SE700 · Level 8 · 4 years

Engineering

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

309

Up 18 points since 2023 (291).

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About this course

A common-entry engineering honours degree in Waterford for students who want engineering but have not chosen a branch. You try several disciplines before specialising.

How long
4 years
What you study
In semester 1 you try each discipline through short group mini-projects and talks from working engineers. You also study engineering maths, computing, physics and learning skills, with weekly mentor meetings. From semester 2 you begin to specialise, and you continue to specialise over the following years.
Where it can lead
The course leads to BEng (Hons) degrees in Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Civil, Electronic, Electrical or Automation Engineering, with Master's and PhD study possible afterwards.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good at maths and science and want to explore engineering before choosing a branch.

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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
2026309Published after the final round
2025 307307441
2024 272272434
2023 291291424

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 H6 or Ordinary O2

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

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