MH304 · Level 8 · 4 years

Engineering

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

363

Up 10 points since 2023 (353).

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About this course

An electronic engineering degree at Maynooth, accredited by Engineers Ireland. Projects run through every year, so you learn by solving problems as well as in lectures.

How long
4 years
What you study
You start with engineering basics, maths, programming and your first project-based modules. Later years add areas such as electronics, signal processing, embedded systems and control, with a final year project and a choice of options. If you do well in third year, you can stay on for two more years to finish a Master of Engineering.
Placement and abroad
Students on the five-year Master of Engineering route can do six months of work experience, an Erasmus or study abroad period, or a research internship in fourth year, subject to availability.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in areas such as chip design, communications, products that combine hardware and software, and sectors like automotive, health, business and finance.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics, enjoy building and programming things, and want to work on technical projects in teams.

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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

2023353202435520253642026363

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026363Published after the final round
2025 364364466
2024 355355467
2023 353353454

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
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science, App Maths, CS: 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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