US769 · Level 7 · 3 years

Agricultural Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

272

Down 31 points since 2024 (303).

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About this course

An engineering degree for farm machinery technicians. It is practical and is run with Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry.

How long
3 years
What you study
You learn about tractor engineering, workshop processes, machinery operation, electrical and electronic technology, hydraulics, CAD and diagnostics. You also study business management and workshop administration. Time is split between Pallaskenry and TUS Moylish, and the split changes each year.
Placement and abroad
There is a 30 week work placement with garages, contractors or fabricators, and a US option with combine or forage crews.
Where it can lead
Jobs include field technician, service and diagnostic technician, drafting, sales and agricultural engineering management. You can move on to a Level 8 engineering degree at TUS, such as Mechanical Engineering.
Who it suits
Suits students who love machinery and tractors and like fixing things.

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About Agriculture

Focus on food production, farming technology, and sustainable practices

Learn about the science, technology, and business of farming and food production. These degrees cover a wide range of topics including crop and livestock management, soil science, sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, and agricultural economics. E.g. Agricultural Science, Sustainable Farm Management, Horticulture.

Points history

2023202430320253112026272

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026272Published after the final round
2025 311301410
2024 303303420
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

  • Technology: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Applied 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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