MT836 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mechanical Engineering

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

465

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About this course

A mechanical engineering degree in Cork about designing and making products and machines that involve movement. Design and project work are a big part of it. It is accredited by Engineers Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers engineering physics, materials, computing, thermo and fluid mechanics, mechanics, chemistry, 3D CAD, a metalwork workshop and maths. In year 3 teams take an idea through to a working prototype. In final year you complete your own individual design and prototype project.
Placement and abroad
You can choose a work placement in industry or a research lab, in Ireland or abroad with partner colleges.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in design, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, power generation, medical devices and pharmaceutical sectors. After year 3, students with a strong result can move onto an integrated two-year MEng.
Who it suits
Suits students who like designing and building things, and enjoy maths and physics.

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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
2026465Published after the final round
2025 466466512
2024 453453520
2023 460460520

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 H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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