SE714 · Level 8 · 4 years

Aerospace Engineering

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

485

Up 82 points since 2023 (403).

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About this course

A degree in designing and analysing aircraft and space vehicles. SETU Carlow has its own aerospace centre with aircraft, an avionics lab, a flight simulator and a wind tunnel.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study avionics, aircraft design, aviation science, maths, propulsion, structures and flight mechanics. Later modules cover aerodynamics, aircraft stability and control, drone technology, conceptual design and aircraft leasing. You use design and simulation software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS and MATLAB.
Placement and abroad
A work placement in the engineering sector is an option in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Aerospace engineers work in aircraft design, engineering analysis, flight testing and avionics software. Graduates can take the MEng in Flight Test Engineering or a research master's.
Who it suits
Suits students who love aircraft, enjoy maths and physics and like learning on real equipment.

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Mechanical, biomedical, and civil engineering fields

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Points history

2023403202444020254622026485

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026485Published after the final round
2025 462462488
2024 440440497
2023 403403466

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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