Aston University, Birmingham (A80)

UCAS code: A80

Our mission is to be the UK's leading university for students aspiring to succeed in business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver local and global impact.

Students from over 120 countries choose to study at Aston University – a safe and friendly campus enjoyed by a global, multicultural community. Birmingham is one of the UK’s most diverse cities and home to an unrivalled cultural heritage, top sporting events, music, performing arts and outstanding world cuisine.
Source: Aston University, Birmingham website

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Diverse local nightlife

73%

MED

Sporty

58%

LOW

Varied union activities

69%

MED

Creative

50%

LOW

Political

50%

MED

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 94% LOW

Average graduate salary £21.5k MED

Student satisfaction score 75% MED

Number of students

16,800

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

75%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

25%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

52%

of students are male

Young / Mature

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

501 comments (140 students)

- Accommodation
  
  I think it’s very bad, poor maintenance
  
  2018, 1st year, Mechanical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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- Accommodation
  
  Started looking at houses first, the flats second. I was prompted by the popularity of finding next years accommodation
  
  2018, 1st year, Mechanical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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- Support
  
  There was no support because I never asked them
  
  2018, 1st year, Mechanical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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- Course
  
  good at giving feedback
  
  2018, 1st year, Spanish Language
  
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- Accommodation
  
  accommodation booking opened at that time
  
  2018, 1st year, Spanish Language
  
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- Course
  
  Work can be more difficult than expected but overall teaching is good
  
  2018, 2nd year, Mechanical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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