Course of the Week – AU905 – Tourism and Event Management – ATU Sligo
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Tourism and Event Management (AU905) is an exciting 3 year course at ATU Sligo which is linked to the Tourism and Hospitality sector. Having completed this course, you can be involved in the organisation and running of promotional, corporate and social events. It is a really social work environment and gives you the opportunity to not only travel internationally but also to utilise your creativity.
What Level is this course?
This course is at NFQ Level 8.
Students can enter AU803 which is International Tourism and Event management, which is a level 7 course, and which allows them to study a language and then progress if they wish to the Level 8-degree AU905.
What will you study?
Some of the modules you will undertake throughout this three year course include:
- Event Management
- Tourism and Travel Industry
- Business Management
- Sustainable Managing of the Impacts of Tourism.
- Global Tourism
- Language Elective
What are the Entry Requirements?
As of 2022 the points for this course are currently at 309. Applications will need a minimum of 2 H5’s and O6’s/H7’s for entry into this course.
Applicants must have received a minimum of 06/H7 in English or Irish and F2/O6/H7 in Maths.
CAO courses can be subject to change, so if you are considering applying for this course refer to the college’s website to ensure you have the most up to date information.
QQI / FET Links
QQI Major Awards are accepted as entries into this course, however PLC / FET applicants must receive 3 distinctions and a pass in C20139 or 5N1833 or C20174 or C20175 or 5N2066 or 5N18396 or LCE Maths.
Is it possible to study a language with this course?
The language options available to study as part of this course are the following:
- French
- German
- Spanish
However, students will only have languages as an elective in their final year to allow Level 7 students to continue with languages if they wish.
What kind of jobs can I work in after this course?
The beauty of this course is that it opens students up to many career possibilities in the world of Tourism and Hospitality.
Some of the roles you can progress to are:
- Events / Conference Coordinator
- Entertainment / Activities / Sports Manager
- Events and Promotions Manager
Skills shortage:
As of Summer 2022, close to 90% of businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector were finding it difficult to recruit staff, meaning that there were thousands of vacancies across the country in this sector that needed to be filled. (Source: The Irish Times) Recent graduates looking to enter this sector should have lots of job opportunities across a wide range of businesses. You can view live jobs in this sector by visiting TourismCareers.
Further study options:
Graduates can complete a one year taught MSc in Marketing or undertake a master’s by Research.
For further information on this exciting course head over to the course page.
Go to TourismCareers to fully explore all the opportunities in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector from researching job roles, exploring education and training opportunities or finding work experience placements.
