US773 · Level 7 · 3 years (first year is common entry)

Engineering (Common Entry)

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

336

Up 85 points since 2023 (251).

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About this course

A common first year for engineering at Athlone. You try different areas and then choose your own route into second year.

How long
3 years (first year is common entry)
What you study
You take core engineering subjects such as maths, mechanics, materials, electronics, workshop and graphics. After first year you move into Year 2 of one of four degrees: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with Energy, Polymer and Mechanical Engineering, or Automation and Robotics.
Where it can lead
Graduates work at technician level in manufacturing, building services, design, quality control and automation.
Who it suits
Suits students who know they want engineering but are not yet sure which type to choose.

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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

2023251202423120252232026336

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026336Published after the final round
2025 223223378
2024 231231456
2023 251280501

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

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