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Tourism, Business and Airline Studies
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Tourism, Business and Airline Studies

QQI Level 5

Course Code

TA

Major Award Code

5M5011

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About This Course

This course prepares students for careers in the dynamic tourism and travel industry, offering the skills and practical experience needed to progress to university or enter employment. Graduates are equipped for roles in tourism, hospitality, events, and business, with strong progression opportunities to Level 8 degrees in tourism, teaching, business, and human resource management.


Course Highlights:

  • Focus on communication, problem-solving, customer service, research, and academic writing skills

  • Two-week work placement in tourism, hospitality, or customer service settings

  • Field trips across Ireland for real-world insights

  • Optional two-week Erasmus+ placement in a European country

This blend of classroom learning and practical experience gives students real insight into the tourism and travel industry. It’s also ideal for mature students seeking to retrain and start a new career in a vibrant sector.

Tourism, Business and Airline Studies
Tourism, Business and Airline Studies

Course Content

  • Customer Service

  • Airline Studies

  • Communications

  • Tourism Principles and Practice

  • Work Experience

  • Heritage

  • Tourism Information and Administration

  • Word Processing

  • Reception and Front Line Office Skills

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Progression

Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are eligible to apply for a broad range of Level 8 degree programmes in Irish universities through the Higher Education Links Scheme. What follows here are examples of some of these progression routes:

  • International Tourism Management - ATU Galway/Mayo

  • Event Management - DKIT

  • Bachelor of Arts - Maynooth University

  • Tourism & Event Management - ATU Sligo

  • Tourism & Digital Marketing - TUD

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Tourism, Business and Airline Studies
Tourism, Business and Airline Studies

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet this entry requirement.

Course Fees

At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why our courses continue to be offered at a simple, affordable fee of just €200.

To support student access to facilities and a wide range of campus services, an additional €50 student services charge applies, bringing the total amount payable by students to €250. This contribution helps ensure students can benefit from essential supports and resources throughout their time at the Institute.
Overall, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that remains significantly lower than that of many other colleges.

Do you have a Medical Card?

A valid medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, where applicable, reducing the total amount payable to €200.

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Amy Deering

Amy Deering

Tourism, Business and Airline Studies

I am hoping to progress to level 8. This course has really shown me I have an interest in tourism. The classes are small so we get to know each other very well

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If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. 

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