Aston University

Reviews

Anonymous

Four year degrees with placement year great. placement tutors, support given before and during really good. Business school overall really good.

Anonymous

The university is quite small so it’s easy/quick to get to lectures, the lecture threatres are nice and comfortable plus of you miss lectures they are all recorded for you to go back over! However some lecturers speak very poor English ‍♀️

Anonymous

Very cosy and smal campus, easy and quick to get from one lecture theatre to another lecture theatre under 10 minutes! The library facilities could be improved as at peak times like exam season, a lot of students struggle to find a table to study on!

Anonymous

The university is very close to the city centre. It has good services on campus including a lake at the Aston Triangle as well as a nearby student gym. Because it is so close to the city centre you also benefit from the shops Birmingham has to offer. There's a Tesco and Subway on campus but it is only a 10 minute walk to the Bullring and high street.

Anonymous

Small university and library a bit too small especiclly during exam season very crowded. Overall atmosphere is good.

Anonymous

Very friendly environment, lecturers close to students, high level of support both concerning modules and further career prospects

Anonymous

Campus is quite small but has s very friendly and welcoming feel to it. There are lots of study areas available

Paige Ribchester

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Anonymous

The campus is small but lovely they are also adding more to the campus each year so it continues to get better. I study law and the lectures are very good and offer support.

Anonymous

Great university, with great facilities! The university is also investing a lot more for the future, i.e. an exciting project of creating a new more developed SU!!

Anonymous

Aston university may be a small university but there is constantly something to do. It has a highly inclusive community and energetic social atmosphere. The optometry course could use some more organization in terms of posting due dates and test times all in one calendar rather than the current email hunt that students must go through now. Overall, wonderful course

Anonymous

The campus is nice and the small number of students helps to create a community spirit but the lack of sport facilities and uni events is a disappointment

Anonymous

Amazing university.. wouldnt choose anything else instead! Its literally my home feeling comfortable,lectures, staff and everything in general is great!!! Made so many friends throughout my journey and i really miss it on my placement. Cant wair to go back there in september.

Anonymous

University campus is nice but not enough studying places, library isn’t a library as everyone is so loud, there are some really good lecturers and some really bad

Anonymous

Quite proud to go to this university. Although much can be improved. I think my lecturers are very helpful and overall I enjoy my course. However, the university must be better organised in order to ensure a smooth running.

Anonymous

Small, compact campus with a lot of green space and an aesthetic lake with a triangle fountain. I also like the use of the study booths in the library and the fact there is a quiet floor. The student union is great too, it is a little old but it is still a nice building with common rooms and a big hall where I take part in the dance sports club. I like the societies too, however I feel there needs to be more societies/clubs, for example, art, more types of dance(tap etc), cocktail society. I love the changes to the campus but I do feel that our student union is not as buzzing and social as other universities union. I think there needs to be more events and perhaps students should be asked what events they would like. Living in Birmingham we have great access to clubs on Broad Street so I think students would really appreciate the union to a space for more social activities. Overall the societies are good though and I am part of 3 which are very enjoyable.

Anonymous

Love my course, high standard of teaching, lectures approachable and helpful, lots of practical experience. Good that the university puts emphasis on placements, a shame that these are mostly business based regardless of the course you are on; placements offered at the university are only paid if they are business/marketing placements, and lab placements are almost always unpaid. Almost no funding of societies, they rely on membership fees for everything. Almost no arts societies, such as drama, poetry, art, and music society is massively underfunded with one small practice room as its only designated room in the whole university. Overall, academic side is excellent but societies and events run by the union leaves a lot to be desired. But as Aston is a city centre campus university, it's not as important, as there is so much to do in Birmingham to make up for lack of societies and in terms of nightlife.

Anonymous

Love my course, high standard of teaching, lectures approachable and helpful, lots of practical experience. Good that the university puts emphasis on placements, a shame that these are mostly business based regardless of the course you are on; placements offered at the university are only paid if they are business/marketing placements, and lab placements are almost always unpaid. Almost no funding of societies, they rely on membership fees for everything. Almost no arts societies, such as drama, poetry, art, and music society is massively underfunded with one small practice room as its only designated room in the whole university.

Anonymous

The campus is small but right in the city centre which makes it very accessible. Also everything is very close by. The career and placement centre is always available to help students achieve their goals.

Anonymous

Absolutely loved Aston University. It is one of the smaller universities so there is a bit of a sense of an Aston community. All the lecturers that I came across all knew what they were talking about, what they were doing and they were always there to help with anything. I found this to be especially true in my final year with my dissertation. My course was a sandwich course and the fact that the year in industry was compulsory with my course made it really motivating for me to find a placement. I like how a lot of courses have this compulsory requirement because the experience you get from it is invaluable. Finally, I am not from Birmingham but it is a brilliant student city with a really good night life! There was something going on every night and most days. If there wasn’t something going on at the university, there would definitely be something going on somewhere in Birmingham.

Anonymous

Campus is great, facilities are great and resourceful. The students union has various activities and clubs for everyone to enjoy. The careers service is focused to encourage and help students find placements and part time jobs on campus and off. Overall really good university

Anonymous

Aston University is an excellent place to stud and to meet new people. It's cohort is extremely diverse and it has a great international student program. The courses teach information which is interesting and relevant. With courses covering concepts that are important for a student entering the modern world. Aston also has a great many social clubs and society's that allow students to fully submerge themselves into the student life.

Anonymous

They have far too many modules compared to other universities. Could be better. Don’t give enough support

Anonymous

A small to medium sized friendly campus where everyone pretty much knows everyone. The campus filled with good facilitated student accommodations, a gym including a swimming pool, along with exercise classes. Our very own students union are as supportive as the career services, placements coordinators along with lecturers. University has been the best years of my life which I wish I could keep replaying. Thewhole experience of moving from one city to another has made me independent and stronger.