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4.04.04.11050 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
There are a variety of places to study however, when it's exam season, places get full up. It would be better to have more places to study for groups and and individual works. All of civil engineering lectures are delivered on campus with safety measures fit for covid. All lecturers are happy to help and are approachable. You can talk to them in person or via email, with quick and speedy replies. They also provide office hours where you can pop in and ask any questions you have. This is very convenient if you don't feel confident speaking up in lectures or if you had an assignment you need help with. Student life is amazing. Only a 10 minute walk away from the city centre, there's no need to use other transport as everything is at your doorstep. It's a lively atmosphere and there's always something to do.
The actual teaching and how the course is run is quite well done and they always check for feedback to improve how they teach. Worst aspects: no student life, societies have barely any people, hard to meet people, campus never has anything going on
All staff are lovely and so supportive and happy to help with anything. Currently finding a placement for my placement year and the careers department have been brilliant, couldn't really ask for more. Student Union is excellent with loads of clubs and societies and lots of opportunity to get involved. Campus is really nice and being a smaller university there is a higher sense of community.
The student union and library are huge places of support for me
The best experience thanks to Aston University Iet my best friend and since then we been friends over 5 years now. Grateful for that forever. Overall I didnt really got to explore anything with uni much because mainly I didnt come with the right attitude to study here. I feel like for studying I just wasted my time because i was not really ready for it. I am grateful for my tutor who been soo supportive and kind to look after me with my assignment. Other than that i would advise for future students please do make sure that you really want this, dont just waste your time and money.
I really like the location, it’s so close to everything. The university life is fun too and the societies hold so much events (especially Islamic society) and I enjoy it so much. The only thing I’d improve on is maybe allowing more hours in the library, other libraries like Coventry have a 24 hour library and I think that would also be useful.
The best aspects of my Uni experience have been making new mates and having a good time exploring new surroundings and studying a new course. The facilities at Aston have been great and are of a very high standard and this makes it easier to study. My uni experience could be improved by more social events taking place at the university and more Student Union events and studying there.
The facilities and course contents are great. Attention to the issues faced by mentally disabled students is not enough.
18-24 years
First gen student
Very friendly atmosphere, everyone is willing to help. A lot of experience available due to the universities strong network with external providers. Bad thing is that parking is extremely difficult for students and there isn't really much options apart from parking on private car parks outside of university. All lecture materials are online and it's quite difficult to understand content when you cannot ask questions to lecturers.
Worst experience is less physical engagement and good experience is lots of useful facilities.
The university is amazing, the staff are always helpful and caring, always available to talk for meeting about work or general issues. I have learnt a lot and always had a nice experience.
The campus is right in the city center, well-equiped, nice, comfortable and modern. The classes are really interesting. I am disappointed that Aston library has many books online with no paper version. The food is quite expensive.
This is a great place to study because all staff are so helpful especially with any problems. The library also have different floors for quiet or interactive rooms which makes it easier to get work done. Some more printers around the buildings could be of great help to students and staff.
The best is the location and campus look on the outside. When it comes to inside of the Uni a lot of the classroom look old and the speaker systems are very bad and its hard to understand the speaker.
The student support is great and everyone on the support team has been really quick and helpful getting back to me about any enquiries e.g., leave of absence, post graduate studies etc.. However, i feel Aston is very much lacking in terms of student life, the campus is quite small so it makes it hard to mingle and find socials to get to know people which is hard especially in your first year. I wish i’d known more about sports teams and other socials to get involved in during my first year. I would say compared to many other universities this is something Aston is especially lacking in. The location of the Uni in the city centre is nice in terms of shops and facilities around you but supermarkets are quite far around and it isn’t really possible to drive due to the location. It also makes it more expensive to live close to the uni as housing/accommodation in the city centre is so much more expensive. Although that’s not the uni’s fault per se it is important to consider when studying here. However, all the teaching staff particularly in the Psychology department are all incredibly helpful and i find the course content to be very interesting and refreshing, elevating what i learnt during A-levels.
18-24 years
Students will be able to build transferable abilities like communication, presentation, and problem-solving while earning a degree, which will also improve their capacity for teamwork. A degree will not only allow students to learn more deeply about their chosen subject.
The campus doesn't look that pretty. A lot of concrete. The lecturers are all passionate and have many years in the industry.
Lecturers are understanding and explain concepts well. There are a variety of societies to join.
As an individual who has had the opportunity to attend university, I have found great satisfaction in being a home student. Specifically, the Engineering and Physical Science department has consistently provided exceptional education, thanks to the quality of lecturers and tutors. In my final year, I have been grateful for the overwhelming support I received, and it has undoubtedly played a significant role in my academic success. Nonetheless, it is worth noting that some colleges have room for improvement in terms of providing adequate support. For instance, a friend of mine in the English department was unable to secure a personal tutor, which I believe is unjustifiable. Therefore, there is a need for universities to ensure that all departments prioritize the academic welfare of their students, regardless of their area of study.
4.2
Convenient place to study with everything at your doorstep, Course tutors are always available when you need them. Aston university has the best library service, love the support I have been receiving from them whilst I'm doing my dissertation.
Excellent combination of teaching and and clinical blend. Course content is thorough and lots of extra guidance with career options given throughout studying.