TU725 · Level 7 · 3 years

Mechanical Engineering

Technological University Dublin - Tallaght · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

AQA

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in mechanical engineering, taught in labs with a focus on design and problem solving. Extra tutorials are available for students who need academic support.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study engineering graphics, mechanics, materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical circuits, automation and instrumentation and control. Maths continues in every semester, and you work on solid modelling, design and a group project.
Placement and abroad
You can spend a semester or year abroad at partner universities, or look for work placements through the college's links with engineering companies.
Where it can lead
Graduates often work in technical roles in companies such as Intel, Pfizer and Boston Scientific, and many progress to Level 8, with entry to Year 4 depending on grades and maths results.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics and enjoy designing, building and testing things.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026AQAPublished after the final round
2025 AQA168353
2024 AQAAQA377
2023 AQA174348

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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