US714 · Level 7 · 3 years

Computer Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

205

Down 10 points since 2023 (215).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 engineering degree at TUS Athlone covering computer hardware, software and electronics.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study electronic systems, computer systems, networks, telecommunications, software development and maths. Year two has a year-long computer engineering project. Year three adds embedded systems, data communications, data analysis and agile software design.
Placement and abroad
Year three includes a placement module in an ICT setting.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as computer engineers in industries like mobile phones, gaming, medical devices and cloud technology, and can apply for the BEng (Hons) in Computer Engineering at TUS or elsewhere.
Who it suits
Suits students who like both electronics and programming and enjoy solving technical problems.

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About Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Computer science, cybersecurity, and software development

The study of technologies that enable the processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission of information. These programs encompass a broad range of topics, including computer science, information systems, software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and telecommunications. E.g. Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Development.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026205Published after the final round
2025 207207377
2024 220220425
2023 215215336

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

  • Physics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Biology: 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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