DC194 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

542

Up 48 points since 2023 (494).

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About this course

A mechanical engineering degree with a strong focus on climate and sustainability.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, renewable energy and design. Later modules cover life cycle assessment, energy auditing, smart energy systems and water and waste management. You do hands-on work in the labs, and can study a language or go abroad.
Placement and abroad
An INTRA work placement in third year (six to ten months).
Where it can lead
Careers include design engineer, sustainability engineer, process engineer, renewable energy engineer and energy manager.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and mechanics and care about climate change.

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About Environment

Environmental science, conservation, and sustainability

The study of Environment courses focuses on understanding the natural world, human impact on the environment, and strategies for sustainable management and conservation. Students learn about climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. E.g. Environmental Science, Marine Science, Sustainability.

Points history

2023494202451020255332026542

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026542Published after the final round
2025 533533542
2024 510509511
2023 494494499

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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