US902 · Level 8 · 4 years

Robotics and Automation Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

390

Up 64 points since 2023 (326).

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About this course

A BEng in Limerick on automated manufacturing, robots and control systems.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study electrical technology, electronics, C programming, PLCs and manufacturing in the early years. Later you cover process control, SCADA, industrial networking, robotics and vision inspection, data modelling and a final year project.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates will be able to design, commission, debug and repair intelligent machines and industrial robots.
Who it suits
Suits students who like programming, electronics and machines, and enjoy building and fixing things.

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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

2023326202432820253012026390

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026390Published after the final round
2025 301301407
2024 328328399
2023 326372420

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

  • Hebrew: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Hungarian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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