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Programmesfor International Students
www.wit.ie
Study in Ireland and WIT
Why WIT?• WIT is a state-sector, university-level college which is funded directly by the Irish government. This means that its facilities
and infrastructure are of excellent quality.
• It provides a wide range of vocationally oriented courses, which lead to internationally recognised awards.
• It operates within the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI) which means that all its courses are quality assured
and all its staff have high level qualifications.
• WIT currently caters for over 10,000 students of which 6,500 are full-time and over 3,500 are part-time. There is a rapidly
growing community of international students.
• WIT is one of the most popular destinations for Irish school-leavers and there is strong competition for places.
• WIT has strong links with industry and employers and many of its courses involve work placement.
• There is excellent college managed students accommodation which is affordable, modern and near the Institute.
Programmes for International Students at WIT 2008
Ireland is a small island republic off the coast of North West Europe. It lies
about 100km from its nearest neighbour, the United Kingdom across the
Irish Sea. It has been a member of the European Union since 1973 and plays
a very active part in all the activities of the Council and the Commission. The
population of Ireland (north and south) is around 4 million. In the past many
Irish people emigrated to the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
and this means there are strong social and cultural bonds between Ireland
and these countries. Its main working language is English. Its educational
system is well respected and leads to qualifications which are recognised and
valued worldwide. Higher education has played an important role in the
economic success of the nation.
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Career progression at WIT
Types of course available in WITThe courses on offer at WIT range from the pre-entry Bridging course to
undergraduate courses at Higher Certificate and Bachelors level and to
postgraduate courses at Masters and Doctoral levels. Some courses are
designed to run from entry to completion as a single programme; these
are referred to as ab initio courses. Other courses may be used to upgrade
existing qualifications; these are referred to as add on courses.
“I plan to come back toIreland next year, and Imiss it so much already.The summer school atWIT was the bestexperience of my life.”Adam, US
AWARD DURATION
Bridging Course 1 year
Higher Certificate 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree 3 years ab initio OR 1 year add on to a Higher Certificate
Honours Bachelor Degree 4 years ab initio OR 1 year add on to Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree Taught Mode - 1 yearResearch Mode - 2 years
Doctoral Degree 3 years
BRIDGING/FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
The WIT Bridging Foundation programme is designedto help international students improve and practiceEnglish language skills in an academic setting. It alsohelps students adapt to the new learning and teachingstyles they will encounter in Ireland. The courseincludes advanced academic English and alsointroductory courses in some of the subjects from thestudents chosen academic area. Modules includeEnglish for academic purposes, communications, studyand IT skills, mathematics, critical thinking, andEuropean Union society and culture.
All students on the programme obtain two valuablequalifications which are internationally recognised.
ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) - therespected industry standard in the use of computers.
IELTS - the internationally accepted measure of
language ability
POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
WIT offers a number of taught postgraduateprogrammes in a number of disciplines. Allprogrammes are 1 year in duration, and manyencompass dissertation work. Higher level degrees byresearch are open to students who have completedundergraduate or postgraduate studies at WIT or inanother third level institute in Ireland.
ACCOMMODATION
WIT offers high quality campus managedaccommodation that is safe, pleasant and ideal forliving and studying. All campus accommodation ispurpose built and fully equipped, featuring bedrooms,24 hours security, parking, plus a serviced launderette.
Programmes for International Students at WIT 2008
COURSE COURSE CODE DURATION (YEARS)
BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management WD091 4
BA (Hons) in Tourism Marketing WD148 3
National Certificate in Professional Cookery 2
BA in Legal Studies in International Trade WD033 1 add-on
BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice Studies WD150 3
BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care WD018 3
BA (Hons) in Psychology WD163 3
BA (Hons) in Music WD027 4
BA (Hons) in Visual Art WD152 4
BA (Hons) in Design (Visual Communications) WD137 4
POSTGRADUATE:
MA in Second Language Learning and Teaching WDHLALT_R 1
BSc in Food Science with Business WD164 3
BSc in Horticulture WD096 3
BSc in Forestry WD076 3
BSc (Hons) in Business Management in Agriculture(speciality in Agriculture/Forestry and Horticulture) WD158 1 add-on
BSc in Applied Chemistry WD029 1 add-on
BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemistry with Quality Management WD042 1 add-on
BSc in Biotechnology WD030 1 add-on
BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Quality Management WD055 1 add-on
BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science WD147 4
BSc in Commercial Computing WD151 3
BSc (Hons) in Commercial Software Development WD068 1 add-on
BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing WD028 4
BSc in Information Technology WD155 3
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology WD131 1 add-on
BSc (Hons) in Physics with Computing WD132 4
BSc in Multimedia Applications Development WD153 3
BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Applications Development WD165 1 add-on
BSc (Hons) in Computer Forensics WD161 3
POSTGRADUATE:
MSc in Computing: Specialisations in: 1
Communications Software WD_KTESO_R 1
Information Systems Processes WD_KISYP_R 1
Multimedia and Learning WD_KMULE_R 1
Higher Diploma in Applied Computing WD_KCOMA_G 1
POSTGRADUATE:
MA in Education 1
MA in Management in Education 1
Bridging/Foundation 1
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Programmes for International Students at WIT 2008
Quick Guide to CoursesCOURSE COURSE CODE DURATION (YEARS)
BA (Hons) in Accounting WD084 3
BA (Hons) in Business Management with Law WD079 3
BA (Hons) in Finance & Investment WD160 3
Bachelor of Business WD159 3
BA (Hons) in Financial Services WD136 2 add-on
BA (Hons) in Business Information Systems WD122 2 add-on
Bachelor of Business (Hons) WD048 4
BA (Hons) in International Business WD134 3
BA (Hons) in Marketing WD095 4
BSc (Hons) in Retail Management WD127 4
POSTGRADUATE:Master of Business - Specialisations in: WD_BMABS_R 1Marketing 1Economics and Finance 1Corporate Administration 1Human Resource Management 1Management 1
Master of Business in Accounting WD_BACCT_R 1
Master of Business in Internationalisation WD_BINTN_R 1
MBA International Business WD_BINTB_R 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Enterprise Development WD_BENTD_G 1
BSc (Hons) in Applied Electronics WD026 4
BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering WD086 4
BSc (Hons) in Computer Aided Manufacturing WD036 1 add-on
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering WD085 4
BEng in Civil Engineering WD139 3
BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying WD162 4
BSc (Hons) in Architecture WD144 3
BSc in Architectural Technology WD094 3
POSTGRADUATE:
MSc in International Construction Management WD_CECMT_R 1
MEng in Electronic Engineering WD_EELEN_R 1
Bachelor of Business in Recreation & Sport Management WD019 3
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Recreation & Sport Management WD051 1 add-on
BA (Hons) in Health Promotion WD124 4
BA (Hons) in Exercise & Health Studies WD125 4
POSTGRADUATE:
MA Sports Psychology WD_HSPSY_R 1
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Disclaimer: While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information, WIT reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, courses, fees,curriculum, or any other matters announced in this publication without prior notice. Students should keep informed as to the conditions and regulationsapplicable to their particular situation at any given time.
For full course details or to request a prospectus, visit www.wit.ie
Programmes for International Students at WIT 2008
Programmes for International Students at WIT 2008
How to Apply for Entry
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (Direct Entry)You should be at least 17 years of age in January of the year ofentry. You must have a secondary/high school diploma, withgood grades in English and Mathematics and at least 4 othersubjects, with average marks of over 60%. Some courses havespecial entry requirements, e.g. high mathematics grades, whichyou should check under the course details on the Institute’swebsite (www.wit.ie). If English is not your first language youshould present evidence of competence (see later section fordetails).
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (Advanced Entry)If you wish to seek exemptions for completed courses of studyoverseas, you should satisfy the above requirements and• You must provide details of the college/university you attended
and a certified copy of all academic transcripts which detail the subjects you studied and grades awarded
• If you have only completed part of a course of study in another university, WIT will make contact with that college to complete a transfer agreement.
POSTGRADUATE COURSESTo enter a taught masters programme, you should have a goodhonours degree in a related subject. Work experience is essentialfor some programmes. If English is not your first language youshould present evidence of competence.
BRIDGING/FOUNDATION COURSEYou 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 +50%. If English is not your first language
you should present evidence of competence.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCESince all of our courses are conducted through themedium of English, it is essential to have high levelcomprehension and writing skills. If English is not yourfirst language you will be required to demonstratethat you have this competence to undertake studythrough English by presenting evidence ofachievement in IELTS, TOEFL or the Cambridge test.
The required levels for TOEFL and IELTS to entercourses in WIT are:
IELTS TOEFL
Paper Computer InternetBased Based Based
Bridging/Foundation 4.5 477 153 53
Undergraduate(Science & Engineering) 5.5 527 197 71
Undergraduate(Business & Humanities) 6.0 553 217 81
Postgraduate(Science & Engineering) 6.0 553 217 81
Postgraduate(Business & Humanities) 6.5 580 237 92
Check that you have the entry requirements for your chosen course
“During our time at WIT, wefound our teachers to be kind,knowledgeable and generouswith their time. They all have ahigh level of knowledge andvery good teaching skills. Welearned a lot about advancedtechnologies, our field of studyand life in Ireland.”Helen, China
Programmes for International Students at WIT 2008
You should complete an international student applicationform and send it by post to:
International Office,Waterford Institute of Technology,Waterford,Ireland
The application forms are available on request from theInternational Office (Tel: 00 353 51 305506 or email:international@wit.ie). They are also available on our websitewww.wit.ie/international
DEADLINESThe closing date for September entry is the 31st May. Thisapplies to most undergraduate courses, taught mastersprogrammes and the bridging course which commences inAutumn. Late applications may be processed if places arestill available.
The closing date for January entry to the Bridging/Foundation programme is the 31st October.
Late applications may be considered subject to theavailability of places and visa restrictions.
Follow the correct application procedure
Entry to all courses at WIT is competitive andstudents will be selected strictly on the basis ofmerit. Having the entry qualifications does notentitle you automatically to a place. WIT reservesthe right to select the most highly qualifiedapplicants for the places available.
If you are a direct applicant to WIT and wish toaccept an offer of a place, you must complete andreturn the notification of acceptance by a specifieddate. You will then be asked to pay your tuition feein full. You will require a WIT receipt for fees paidplus your original letter of offer in order to apply fora study visa.
VISA REQUIREMENTSIt is the responsibility of applicants to check the visarequirements for study in Ireland. The Departmentof Justice, Equality and Law Reform is responsiblefor determining Irish immigration policy. For fullinformation regarding all aspects of immigrationinto Ireland, check http://foreignaffairs.gov.ie
Accepting an offer and applying for a visa
TUITION FEES
Bridging/Foundation - 1 year €5,750- 1 semester €2,875
Undergraduate- Higher Certificate €7,950- Degree €7,950- Honours Degree €7,950
Postgraduate- Taught Programme €9,250
COST OF LIVING FOR ACADEMIC YEAR(September - June, 38 weeks)
Campus accommodation (single room) €3,000Food and utilities €2,660Travel, books, discretionary expenses €600
International OfficeWaterford Institute of TechnologyCork RoadWaterfordIreland
Tel: +353 51 845506Fax: +353 51 302486Email: international@wit.ie
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