US750 · Level 7 · 3 years

Electrical Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

251

Down 77 points since 2023 (328).

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About this course

An engineering degree in electrical and automation systems. You learn to find faults in and look after complex electrical and control equipment.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers electrical installation and technology, maths, engineering science and electronics. Later you study electrical drawing, control systems, PLCs and SCADA, electrical machines and power distribution, and instrumentation. A lot of the learning happens in labs.
Placement and abroad
Third year includes a work placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as electrical engineers, in automation, and in validation and commissioning at regulated sites. You can progress to the Level 8 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics and enjoy practical, hands-on work with electrical equipment.

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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

2023328202428920252502026251

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026251Published after the final round
2025 250250404
2024 289289431
2023 328319411

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

  • Computer Science: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Engineering: Higher H7 or Ordinary O5

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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