AU645 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mechanical Engineering

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

462

Up 31 points since 2023 (431).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree in designing, making and maintaining machines and products, from cars to medical devices. Half your time is spent in labs.

How long
4 years
What you study
You build a base in engineering science, maths, electrical science and materials, with a focus on 3D design and simulation, manufacturing technology and automation. First year includes taking machines apart and learning CAD. Second year adds fluid mechanics, machine dynamics and pneumatic automation. You use CAD software and CNC machines and work on group and individual projects.
Placement and abroad
You have the chance to go on work placement in third year.
Who it suits
Suits students who like taking things apart to see how they work, enjoy maths and physics, and prefer hands-on lab work.

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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

2023431202443020254412026462

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026462Published after the final round
2025 441441488
2024 430430465
2023 431431496

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.

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