AU943 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mechanical Engineering

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

356

Up 34 points since 2023 (322).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in mechanical and manufacturing engineering. It focuses on practical, hands-on project work.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and design, plus finance and Industry 4.0. There are lab sessions, workshops, CAD/CAM software, 3D printers and CNC machines. Industry projects, visits and guest lectures are part of the course. Year 1 is shared with other engineering degrees.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is available. You can apply for a semester at Esslingen University in Germany through Erasmus+.
Where it can lead
The degree prepares you to start a mechanical and manufacturing engineering career.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths, physics and building and fixing things.

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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

2023322202441320254092026356

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026356Published after the final round
2025 409409445
2024 413413478
2023 322322447

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.

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