Hospitality Studies (Higher Certificate)
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Course Code
CR 657
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Field of Study
Hospitality Management
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Type of Course:
Higher Certificate
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Type of Qualification:
Higher Certificate
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Type of Study:
Full time
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Application Closing Date:
Not Specified
Full-time course duration:
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Admission Requirements:
Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects including English or Irish. Mathematics must be passed at grade D3 ordinary or Grade B2 at Foundation Level or better.
FETAC awards accepted: Any full FETAC Level 5 award is acceptable.
Special Category Applications
Mature students (23yrs on the 1st January on year of entry to the Course) and holders of the Leaving Certificate Applied with one year’s relevant industrial experience may apply as Special Category Applicants through the CAO. They may be required to undertake an Institute interview.
Leaving Cert Subjects:
Helpful subjects are English, Mathematics, Business Subject(s), Home Economics, and a European Language.
Department(s)
Tourism & Hospitality Studies
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This programme is supported by Failte Ireland |
The course is designed to meet the skills requirements of students who wish to pursue careers within the hospitality sector. The graduates typically work in contact with the customer, in restaurants and bar operations or associated areas such as conference and banqueting.
Work Placement
Formal work experience is provided for a minimum of twelve weeks over the summer period between Years 1 and 2. All students will have a formal, organised work placement in a good quality hotel or restaurant under the guidance of an experienced hospitality professional.
The Placement will be matched to the student’s area of interest and skill level. The work placement is a formal component of the programme and is awarded academic marks and credits.
Further Study
Suitable qualified graduates are eligible to apply for entry to
> Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management
or
> Bachelor of Business in Bar Management
and thereafter to
> Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Hospitality Management
This course replaces the former Advanced Certificate in Tourism Hospitality, and now provides access to 3rd level qualification for students in this exciting area of learning.
The course is designed to meet the skills requirements of students who wish to pursue careers within the hospitality sector. The graduates typically work in contact with the customer, in restaurants and bar operations or associated areas such as conference and banqueting. Equally they may work in areas associated with reception and rooms such as front office or reservations. The programme will focus on the operational skills required in hospitality sector accompanied by subjects related to the business of hospitality.
The opportunities for skilled hospitality professionals are extensive, whether it is working in the restaurants bars or reception in deluxe hotels, a stylish restaurant or bistro, or in a popular pub or cocktail bar.
Students typically take time to travel overseas to gain further experience and enhance their skills. Previous students work in many of the fine hotels and restaurants throughout Ireland and worldwide.
Many work in management positions in small stylish local hotels or larger corporate hotels. Some specialise in areas such as conference and banqueting. For the student prepared to work hard and who brings flair and passion to hospitality, the opportunities are endless.
Further studies
Suitable qualified graduates are eligible to
apply for entry to
> Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management
or
> Bachelor of Business in Bar Management
and thereafter to
> Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Hospitality Management.
Application for this course are processed by the
Central Applications Office (CAO)
CAO 1st Round:
AQA
CAO Cut off:
CAO Average:
Ms Breda Hickey
breda.hickey@cit.ie
021 433 5831
