CK600 · Level 8 · 4 years (5 with integrated Master's)

Engineering

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

540

Up 20 points since 2023 (520).

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About this course

UCC Engineering is a common-entry degree. You spend first year getting a broad grounding before choosing one of four engineering branches.

How long
4 years (5 with integrated Master's)
What you study
First year covers maths, physics and chemistry plus introductions to civil and structural, electrical and electronic, energy, and process and chemical engineering. From second year you follow your chosen branch, and you are guaranteed one of your top two choices. After third year you can finish with a BE or continue for two more years to an integrated Master's (ME), which is needed for chartered engineer status.
Placement and abroad
An optional, usually paid, three-month placement is offered after third year, and ME students do an eight-month paid placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in construction, energy and renewables, electronics, biotech and pharma, environment, water, consultancy and the public sector, or go on to research.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good at maths and physics and want to use them to solve practical problems.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026540Published after the final round
2025 543543578
2024 509498555
2023 520513577

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H6
  • Mathematics or Applied Mathematics: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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