AU646 · Level 8 · 4 years

Energy Engineering

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

360

Up 23 points since 2023 (337).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree in making energy use cleaner and more efficient. It covers renewables, energy services and ways to cut carbon. Engineers Ireland accredits it at Associate Engineer level.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers maths, electrical science, CAD, engineering science and manufacturing. Second year adds fluid mechanics, machine dynamics, materials, building information modelling for building services, and renewable energy technologies. You work in dedicated energy labs.
Where it can lead
Graduates are sought after by multinationals, government agencies and businesses, to help with climate change and cutting carbon use.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about climate and sustainability, like maths and physics, and enjoy practical problem solving.

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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

2023337202432820253202026360

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026360Published after the final round
2025 320320380
2024 328328382
2023 337337398

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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