MH306 · Level 8 · 4 years

Robotics and Intelligent Devices

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

353

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About this course

A degree that blends electronic engineering and computer science to build robots and smart devices. It is accredited by Engineers Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers maths, physics, programming and electronics, with project work. After that you build up skills in robotics and intelligent devices, including control, embedded systems, computer vision and machine learning. In final year you choose a large project in either robotics or intelligent devices. You work with robots and other platforms in labs, and take part in robot competitions.
Placement and abroad
In third year you complete a work placement (subject to availability) or a design challenge.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as robotics engineers, software developers, embedded systems engineers or intelligent systems architects, in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, energy and finance.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and programming, enjoy building things that move and sense the world, and like long hands-on projects.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026353Published after the final round
2025 350368423
2024 350353421
2023 361361405

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 H7 or Ordinary O3
  • 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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