DC195 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

552

Up 43 points since 2023 (509).

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About this course

A mechanical engineering degree focused on design and manufacturing. It is mostly maths-based and practical.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, design and solid modelling, manufacturing processes and product design. Later you cover robotics, manufacturing automation and finite element analysis. You can enter directly or after common-entry engineering.
Placement and abroad
A work placement in third year, and a chance to study abroad. An integrated masters adds one extra year.
Where it can lead
Careers include mechanical design, manufacturing, product design, quality and energy engineering in sectors like aerospace and automotive.
Who it suits
Suits students who like taking things apart to see how they work, and are good at maths.

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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

2023509202452220255422026552

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026552Published after the final round
2025 542542544
2024 522522543
2023 509509533

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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