MT834 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Munster Technological University - Kerry · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

A new style of engineering degree in Kerry called REEdI, blending mechanical and manufacturing engineering. It uses a mix of classroom and hands-on learning, including augmented and virtual reality.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers engineering technology, design, mechanics, maths, electronics, automation, science and quality and production engineering. You also take group Engineering Challenge projects, such as automating a manufacturing line. A digital portfolio is part of the application.
Placement and abroad
A formal 2-year work placement is part of the course, across years 3 and 4, and the college helps arrange it.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in automotive, manufacturing, medtech, pharma and electronics as mechanical, product, process, quality or manufacturing engineers, among other roles. Master's or PhD study is possible.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, like solving practical problems and want lots of hands-on and project-based learning.

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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
2026NOPTSPublished after the final round
2025 614614894
2024 648724907
2023 8488481024

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 or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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