Common Entry into Engineering
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Engineers invent and design things, they make things work and analyse and solve problems, often using mathematical and software tools. Their impact on the world is pervasive and often pioneering.
Engineering solutions help patients with enhanced diagnostic imaging, improved hearing devices, better blood vessel implants and laser surgery. Engineering solutions continue to improve the way we live, driving advances in digital technology, such as the Internet of Things and Smart Cities, that have the possibility of revolutionising how we interact with technology, while at the same time improving sustainability through advances in areas such as energy efficiency and green energy technologies. Some of the most recent and exciting innovations in the energy sector, including wave energy converters, bioreactors and combined heat and power units, are also the work of engineers.
If you’re interested in engineering, but haven’t yet made a choice between courses, the Common Entry into Engineering (Undenominated Entry) option is designed to help you make a decision while still earning credit towards your ultimate degree.
The Common Entry into Engineering (Undenominated Entry) offers a common first year with all other engineering courses. On completion of the common first year, you may choose to pursue one of the following honours degrees:
- BEng and MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing (DC195)
- BEng and MEng in Electronic and Computer Engineering (DC190)
- BEng and MEng in Biomedical Engineering (DC197)
- BEng and MEng in Mechatronic Engineering (DC193)
- BEng and MEng in Sustainable Systems and Energy (DC194)
Please note that common entry does not mean an extra year added to the course; after completion of the one-year Common Entry into Engineering course, you’ll continue in the second year of your chosen degree course.
View the current course structure
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As an engineer, you can find yourself at the heart of just about any field, from high-tech industry and medicine to financial services, energy-aware technologies and biotechnology—the cutting-edge dynamic industries of tomorrow.
After you complete your first year Common Entry you will move into one of the listed degree programmes across both the School of Electronic Engineering or the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing. Please view careers listed under each programme.
Requirements
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
Minimum of H4 Mathematics or H4 Applied Mathematics with H5 Mathematics
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
GCE A Level C Mathematics
No Entry Path
The engineering schools consider transfer requests based on the performance of the candidate. The overall
set of guidelines which is in use for HETAC/NCEA equivalent qualifications is as follows:
Qualification Possible Point of Entry
Relevant HETAC/NCEA Higher Certificate/National CertificateFirst year
(Distinction)
Relevant HETAC/NCEA Higher Certificate/National CertificateFirst year
(Merit plus Experience)
Relevant HETAC/NCEA Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree/National
Diploma (Merit or Better)Second year
Relevant HETAC/NCEA Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree/National
Diploma (Distinction plus a possible interview)Third year
Please apply directly to DCU using the R10 form. Closing date for applications 1st July.
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here.