Waterford,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Honours) in Automation Engineering in Co. Waterford Ireland | South East Technological University
South East Technological University
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Co. Waterford Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,500
(c. USD16,706.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Contemporary automation engineering integrates components of electronics, interfacing, instrumentation, software development, robotics, networking, databases, and data analytics - competencies that are in high demand across pharmaceutical, medical device, and food production sectors.
With the manufacturing sector evolving into Industry 4.0, the growing reliance on data analytics is exacerbating the shortage of qualified automation engineers. Industry 4.0 represents the 'smart factory' revolution, where computing and automation converge through cyber-physical systems to oversee factory operations and enable decentralized decision-making. These advancements require professionals skilled in electronics, automation, software development, networking, IT, and data analytics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
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%.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS (minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6
Tuition
EUR
14,500