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Culinary Arts - Tallaght

Lifelong Learning
TU031

The Level 7 Degree in Culinary Arts provides a very hands on practical skills based course which provides graduates with a broad range of highly sought after skills and capabilities. Industry has a current need for highly skilled chefs and chef managers to meet the ever changing catering industry’s needs.

Award Name Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body Technological University Dublin
NFQ Level Level 7 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) Major Technological University Dublin Level 7 NFQ
Location:
Tallaght
Attendance Options:
Blended, Day release, Daytime, Part time
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Duration

2 years

Mode of Study
Part Time

Method of Delivery
Classroom, Online

Schedule
1 Day release over 2 years

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements?
Level 6 in culinary arts/ professional cookery. Applications will be considered from applicants who have gained sufficient industry experience to have achieved the equivalent learning as graduates from an appropriate Level 6 programme. Applicants who wish to apply under the TU Dublin Tallaght's policy on recognition of prior learning must provide details of their learning.

The TU Dublin Tallaght will then invite applicants for an interview during which they will be examined as to their suitability for the programme.

All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English that comply with TU Dublin Tallaght's requirements.

Careers / Further progression

What are my career opportunities?
Advancement in the professional kitchen. Specialisation in kitchen/ pastry. Product development opportunities.

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Further information

Commencement Date September 2023

Tallaght

(Year 1) Semester 1
Advanced Culinary Science & Food Technology
Creative Cuisine
Synoptic Study

(Year 1) Semester 2
*Artisan Breads (Elective)
*Creative Desserts and Bakery Products (Elective)

(Year 2) Semester 3
Culinary Management & Training
Food Product Development
Gastronomy (BACArts)

(Year 2) Semester 4
Food, Media Design & Quality
Work Based Learning 1

School of Culinary Arts & Food Technology
scaft@tudublin.ie
01 220 5775

Ita Holton
ita.holton@tudublin.ie
01 220 7432

Location:
Tallaght
Attendance Options:
Blended, Day release, Daytime, Part time
Apply to:
Course provider