TU717 · Level 7 · 3 years

Mechanical Engineering

Technological University Dublin - Bolton Street · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

433

Up 144 points since 2023 (289).

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About this course

A three year Level 7 mechanical engineering degree at TU Dublin Bolton Street. It stresses practical skills and project work, and is accredited by Engineers Ireland.

How long
3 years
What you study
In first year you build practical skills such as welding, metal fabrication, machining, technical drawing, computing and experiments. Later you study engineering, maths and materials, and in third year you carry out an individual project covering research, design, testing and report writing. There is a lot of teamwork and independent assignments.
Placement and abroad
Through Erasmus you can spend a semester or a full year at a partner university.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in design, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, production and project roles, and can apply for Year 3 of the Level 8 degree TU822 Mechanical Engineering.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics and enjoy making and testing things with their hands.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026433Published after the final round
2025 330330423
2024 260260384
2023 289281392

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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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