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Aston University, Birmingham

(4.2)
126 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
48
44
41

Overview

Aston University, Birmingham information

Level of study
Undergraduate73%Postgraduate27%
Mode of study
Full-time87%Part-time13%
Gender ratio
Female45%Male55%Other0%
Where students come from
International10%UK90%
Number of students
18,605
Source: HESA

About Aston University, Birmingham

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.

Source: Aston University, Birmingham

Tuition fees at Aston University, Birmingham

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,760 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay between £21,500 and £47,000 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £22,575.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£27k

Average graduate salary

90%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Aston University, Birmingham

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Aston University, Birmingham

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Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are Aston University, Birmingham's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

152 UCAS points
Medicine

MB ChB 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120-136 UCAS points
Optometry

MOptom (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120-128 UCAS points
Pharmacy MPharm

MPharm (H) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120 UCAS points
Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120 UCAS points
Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Aerospace Engineering

BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-120 UCAS points
Business Economics

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-120 UCAS points
Digital Marketing

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-120 UCAS points
Human Resources and Business Management

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-128 UCAS points
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-120 UCAS points
Law

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112-120 UCAS points
Finance

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-128 UCAS points
Mathematics with Economics

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-128 UCAS points
Healthcare Science (Audiology)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112-120 UCAS points
Marketing

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-120 UCAS points
Economics

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-120 UCAS points
Law

LLB (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-120 UCAS points
Business Analytics

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112-128 UCAS points
Mathematics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112-120 UCAS points
Business Computing and IT

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

Aston University, Birmingham student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 126 reviews from Aston University, Birmingham's students and alumni
5 star
46%
4 star
34%
3 star
16%
2 star
4%
1 star
0%
All reviews

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3rd year student

1 year ago

It is accessible

(5)
Student Union

3rd year student

1 year ago

It’s a wonderful environment to be a part of

(5)
University life

3rd year student

1 year ago

I have been responsible with finances

(5)
Finance

3rd year student

1 year ago

The support has been excellent

(5)
Support

3rd year student

1 year ago

There is a wide range of facilities available

(5)
Facilities

3rd year student

1 year ago

It’s a well detailed course

(5)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aston University, Birmingham

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

87%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

72%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

78%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

81%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

71%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

81%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

79%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

77%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

88%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

86%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

79%

high

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

84%

high

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

83%

med

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