AU648 · Level 8 · 4 years

Agricultural Engineering

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

371

Up 44 points since 2023 (327).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree that combines mechanical engineering with agricultural science, for designing and maintaining farm machinery. It is hands-on, with weekly practicals.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study agronomy and animal husbandry, agricultural technology, CAD, engineering science, maths and manufacturing. Later modules include farm management, safety and law, farm animal health, and mechanics of machines. You are based in Galway City, and travel by bus to the Mountbellew campus for some classes.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is part of the course.
Where it can lead
The course links to the agri-food and agricultural machinery sector.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in farming and machinery, like practical work, and enjoy maths and design.

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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

2023327202433420253262026371

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026371Published after the final round
2025 326326400
2024 334334400
2023 327327381

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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