Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Points history

This course has an extra assessment (test, interview, portfolio or audition), so the points above are combined scores rather than Leaving Cert points alone.

Source: official CAO points charts (cao.ie). A guide to previous years only.

What this course is like

This programme gives you a thorough grounding in how mechanical systems are designed, built, and maintained, alongside the processes used to manufacture components at scale. You will study topics such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, CAD/CAM, and quality control, with a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory and workshop sessions. Many programmes include a dedicated industry placement semester, …

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