TU703 · Level 7 · 3 years

Building Engineering

Technological University Dublin - Bolton Street · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

361

Up 121 points since 2023 (240).

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About this course

A three year Level 7 engineering degree about designing the heating, ventilation and electrical systems inside buildings so they use little energy. It is accredited by Engineers Ireland.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year includes a design, make and test project, energy use in buildings, heating and ventilation, physics and maths. Second year covers mechanical and electrical systems, computer aided design and energy ratings, with two group design projects. Third year has a major design project for a large commercial building and a dissertation.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in low-energy building design, clean-room design for pharma and tech, energy and facilities management or project management, and can progress to Year 3 of the Level 8 degree TU825.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics, care about energy and sustainability, and enjoy design projects.

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About Architecture and construction

Building design, engineering, and construction management

The study of these courses involves learning about the design, planning, and building of structures. Students will develop such skills as architectural design, engineering principles, construction management, and sustainability practices. E.g. Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, and Construction Management.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026361Published after the final round
2025 301302378
2024 242242357
2023 240240381

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.

See the course on the Technological University Dublin - Bolton Street website ↗

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