TU810 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mechatronic Engineering

Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

316

Up 55 points since 2023 (261).

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About this course

Mechatronic engineering brings together mechanical engineering, electronics, computing and software to design intelligent machines such as robots and safer cars.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study maths, electrical science, electronics and programming in year one, then mechanics, computer-aided design, fluid power, instrumentation, automation and computer networks. In Year 4 you take control systems, software engineering, embedded systems and industrial robotics, and complete a design project. Around half of your time is hands-on lab, workshop and project work.
Placement and abroad
There is an industry placement of 8 to 10 weeks at the end of Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, heavy industry, electronics and automation, or go on to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who like solving problems and are curious about how robots and automated machines are built and controlled.

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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
2026316Published after the final round
2025 301301404
2024 261261357
2023 261261341

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.

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