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4.04.04.11050 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsIt’s a very good university and has a great ranking for business which is what I’m studying
Studying here has been a truly rewarding experience. The lecturers are not only knowledgeable but also supportive, always encouraging students to reach their full potential. The campus facilities, especially the library and study spaces, make it easy to focus and stay motivated. There’s also a great sense of community, with plenty of opportunities to join societies and meet people from different backgrounds. If I could suggest one improvement, it would be to have more quiet study areas during peak exam times, as the existing spaces can get quite busy. Overall, it’s an excellent place to learn, grow, and prepare for the future.
One of the best parts of my experience at Aston University so far has been the strong focus on employability and real-world application. The support from lecturers and career services has been really valuable in helping me connect what I’m learning in class to future opportunities. I’ve also enjoyed the diversity on campus, meeting students from different backgrounds has broadened my perspective and helped me grow both personally and academically. On the other hand, one of the more challenging aspects has been the workload during certain periods, especially when deadlines for multiple modules fall at the same time. It can feel overwhelming, but it has also taught me the importance of time management and resilience.
Best is for sure location and teaching. So central so have access to all the main parts of the city. Plus teaching standard is good, can feel it when comparing the same degree with other universities (always feel more well rounded). Worst is the campus and SU. Just feels small and lacks integration with the students. Feel like you attend classes in the city, not that you are part of a university
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They give all the resources I need to aid my education.
The areas to study in are nice, the environment is good to be in. To improve the uni I would say make the garden area so the outside area more nicer with maybe flowers as some of the grass area doesn't look that nice to look at, and by doing this it could probably make the overall Uni look better.
18-24 years
AMAZING
As a first year student I was very unsure about University and what to expect. Aston was not my first choice initially, but working my way through the year I can definitely say I made the most of what Aston has to offer. From the societies , range of medical facilities and library resources , there have certainly been positives and negatives regarding Aston University. The location of Aston is perfect for that university experience. Located in the city , Aston University is a 15-20 minute walk to the city centre , 30 minute walk to local clubs and 10 minute walk from off campus’s such as Yugo Bentley House. With this variety it offers a range of different experiences to explore as I would usually partake in a quick trip to the city centre after a lecture, allowing students like myself to unfortunately spend more money on food whilst socialising with friends. Regarding facilities and student support Aston has a range of different systems in place for all types of students from different backgrounds . This would include mental health workshops , writing and reading workshops within the library as well as events such as accommodation fairs which help guide students . I would definitely say the range of support is there however , I believe they do not advertise it as much as they could. I say this as when speaking to other peers , the common theme in first year would be that many people feel alone or very behind on their course which leads to them feeling demotivated. To improve this I feel as though Aston should implement more social activities and support solely for first year students as many support systems are catered to 2nd - final year students. Leading onto the topic of facilities as well as the campus look and feel , Aston is a combination of a modern and old building (which would be the main building.).There are several buildings to explore on campus such as the Student union and Aston law school which are all situated within the same area which I believe to be very useful when it comes to going from one lecture to another. However a complaint I would have made would be the lack of clear directions regarding particular rooms within the main building as well as the Aston Business school which is joint with a hotel. I can only speak as a first year however it was very difficult navigating my way around the school initially. Student union and Student life at Aston is relatively good as they offer a range of events , societies and shops/ restaurants ran by Aston students providing job opportunities ,which is very essential within university. The student union building is modern , clean and beautifully decorated and has a warm and friendly environment for students. Every Wednesday societies will have a social night in located upstairs in ‘The Lounge’ which is also a mini bar/ restaurant which provides affordable tasty food ranging from £3 to. £20. My only concern with Aston is their funding for society’s , as there are a range to choose from however ,due to the lack of sufficient support and funding many societies struggle to upkeep their club such as the Aston Ravens. I would definitely advise that Aston invests within their society’s and advertised the clubs more often to show how invested they are with their students passions and talents. Overall, I believe Aston is a great place to study for future students , they offer many opportunities through their Aston Futures website and easily accessible support through their in person student support team. In future Aston should invest more into a different method of their direct communication with their students such as text message as well as their student email so that students can be fully aware of events going on. Moreover I believe that advertising and investing in their societies would really make the university stand out to future students and encourage students to partake in more activities which essentially helps with students mental health.
It’s nice.
The best aspect is the wudhu area for the Muslim prayer facility in the student union. However there should also be a wudhu area in the main building to make it more convenient.
I think the university could definitely work on smaller class sizes, I don’t know why but the way the uni is beautiful outstanding but when it comes to learning as someone who suffers from ADHD maybe groups within student union to be held for people with hidden disabilities.
Good place to really achieve your aims.
I really enjoy the size of the campus, how everything is accessible. I am able to reach my lectures in less than 10minutes of travelling. I think the Universitry could be improved with better sport facilties, as I am an athlete and more training for each team would be appreciated.
Best aspect, the uni environment. Everything is close. Worse aspect, loads of coursework. Got to do 3 coursework's at the same time.
Some of the lecture rooms aren't ideal, but it's mostly alright. Being in the middle of Birmingham isn't really the best place for a University (not that much can be done about that obviously). It's pretty easy to get to by train which is a plus. I'd say it's about average for a university in terms of the feel.
Good location being so close to the city centre. I wish the library was open longer and there were more study spaces in the main building because the main building and the library are too busy in the day.
The campus needs to be routinely cleaned and most toilet facilities have watered down diluted soap. The SU tends to gravitate towards hosting South Asian events, leaving behind the other ethnic minorities and their inclusion to such events.
I really like the the ambience of the campus, which is a really friendly and welcoming environment.
4.2
The university is in the heart of the city, and the support is such a great help. In my opinion, at the moment, I do not have any recommendations
All the courses are delivered with enthusiastic preparation by the teachers and support the students throughout the term time