South East Technological University

BA (Hons) en arts culinaires

Year 1

Semester 1

• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Sécurité alimentaire et technologie
• Fondamentaux des compétences culinaires
• Introduction à la gastronomie

Choose one of the following electives:

• Introduction to Business Management
• Language

Semester 2

• Développement des compétences culinaires
• Développement de la gastronomie internationale moderne
• Principes nutritionnels et scientifiques
• Technologies de l'information et de la communication pour la gastronomie, l'hôtellerie et le tourisme

Choose one of the following electives:

• Organizational Behaviour
• Language

Year 2

Semester 3

• Financial Accounting
• Compétences culinaires avancées
• Analyse alimentaire pour les arts culinaires

Choose one of the following electives:

• Marketing pour les entreprises culinaires
• Entrepreneurship
• Language

Semester 4

• Évaluation des coûts et budgétisation des arts culinaires
• Pratique des opérations culinaires
• Microbiologie alimentaire pour les arts culinaires
• Alimentation, énergie et pratiques durables dans les arts culinaires

Choose one of the following electives:

• Research Methodology
• Évaluation des coûts et budgétisation des arts culinaires
• Language

Year 3

Semester 5

• Études universitaires à l'étranger ou placement industriel

Semester 6

• Études universitaires à l'étranger ou placement industriel

Year 4

Semester 7

• Politiques alimentaires contemporaines

Choose one of the following electives:

• Applications culinaires avancées
• Cuisine classique et contemporaine
• Applications Culinaires Avancées : Pâtisserie & Confiserie 1

Choose one of the following electives:

• Innovation alimentaire 1 (15 crédits)
• Arts médiatiques et visuels 1 : Écriture sur l'alimentation (5 crédits) et la production alimentaire artisanale/spécialisée (10 crédits)

Semester 8

• Affaires réglementaires européennes en matière de produits alimentaires

Choose one of the following electives:

• Applications culinaires spécialisées : cuisine et garde-manger spécialisés
• Applications Culinaires Spécialisées Pâtisserie & Confiserie 2

Choose one of the following electives:

• Innovation alimentaire 2 (15 crédits)
• Arts médiatiques et visuels 2 : imagerie alimentaire, promotion et design (5 crédits) et production alimentaire artisanale/spécialisée (10 crédits)

La nature interdisciplinaire des études donne aux diplômés les compétences et les connaissances nécessaires pour établir un cheminement de carrière dans le secteur culinaire et une flexibilité accrue pour travailler dans divers secteurs d'emploi tels que :

• Postes de direction dans le secteur hôtelier, tels que chef spécialisé, chef de soirée et sous-chef
• Marketing and promotion
• Entrepreneuriat dans les industries créatives de technologie alimentaire et de développement
• Centres d'innovation en produits alimentaires
• Unités de production alimentaire artisanale
• Promotion alimentaire
• Éducation et formation;
• Restauration événementielle et gestion de vente au détail de produits alimentaires et de boissons
• Dans le domaine du food stylisme
• Journalisme culinaire et connexe

Les étudiants qui ont atteint le niveau de spécialisation approprié peuvent avoir accès à une gamme de maîtrises SETU Waterford et ailleurs.

Discover SETU: Your Gateway to Global Success

Embark on a transformative journey at South East Technological University (SETU), a contemporary European university nestled in the southeast of Ireland, a nation renowned for its dynamic economy and global influence. At SETU, we mirror Ireland’s forward-thinking spirit, providing a launchpad for your future in one of the world’s most hospitable countries. (SETU is a regional powerhouse with campuses spread across the southeast, with international students studying on our Carlow, Waterford, and Wexford campuses. With over half a century of experience in higher education, research, innovation, and collaboration, SETU nurtures a thriving community of over 18,000 students, supported by a dedicated team of more than 1,500 staff. Our vision is to expand our reach and impact even further in the next decade.

Our university boasts cutting-edge research facilities and strong ties with leading global corporations. We are dedicated to helping you turn your dreams into reality. Our campuses offer a vibrant, manageable environment, rich with diverse cultural experiences. Here, every student is given the tools to excel academically and flourish personally.

SETU’s research prowess is recognised both in Ireland and globally, laying a solid foundation for future growth. We are committed to equipping students with the skills they need to excel in the competitive job market. International students can select from a variety of career-focused programmes, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation qualifications.

SETU provides a range of services and facilities, from academic support to recreational amenities. Our university is a hub of activity with numerous clubs and societies and is renowned for its excellence in competitive sports.

Our Carlow campus, located 85km from Dublin and 97km from Dublin Airport, is surrounded by the quintessential Irish countryside, complete with mountain trails, forests, and ancient monastic sites.
The Waterford campus, 170km from Dublin and 177km from Dublin Airport, is situated in Ireland’s oldest city, a perfect blend of the old and the new, It's a city bursting with life and historic streets to explore.

At SETU, we foster an inclusive campus environment where students form lifelong friendships while achieving academic milestones. It’s the beginning of an exciting journey for those aspiring to build successful careers in fields like business, law, humanities, science, sport, or engineering.

Academic Disciplines and Programmes

International students can choose from a wide array of programmes, spanning foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate qualifications. SETU offers programmes and conducts research across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, including:

• Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry
• Architecture
• Arts and Social Sciences
• Built Environment
• Business
• Computing
• Early Years Education
• Engineering
• Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
• Law
• Media, Design and Music
• Science
• Sport Management
• Sport Science

International Foundation Programme

International students can enrol in our certificate programme, Preparation for Higher Education. This programme equips students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required for higher education. Students receive English language tuition, as well as education in mathematics, IT, and a field of their interest. The modules available are:

• English for Professional Communication
• Information Technology
• Learning to Learn
• Introductory Maths
• Management
• Engineering Science
• Computer Systems

This programme provides a valuable opportunity to explore degree-level studies and make informed choices. Upon completion, students can pursue a degree course in the following academic year.

International Office

We have a dedicated international team ready to support international students. At the beginning of the year, international students attend an induction/orientation programme. This is a great opportunity to meet other international students and learn about the dedicated support available at SETU.