US910 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mechanical Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

388

Up 79 points since 2023 (309).

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About this course

A BEng in Athlone on designing, building and maintaining machines and equipment. About half your time is spent in labs.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study mechanics, materials, maths, electronics and workshop skills, then control, energy systems, thermofluids and CAD. Year 3 covers mechanical systems design, heat transfer and lean sigma. Final year includes dynamics, HVAC, computer aided engineering and a final year project.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 there is a compulsory six-month placement, January to June, in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Companies that need practical mechanical engineers include Boston Scientific, Athlone Extrusions and Mergon.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics, and enjoy practical work and building prototypes.

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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

2023309202430920252782026388

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026388Published after the final round
2025 278278368
2024 309309382
2023 309294380

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

  • Maltese: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Modern Greek: 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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