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4.04.04.11050 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe library is good but I wish it was 24/7 outside of exam months as well so I can be more flexible with studying. Food at drink at the SU is fire.
Friendly atmosphere, diverse societies, and opportunities to meet people. Expensive housing, poor maintenance, or limited availability.
Provided excellent adjustments regarding my health issues throughout my studies. Very inclusive to ethnic minorities and religious backgrounds.
Best aspects: Good facilities with a modern feel. Lots of study spaces. Improvements: Boring student life.
The university excels with its plentiful opportunities for students to succeed via societies and clubs, alongside with the facilities provided being only the best (especially within the optom course). The respect between the ethnically diverse student pool is unmatched in other universities as the majority of people understand their commitment to helping each other, providing a better experience was everyone. However, one small thing that can be improved would be the feel of the main building. Whilst the buildings interior feels modern and progressive, the exterior stands out as a dystopian building out of place with the rest of the campus.
18-24 years
The study space is an exceptional environment that fosters productivity and focus. It is thoughtfully designed, offering a peaceful and quiet atmosphere that minimizes distractions, making it ideal for deep concentration. The layout is well-organised, providing various options for different study needs. Whether a student is working alone in a private study area or collaborating in a group, there are designated spaces that support both individual and collective work. The comfort of the furniture is another highlight, with ergonomic chairs and spacious desks that accommodate laptops, books and other study materials, allowing for long study sessions without physical discomfort. Additionally, the study area is consistently well-maintained, ensuring a clean and pleasant environment. The lighting is well-balanced, which reduces eye strain and supports extended study hours. There are plenty of power outlets available throughout the space, allowing students to charge their devices without any difficulty. The availability of both physical and digital resources, including textbooks, journals, and computers, further enhances the overall experience, making it easy for students to access the materials they need to succeed academically. The atmosphere of the study space is also enhanced by the sense of community it provides. There are opportunities for students to engage in group study sessions, fostering collaborative learning and knowledge sharing. The inclusion of a café or snack bar adds a nice touch, offering convenient access to food and drinks, ensuring students can take breaks without needing to leave the building. Overall, this study space stands out as an excellent environment for academic work, with thoughtful features that promote comfort, focus, and productivity. However, the only area for improvement is the Wi-Fi connectivity. While the space offers a robust selection of resources, there are occasional issues with slow or unreliable Wi-Fi, especially during peak hours. This can disrupt online research, access to digital learning platforms, and collaboration with peers in virtual study groups. As many students rely heavily on a stable internet connection for coursework, addressing this issue would enhance the overall study experience and ensure that the space remains as effective as possible for all students.
The actual teaching and engagement from lecturers on average is great. Most lecturer's, students can tell are invested and want their students to succeed. The administration of the course however is dreadful, such as lecture timetabling and not getting examination timetables until a few weeks before you sit the exam. Results and feedback turn over time. Students often have a month to complete course work and then wait 3 month to receive the results. Exam results can take 6 months to receive. The university's 'fit to sit' policy means that special consideration for exams or course work, due to mental or physical illness, family death, or any other valid emergency will never be given. This lack of efficient administration makes organising student live, final year, getting a job after graduation extremely difficult and makes it clear the university don't go to the trouble of doing the work it takes to deliver on their responsibility for fairness and inclusion.
I love my uni, I feel like it’s a mix you can enjoy university with your friends and gain a real uni experience and have fun but also have reassurance that you are studying at the perfect place with excellent academic lecturers to support you right through your degree. In terms of improvement I think the only thing would be is to expand the university and update learning spaces but they are very good.
One of the best parts of my uni experience at Aston has definitely been the support from the lecturers and the access to resources. They really encourage us to ask questions and engage with the material, which makes learning so much more enjoyable. On the other hand, the worst aspect has been the pressure of assessments. Sometimes it feels like there’s a lot riding on each exam or assignment, which can be quite stressful. But I’m working on developing better strategies to cope with that stress and stay focused.
Best is probably location its close to town, professors are very nice and i love my course. Worst is that I take the bus everyday and its really expensive £3 everyday is ridiculous. And all my lectures are on 6th floor, are you trying give my un athletic self a heart attack. And what is with that 3 hour gap on Tuesday? What am i supposed to do with myself for 3 hours.
Best aspects are the events the student Union has on, worst aspect is the fact that most of my lectures are on the 5th and 6th floor.
Lots of space to study and access 24/7 to main building to work which is good.
Best aspect - some lectures are really good at teaching and lecture slides can be quite detailed which helps with revision. Worst aspect - I live at home so don’t really get the chance to have a classic student uni life which makes it a bit boring for me but overall, the uni itself is quite good.
I like how it’s so close to the city centre so you can always just hop out and quickly back in time for ur lectures. I would improve it by making more social areas.
We are extremely unsupported, our facilities are beyond poor: for example, we barely have enough lifts to accommodate students, and the overall main campus building is run down and so unpleasant. Teachers quite simply do not care, it is a depressing environment most definitely. Not to mention we have such a lack of food places on campus that are tailored to other ethnic groups, such as Caribbeans and Africans.
A great study space should be an area where you can revise and have free printing allowance.
Great!
Best: location wise at the centre of town, so you are able to access the bullring quickly in your breaks. As for the university, the places where they upload work such as Blackboard is very useful as it provides information necessary for the degree, the environment is very friendly. Recently, there was ISOC which is a student society where they ran an event, everyone was helpful and friendly. worst: in the module structure, I understand that in university its much more complex , but I wished there was a structured curriculum that is slow paced rather than rushed.
For me the best thing about this university experience is making good friends on campus and good flatmates who are good friends. the worst thing is the security on campus, the accommodation I live in (Harriet Martineu residences) is unsafe as people who do not live here can just use the stairs and come all the way up to where I live and I think that should change and fixed.
4.2
One of its greatest strengths is its diversity both in terms of student backgrounds and academic opportunities. The campus is a melting pot of cultures, perspectives, and ideas, making it a vibrant environment where everyone can find their place. If you’re looking for a university that values inclusivity, innovation, and personal growth this is definitely the place to be. A more dynamic events calendar would make campus life even more engaging and enriching.
One of the best aspects of my course is the quality of teaching and the support from lecturers. They are knowledgeable, approachable and always willing to help, whether through office hours or email. The course content is well structured combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities for group work and discussions which help in understanding different perspectives. One area that could be improved is the scheduling of lectures and coursework deadlines. Sometimes multiple assignments are due at the same time making it challenging to manage workload effectively.