CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Engineering (Common Entry)

University College Dublin - UCD
University College Dublin - UCD
Course Code
DN150
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 - 5 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
578  
Points Change

Course Summary

At UCD, we place considerable emphasis on the mastery of analytical skills and the use of quantitative methods. Study is based on solid mathematical, scientific and engineering principles. Essentially, these are the fundamentals of engineering and they will enable you to navigate successfully through the challenges you will face in your future career. We work with industry to ensure that our programmes produce graduates who are highly skilled and trained to address the problems that organisations and society face. 

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College Link

College Link > DN150 - Engineering (Common Entry)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Study Level
Includes time abroad*
Notes
Arabic
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Chinese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

French
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

German
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Irish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Irish Sign Language
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Italian
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Japanese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Korean
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Polish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Portuguese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Russian
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Spanish
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

Swahili
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Career Progression

A world of opportunity awaits you as a UCD Engineering graduate and, as our courses are professionally accredited, they are fully recognised internationally. You will be able to establish a career in many sectors, including: Business, Construction, Design, Education, Energy/Clean Technology, Environment, Food, Healthcare, Information & Communications Technology, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Research & Academia.

You will be equipped with a mindset and skills that will make you an asset to any employer. The Engineering education offered by UCD is recognised by the world’s top companies. In addition to our wide range of BE degrees, UCD has numerous graduate programmes including taught master’s degree – see opposite. There are also research programmes available to students at both master’s and PhD level.

Further Research

College Link > DN150 - Engineering (Common Entry)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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Interviews

Natasha Ibanez , Mechanical Engineer
Natasha Ibanez , Mechanical Engineer

Natasha Ibanez has a Bachelors of Engineering from UCD, where she specialised in Mechanical Engineering. She is currently working on a project in the Ukraine with Irish Cement, building a new cement line.

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