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4.04.04.11050 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
First gen student
Uni experience is great when it's anything but studying.
The location is great because everything is nearby. However some lectures are still online and we aren’t getting our money's worth.
18-24 years
The Uni makes an effort to create study places for students. The library has a lot of resources both online and in person which is very convenient for students , especially with the money, in addition it has study rooms on each floor as well as a help centre of the floors It could be improved by making some journal articles more accessible to students
18-24 years
First gen student
Close to the city centre and so if you like having lots to do and exploring a city then it’s a great place for that! There’s so much transport as well - trams, buses, trains- it’s very easy to stay connected to home. Students Union was refurbished and rebuilt whilst I was here and the new one is amazing, but could do with having more space for socialising and studying as it gets full very quickly and can get really loud as well. In terms of the studies I’d say that the course itself is extremely interesting and the personal tutors and supervisors really care about my grades and my future ambitions. However there seems to be a big lapse in communication- both between the students and the lecturers as well as between the lecturers and the university. Everyone gets told different things such as assignment instructions, deadlines, exams, and with the ongoing strikes I cannot recommend doing a degree whilst you have constant interruptions in teaching timetables and lecturers not being able to respond to emails or assist you in any way whilst they are on strike. Some of the lecturers are better than others, being nice and understanding and going through our struggles one by one, whereas others will be rude and direct, making us feel stupid for asking questions by the tone if their voice they don’t want to be there. Careers and placements team are amazing and offer one on one support sessions to go over job applications, interview strategies and CV writing- can’t fault the careers team for how much they helped me during my placement year. The StudentHub have also been very helpful whenever I had a problem either with finances or personal struggles. This uni is great but it’s a shame that a few individuals can really let it down, my advice is make friends, build conversations between course mates because having someone who knows exactly what the problems are and can support you as you navigate through an undergraduate degree can really help.
I have no any idea about that everything is good
Lovely student union, clubs and societies are very engaging, but the programmes are really late in night and especially ladies dont feel safe to go to town at that time of the day . Campus is good but some parts of the campus desperately need renovating. Teachers are just amazing no issues. The location is good but due to the clean air zone it causes a lot of transportation issues as the bus services are very very unreliable. Hence, the reason why half the students dont attend events or dont even bother joining clubs and societies
18-24 years
The campus is like a community with everything all together. This means form your Accomodation there’s easy access to the library, students union, study spaces, Costa, Tesco and more!
Supportive and all the material is easily accessible. A mixture of online and on campus learning.
18-24 years
Best: diversity, close to Birmingham city centre, blended learning, nice campus Worst: teachers can sometimes let a classroom chatter while teaching which is distracting, needs more colour and decor on campus
Lecturers have supported a lot however there hasn't been much lab sessions for students which is essential for job requirements. Students graduating this year will find it difficult competing with others for a job because of the lack of lab skills. All the wet lab projects had to converted into dry projects due to the covid situation. However students were offered a session in the lab and it was the most lecturers could do. All teaching was online this year and lecturers did try their best to make it interactive and fun with kahoot quizzes and other activities. However it wasn't value for money as it didn't meet the university experience and many of the university resources weren't used due to covid so students are paying for services they could not even use. Lecturers did provide extra support such as revision classes and and extra time to help students who require more help. Overall it was a great experience however the covid situation had a massive impact on it and ruined a lot of opportunities that could have been beneficial for attaining skills and better grades.
The online teaching has been great in terms of covering content and time management. Replies to our doubts and queries take time which is a drawback. Mental health and wellbeing support, especially needed during Covid, is provided on a regular basis if needed, which is great.
18-24 years
First gen student
Aston uni in general is decent however when it comes to teaching, as a student i do not feel appreciated. The teaching style, use of communicating online with students and just caring about us could be so much better.
18-24 years
First gen student
Although the experience itself has been nothing short of amazing so far, I'd typically not vouch for certain lecturers since I personally have suffered due to a lack of sufficient teaching styles which have cost me a module or 2 worth of credits. Should that issue be resolved I would have absolutely no problem giving a 5 rating.
Overall, my university experience has been really good. The lecturers are good teachers, the practical sessions are really fantastic and the assignments set are actually really enjoyable. The course has adapted well to the Covid situation and has even sent kit to our homes so we can continue our practical sessions at home which was great. It's easy to talk to and contact the lectures when we have queries. I would highly recommend this course!
Been great so far, too early to say much. My experience with my course has been amazing and I am excited for what's yet to come. The university is at a good location where everything is so close and easy to access.
As a final year student I can honestly say I’ve loved my university experience. I always knew I wanted to come to Aston University, and I definitely made the right choice. I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed my university experience as much as I have, anywhere else.
my experience of university so far has been fairly enjoyable. I am proud to be a student of Aston University. I have made some good friends and contacts within the university.
Only 1 lecture so far and I'm optimistic.
4.2
18-24 years
First gen student
Nice lecturers, some are quite supportive but you are expected to do a lot of work on your own and lessons are quite fast paced too so you need to have a good understanding of previous material. The library there is quite big and is a good place to study.Campus is close to lots of shops and the Birmingham City centre, there is a variety of things to do there. Good transportation links many buses and train stations within walking distance. Many students there and difficult to make friends And blended online lectures/teaching doesn't really work either for most students.
All lecturers are friendly in and out of classes and some lecturers don't mind you seeing them whenever, others make you book appointments and get pissed off if you just show up. Blended learning is not for everyone but on-campus tutorials are quite good. Personal tutors are good for getting advice and support. My course is extremely interesting and challenging but rewarding at the same time. A good lecturer just makes the subject so much better to understand. If you are stuck you can book an office hour if you have the time or if you are brave enough!
Plenty of eating and shopping places but extremely busy. Something for everyone even art galleries, museums, gyms, cinemas and coffee houses. Cheap and expensive places depending on your budget. Too many cars!