Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Pre-University Tourism is aimed at learners who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the tourism and event management industry. This course is designed to equip leaners with the specialist skills necessary for a career in the tourism industry. You will be introduced to various practical and theoretical skills, focusing on a broad scope of study. The range of transferrable skills and competencies taught will support your progression to a degree programme at University. Learners may wish to further their education into areas of hospitality or events management, which offer excellent career opportunities both in Ireland and internationally.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5011 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Progress to a degree where you can pursue a career in:
Events Industry | National and Regional Tourism organisations | Hospitality Management | Visitor and Heritage Centres | Conference Organisation | Sales and Marketing