US916 · Level 8 · 4 years

Automation and Robotics

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

379

Up 38 points since 2023 (341).

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About this course

An engineering degree in robotics, instrumentation, process control and industrial automation, with hands-on work on industrial robots.

How long
4 years
What you study
You begin with engineering science, mechanics, electronics and maths. Later you study sensors, control systems, robot programming and vision, computer networks and manufacturing automation. Software such as RoboDK is used to design and test robot cells, which you can then try on a real industrial robot.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 includes a six-month industry placement from January to June, with a placement officer to help you find one.
Where it can lead
Graduates are encouraged to take automation and manufacturing roles in Ireland or abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, like maths and electronics and want to build and program robots.

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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

2023341202431820252512026379

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026379Published after the final round
2025 251251380
2024 318318454
2023 341349434

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

  • Italian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Russian: 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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