Overview

Electrical Engineering is primarily concerned with the generation , transmission and distribution of Electrical power , the design and development of electrical machines and equipment and the specification of electrical service plans for industrial buildings and facilities.

There is also a major emphasis on ensuring that 70% of Irelands electricity demand is met by renewable energy sources such as wind , solar and hydro by 2030. Electrical Engineers work on the development of a smart electrical grid to allow for the effective utilisation of renewable energies

The first year of the Electrical Engineering course from Waterford Institute of Technology is designed to introduce the students to the fundamentals of maths, engineering science and technology that underpin the study of engineering. It will equip students with the knowledge required to undertake a more specific study of engineering in relation to electrical engineering in years two and three.

Graduates from the BEng in Electrical Engineering may find employment in fields such as:

Pharmaceutical Industry
Medical Technology
Manufacturing Engineering
Power Generation
Renewable Energies
Electrical Contracting

Filing roles such as:

Electrical Technician
Maintenance Technician
Field Service Engineer
Electrical Services Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamental Engineering Maths
Electrical Science
Electronic Devices & Theory
Computer Aided Electrical Engineering
Robotics & Control
Electrical Power Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

51

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology Energy & Power Engineering View 11 other Bachelors in Energy & Power Engineering in Ireland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

51

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7
If English is not your first language, students should present evidence of competence.
You should be at least 17 years of age in January of the year of entry.
You must have a Secondary/High School Diploma, with good grades in English and Mathematics and at least 4 other subjects, on average + 60%.

Tuition Fee

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International

10250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10250 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

Student Contribution €3,000

Living costs for Waterford

670 - 1050 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.