Wit Presentation

Where is Waterford?

Why Ireland?

The main working language is English

Good educational system: qualifications are recognised worldwide

Education in Ireland helped to create “The Celtic Tiger” economy

Colleges are small: personal attention for students

The environment is clean and safe

Part-time work permitted – 20 hours per week

Irish people are warm and hospitable to overseas students

Why Study in Waterford City?

Fifth city of Ireland: population of 75,000

Capital of and gateway to the SE Region

Beautiful region with mountains, rivers and a long coastline and the climate is mild

What makes WIT different?

WIT is an autonomous, state sector university-level Institute operating within the Irish National Qualifications framework

WIT’s offers a competitive tuition fee structure

Small class sizes

Scholarships

College Street

Main Campus

Profile : Resources

Luke Wadding Library

• 1200 Reading Spaces

• 300 Computer Spaces

• Conference Rooms

• Learning Support

• Assistive Technology

• Post Graduate Areas

IT Building

School of Business & Accountancy

Accounting

Business Studies

Finance

Marketing

Retail Management

International Business

Applied Social Studies

Communications

Hospitality, Tourism

Languages & Marketing

Legal & Business

Art & Music

School of Humanities

Sports Science

Exercise & Health Studies

Health Promotion

Recreation & Leisure

Nursing (General & Psychiatric)

Intellectual Disability Nursing

School of Health Science

Architecture & Architectural Technology

Construction

Electronics

Building Technology

Civil Engineering

School of Engineering

Agriculture Science & Forestry Biology

Chemistry

Biotechnology

Computing

Pharmaceutical Science

Horticulture

School of Science

Undergraduate & Post Graduate Bridging Programme

Prepares students for academic life – time to acclimatise

September / January / June Intakes

Strong foundation in English – including IELTS preparation

Study skills, library skills, research skills

European Computer Driving Licence

June Intake is free for Postgraduate Applicants

Students getting over 60%, guaranteed a place in WIT

Increases a student’s chance of getting higher grades in their undergraduate / post graduate course

8 months duration commencing October or January

Flexible entry and exit points

Entry from School or Bridging Course

2 years: Higher Certificate

+1 Year: B. Degree

+1 Year: Honours B. Degree

+ 1-2 Years :Masters Degree

+1-2 Years: Doctorate

Taught Masters Programmes(1 Year)

Business– Internationalisation – Marketing– Economics/Finance– Management

Humanities– MA Creative Writing– MA Hospitality Management – Hospitality Management

Education– MA Teaching and Learning– MA Management in Education

Computing- MSc Telecommunications Software- MSc Computing Information Systems- MSc Multimedia

(Two Year MSc Available for Non IT graduates)

Engineering- MSc International Construction Management- MSc Construction Project Management- MSc Electronics

Health Sciences-MSc Nursing-MA Sports Psychology

Taught Masters Programmes(1 Year)

Postgraduate Studies by ResearchMasters and Doctoral Levels

The main research centres in WIT are:

Telecommunications Software Development

Biotechnology / Bioremediation

Electronics – Microelectronics and Mobile Technology

Smart Card Technology

Separation Science

Health Behaviour Research

Healthcare Management and Economics

E-Learning Technologies

Forestry

Materials Science

Postgraduate Studies by ResearchMasters and Doctoral Levels

Academic Links

WIT is interested in all aspects of academic co-operation.

We are creating an organisation that is part of the international network of scholars and learners.

Example of international activities;

- Student / staff exchange and transfer - Year abroad - Joint Curriculum projects

- Joint Research Projects - Joint conferences - E-Learning projects - Social, cultural and sporting exchanges - Summer Schools

Bridging €5550 per year (€2775 – 1 semester)

Undergraduate €7950 per year

Postgraduate €9250 per year

Students who study with us for their undergraduate degree receive a “part–scholarship” for their postgraduate studies (50% discount).

Estimated Living Costs: rent food bus fares + insurance etc = €7000

Tuition Fees & Living Costs

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