AU351 · Level 8 · 4 years

Electronic Engineering

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

312

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About this course

This four-year degree is about designing electronic and embedded systems, especially for mobile and wireless communications.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers maths, engineering science, programming, CAD and analogue electronics. You also study electrical technology, communications fundamentals, microcontrollers and instrumentation. Problem-based learning projects run through the early years.
Placement and abroad
The course includes an extended work placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in high-end manufacturing, medical devices and micro-electronics fabrication.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths, physics and building and programming electronic devices.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026312Published after the final round
2025 307307379
2024 342342390
2023 309309399

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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