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4.04.04.11050 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsMy time at Aston University has been very enriching and wonderful, especially in terms of studying computer science. The guidance and support of my instructors was very important to my academic progress. We have our wide range of test preparation options especially for the final Computer Science Mathematics test in year 1. Comprehensive resources are provided to help you gain exam knowledge and confidence. It provided a good mix of lectures and practical laboratory work, which played an important role in understanding the course content and consolidating knowledge. You can apply lectures through activities such as exam questions and working in a lab, resulting in a more thorough learning experience. The campus itself is very beautiful and provides a suitable environment for both academic and social activities. The library offers a variety of learning environments across multiple floors to suit different tastes, from lively common spaces to quiet corners. Individual learning styles are taken into account, from social group learning to independent and quiet learning. What's great about the faculty is that they respond to emails very quickly and demonstrate their commitment to student success. I asked and immediately received several emails from several instructors offering to help me with the course. Overall, this university offers excellent support for students who want to go beyond what is possible in their studies.
I think it’s a great place to study as this university teaching is very good and the help that you receive from the university is great. Studying as a student in first year it may be very difficult to get used to a new environment however Aston university are very helpful in making sure that they provide the students with help. This university can be improved by making the campus a little more better.
Aston University has a great support system when it comes to learning. There are plenty of drop-in sessions and PAL sessions for students to get additional help and guidance with studies. The lecturers are friendly and I like the balance between online and in-person learning. The majority of lectures are recorded and it is very easy and manageable to catch up with work online. The university could be improved perhaps by improving its facilities such as the Main Building as it can easily get crowded.
The facilities are great and there is good opportunities for students to get help however there isn't much timetabled contact time with lecturers only one hour per week.
The support is good to an extent. However sometimes from experience I find it can be improved with more compassion and understanding.
The lecturers are all very nice, if you live on campus you are right next to the uni and don’t have to walk far at all. Lots of places to go for help of any sort, student union and societies often have something on.
Best aspect are some good lecturers and worst aspect is the building
The main advantage is it is local to the nightlife and the town centre where all students are vital to have a break not only just in town but just to picture the lovely scenery around Aston University
They should reply the student quicker
The beat aspect of my uni experience is the location and the worst aspect is not having to make friends yet
18-24 years
the first couple of days were not encouraging at all. there were no student tours to take us around and I kept getting lost and felt overwhelmed about the big university. it was hard to make friends, i’m in my third term and still don’t have any friends. they should do better at trying to help students mingle ? and get someone to help us on our first days at uni !!! getting around was so difficult I eventually gave up. which effected my absence.
18-24 years
I really like the community you can build when at Aston, the students union is definitely very helpful and helps build relationships with other people. Also the location of the uni is very good being in town. Improvements could be increasing quicker access to lecture halls I believe that more lifts and other entries need to be added.
SU can be slow to reply
I think what can be improved is use of facilities for students such as more spaces to work instead of just the library and small spaces within the main building
It’s ok generally
Good campus location and easily accessible facilities
Lovely, vibrant atmosphere with student activities various times during the year e.g. awareness months, charity weeks, wellbeing activities. The students union has also done a lot for the ‘cost of living’ crisis with £1 meals and transport passes. The lecturers are supportive and willing to take on feedback.
The best part is its location in the center of Birmingham as it is very convenient, the focus on careers and placement year, as well as the student support (academic and disability). It's timetabling could be improved as lectures are very spread out which makes it difficult for commuters and to balance a part time job.
4.2
Aston is a great place to study due to it being a campus-based university. It allows for a close-knit community feel , which I really anjoy and helped me fit in smoothly at the start of uni and made me feel safe in such a big city, as I come from a smaller town. The staff is very nice and mostly always happy to help. There is some staff that sometimes may not be the most welcoming but you will fnd that everywhere , you can never have an insituation with every single perosn being lovely. There is a small Tesco nearby which is actually very handy, however, having a cheaper shop nearby would be much more useful. The on-campus accomodations could eb cheaper as they were more expensive than other accoms pretty much just as close. Also with on-site accom etccc the uni should come to an agremeent ot not have such harsh deadlines and to rush students less into booking accom for the next year. They provide many opportunities for careers and do invite many employers that you can really get involved in. If they could provide even more, I would not mind ! Maybe introducing some form of on campus cafeteria that is student budget friendly woud be great. Liek a lunch buffet type of thing! I overall, have loved my time at Aston.
I do not learn from online classes, I learn best with in person lessons and lectures
They security team could do a better job and for what we are paying a weekly kitchen cleaner would also be fab. Maybe even very fortnight. I have had to clean so much ! Single sex options should be explicitly avilable.