DK740 · Level 7 · 3 years

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Systems

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

This Level 7 engineering degree is very practical and prepares you to work as an electrical or electronic technician or engineer. About 60% of class time is practical.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study electrical circuits, analogue and digital electronics, microcontrollers, sensors, PLC automation, electrical machines and maths. In year 3 you cover control engineering, embedded systems, power electronics, IoT and renewable energy related power systems, with a development project.
Placement and abroad
There is no work placement on this course.
Where it can lead
Roles include electronics engineer, electrical engineer, control and instrumentation engineer and ECAD technician, and you can transfer to the Level 8 BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering after year 2 or take a Level 8 add on.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy hands on lab work, electronics and 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

2023176202418220251422026

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026AQAPublished after the final round
2025 142142341
2024 182182336
2023 176176368

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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