Bachelor of Arts (Ord) Hospitality & Tourism (Common Entry) at Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Our Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality & Tourism with degree options: Hotel, Restaurant & Resort Management or Front Office Management or Destination Marketing specialises in developing the skills and competencies to become a supervisor or manager in the tourism sector.

This thee year programme is designed to enable you to experience a broad education in hospitality and tourism studies. You will study literally every aspect of the sector, with an opportunity in years 2 to 3 to specialise in one of three areas that excite you the most.

From Hospitality Food & Beverage Operations to Accommodation and Facilities, as well as Culinary Skills to Tourism Destination Studies, this course will empower you to embark on an exciting career with the opportunity to travel far and wide with your qualifications.

Career opportunities include roles in the hotel industry as well as in bars and clubs, as well as cruise ships, airlines and catering companies.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

• Restaurants
• Bars & Clubs
• Cruise Ships, Airlines
• Contract Catering & Events
• Destination Management Companies
• Travel Agencies
• Tour Operators
• Hotels & Resorts

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

• Hotel Manager
• Room Division Manager
• Food & Beverage Manager
• Event Coordinator
• Conference & Banqueting Manager
• Tour Guide/Travel Representative
• Tourism Marketing Manager
• Front Office Manager Executive