About Beng (hons) In Electronic Engineering in Waterford Institute of Technology

What is the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering?

The BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering is a full-time, four year, honours degree course of study that can be chosen within the Engineering Common Entry Route.  This course is recognised by Engineers Ireland (EI) and prepares students for employment in the electronics industry.

Industrial Studies and Placement

The placement occurs in an electronics company from mid-February to mid-August in year 3, semester 6. Prior to going on placement, there is an intensive course on Health & Safety, Resource Management and Ethics in Engineering.

Companies which have taken students in the past include ABB, Abbott, Analog Devices, Bausch & Lomb, Braun, Datapac, EMC, Ericsson, ESB, GEA Automation, Honeywell, Howmedica, Intel, Janssen Pharmaceutical, Kromberg & Schubert, Lasercut Engineering, Measurex, Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Sanmina - SCI and Schering Plough.

Graduates of BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering may find employment in the following areas:

• Electronics Design

• Control Engineering

• Research & Development

• Test and Measurement

•  Technical Support

•  Electronic Sales

Follow on Study for BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering graduates:

MEng in Electronic Engineering

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

Engineering, Health Sciences & Science

• IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
• TOEFL: iBT 70 (min score of 15 in each  component) CBT 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
• PTE: 51 (minimum 46 in each component)

Business, Education & Humanities

• IELTS: 6.0 IELTS (minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
• TOEFL: iBT 80 (min score of 15 in each component) CBT 213 (min score of 15 in each component)
• PTE: 55 (minimum 46 in each component)

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Waterford Institute of Technology Cost of Attendance

The international students have to pay the following expenses while studying at the institute.

Fees

Note: The international tuition fee will be refunded in full, in case the students don’t get their visa but the students need to show documentary evidence of the refusal to the international office.

Cost of Accommodation

The residences fee at WIT is mentioned beneath:

These apartments are based on the Main Campus and give easy access to all WIT services and facilities to the students. The students need to deposit Euro 300 for booking room which is refundable towards the end of the license period.