AU650 · Level 8 · 4 years

Manufacturing Engineering Design

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

313

Up 11 points since 2023 (302).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree in designing and running efficient manufacturing processes. It is practical, with weekly labs and workshop work.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers manufacturing engineering, CAD, electrical science, business and maths. Second year adds automation, maintenance and safety, metrology, lean manufacturing, and quality and regulatory affairs. You use CAD and CNC machines, work in teams, and learn Six Sigma and project management methods.
Placement and abroad
There is company-based work experience.
Where it can lead
The course links to manufacturing and service industries in Ireland and abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who like making and improving how things are produced, enjoy practical work, and are happy working in teams.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Manufacturing and processing

Courses on industrial production, materials, and automation

Involves gaining knowledge and skills related to the design, production, quality control, and management of manufacturing processes and systems. Students learn about various aspects of manufacturing, including materials science, automation, production planning, process control, and industrial management. E.g. Manufacturing Engineering, Process and Chemical Engineering.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026313Published after the final round
2025 327327381
2024 319319367
2023 302302338

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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