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Ireland's tourism industry stands as a vital and expanding economic driver, creating employment opportunities at both local and global scales. Cultural celebrations and special occasions play a pivotal role in boosting tourism by drawing visitors from home and abroad, making substantial annual contributions to the nation's economy. The field of event coordination has evolved into a fundamental component of Ireland's tourism landscape. There's increasing need for highly qualified professionals equipped with the expertise to thrive in this dynamic sector.
This program blends tourism studies with event-focused curriculum while emphasizing business acumen, innovation, and research. Students gain comprehensive training - from mastering project coordination and web design to analyzing crucial management challenges in tourism-related events - preparing them with the essential competencies for successful careers in this field.
Year 1 entry:
Candidates for year 1 entry to our Bachelor Degree programmes must hold a high school completion certificate that comes in at level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. All candidates must have completed 12 years of full-time education prior to applying for entry to SETU Carlow. All subjects on the High School Completion Certificate must be successfully passed, with good grades.
Advanced Entry:
SETU Carlow welcomes applications from students who have completed some studies at higher level at other institutions and who wish to transfer onto a Bachelor degree programme at SETU Carlow.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6