Course Title: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Engineering (General Entry)
Allowing for Specialisation in: Building, Civil, Computer/Communications, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical/Electronic & Manufacturing/Design Engineering
Course Description
TU805 is the common first year entry point for the majority of four year Level 8 Engineering Degrees in TU Dublin. Students specialise in second and subsequent years and may choose:
- TU821 Electrical & Electronic/Computer & Communication Engineering
- TU822 Mechanical Engineering
- TU823 Manufacturing Engineering
- TU824 Structural Engineering
- TU825 Building Engineering
- TU826 Civil Engineering
TU805 Students learn fundamental principles (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry), Engineering Applications (Mechanics and Electrotechnology) and Applied Skills (Technical Graphics, Computing and Professional Development). Throughout the year the theoretical subjects are supported by laboratories and a comprehensive course of design projects including a robot building project, a bridge building project and an energy efficiency project.
Professional Accreditation
TU Dublin Engineering Degrees are accredited by Engineers Ireland and our qualifications are recognised worldwide.
IT Requirements
Windows based laptop is recommended.
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Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Minimum Number of |
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Subjects |
Higher |
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6 |
2 H5's |
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Minimum Grade in |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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H4 |
O6/H7 |
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Other Grade Requirements |
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| # Or a Grade H4 in Applied Mathematics if combined with a minimum grade of H6 in Mathematics. | |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
Additional Requirements |
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Level 5: 1 OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:
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DISTINCTION(S) REQUIRED: AND MERIT in 5N0556 STEM Maths OR LC Maths at H4 |
| Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline | |
In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Maths Competency Test
TU Dublin run Mathematics Competency Tests (MCT) for applicants to TU805 to offer candidates an alternative route to achieve the H4 Maths minimum entry requirement.
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
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TU805 is a stepping stone to an exciting and rewarding career as a professional engineer. TU Dublin Engineering Degrees are accredited by Engineers Ireland and our qualifications are recognised worldwide.
On successful completion of TU805 you are guaranteed a place in second year of a level 8 engineering programme. In principle we reserve the right to limit the number of places in any given discipline but in practice we try to keep enough places available to ensure that every successful candidate gets their first choice.