DC200 · Level 8 · 4 years (5-year integrated Master's option)

Common Entry into Engineering (Undenominated Entry)

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

555

Up 34 points since 2023 (521).

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About this course

A common first year for students who want to do engineering but haven't yet decided on a branch. You build a shared base and then move into a specific engineering degree in second year.

How long
4 years (5-year integrated Master's option)
What you study
First year covers engineering maths, basic sciences, materials, electronics, technical drawing and software development for engineers. From second year you specialise in mechanical and manufacturing, electronic and computer, or mechanical and sustainability engineering, with labs, design and programming throughout.
Placement and abroad
Third year includes a paid INTRA work placement of six or ten months in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
The degrees are accredited by Engineers Ireland, and graduates can work as engineers internationally or go on to a Master's.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and solving practical problems and want to keep their engineering options open for a year.

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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

2023521202452120255432026555

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026555Published after the final round
2025 543543555
2024 521521543
2023 521521543

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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