The theme of this degree course is the convergence of electronic systems and communications systems – the process which has given us the internet, mobile phones, and global networks. Ready, rapid and reliable access to information distributed around the globe is one of the key elements of modern society and impacts all sectors of engineering and the business world. The demand for experts with skills in areas such as data communications, mobile communications and microwave engineering is buoyant with every field of commerce and industry reliant on the timely exchange of vital information.

Well-trained graduates with skills in electronics design, software, telecommunications and engineering are in high demand. Some of our recent graduates are currently commanding high salaries working in government, the public sector and private industry, for employers such as Olympus, Corus, HSBC, Oxford University, Hewlett Packard, Cogent Defence, BAE Systems, Npower, Siemens, Orange, Vodafone, QinetiQ, National Grid, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Cars and Microsoft. Other graduates have chosen to study for PhD degrees at Aston or at other universities across the UK and beyond or have started their own businesses. Areas where out graduates enter include: * Research & development * Design & manufacture * Management and marketing * Consultancy * Education * Innovation.