AU545 · Level 7 · 3 years

Mechanical Engineering

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

372

Up 71 points since 2023 (301).

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About this course

This Level 7 course trains you to design, make and maintain products and machines. It focuses on design with 3D modelling, manufacturing and automation.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study maths, engineering science, mechanics, fluid mechanics, CAD and manufacturing automation. About half your time is in labs and half in lectures. You use CAD software and CNC machines, and do group and individual projects.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
After two years you can leave with a Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics and enjoy practical, hands-on work in labs and workshops.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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
2026372Published after the final round
2025 283283423
2024 303303464
2023 301301454

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 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4

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 - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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