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4.04.04.11050 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThere needs to be more support in place for students
The university has many societies, communities to cater to all individuals and has good facilities, especially with the Aston Students Union. The university acts as a community and prides itself on ensuring students have the support they need, whether it relates to education or personal issues. It could be improved through more exposure to what events are occurring each week, as some events are only informed about through posters or email, and not everyone always accesses their emails.
18-24 years
My whole university life
I do not like how the campus is within city centre but has no buses that take students from outside of Primark (where a lot of commuters get off at) to outside of Aston. I do not like how the campus is dull - main building does not look aesthetically pleasing from the outside. I like how it is in city centre - easy access to food places and the Birmingham library.
Best - student support, employability opportunities and immense desire for excellence Worst - facilities could be improved (toilets, communal spaces etc) and more cost efficient food and services
There are many study areas in the main building, both social and just leave ones when you feel you want to have a peaceful study session. There are also study rooms available which come in very handy when you need to work on group projects. It was initially very difficult for me to get around what with being a first year, however there are many boards up signalling what directions to go in for which rooms. I wouldn’t really say there’s much need for improvement at Aston as they have many facilities.
Aston university is an overall very good place to study as the facilities and other students are all very nice and polite.
Sometimes feels like lectures do not take additional needs seriously (not asking how it's best to support me). Some modules feels rushed and not properly going into much details. However lecturers for history are approachable if you need support I know it sounds contradict but lecturer are there to support you when necessary.
I think the best aspects is the community. It’s really inclusive and easy to get involved in things if you want to make connections. You could meet people at the sports centre via badminton or partake in a games event hosted by a society at the SU building. I’ve been here for three months and have already met heaps of people hearing their unique perspectives and background. If i had to criticise the uni it’d be the online library. I haven’t had the best time using it as the UI is quiet glitchy but other than that the uni and its resources are great.
Best: -supportive staff -friendly teacher assistants -Detailed Curriculum -lectures are recorded Worst: Depressing building Boring open days for new students
Better teaching programs
The cafe
I really like the university as I was desperate to get admission in this (Aston) university. However the environment in and outside of the university is so good and outstanding. I was having some technical glitch yesterday in my Aston blackboard, most of my class fellows where having that issue. However the university fixed that issue in just one day and I was able to get back on my work and use seminar presentations. On other thing I have noticed that for some classes I was not marked in whereas I have attended those lessons
Thorough help if u need it, don't leave you in the dark. Maybe some modules give structures for assignments.
Good
The location is everything, in the heart of Birmingham close to the train station, bus stops and many shops. The campus is so vibrant-there is always events taking place and many opportunities for students. There are also many great facilities to help students like the learning development centre. It cant really think how it could be improved.
Everyone is really friendly and helpful.
Good lecturers - support if needed More study places, less chairs. Better timetables
Good - good lecturers Improved - better / more study spaces, timetable needs to be more flexible
4.2
its nice
its good
its nice