Aston University Birmingham in one paragraph...
"Aston is a small but dynamic university, offering facilities all on one campus, right on the doorstep of the city of Birmingham. There is a real buzz and spirit to the place, and everyone can call it home. The small size does not hold it back, and it is always highly placed in league tables." says Laura - read the whole review here.
UCAS Code: A80
University Homepage: www.aston.ac.uk
Maximum Tuition Fee?: £9000
UK Ranking: 36th (Times Good University Guide 2012)
Open Day: There are no scheduled Open Days, please contact the university for more information.
Statistics snapshot
Number of Registered Students: 9350
Male to Female Ratio: 52:48
Average UCAS points achieved: 340
Overseas Students: 23%
The best and worst things about Aston University Birmingham:
"Best thing is how friendly the close knit university is. It's like big sixth form college and everyone is always looking out for others.
The worst thing is the slight racial segregation as there is one tower that has a significantly higher amount of people of Asian origin, compared to the other two. It might be a coincidence but it is noticeable.I would prefer it if it was more mixed."
Jerome, doing Business - Read more
"Friendly people, staff and very good facilities.
The only bad thing is the limited range of courses available in my department.Most people find that the course isn't for them and they either don't have the right number of UCAS points to change to their desired course, or simply are only offered a course which they don't want to go on to."
Charlie, doing Computer Science - Read more
"Best - It is a campus and everyone knows each other and there is a very friendly atmosphere.
Worst - Can be completely disorganised, and its small size sometimes eliminates it from the opportunities at the larger universities."
Laura, doing Pharmacy - Read more
"The university is very friendly and not huge so you always see people you know. Plus it is in the centre of Birmingham so perfect for shopping, eating and clubbing."
Jess, doing Psychology - Read more
"I would say the best thing about my university is without a doubt the location. It is a very compact university that has all the benefits of a campus university but is sandwiched right in the heart of birmingham, no more than 5 minutes walk from anywhere!"
Nicholas, doing International Business with Spanish - Read more
"Best thing about Aston is the atmosphere. Everybody is friendly and helpful. We have a great students guild where there is a pub and every two weeks there are events where people can dress up in fancy dress. There are 2 pubs within walking distance too. The University is so close to the city centre so it is convenient to do shopping. The worst thing would have to be the accommodation, however new accommodation is being built and although the rooms were horrible I met a lot of new friends."
Abi, doing French and German - Read more
"The worst thing is that it is small and there is no football field on campus. The best thing is that it is in the middle of the big city of Birmingham. "
Graham, doing Business, Public Policies and Management - Read more
"I absolutely love my university. I love that there is such a sense of community within the university which you don't find with many others due to the small size and all the facilities such as the Students' Guild endeavour to bring everyone together!
I can't think of anything I dislike at all about the university."
Billy, doing Pharmacy - Read more
Contact details for Aston University Birmingham
Address:
The Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
Telephone: 0121 204 3000
Email: admissions@aston.ac.uk
Please note that this is the registered address for Aston University Birmingham. This may not be the location of your course.
Statistics
Student Breakdown
Degree class
National Student Survey
Employment prospects (within six months of graduation)
These statistics are supplied by UniStats.com - the official university statistics site by UCAS
Accommodation costs for Aston University Birmingham
"About £66pw. self-catered. Although cheap, I did spend a lot of money on food."
Jerome, doing Business - Read more "About £70pw self catered. "
Graham, doing Business, Public Policies and Management - Read more "About £65-110 pw. All accommodation self-catered. "
Charlie, doing Computer Science - Read more "About £70pw self catered. £110pw self catered en suite."
Abi, doing French and German - Read more "About £65 pw, including all bills.
Halls with ensuite - £95 per week, including all bills."
Nicholas, doing International Business with Spanish - Read more "About £65 for standard. We don't have catered."
Sasha, doing Mathematics - Read more "A Catered package is available on a week/term or yearly basis. They are around £4 a day for 2 meals I think. Accommodation is £67 a week for a basic room which is not ensuite, and there are lots of people to a kitchen (but they are cleaned daily and still great fun) and £100p/w for the ensuite new accommodation."
Laura, doing Pharmacy - Read more "About £70 per week non-catered."
Billy, doing Pharmacy - Read more "About £75pw self catered standard, £110 pw for Lakeside."
Jess, doing Psychology - Read more
Reviews for Aston University Birmingham:
Jerome F, 1st Year doing Business
Charlie B, 1st Year doing Computer Science Laura M, 3rd Year doing Pharmacy Jess M, 2nd Year doing Psychology Nicholas C, 2nd Year doing International Business with Spanish Abi N, 2nd Year doing French and German Graham B, 1st Year doing Business, Public Policies and Management Billy J, 2nd Year doing Pharmacy Sasha L, 2nd Year doing Mathematics