Hospitality ManagementBainistíocht Fáilteachais

The hospitality industry in Ireland and worldwide is performing very strongly and needs qualified graduates to work in and run operations in this sector. It’s a great industry if you’re interested in travel, as positions are plentiful and the financial rewards are attractive.

In this dynamic course, you’ll learn how to be a competent manager in any functional area in a hospitality business, whether in a top hotel or resort, or to open your own restaurant, hotel or bar. 

The industry-focused curriculum is taught through a range of practical and academic learning styles to maximise the learning experience. You’ll learn all the business skills you need to equip you for management while getting plenty of opportunities to put your skills into practice.

The combination of key business subjects such as Management, Communications, Finance, Marketing and Human Resource Management with essential operational subjects such as Hospitality Industry Studies, Rooms Division, Food and Beverage Management, ensures that our graduates are well equipped for a successful career in the sector. 

Since European languages are increasingly important in the world of work, students can choose to study a European language.

Please note: If any applicant has a medically diagnosed food allergy (note; not an intolerance), this course is not recommended.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Our internship course provides you with opportunities to take your work placement in Ireland or abroad through the links our school has with industry.

Work Placement

There’s a six-month work placement in Year 2.

Equipment Requirements

Practical kitchen and restaurant classes, which are core in our first year, will require students to have uniforms and knives. Updated purchase information will be sent to students upon accepting and registering on the programme.

Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 5.5 in each component.

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

View Sample Timetable

Many graduates work in front-office management, in the food and beverage team as maitre d’hotel and management trainees, as events coordinators, and hotel group coordinators, duty managers, department managers, sales managers and trainee managers.

• Duty Manager
• General Manager
• Hotel Manager/Assistant Manager
• Restaurant/Bar/Public House Manager
• Catering Manager
• Conference & Banqueting Manager
• Night Auditor
• Accounts Manager
• Front Desk Receptionist
• Area Manager Licensed Trade
• Event Manager
• Reservations Manager
• European Confirmation Consultant
• Food & Beverage Assistant
• Accounts Manager - Tour Operator
• Staff Trainer
• Customer Services Representative - Cruise Ships
• Cabin Crew
• Airport Representative
• Travel Consultant/Executive (Travel Agent)
• Sales Executive
• Guest Relations Manager
• Public Relations Officer
• Marketing Assistant

Employers include:

• Guinness Storehouse
• EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum
• Abbey Ireland
• HostelWorld

Irish/EU Applicants

Applications from all Irish/EU citizens are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

The standard closing date to apply is February 1st. Late applications will close on May 1st. For restricted courses, the closing date is February 1st. Please see important dates on the CAO website. For a detailed guide on how to apply, please visit our CAO Hub.

International Students (Non-EU) 

Applications from international students are welcome for this programme. If you meet any of the following criteria, applications should be made directly to TU Dublin via the “Apply Now – Non-EU” link on each programme webpage.

• You hold Non-EU Nationality, and you live in a Non-EU country.
• You hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years AND you have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
• You require a Student Visa to study in Ireland

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

For full details on How to Apply, Visa & Immigration Information, Accommodation Information and International Fees, please visit our International Hub.

Application Dates for Non-EU Applicants

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing September 2025 are now closed.

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing in September 2026 will open in November 2025. Applications will close in June 2026.

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. For further information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub. A full list of courses open for Advanced Entry are listed on the CAO website.

To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:

• To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
• For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.

I think that the best thing is the practical classes that go hand in hand with industry studies; this means that even if you do not have any hospitality experience, you have a chance to learn! This also goes for learning how to use a reservations system in Rooms Division. The course overall is hands on and there is always a lot of support to help. I also like how there is an opportunity to go abroad for our placement in second year. The third year students of my course won the IHI – Game and one of my hopes is to follow in their footsteps when my times comes and also take part and bring home the win again!

Grace Byrne, Year 2 student