US771 · Level 7 · 3 years

Mechanical Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

289

Down 20 points since 2023 (309).

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About this course

An engineering degree focused on the practical side of mechanical engineering. It prepares you to work as an associate level engineer.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study engineering science, maths, CAD and design, pneumatics and electrical technology. Later you cover thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, industrial automation and maintenance. Third year includes a group project.
Placement and abroad
In third year you do a 20 week work placement in an engineering company.
Where it can lead
Graduates have worked as product design engineers, mechanical engineers, facilities engineers and design engineers. You can progress to a Level 8 engineering degree at TUS, such as Mechanical Engineering.
Who it suits
Suits students who like design, machines and how things work.

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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

2023309202430020253012026289

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026289Published after the final round
2025 301301465
2024 300300466
2023 309299467

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

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