AU549 · Level 7 · 3 years

Engineering - Common Entry

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

371

Up 24 points since 2023 (347).

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About this course

This common entry course lets you try different engineering areas before choosing. It leads to Agricultural, Biomedical, Energy, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Automation and Robotics Engineering.

How long
3 years
What you study
In Year 1 you take core modules like maths, engineering science, electrical science, CAD and manufacturing, plus taster modules from each area. You then choose a specialism for Year 2.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is part of the course.
Where it can lead
Level 7 graduates can progress to Year 4 for an honours degree in their area. Graduates work in research, design and project management in sectors like healthcare, renewable energy, agritech and manufacturing.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and science and are interested in engineering but not sure which kind.

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

2023347202431720253002026371

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026371Published after the final round
2025 300300476
2024 317321498
2023 347347509

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 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 - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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