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4.04.04.11050 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsI enjoy the support I receive from my professors. Also the fact that everything is recorded online as I can always keep going back to it. Also, whenever i need help or I am struggling with a question, I can easily book an appointment with my professors and they give amazing feedback which I am grateful for. They can improve by having free sports for students. Like in college, we could go to the sports hall after a lesson to relax as it was open for us. But the Aston sports facilities are open to the public so schools/families/friends or clubs book it all the time. I feel like it's unfair as us students don't have a fast track policy for the sports facilities.
Aston is a small campus so it can feel very homely. The teachers are very good for the most part and there is a variety of learning methods. Being right in the city centre means you're at the heart of everything. The main building can feel a little dated but the university has a lot of history. The university is excellent at supporting students when they need it.
What makes Aston university special is that it cares for its student’s future. They give us all the tools we need to be a wanted asset by companies in the future.
Its really easy and accessible and the university is reputable and everyone loves the atmosphere that comes with it
18-24 years
First gen student
Lots of hands on experience in clinics for the optometry course. Spacious library for independent study.
18-24 years
First gen student
In comparison, Aston University is relatively smaller compared to most universities. On the basis of this. Your experience is slightly scaled. It’s very easy to navigate as most of your seminars/workshops will be in the same building as we only have the main building barring dentistry and the business and law school. The main building compared to the rest of campus has a more outdated look.
Aston University is a great place to study because it is very inclusive and there is a lot of support available from the university and the students’ union. There are a variety of activities run by students and awareness and charity weeks. The lecturers work hard to modify their style of teaching to suit our needs and respond to our feedback. The courses are credited snd prepare you well for work in the field of study. The university is easily accessed by bus or train, though it could be improved by having free car parks for students. The campus is modern with new facilities including more study spaces and student facilities in the students’ union building.
18-24 years
The staff are really supportive, although the campus is a bit small.
18-24 years
Everything is so close together on campus. I’m a two minute walk from my lecture building, the library, tesco and all my friends’ accommodations. The campus has a really good feel about it, it’s all in one circle and has lots of green space and modern buildings.
Especially in the degree that I am apart of I feel the support from each individual module leader is good and allows you to communicate as well as find solutions to problems that you may have. Furthermore I feel the study spaces are well made as well as the social areas on campus itself.
It would be really helpful to have hot food or a small cafe near the Healthcare science Building, because currently the nearest place to get food is further away. Teachers are highly supportive.
Nice on-campus community feel. Good library, lecturers and sports facilities. Fun place.
The best thing about the institution itself is how helpful staff members are. Typically when emailing for help I’ll get a reply within the week, mostly the next day. Lectures are recorded online, which is really helpful if you get sick and can’t attend. I really like how the learning is hybrid too, though some modules I’d prefer in-person. The learning platform (Blackboard) makes it easy to find resources for extra reading and to look back on content for revision. What I don’t like is how confusing the building is to navigate, with very little signage. Maps would definitely be helpful! Overall, I’ve had a really good experience with Aston so far!
18-24 years
Aston has a great library and multiple study spaces, the staff is amazing and helpful when needed. Aston also has great research tools available such as the MEG in the Aston Brain Centre. However the building is quite grim and architecturally confusing. The students Union just sucks.
There are many factors that make Aston university a great place to study such as: 1. Great student support for our studies and otherwise 2. Nicely planed out modules for the course I’m in where I don’t feel burdened by anything. 3. Great environment and places to study throughout the campus weather it be group study or individual.
Everything is great, student union is really quiet and boring though.
Lots of practical work which is the best aspect of Aston uni. Wi-fi and lots of noise in the library can be sometimes the worst aspect of Aston.
Aston Univerity has supportive academia, a diverse location, great food places that are located inside or near campus. Furthermore, a well equipped and spacious mosque for prayer. Online recorded lectures take time getting used to and understand. lecturers are always there to support their students.
The campus is lively and its the greenest spot in central birmingham which is lovely with the added bonus of our campus geese. There are a large range of study spaces available, but they are often busy which can be irritating. The library is well sectioned into levels of quiet/silent study so those who need different noise levels to study can find places to be. The main building is quite accessible with a lot of lifts to allow us to more easily get to lessons in time. Perhaps open up more empty rooms to be able to study in at certain times to increase the study spaces available and make it easier to find somewhere to go, because at the moment it can take 30 mins to find a space to go.
4.2
Its in a great location and it is a university with so much diversity.
We are always reminded about office hours which makes me feel like we can get help from tutors and lecturers whenever we need it. All staff members are super supportive
My shower does tend to be cold sometimes which can be very annoying especially in winter. Additionally, my mattress was awful when I first moved in and it took them a month to get it fixed which caused me to have really bad sleep for a while with back pain. Other than that I love the location as it’s so close to the university