DK845 · Level 8 · 4 years

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

299

Up 79 points since 2023 (220).

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About this course

A Level 8 degree in electrical and electronic engineering. It covers electronics, control and automation, renewable energy and smart devices built on microcontrollers.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 is a common engineering year with maths, science, CAD, computing and electrical and electronic principles. Later years focus on control and automation, embedded systems, power systems and electronic design. Around 60 percent of the average 24 weekly contact hours are practical lab work.
Placement and abroad
You do at least a 4 month industry work placement.
Where it can lead
Careers include electrical engineer, electronics engineer, control and automation engineer, embedded systems engineer, power systems engineer and product design engineer.
Who it suits
Suits students who like physics and maths, enjoy hands-on lab work and are curious about electronics and energy.

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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

2023220202439320253092026299

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026299Published after the final round
2025 309309389
2024 393393427
2023 220220426

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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