TU705 · Level 7 · 3 years

Electrical and Control Engineering

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

323

Up 110 points since 2023 (213).

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About this course

A three year Level 7 engineering degree in electrical and control engineering, based in Grangegorman. It is accredited by Engineers Ireland.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers the foundations of electrical engineering. From second year you choose either Control and Automation Systems (robotic and automated production lines) or Electrical Energy Systems (generating, moving and using electricity). You also build computing skills and finish with a large project in your chosen area.
Placement and abroad
You can do your final year project abroad on Erasmus at a European university.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in power systems, renewable energy, automation, robotics, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries and medical devices, and may progress to Year 3 of a Level 8 honours degree at TU Dublin.
Who it suits
Suits students who like physics and maths and enjoy working out how electrical and automated systems work.

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Points history

2023213202420252026323

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026323Published after the final round
2025 AQA168395
2024 AQAAQA357
2023 213199357

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 O4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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