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

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

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