US768 · Level 7 · 3 years

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering *NEW*

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

A new degree that combines a university qualification with EASA aircraft maintenance training. It is delivered with the Atlantic Aviation Group Training Academy and you do not need any aviation experience to start.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study aerodynamics, aircraft systems, gas turbine engines, electrical and digital systems, maintenance practices, human factors and air legislation. There is workshop training in mechanical, electrical and sheet metal work.
Placement and abroad
You get on-the-job experience on real commercial aircraft in years 2 and 3, along with aircraft practical training.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in aircraft maintenance, aircraft leasing and technical records, maintenance planning and aviation training. You can work towards an EASA Category A1 licence and later B1.1 or B2 licences, subject to regulatory requirements. You may also apply for a Level 8 programme.
Who it suits
Suits students who like working with their hands, pay close attention to detail and are interested in aircraft.

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Points history

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026NEWPublished after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3

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 of the Shannon - Midwest website ↗

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