DK742 · Level 7 · 3 years

Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

165

Down 16 points since 2023 (181).

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About this course

This Level 7 degree builds practical engineering skills for designing, making and maintaining mechanical systems. It has Engineers Ireland accreditation to Associate Engineer level.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study mechanics, fluids, heat, materials, manufacturing, CAD, automation, electrical technology and maths, with design projects. Themes across the course include health and safety, sustainability and management.
Placement and abroad
In year 3 you do a minimum 4 month work placement, which can be extended to 7 months with the company.
Where it can lead
Roles include mechanical engineer, CAD or design engineer, manufacturing engineer and process engineer. After year 2 you can apply to transfer to the BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, or later to a Level 8 add on.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics, enjoy designing and building things and want a practical engineering course.

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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

2023181202418320252026165

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026165Published after the final round
2025 AQAAQA354
2024 183183371
2023 181190368

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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