AU940 · Level 8 · 4 years

Engineering

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

401

Up 30 points since 2023 (371).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours engineering degree with a general first year, so you can choose your engineering area after trying them.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers engineering maths, engineering science, introduction to engineering and CAD and modelling. From Year 2 you pick Civil Engineering, Robotics and Automation, or Mechanical Engineering and study it in more detail.
Placement and abroad
A 12-week work placement in Year 3.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and science and want to explore engineering before choosing a branch.

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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

2023371202441320254012026401

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026401Published after the final round
2025 401401456
2024 413413479
2023 371322487

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H5

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 - Sligo website ↗

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