Event Management - Kerry
This 3-year degree programme builds the fundamental knowledge and skills of students for a career in the events industry, by mixing event modules such as Event Risk Management, Event Project Management, Event Production & Design, Event Fundraising & Sponsorship and Event Operations Management, with a solid foundation of business focussed modules in areas of marketing, financial management and entrepreneurship.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
3 years full-time.
Specific Subjects or course requirements
Score the necessary CAO points and meet Leaving Certificate Minimum entry requirements
6 Subjects
Subjects O6/H7 4
Subjects H5 2
Maths Grade 06/H7
English or Irish Grade O6/H7
Leaving Certificate General Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements may be satisfied by the results of more than one Leaving Certificate. The minimum entry requirements may be varied for non-standard applicants and holders of QQI-FET awards.
2nd Chance Maths Exam
Some students who apply for MTU courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Maths through the Leaving Certificate examination. For such applicants, the University offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a MTU Maths Exam.
This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Maths Exam) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Maths entry standard and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate Maths entry standard.
Common Bonus Points Scale for Higher Level Maths
A bonus of 25 points is awarded to applicants who achieve a grade H6 or above in higher level (HL) Maths.
Formula:
All students presenting H6 or above in HL Maths will have 25 points added to their score for Maths.
The six highest subject points scores will then be counted to achieve a cumulative points score, as is normal practice. The bonus points will only be relevant in cases where the subject HL mathematics (including bonus points) is scored as one of the candidate’s six best subjects for points purposes. Consequently, if HL mathematics (cumulative points score) is not among these six subjects, the bonus points will not be included in the total points score. Bonus points will be awarded irrespective of the year in which the examinations were taken.
Foundation Maths
A minimum grade of F2 in foundation level Maths fulfils the minimum entry requirements in Maths for the following programmes
A minimum grade of F2 in foundation level Maths fulfils the minimum entry requirements in Maths for the following programmes
MT 571 BA in Early Childhood Education and Care
MT 574 BA in Social Care
MT 654 HC in Arts in Hospitality Studies
MT 655 HC in Arts in Culinary Studies
MT 971 BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care
MT 974 BA (Honours) in Social Care
Maths is not required for entry to:
MT 575 BA in Community Development
MT 572 BA in Early Childhood Education & Care
MT 820 BA (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles)
MT 821 BA (Honours) in Fine Art
MT 822 BA (Honours) in Photography with New Media
MT 823 BA (Honours) in Visual Communications
MT 931 BA (Honours) in Popular Music - Electric Guitar
MT 932 BA (Honours) in Popular Music - Electric Bass Guitar
MT 933 BA (Honours) on Popular Music - Keyboards
MT 934 BA (Honours) in Popular Music - Drums
MT 935 BA (Honours) in Popular Music - Voice
MT 936 BA (Honours) in Music
MT 938 BA (Honours) in Musical Theatre
MT 939 BA (Honours in Theatre and Drama Studies
Although not a requirement, if an applicant achieves a minimum grade of F2 in foundation level Maths, this grade is recognised for entry and CAO points are awarded as follows: F1 = 20 points, F2 = 12 points.
Full details of the minimum entry requirements for courses are outlined on the relevant course webpage. Applicants are advised to check the relevant subjects, tests, portfolios, and dates very carefully. In particular, there are early assessment procedures for some courses.
Leaving Certificate Vocational Progamme LCVP
Holders of the LCVP apply in the normal way through the CAO. Points are awarded on the same basis as for the Leaving Certificate. The link modules ‘subject’ may not be used to meet the minimum entry requirements.
Leaving Certificate Applied Programme LCAP
The LCA subjects do not meet the minimum requirements for entry to MTU full-time courses. Holders of Leaving Certificate Applied qualifications may wish to proceed to a FET-QQI course and in turn apply to third level on the basis of their FET-QQI award.
Careers / Further progression
What are my career opportunities?
• Specialist event companies and venues
• Large corporate organisations
• Non-profit/charity sector
• Tourism/cultural events and festivals
• Sports venues, events and organisations
• Hotels
• Government and semi-state agencies
• Convention bureaus
• PR and marketing companies
The following are some examples of current event management positions available for graduates:
• Event manager
• Event coordinator
• Events executive
• Events administrator
• Conference and events sales executive
• Conference and banqueting coordinator
• Event/wedding coordinator
• Fundraising coordinator
Examples of starting salaries across some of these job areas are: €25,000 up to €40,000 with excellent promotion opportunities.
Further Studies
Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to progress to taught master programmes or to research at either master or PhD level.
Further information
September 2026
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Entry 2026
Early online application (discounted): Fee €35 Closing Date: 20 January 2026 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €50 Closing Date: 1 February 2026 at 5pm
Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2026 CAO Handbook): Fee: €65 Closing Date: 1 May 2026 at 5pm
Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2026 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2026 at 5pm
Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.
LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2026. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2026, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2026 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2026 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €65 applies.
Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2026 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:
General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices
Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course
Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants
Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR
The events industry is the dynamic, innovative, fast-paced world of conferences, festivals, concerts, sporting events, stadium management, incentive travel, brand promotion, virtual events and much, much more!
This 3-year degree programme builds the fundamental knowledge and skills of students for a career in the events industry, by mixing event modules such as Event Risk Management, Event Project Management, Event Production & Design, Event Fundraising & Sponsorship and Event Operations Management, with a solid foundation of business focussed modules in areas of marketing, financial management and entrepreneurship. The course also includes modules which encourage the personal development of students including, Leadership & Team Building, Research & Writing Skills and Volunteerism & Community Events.
In Year 1 students also begin gaining practical experience through a module called Events Industry Practice, in which they volunteer at a variety of festivals and events, including at the Gleneagle INEC Arena, Killarney. This programme is mentored and students gain academic credits towards their degree from experience gained.
Year 2 includes a Digital Marketing module and in recent years our students have entered and won prizes at the National Smarter Travel Campus Awards, as part of this module.
In Year 3, students put their learning assembled to date into practice by running a student-led event in their module, Event Operations Management. Working as an events team, and mentored by their lecturer, students plan, implement and manage all stages of a live event, as well as designing the marketing campaign and working with various stakeholders. The practical event builds skills in project management, risk management, budget planning, marketing and social media, as well as team-based delivery, meeting deadlines etc. in a fun and interactive environment. Year 3 of the degree also focuses on the wider world impact of events from an economic, social and environmental perspective, with modules such as Event Impact and Sustainable Development and Event Evaluation Techniques. The programme also includes regular Masterclasses from senior industry figures and familiarisation trips to some of Ireland's leading event venues, arenas and stadiums.
Another unique aspect of this three years Honours degree is that mentored paid work placement takes place at the end of the programme, offering many opportunities for students to gain experience in events, conferencing & banqueting, festivals, arenas & stadiums and PR/ marketing agencies during the busy summer season. The placement team on the programme are highly networked with industry, and our students have gained paid summer placement both in Ireland and abroad with leading event companies/ festivals/ venue.
What will I study?
First Year at a Glance
• Event Concepts: an introduction to creativity techniques and design principles to develop event concepts
• Introduction to Events: basic skills required to organise successful events
• Social Media Tools: use of a core web-based platform such as a blog-site and social media platforms to create a unified network on which to create, distribute and market creative output
• Tourism Marketing: understanding the pivotal role played by marketing in today’s competitive travel and tourism industry
• Event Fundraising and Sponsorship: an introduction to the various techniques of fundraising, relevant to the management of successful festivals and events
• Leadership and Team Building: the theory and application of leadership and team building techniques
• Event Risk Management: developing the knowledge and skills to identify and examine risk management issues in the management of events
T.J. O’Connor
T: +353 (0)66 719 1807
E: tj.oconnor@mtu.ie