DK843 · Level 8 · 4 years

Engineering (Common Entry)

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

275

Down 68 points since 2023 (343).

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About this course

A Level 8 engineering degree where you do a shared first year and then choose civil, electrical and electronic, or mechanical engineering. It suits you if you know you want engineering but not which type.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 is a common engineering year with other engineering entry routes. After that you pick one of the three programmes for the remaining three years. Each trains you to work at design engineer level using problem-solving, analysis and computation.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you do at least 4 months of work placement in industry, which can extend to 7 months.
Where it can lead
Careers include civil engineer, electronic engineer, mechanical engineer and structural engineer.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and science and enjoy solving practical problems.

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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

2023343202436820252852026275

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026275Published after the final round
2025 285285436
2024 368368434
2023 343343465

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 H5
  • 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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