SE723 · Level 7 · 3 years

Mechanical Engineering

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

200

Up 33 points since 2023 (167).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in mechanical engineering, on the design and making of machinery and tools. It has a practical lab focus.

How long
3 years
What you study
You cover engineering maths and science, drawing and CAD, hydraulics, pneumatics, automotive technology, materials and mechatronics. Lab classes include workshop, automation, materials and automotive labs. You finish with two project modules.
Where it can lead
Graduates have worked in plant maintenance, CAD and drawing offices, CNC programming, manufacturing support, assistant design engineering and technical sales. You can add a year with the BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering or move onto the BEng (Hons) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
Who it suits
Suits students who like machines, workshop work and drawing designs on computer.

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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

2023167202420020252042026200

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026200Published after the final round
2025 204204350
2024 200200362
2023 167167390

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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