SE708 · Level 8 · 4 years

Electronic Engineering

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

334

Up 45 points since 2023 (289).

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About this course

An honours degree in electronic engineering, covering how electronic devices and systems are designed, built and tested. You can leave with a Level 6 award after Year 2 or a Level 7 degree after Year 3.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn maths, circuits, programming, analogue and digital electronics, communications and embedded systems. Later years cover microelectronic design, signals and systems, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. Teaching mixes theory, lab work and hands-on projects, using design software such as MATLAB.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can choose a work placement or a study semester abroad as an option.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in Ireland's electronics and technology industry, or move on to a Level 9 or Level 10 postgraduate course.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy maths, problem solving and building or testing circuits and code.

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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

2023289202428920252992026334

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026334Published after the final round
2025 299299369
2024 289289367
2023 289289350

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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