AU251 · Level 7 · 3 years

Mechanical Engineering

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

280

Up 35 points since 2023 (245).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 mechanical engineering degree about how machines and equipment are designed and made. It covers energy, materials and mechanics.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study maths, engineering science, computing and programming, engineering drawing and CAD, analogue electronics, workshop technology, mechanics, mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing and CNC. Problem-based learning projects run alongside the other modules.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as mechanical engineering technicians or technologists, including roles such as product designer and research engineer.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics and enjoy building and fixing things in a workshop.

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About Engineering and engineering trades

Mechanical, biomedical, and civil engineering fields

Engineering degrees focus on solving real-world problems and innovating solutions across various industries, such as construction, manufacturing, technology, and energy. E.g. Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

Points history

2023245202425720252712026280

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026280Published after the final round
2025 271271399
2024 257257409
2023 245245407

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.

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