CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AU645 Mechanical Engineering, ATU: CAO points 2026
Atlantic Technological University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 462. Up 21 on 2025, when Round 1 was 441. 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
- 462
- 2025 Round 1
- 441
- Level
- 8
- College
- ATU
AU645 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 | 462 | - | 462 |
| 2025 | 441 | - | 441 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 462?
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 462.
462 points is above roughly 69% of 2026 candidates (about 31.3% scored 460 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
Similar courses
Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 462.
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- AU944Civil EngineeringAtlantic Technological University · Level 8444
- AU647Biomedical EngineeringAtlantic Technological University · Level 8440
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Other courses at ATU
The ATU courses closest in points to AU645. All ATU courses and points.
- AU671Medical ScienceLevel 8499
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- AU618ArtLevel 8 · test/portfolio489
- AU170Health Science with Physiotherapy StudiesLevel 7 · not all offered488
- AU171Health Science with Occupational Therapy StudiesLevel 7487
- AU649Engineering - Common EntryLevel 8487
- AU985Education, Home Economics and Biology - with concurrent Teacher EducatioLevel 8 · not all offered465
- AU638Civil EngineeringLevel 8451
- AU944Civil EngineeringLevel 8444
- AU647Biomedical EngineeringLevel 8440
- AU518ArtLevel 7 · test/portfolio423
- AU662Sport and Exercise ScienceLevel 8420
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AU645: 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 AU645
What were the CAO points for AU645 in 2026?
Mechanical Engineering (AU645) at Atlantic Technological University had a Round 1 cut-off of 462 points in 2026.
What were the points for AU645 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AU645 was 441 points. Up 21 on 2025, when Round 1 was 441.
Is AU645 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AU645 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AU645 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AU645: 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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