AU243 · Level 7 · 3 years

Building Engineering - Common Entry

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

263

Up 17 points since 2023 (246).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 common entry engineering degree for buildings. At the end of year 1 you choose between Building Engineering with Renewable Energy and Fire Safety Engineering.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers fire technology, construction technology, CAD, maths, physics, building services and electrical services, with surveying as an option. After that you follow your chosen stream. You can leave after two years with a Higher Certificate in Engineering.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is part of the course.
Where it can lead
Building services and renewable energy engineers work on energy systems, heating, power distribution, project management and facilities management; you can continue to a Level 8 degree in your chosen stream.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy maths and physics and want to work on safe, energy-efficient buildings.

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About Architecture and construction

Building design, engineering, and construction management

The study of these courses involves learning about the design, planning, and building of structures. Students will develop such skills as architectural design, engineering principles, construction management, and sustainability practices. E.g. Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, and Construction Management.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026263Published after the final round
2025 208177348
2024 264264369
2023 246246367

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Donegal website ↗

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