Waterford Institute of Technology

Course Details

BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering

Course Description

This course is a three year level 7 degree in Electrical Engineering. The course is designed to fully equip the students with the skills required to function as an engineering technician in the areas of electrical services, control, automation, energy production, renewable technologies and energy policy and legislation. The first year of the course 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.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

Graduates from this course 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




BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering Waterford Institute of Technology