Aston University

Reviews

Anonymous

Aston is in a perfect location, being right in the city centre. You can get pretty much anywhere in a 20 minute walk. There are lots of things on campus, like a Costa, Tesco and two pubs. I think Aston as a university is very unorganised and it takes a long time to get any information if we get any at all. In terms of societies, unless you play a sport or are religious there isn’t really anything for you either.

Anonymous

A small university which allows for direct contact with the teaching staff. The central location of the university makes it easy for transport to and from.

Anonymous

The university is small but the teaching experience is great. Plenty of one on one time with lecturers who are both friendly and informative. The university is centrally located which makes for great transport to and from.

Anonymous

Aston university is a very well established university with an extremely good reputation. Especially for my course, a Masters in Pharmacy. Although there has been some scheduling isssues and recent strikes all problems have been very swiftly resolved. Aston has a wide range of very up to date facilities ranging from its newly refurbished library to its well kitted gym. And although the current student union building is very outdated with not a lot going for it everyone hopes the new building that is currently under construction will be significantly better.

Anonymous

Despite having a smaller campus than competing universities, Aston has great academic and leisure facilities. The campus is maintained well and the teaching staff are really helpful inside and outside classes

Anonymous

Good lecturers but at times rather easy. The most difficult aspects of mechanical engineering at Aston it the strong emphasis on group assessments which can bring you down. The facilities at hand are good however the printing facilities lack. Over all the university has been great

Anonymous

My university is conveniently located in Birmingham city centre making it ideal for me. The staffi the business school is extremely qualified and fantastic at teaching!

Anonymous

Yeah I know you have to get it done and then I will do work and then I can do work and I’ll go gym tomorrow at the same place and then I’ll go gym tomorrow and then I can do it a few days later and then I’ll go gym then I’ll be there tomorrow at the same place you can come back in here tomorrow at the gym I’ll let you know when I’ll come get back I’ll be in there in soon

Anonymous

Really good uni, lively, comfortable, great people! Teaching is quite good too though some can REALLY improve and stop being lazy. But it is a very good uni in my opinion, couldn’t be any happier

Anonymous

Excellent uni! I’ve had the best experience so far and so glad to be living back on campus again in my second year. So happy aston has that advantage

Anonymous

Aston University is a world-class campus based in the city of Birmingham (in the city centre to be exact). This institution prides itself on training young people to excel in the professions and has excellent international and local links. A research-led university that offers practical and current teaching that enables students to put their learning into practice during their placement year. The university is, in addition, the first to run degree apprenticeship courses and across all courses technology and online learning supports learning. The culture and life on campus is second to none, a small community as many describe the life at Aston to be like - there are many clubs and societies who regularly meet up and work together to build a diverse and integrated community. I love being a student here at Aston, the campus is picturesque and minutes walk from the city centre where there is an array of activities, shops and nighttime venues.

Anonymous

Great uni but with the obvious disadvantage of having less lecturers per student. The engineering department, while dated, is on full form and is exciting. The rest of the reviews ive heard hsve been good as the business students are well catered for. Excellent location and great student hub

Anonymous

The university is great as the course has a high percentage in terms of employability after graduation and the accredit recognition. Although the lecturers can sometimes be hard to understand and so it’s very handy that we have panopte to go through the lectures in our own time.

Anonymous

Resources such as the library are amazing and the lectures will do what they can to help. Student union is amazing and makes everyone feel welcome

Anonymous

I think it’s a very inclusive uni. In the student union people is really nice and helpful. Sometimes the career services are not really well informated, you go ask and no one knows but they try to search and solve it and communicate with you by email. Last year was more organized than this, there are not so much events are not as well advertised.

Anonymous

Beautiful green campus, really nice in the summer as there are few green spaces in central birmingham. Pretty lake and geese which poo everywhere but produce cute little chicks in the spring so I don't mind. The main building is where I go for all of my lectures (so I've never been inside the business/optometry etc buildings). It's the oldest building but well kept inside. We make use of modern lecture theatres on the ground floor and 6th floor, and modern labs on the 3rd and 5th floors. The SU has it's own building, which currently is looking a little old, but a new building is planned to be constructed next year I believe. Currently it has a bar underground, and hall, lunch area and a little shop on ground floor, and a study space upstairs as well as prayer rooms, hairdressers, and student services. The finance team are excellent at helping you with any queries you have about paying for you tuition/accommodation etc. The placement team were really well organised and useful when helping with my applications for my placement. Quick responses to email and easy to book a one-to-one appointment. Onsite gym is available which I've heard is good but never made use of myself. The library is fantastic! During exam seasons it's open 24/7 and the staff are really helpful. Online account allows you to renew books/reserve books. Very modern interior, lots of computers and laptops available for use. I prefer the third floor which is the silent floor so I can concentrate best. Really modern building, looks impressive on the outside. I study Biomedical Science, and overall my experience has been excellent - you get so much support and help is there if you need it. The only bad thing I'd say is I expected more time in the lab plus more guidance. I'm nearly at the end of second year and don't feel confident in the lab, and don't feel I've had any good practice at the techniques we've learnt about. You get one go and that's it with everything! That's one of the main reasons I want to go on placement because I feel I'll develop my lab skills tremendously compared to what uni has offered. Overall though, the lecturers are excellent, Aston Replay is so useful for revision (an online resource that has all the recordings of lectures), the subjects are interesting, all the lecturers teach things that they have/are currently researching which I think really shows.

Anonymous

Really helpful and all of the staff are always on hand to answer any questions. I am currently on placement and give been given a lot of support from my placement tutor who has visited my several times and able to contact regularly.

Anonymous

The university is generally good at providing an excellent standard of education. There have in past years been issues regarding contact hours and student/staff ratios, but these have been ironed out, at least in my experience. There are many self study areas and the SU IS easily accessible and a good place to go day and night

Anonymous

This is a fantastic place to go if you want to feel like part of a community. Everyone is so welcoming and there are lots of societies for just about anything you could ever want! The lecturers know their stuff and there's a wide variety of courses available, so I think anyone would benefit from studying here. (Also, there's free tea and coffee, what more could you want?)

Anonymous

As an exchange student, I was really well welcomed by all the activities organised for Fresher's week. Moreover, I feel have really benefited from my time here, blessed to have had really passionate teachers, access to a huge library, and great facilities in general.

Anonymous

great university especially for pharmacy. lecturers are good and actually work in the field they teach.

Anonymous

After spending four years at Aston University, all I have to say is that I do not want to leave, not because I’m not prepared for working life, rather, I’ve built so many skills, learnt so much during my time there. Yes, it has been a challenging journey, however, with all the support that I regularly received, it drove me to success. My course: French & German is a relatively small department. But I have enjoyed every second of my course and it was riveting, thought provoking and challenging. I am proud of what I have achieved at Aston.

Anonymous

The campus is quite small but this is an asset because it is easier to get to know more people and everything is close by. The career service at Aston are one of its shining glories, they are very helpful and constantly email you with opportunities.

Anonymous

Su was poorly run very few events. Societies very badly supported by the uni, virtually no support or funding and poor facilities for them. Standard of course was high and was very enjoyable. Not as much placement support or help to find one as advertised, especially in life and health sciences.