Expand+For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

• score the necessary CAO points and
• meet the minimum entry requirements.

Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate in 5 Subjects
Subjects O6/H7 5
Subjects H5 0
Maths Grade O6/H...

Hide-For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

• score the necessary CAO points and
• meet the minimum entry requirements.

Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate in 5 Subjects
Subjects O6/H7 5
Subjects H5 0
Maths Grade O6/H7 or F2(Note 1)
English or Irish Grade O6/H7

Note 1: The requirement for O6/H7 Mathematics may also be satisfied by Grade F2 or higher in Foundation Level Mathematics.

Note 2: Holders of all FETAC (now QQI) Level 5 awards may apply through the CAO. Quality and Qualifi cations Ireland (QQI) operates within the NFQ, and has awards (formerly FETAC awards) placed at Level 5 (Certifi cate) or Level 6 (Advanced Certifi cate) of the Framework.

Helpful Leaving Certificate Subjects
English, Mathematics, Business subject(s) and a European Language

Minimum entry requirements may be satisfied by the results of more than one Leaving Certificate.

Foundation Level Mathematics
Most (but not all) CAO courses in CIT require Mathematics. A pass in Foundation Level Mathematics does not satisfy the entry requirements in regard to Mathematics. There are two exceptions to this rule, CR 655 Culinary Studies, and CR 657 Hospitality Studies, the requirement for O6/H7 Mathematics may also be satisfied by Grade F2 or higher in Foundation Level Mathematics.

Some courses have no requirement for Mathematics. A Grade F2 or higher in Foundation Level Mathematics is recognised as a subject for entry to CIT Crawford College of Art & Design: CR 210, CR 220; and CR 600. CIT Cork School of Music: CR 121; CR 125; CR 126; CR 127; CR 128; CR 129; and CR 700; and CIT Bishopstown Campus: CR 620 and CR 035.

In such cases CAO Points awarded for Foundation Level Mathematics as follows: F1 = 20 points, and F2 = 12 points.

CIT Mathematics Exam
Some students who apply for CIT courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Mathematics through the Leaving Certificate. For such applicants, the Institute offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a CIT Mathematics Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the CIT Mathematics Examination) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics entry standard and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate entry standard.

In order to sit the CIT Mathematics Examination, students MUST APPLY ONLINE (www.cit.ie/maths) by 12.00 noon on Monday 20th August 2018.

Important Information
The CIT Mathematics Examination is provisionally scheduled to take place on Tuesday 21st August 2018 and is open to all applicants to CIT programmes. A fee will be charged to cover administration costs. In case of over-subscription, CIT reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for this examination.

This examination is not obligatory and does not result in the award of CAO points. Its sole purpose is to allow a student a second chance to achieve the qualifying standard in mathematics necessary for admission to certain CIT courses. It does not interfere in any way with an application made to other courses or colleges within the CAO system.

In June, sample mathematics examination papers and full details of the arrangements for the CIT Mathematics Examination will be posted on the CIT website at www.cit.ie/maths

The CIT Mathematics Examination reflects the actual Mathematical requirements of CIT programmes. It is marked according to procedures and criteria set out by the Department of Mathematics at CIT.

This examination is specifically for applicants who have applied through the CAO for courses in CIT.

This examination does not interfere with your application for any other course in the CAO system. A pass in the CIT Mathematics Examination (i.e. 40% in Paper 1 or 40% overall) will allow an applicant to replace the Leaving Certificate Mathematics requirement of Grade O6/H7 minimum with a Grade O6/H7 minimum in another Leaving Certificate subject.

Attaining a qualifying standard in the CIT Mathematics Examination does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in CIT. The cut-off points for all courses will still apply.

Expand+QQI Awards:
Admission to CIT
QQI operates within the National Framework of Qualifi cations (NFQ), and has awards (formerly FETAC awards) placed at Level 5 (Certifi cate) or Level 6 (Advanced Certifi cate) of the Framework. Holders of former FETAC a...

Hide-QQI Awards:
Admission to CIT
QQI operates within the National Framework of Qualifi cations (NFQ), and has awards (formerly FETAC awards) placed at Level 5 (Certifi cate) or Level 6 (Advanced Certifi cate) of the Framework. Holders of former FETAC awards at Level 5 of the NFQ should apply through the CAO system. Points will be allocated and will be used to place applicants in order, in the same rounds of CAO offers as Leaving Certifi cate applicants. Applicants must present a full award totaling 120 credits.

Practical steps to calculating your own scoring of QQI Awards in the CAO are available in the Learners Section (click on Higher Education Links Scheme) at www.qqi.ie Details of Minimum Entry Requirements for QQI Award. Holders and Portfolio guidelines are available on the QQI information section of www.cao.ie

Expand+Mature Students
A mature applicant must be 23 years of age by 1st January in the year of entry. Applications for ntry into Year 1 of a full-time undergraduate programme must be made through the CAO by 1st February each year. If an applicant ticks ...

Hide-Mature Students
A mature applicant must be 23 years of age by 1st January in the year of entry. Applications for ntry into Year 1 of a full-time undergraduate programme must be made through the CAO by 1st February each year. If an applicant ticks this box he/she will be expected to provide a Statement of Interest, relevant work experience, skills gained through experiential learning, and other qualifi cations will be considered in the assessment of these applications.

For further information please refer to the CIT Mature Student Guide or visit www.cit.ie/maturestudents and www.cao.ie

Contact
Mature Student Offi cer
T: 021 433 5109
E: maturestudent@cit.ie

Expand+1. Student Contribution Charge
The Student Contribution Charge is an annual fee which is set by the Government for all full-time third level students.
The fee for 2017/2018 is €3,000.

Students can apply to the Student Universal Support Ireland (...

Hide-1. Student Contribution Charge
The Student Contribution Charge is an annual fee which is set by the Government for all full-time third level students.
The fee for 2017/2018 is €3,000.

Students can apply to the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) for a grant which, if approved, may cover 100% of the Student Contribution Charge. Please visit www.susi.ie for information on Grants. The Application system opens in April each year so students should apply early. You do not need to know what course or college you will be attending when submitting an application.

2. Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Levy
The USI membership levy of €7.00 applies to all full-time undergraduate students and must be paid in September before the start of Semester 1. This Levy is not covered by a SUSI grant.

3. EU Tuition Fees
Many undergraduate students attending publicly funded third-level courses do not have to pay tuition fees. Under the terms of the Free Fees Initiative, the Government will pay these fees to the colleges instead.

Students undertaking a second undergraduate course, non-EU students, students studying by Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects (ACCS) mode, and students taking a year of a course for a second time (i.e. repeating a year/level) may be liable for tuition fees.

Payment of Fees
• Students are notified of their fees by e-mail to their CIT student e-mail account, CIT does not post out invoices unless specifically requested.
• Students are expected to pay 50% of their fees in September before the start of Semester 1 and the remaining 50% in January before the start of Semester 2.
• Students awaiting grant approval can apply to pay their fees in monthly instalments.

Refund of Fees paid
Full-time students who officially withdraw from their course before 31st October (Semester 1) or before 28th February (Semester 2) will be refunded their semester fees less a 15% administrative charge.

Students must complete an official Withdrawal Form and return it to the Admissions Office (E: admissions@ cit.ie) by 31st October or 28th February in order to be eligible for a refund.

Withdrawing from a Course
Should you wish to withdraw from your course at any stage during the academic year you must ensure that you inform the Admissions Office directly as it may impact on your €3,000 fees should you return to CIT or another third level institute in the future.

CIT Student Fees Office Contact Details:
The Student Fees Office is located on the ground floor of the Administration Building adjacent to the Admissions Office, Bishopstown Campus.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm
T: 00 353 21 433 5440
E: fees@cit.ie
W: www.cit.ie/coursefees

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2018 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2018 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2018 CAO Handbook: Fee €60 Closing Date: 22nd July 2018 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2018 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2018, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2018 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5th March 2018 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2018 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2018 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2018 at 5:15pm.

Expand+What is Hospitality Studies?
Hospitality Studies is a broad programme of learning which provides an introduction to all of the operations areas in the hospitality sector. Students get an opportunity to study and practice the areas of restaurant ser...

Hide-What is Hospitality Studies?
Hospitality Studies is a broad programme of learning which provides an introduction to all of the operations areas in the hospitality sector. Students get an opportunity to study and practice the areas of restaurant service, bar service operations, front office, rooms division, accommodation, event organisation, introduction to culinary skills, along with a range of business subjects.

The combination of practical skills and theoretical subjects gives the student the opportunity to identify their area of preference in the sector and to subsequently develop a valuable career in their chosen field.

Work Placement
There is a formal structured work placement over the summer at the end of year 1.

First Year at a Glance
The course will introduce all Front of House areas in hotels, restaurants and bars.
• Gain a knowledge of running the business of hospitality
• Develop your own personal skills and attributes for effective hospitality operations
• The theory and practice of Bar Operations and service
• The theory and practice of Food Operations
• Communications for hospitality
• Restaurant service skills
• Industry placement

About the Course
Higher Certificate in Arts in Hospitality Studies is designed to meet the skills requirements of students who wish to pursue careers within the hospitality sector. Graduates typically work in contact with the customer in hotels, restaurants or bar operations or associated areas such as conferences and events. The strong element of practical learning involved in this course is appealing to many candidates.

Practical classes, formal lectures, guest lectures, site visits and group projects are all used to ensure students receive a fully rounded study environment. A formal work placement allows the student to put into practice the skills which they have learned while in college, under the guidance of an experienced hospitality professional, and students are awarded academic marks for this important component of their course.

The Tourism and Hospitality buildings are of the best modern standard and include modern Demonstration and Production Kitchens, IT Laboratories, a Demonstration Theatre, Training Restaurants, a Training Bar, Training Reception and fully equipped classrooms. In addition students have easy access to the wider Institute facilities such as an excellent Library, IT facilities, student accommodation, sports and recreation facilities and other student supports, such as a large range of student clubs and societies.

Administration and support facilities are offered in an environment where students have direct access to an experienced and qualified lecturing team.

Expand+What is the difference between Hospitality Studies and Hospitality Management?
Hospitality Studies focuses on the day-to-day operations within the hospitality sector, where positions require a hands-on customer centred focus.

Hospitality Manage...

Hide-What is the difference between Hospitality Studies and Hospitality Management?
Hospitality Studies focuses on the day-to-day operations within the hospitality sector, where positions require a hands-on customer centred focus.

Hospitality Management focuses on the successful operation and profitable management of the overall business and its resources.

What are the facilities like for this course in CIT?
The facilities in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality are of the highest European standard. The Building is run with the leading standards relating to both hygiene and the environment in mind at all times.

The Department is located within its own building on the campus and provides excellent facilities to enhance student learning including a range of Kitchens, Classrooms, Labs and other training facilities.

The work placement sounds exciting. Is it based in Ireland or can you be placed abroad?
The work placement takes place in a quality hospitality establishment in Ireland and it is supported by a Department of Tourism & Hospitality staff member together with a workplace mentor. However, on qualification, graduates possess a skillset which they can use to gain employment in many different roles abroad.

CAO Points in 2015 Round 1
CR 657 215*
*Please note that the points above were calculated under the Pre-2017 Leaving Certificate grading scale. Points for entry in September 2017 will be calculated under the new Leaving Certificate grading scale. Details of the new grading scale can be found at www.transition.ie

Expand+Further Studies
For details, see www.cit.ie/th

Suitably qualified graduates can progress to:
> Year 2 of the Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management (Level 7)
or
> Year 2 of the Bachelor of Business in Bar Management (Level 7)
and sub...

Hide-Further Studies
For details, see www.cit.ie/th

Suitably qualified graduates can progress to:
> Year 2 of the Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management (Level 7)
or
> Year 2 of the Bachelor of Business in Bar Management (Level 7)
and subsequently progress to the one year add-on
> Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Hospitality Management (Level 8)

Honours Degree holders who achieve the specified level of academic performance are eligible to apply for a postgraduate course of study, both at CIT and at other third level colleges in Ireland and abroad.

Career Opportunities
For the student who is prepared to work hard and who brings flair and passion to hospitality, the opportunities are endless. Hotels, restaurants, bars, events and work place catering are all areas which are an ideal career choice for graduates. Many of our graduates travel overseas to gain experience and to enhance their skills or go on to embark on further studies in the area of hospitality.

Potential Areas of Employment
• Hotels, Restaurants, Licenced Premises
• Accommodation Providers
• Catering and Events Companies
• Specialist functions such as Reservations, Training and Human Resources