US753 · Level 7 · 3 years

Robotics and Automation Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

244

Down 49 points since 2023 (293).

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About this course

An engineering degree in robots and automated machines used in factories. You learn to build, program and fix them.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study electronics, electrical technology, C programming, PLCs and engineering maths. Later modules include process control, electro-pneumatics, SCADA, Cisco networking, motion control and robotics, and manufacturing automation.
Placement and abroad
Third year includes a work placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates have worked as automation technicians, PLC and SCADA programmers, robotics technicians, and in equipment maintenance and design. You can progress to the Level 8 B.Eng in Robotics and Automation Engineering.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy programming, electronics and working with machines.

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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

2023293202419720252152026244

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026244Published after the final round
2025 215215379
2024 197197392
2023 293293455

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 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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