AU649 · Level 8 · 4 years

Engineering - Common Entry

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

487

Up 22 points since 2023 (465).

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About this course

A common entry route into engineering. You start with a broad first year and then pick your specialism once you have tried the options.

How long
4 years
What you study
You take core modules in maths, engineering science, CAD, electrical science and manufacturing, plus taster modules in the different areas. The options are agricultural, biomedical, energy, manufacturing, mechanical, and automation and robotics engineering. Then you move into your chosen degree.
Where it can lead
Students move on to the named engineering degrees.
Who it suits
Suits students who like engineering but are not sure which type, and want to try a few areas before choosing.

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

2023465202446220254652026487

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026487Published after the final round
2025 465465498
2024 462462498
2023 465465488

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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