US914 · Level 8 · 4 years

Precision Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

266

Down 34 points since 2023 (300).

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About this course

A mechanical engineering degree focused on making very accurate parts for industries such as medical, aerospace and automotive. It is validated by Engineers Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn to run manual and CNC machines, design parts with CAD and check them with measuring equipment such as coordinate measuring machines. Modules include CNC programming, Six Sigma and metrology, mechanics and maths. In final year you cover additive manufacturing (3D printing), automated manufacturing and an applied research project.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 includes an engineering work placement.
Where it can lead
Industries that use precision engineering include medical, aerospace, automotive and oil and gas.
Who it suits
Suits students who like practical, hands-on work with machines and care about getting measurements exactly right.

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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

2023300202424620252452026266

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026266Published after the final round
2025 245245320
2024 246246339
2023 300291388

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

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • French: 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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