US912 · Level 8 · 4 years

Mechanical Engineering with Energy

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

389

Up 62 points since 2023 (327).

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About this course

A BEng in Athlone that blends mechanical engineering with energy and sustainability. About half your time is in labs.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study mechanics, materials, maths and electronics first. Later you study renewable energy technologies, thermodynamics, battery technology and combined heat and power. Final year has HVAC, power systems and an industry-focused project.
Placement and abroad
There is a paid six-month placement from January to June in Year 3, in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Careers include energy production, renewable energy and HVAC systems design.
Who it suits
Suits students who like engineering and want to work on energy and sustainability.

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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

2023327202434220253082026389

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026389Published after the final round
2025 308308372
2024 342342419
2023 327327358

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

  • Portugese: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Slovenian: 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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