SE729 · Level 7 · 3 years

Aircraft Systems

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

421

Up 94 points since 2023 (327).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in aircraft systems engineering, on maintenance, safety and airworthiness. SETU Carlow has an aerospace centre with a fleet of aircraft, an avionics lab and a wind tunnel.

How long
3 years
What you study
The course takes a hands-on approach, combining theory with practical work in the aerospace centre. It covers flight controls, landing gear, electrical power, hydraulics and avionics. You can leave with a Level 6 award after Year 2.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in airlines, aerospace and aircraft maintenance, in roles like maintenance scheduling, logistics, leasing and field support. You can progress to Year 4 of the BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering, or Year 3 of some other SETU engineering degrees, subject to places.
Who it suits
Suits students who are keen on aircraft and want practical, hands-on engineering.

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Points history

2023327202435720254102026421

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026421Published after the final round
2025 410410488
2024 357358476
2023 327327440

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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