Tourism & Hospitality Services - Tertiary Education Programme
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.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
3 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Prospective learners wishing to be accepted onto the programme must meet the following minimum entry criteria:
Leaving Certificate;
5 subjects: O6/H7,
English or Irish: O6/H7,
Maths: O6/H7 or
Level 5 major award
Other qualifications equivalent to a major award at level 5 on the NFQ.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the standard required of applicants is B2 (or equivalent) on Common European Framework of Reference CEFR for languages in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Evidence of achievement of this standard is necessary for entry to the programme. Applications are welcome from individuals that do not meet the minimum entry requirement who are aged 23 years or over (at date of commencement of programme). Such an applicant will be assessed on their merits, taking into account their life experience, work or community experience, and recognition of prior learning. Our Unified Tertiary Programmes aim to encourage the participation and success of learners from sections of society under-represented in higher education, by offering degree programmes at a local level. In the event of over subscription to the programmes, priority will be given to applicants who most demonstrate local need.
Careers / Further progression
After successful completion of the programme, students also have the opportunity to progress to the level 8 BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management offered at the University. The programme will also enable graduates to perform effectively in a supervisor role in their chosen employment in Tourism or Hospitality services.
Further information
20 places
Applications for 2024/25 will be accepted through the Courses webpage (see application weblink) page from 1st February and will close late September 2024.
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.
Year 1: Learners will undertake their studies in Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training (KCETB)
Years 2 & 3: Learners will undertake their studies in SETU (South East Technical University) Waterford Campus.
Learners will receive a SETU Certificate in Business in Tourism and Hospitality Services at L6 upon successfully completion of Year 1, and who for whatever reason decide/need to exit the programme.
A SETU Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism and Hospitality Services is also available at the end of Year 2.
On successful completion of Year 3, Students will receive the Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Services, Level 7, 180 ECTS Credits.
Year 1, Semester 1 (Mandatory)
Communication
Intro to Management
Intro to Marketing
The Tourism System
Restaurant Service
Intro to Tourism and Hospitality Operations
Year 1, Semester 2 (Mandatory)
Information Communication Technology
Marketing Mix
Tourism Studies
Accommodation Supervision
Beverage and Wine Studies
Front Office Fundamentals
Year 2, Semester 1 (Mandatory)
Financial Accounting
Management Studies
Intercultural Studies for the Global Workplace
Year 2, Semester 2 (Mandatory)
Introduction to Management Accounting
Business Research
Hospitality & Tourism Career & Professional Development Seminar Series
Events Management
Year 3, Semester 1 (Mandatory)
Work Placement-Tourism and Hospitality
Year 3, Semester 2 (Mandatory)
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Human Resource Management for Tourism & Hospitality Managers 1
Services Marketing
Applied Revenue Mgt for Tourism & Hospitality
Carlow Institute,
Mortarstown Upper,
R93 XOFX
Carlow
Phone: 059 9134230 / 087 7012468
Email: info@carlowinstitute.ie