TU716 · Level 7 · 3 years

Networking Technologies

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

205

Down 21 points since 2023 (226).

How do your points compare?

Don't know your points? Use the CAO points calculator.

About this course

A three year Level 7 degree about designing, building and looking after computer networks, based in Grangegorman. It is practical, with lots of continuous assessment.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study networking, electronics, communications and web development, with some business and project management. You learn to fix and maintain network hardware and software, set up Windows and Linux systems, and work on network security. The course includes Cisco modules, so you can aim for the CCNA qualification.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in IT companies, telecoms, network security firms, public bodies and many other organisations, and can progress to honours degree courses within TU Dublin.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy hands-on technology, fixing problems and learning by doing.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023226202424020252512026205

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026205Published after the final round
2025 251231408
2024 240240357
2023 226226418

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 - Grangegorman website ↗

Is Networking Technologies right for you?

Points tell you if you can get in. They don't tell you if you'll enjoy it. The CAO Interest Test matches your interests to more than 1,400 CAO courses, including courses in Engineering and engineering trades, and shows which ones fit your points.

Take the CAO Interest Test Try the free test first

Similar courses in Engineering and engineering trades

Level 7 courses with the closest 2026 Round 1 points.

Points and course details change every year. Always check cao.ie and the college website before you fill in your CAO form.