Department of Culinary Arts & Services Industries

The Department of Culinary Arts and the Service Industries is home to courses in Culinary, Event, Hotel and Hospitality.  You can choose between 2yr, 3 yr. and 4 yr. courses. 

Courses in this department all have practical and theory components so no two days are the same. Student will get to visit food producers, businesses related to their course, take part in meal experiences, guest lecturers, student competitions and occasionally attend master classes. Our facilities include real life training restaurants, bar and kitchens with a Beverage and Science laboratory for those important wine tasting classes. ATU hosts an award-winning library, this wonderful resource offers a comprehensive online learning suite of materials to support students in this department.  

All full-time courses in this department have work placement as part of the course and many jobs are paid, an excellent opportunity to earn as you learn. The courses will be delivered online and on campus so you can better manage your study-work life balance while also having time to pursue your own interests.  

Why not connect with us to visit the campus, meet the staff and students, and see the facilities.  

Courses offered

Level Title Award Type Course type Location
Event Management with Public Relations Level 8 Event Management with Public Relations Bachelor of Business (Honours) Undergraduate Galway City, Dublin Road
Gastronomy Science and Food Innovation Level 8 Gastronomy Science and Food Innovation Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Undergraduate Galway City, Dublin Road
International Hotel and Hospitality Management Level 8 International Hotel and Hospitality Management Bachelor of Business (Honours) Undergraduate Galway City, Dublin Road
International Hotel Management Level 8 International Hotel Management Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Undergraduate Galway City, Dublin Road
Event Management with Public Relations Level 7 Event Management with Public Relations Bachelor of Business Undergraduate Galway City, Dublin Road
Gastronomy Science and Food Innovation Level 7 Gastronomy Science and Food Innovation Bachelor of Arts Undergraduate Galway City, Dublin Road
International Hotel and Hospitality Management Level 7 International Hotel and Hospitality Management Bachelor of Business Undergraduate Galway City, Dublin Road
Culinary Arts Level 6 Culinary Arts Higher Certificate in Arts Professional Development/CPD, Springboard+ Galway City, Dublin Road
Culinary Arts - Professional Chef Programme Level 6 Culinary Arts - Professional Chef Programme Higher Certificate in Arts Undergraduate Galway City, Dublin Road
Culinary Skills Level 6 Culinary Skills Certificate Professional Development/CPD, Springboard+ Galway City, Dublin Road
Culinary Skills Level 6 Culinary Skills Certificate Professional Development/CPD, Springboard+ Galway City, Dublin Road
Hotel and Hospitality Operations Level 6 Hotel and Hospitality Operations Higher Certificate in Business Undergraduate Galway City, Dublin Road
Pastry and Bakery Level 6 Pastry and Bakery Certificate Professional Development/CPD Galway City, Dublin Road
Pastry and Baking Skills Level 6 Pastry and Baking Skills Certificate Professional Development/CPD Galway City, Dublin Road