DC190 · Level 8 · 4 years

Electronic and Computer Engineering

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

544

Up 44 points since 2023 (500).

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About this course

An engineering degree that mixes electronics and computing. You learn to design devices and the software that runs them.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first three years cover electronics, programming, circuits, networks, embedded systems, signals and robotics. In fourth year you pick a specialism. Examples are Internet of Things, Machine Learning, and Electronic Devices and Systems.
Placement and abroad
A paid six-month INTRA work placement in third year, in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Careers include electronics design engineer, hardware engineer, systems engineer, network engineer and software engineer.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good at maths and like building circuits and writing code.

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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

2023500202452020255312026544

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026544Published after the final round
2025 531531532
2024 520520521
2023 500500525

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 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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