CAO course · Level 7 · Round 1 2026
AU545 Mechanical Engineering, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 7. Round 1 2026 points: 372. Up 89 on 2025, when Round 1 was 283. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Mechanical Engineering [Galway]”. "Galway" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 372
- 2025 Round 1
- 283
- Level
- 7
- College
- ATU
AU545 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 372 | - | 372 |
| 2025 | 283 | - | 283 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 372?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 372.
372 points is above roughly 44% of 2026 candidates (about 56.1% scored 370 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 372.
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The ATU courses closest in points to AU545. All ATU courses and points.
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- AU271Veterinary NursingLevel 7370
- AU656Science - Common EntryLevel 8370
- AU333Graphic Design and IllustrationLevel 8367
- AU617Animation and Game DesignLevel 8367
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU545: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about AU545
What were the CAO points for AU545 in 2026?
Mechanical Engineering (AU545) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 372 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU545 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU545 was 283 points. Up 89 on 2025, when Round 1 was 283.
Is AU545 a Level 8 course?
No. AU545 appears on the CAO Level 7/6 list, so it is an ordinary bachelor degree or a higher certificate, not a Level 8 honours degree. Many Level 7 courses offer a route on to Level 8 afterwards.
Did points for AU545 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU545: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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