Program Overview

Engineering (General Entry)

Overview

This one-year course provides a general access route to engineering courses if you haven’t decided yet which engineering discipline you’d like to study.

Course Description

The course lays down the mathematical and scientific foundation to enter the second year of any of seven Level 7 discipline-specific courses. In addition, in a limited number of cases, some students with proven ability may be permitted to progress to the first year of the Level 8 Engineering (General Entry) course TU805.

You’ll study Maths, Science, Engineering Design and Drawing, and will be given a general introduction to the engineering profession.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 5
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O4/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required:
  • Level 5: 1 OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:
    • CCONT / 5M5010 Construction Technology
    • CCTXX Control Technology
    • CELTX Electronic Technology
    • CENGT / 5M2061 Engineering Technology
    • CITXX Information Technology
    • CMTXX / 5M2145 Motor Technology
    • 5M0536 / 5M17814 Computer Systems & Networks
  • Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline
• DISTINCTION(S) REQUIRED: None
• Max QQI points awarded: 390

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Sample Timetable

• Year One
  • Semester 1:
    • CAD and Problem Solving [Mandatory]
    • Design Projects [Mandatory]
    • Engineering Mathematics 1 [Mandatory]
    • Engineering Technology 1 [Mandatory]
    • Introduction to The Engineering Profession [Mandatory]
    • Mechanics [Mandatory]
  • Semester 2:
    • Design Projects [Mandatory]
    • Engineering Chemistry of Materials [Mandatory]
    • Engineering Mathematics 2 [Mandatory]
    • Engineering Physics [Mandatory]
    • Digital Electronics [Elective]
    • Earth Science [Elective]
    • Electrical Engineering [Elective]
    • Programmable Logic Controller 1 [Elective]
    • Thermal Performance of Buildings [Elective]

Progression

After completing the first year, you can choose to enter Year 2 of one of the following Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) courses:

• TU701 Automation Engineering
• TU704 Civil Engineering
• TU703 Building Engineering
• TU717 Mechanical Engineering
• TU714 Electronic and Communications Engineering
• TU705 Electrical and Control Engineering
• TU706 Electrical Services Engineering

If you pass the first year with a high average mark and a high mark in mathematics, you may enter Year 1 of TU805 Engineering (General Entry) Level 8 and may then progress to Year 2 choosing one of the following disciplines; Electrical & Electronic/Computer & Communications Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing & Design Engineering; Structural Engineering; Building Engineering, OR Civil Engineering.

Students in TU709 who average over 60 are offered a place in TU805.