Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Within the Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering programme at the University of Birmingham, you’ll address complex challenges in power, communications, transport, healthcare, and human-systems integration, applying your knowledge to real-world problems impacting our civilization.

Take a deep dive into one of our research areas, such as communications and sensing, electrical power and control systems and railways systems engineering, unlocking countless senior level opportunities in academia and industry with the Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering programme at the University of Birmingham University of Birmingham

Career opportunities

A PhD in the School of Engineering, specifically within the Department of Electronic, Electrical, and Systems Engineering, offers numerous opportunities. While it’s impossible to list them all, our alumni have gone on to hold high-ranking academic positions at leading universities, run successful startups, and work in major multinational corporations with a global reach.

Additionally, some continue their academic careers at the University of Birmingham. The PhD program provides a fantastic platform for developing skills in entrepreneurship, research, and other areas, allowing you to tailor your career path and achieve maximum satisfaction and fulfilment in your future endeavours. 

Research themes include 

• Electrical Power and Control Systems, 

• Railway Systems Engineering,

• Communications and Sensing