Heritage & Tourism; Humanities, Applied Languages & Communications

This Department is home to courses in Heritage and International Tourism Management. 

Our courses all have practical and theory components, so no two days are the same. Students visit heritage sites, museums, visitor attractions, OPW sites, tourism organisations and businesses, all related to your chosen course. Students also get to take part in residential field trips, both at home and abroad.   

Our courses include paid and accredited work placement, in addition to both the Fáilte Ireland Regional and National Tour Guiding Certificates.   

Languages are offered as electives on all our courses.  

Meet our Head of Department

Thank you for choosing ATU and our courses in Heritage and Tourism.  We are delighted to welcome you to a world of opportunity through active learning in exciting fields of study.  Our dedicated team of lecturers have a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help you make the most of your studies and future career opportunities.  

Diarmuid Ó Conghaile 
Head of Department