Program Overview

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Culinary ArtsEalaíona Cócaireachta

Course Title

Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts

TU Code

TU742

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Arts

Duration

2 Years

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

On-Campus

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Tallaght

Fees

€2,150 per year

SUSI Funding

Available

Course Description

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.

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's policy on recognition of prior learning must provide details of their learning
• TU Dublin will then invite applicants for an interview during which they will be examined as to their suitability for the course
• All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English that comply with TU Dublin's requirements

Career Opportunities

• Advancement in the professional kitchen
• Specialisation in kitchen/pastry
• Product development opportunities

Course Content

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

Module Listing

Year One

• Applied Culinary Information Technology [Mandatory]
• Bread & Pastry Techniques [Mandatory]
• Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
• Culinary Operations [Mandatory]
• Culinary Skills [Mandatory]
• Food Safety & Culinary Science [Mandatory]

Year Two

• The Mindful Kitchen [Mandatory]
• Nutrition [Mandatory]
• Restaurant Service [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Applied Culinary Science & Food Safety [Mandatory]
• Buffet Presentation [Mandatory]
• Culinary Events [Mandatory]
• Food & Beverage Cost Control [Mandatory]
• Global Cuisine [Mandatory]
• Classical & Contemporary Desserts [Mandatory]

Schedule

1 day release over 2 years

Virtual Tour

Tallaght