.

The Dublinia Cultural and Heritage programme, delivered in collaboration with the City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB,) is a QQI Level 5 Major award. The programme combines training and work experience over 11 months. There are nine certified modules including; History, Archaeology and Heritage. Participants benefit from familiarisation trips to other heritage sites around Ireland, work experience in Dublinia Heritage Centre, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and a site of the learners choice.

The programme is intensive and rewarding for the learner providing the practical experience and knowledge needed for employment in the Heritage and Tourism industry. On completion successful graduates have gained employment in the tourism industry and/or progressed to further studies.

The National Print Museum seeks to collect, document, preserve exhibit and make accessible the material evidence of the printing craft and foster associated skills of the craft in Ireland. It is supported by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB). It is also fully accredited under the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland.

The QQI Cultural and Heritage Studies Award is a long established Aontas award-winning programme at the National Print Museum which aims to assist people in developing the skills to seek employment in the Cultural and Heritage industry and/or progress to Further Education after the course. The programme combines theory with practical work experience offering participants the opportunity to work as tour guides within the National Print Museum and a further heritage site of choice for the work experience placement. Course participants benefit from weekly familiarisation trips to heritage sites, museums and galleries around the country. Further to this weekly workshops are provided in the traditional craft of Letterpress.

Cultural Entrepreneurship offers you management tools and methods in developing strong conceptual projects and/or business ideas. It will help you to develop those ideas through ideation techniques, project and time management, and to pitch and prepare a concept for funding and/or investment.

The aim of this micro-credential is to enable learners, who are experienced in working in arts and creative and cultural sector, to develop entrepreneurial skills related to developing their business or project concept through a combination of ideation techniques from business entrepreneurship and techniques from creative sector.

Cultural, Heritage and Tourism Venue Management is a PLC Work-Based programme, and part of your study will include work placements with our cultural and heritage partners, where you will work with experienced colleagues, and learn practical skills in the business context. This programme leads to a qualification that will be your passport to exciting careers in the world of tourism, cultural and heritage venue operations and management, including options to travel and to progress to Higher Education.