LM118 · Level 8 · 4 or 5 years

Electronic and Computer Engineering

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

465

Up 32 points since 2023 (433).

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About this course

A degree combining software, electronics and maths. You can finish after four years with a Bachelor or continue to a five year Masters.

How long
4 or 5 years
What you study
At the end of second year you pick a major from five options: Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Electrical Energy Engineering or General. You also choose electives. You often work in teams on challenging problems.
Placement and abroad
There is a co-op placement.
Where it can lead
Careers include research, design, development and testing of future systems, and further study such as MEng, PhD, MSc or MBA.
Who it suits
Suits students who like computers, electronics and maths and enjoy working on team projects.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023433202444320254352026465

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026465Published after the final round
2025 435435498
2024 443443488
2023 433433508

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H4
  • All Languages except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science, App Maths, CS, DCG, Tech, Construction: 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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