TU805 · Level 8 · 1 year

Engineering (General Entry)

Technological University Dublin - Bolton Street · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

510

Up 56 points since 2023 (454).

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About this course

This is the shared first year for most of TU Dublin's four-year Level 8 engineering degrees. After passing it, you move into year two of the engineering area you prefer.

How long: 1 year
What you study: You learn maths, physics and chemistry, then apply them in mechanics, electrotechnology, technical graphics and computing. Labs and design projects run through the year, including building a robot, a bridge and an energy efficiency project. Year two options are electrical and electronic, mechanical, manufacturing, structural, building and civil engineering.
Where it can lead: It is a first step towards becoming a professional engineer, and TU Dublin engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Ireland.
Who it suits: Suits students who are good at maths and science, enjoy design projects, and want to pick their engineering area after trying the basics.

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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

Round 1 points by year

Year	Round 1	Final (end of season)	Middle student
2026	510	Published after the final round
2025	490	490	511
2024	443	443	498
2023	454	454	488

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 H4

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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TU709Engineering (General Entry) Technological University Dublin - Bolton Street478 pts
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