US904 · Level 8 · 1 year

Engineering Common Entry

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

372

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About this course

A common first year in Limerick for several engineering courses in the Mechanical and Automobile Engineering department. It gives you time to choose which stream suits you.

How long
1 year
What you study
You study engineering computing, engineering technology, mechanical CAD and design, engineering maths, mechanical engineering science, electrical sciences and automotive fundamentals. This gives a taste of mechanical, automotive, precision and engineering management areas.
Where it can lead
After Year 1 you choose and rank engineering streams for Year 2, subject to academic performance and places.
Who it suits
Suits students who want to study engineering but have not decided on the area.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026372Published 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

  • Latvian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Lithuanian: 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.

See the course on the Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest website ↗

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