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  • 27th February 2026 | 9:45am – 2:00pm
  • Location: Athlone

Experience Life as an Engineering Student – Taster Day

Thinking about studying engineering but want to know what it’s really like? Our Experience Life as an Engineering Student Taster Day gives CAO applicants the chance to step into the shoes of an engineering student for a day at TUS Athlone.

This event is ideal for students interested in Mechanical Engineering, Automation & Robotics, or Polymer Engineering.

Location: Engineering Building, TUS Athlone Campus
Time: 9.45am – 2.00pm

What to expect

During the day, you will:

  • Take part in hands-on engineering challenges in our state-of-the-art laboratories
  • Design, build and test projects alongside experienced lecturers and current students
  • Explore the cutting-edge engineering facilities at TUS Athlone
  • Gain real insight into engineering courses, career pathways and student life

No prior engineering experience or specific subject choices are required – just curiosity and an interest in how things work.

TUS Athlone offers Level 7 and Level 8 Mechanical Engineering degrees through the CAO.

Level 7 programmes are delivered via our Engineering Common Entry route. Successful completion of the Common Entry Year allows progression into Year 2 of the following Level 8 degrees:

Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.

Register now

TUS Athlone Campus Engineering Courses

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Course Type: Undergraduate

Engineering (Common Entry) – BEng

Study Mode: Full Time

Level 7

Years 3

CAO points 223

Course Code US773

TUS Athlone Automation and Robotics Students

Course Type: Undergraduate

Automation and Robotics – BEng (Hons)

Study Mode: Full Time

Level 8

Years 4

CAO points 251

Course Code US916

Polymer and Mechanical Engineering

Course Type: Undergraduate

Polymer & Mechanical Engineering – BEng (Hons)

Study Mode: Full Time

Level 8

Years 4

CAO points 302

Course Code US913

4

Course Type: Undergraduate

Mechanical Engineering with Energy – BEng (Hons)

Study Mode: Full Time

Level 8

Years 4

CAO points 308

Course Code US912

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Course Type: Undergraduate

Mechanical Engineering – BEng (Hons) (Athlone)

Study Mode: Full Time

Level 8

Years 4

CAO points 278

Course Code US910