Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical Engineering

at Waterford Institute of Technology

The BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering is a full-time, four year, honours degree course of study that can be chosen within the Engineering Common Entry Route. The primary aim of the programme is to produce graduates of high calibre who possess a thorough knowledge of scientific principles and engineering practice and an appreciation of the work and business environment in which the professional engineer must work. SETU Waterford aims to create an open, stimulating environment for students and aims to provide access to an appropriate range of facilities and equipment.
 

The programme core content has a strong emphasis on nurturing an ability to foster analytical thinking and reasoning. A 6-month industrial placement helps give the student a context for some of the material already learnt and will provide a stimulus in the final year of learning.
 

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 smart electrical grids and communications to allow for the effective utilisation of renewable energies.