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HERE IS ASTON
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Welcome to
Aston University
A stimulating and enjoyable
place to study. We pride
FOUNDED IN 1895 AND A
UNIVERSITY SINCE 1966
ourselves on providing a
modern, supportive and
multicultural environment and
Contents we are committed to giving
03 Welcome
you the opportunity to achieve
04 Our credentials your full potential.
06 About Aston University
08 Aston Business School
10 School of Engineering & Applied Science
12 School of Languages & Social Sciences
14 School of Life & Health Sciences and Aston Medical School
Professor Alec Cameron,
16 Real-world experience
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
18 Bespoke careers support for international students
20 Aston alumni in Africa
22 Birmingham
24 Our campus
A Rhodes Scholar, Professor Cameron holds a
26 Global partners Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor’s degree
27 Student support and safety in Electrical Engineering with First Class Honours. He
28 Our accommodation also holds a University Medal from the University of
Sydney, a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Robotics
29 Clubs and societies
from Oxford University, and a Master of Science
30 Industry connections / subject areas degree in the Management of Technology from
31 Scholarships Polytechnic Institute, New York University.
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Our credentials
In the heart School of Engineering
and Applied Science
Aston Business School School of Life and Health
Sciences
of Birmingham
Aston Business School is among
Founded in 1895 and a university since 1966, Aston is a long Our MSc Supply Chain 1% of business schools in the Aston University’s School
established research-led university known for its world-class teaching Management is ranked 4th in
the UK (Eduniversal European
world to have triple accreditation
from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS.
of Pharmacy was honoured
with a Regius Professorship
quality and strong links to industry, government and commerce. Rankings, 2019.)
The average salary for Aston
– one of just 12 universities
with reputations for research
We hold the Athena Swann business graduates is 34%
excellence to receive the
1
Silver Award in recognition of higher than the sector average
prestigious award as part of
st advancement and promotion of
gender equality in SET subjects.
(five years after graduation).
(Longitudinal Educational
celebrations for HM the Queen’s
90th birthday in 2017.
in the UK Many of our courses are
Outcomes 2018).
accredited by world-leading Our MSc Investment Analysis
Aston has a Gold Aston is ranked Aston is ranked organisations. is ranked in the global top 60
ranking in the UK’s in the top 100 1st in the UK by the FT Masters in Finance
Aston Medical School
2018. Students learn by doing
national Teaching universities in the for value added in our dedicated Reuters
Excellence world for Business (Guardian University Guide, Aston Medical School opened for
Trading Room. postgraduate research students
Framework. This & Management 2020)
in October 2015. The first
We are ranked 85th in the world
is the highest Studies for Business & Economics MBChB undergraduate cohort
possible level that (QS World Subject Rankings (Times Higher Education 2018 started in September 2018.
can be awarded 2019)
World Rankings by Subject).
We are ranked in the top 100 for
34 55
Business & Management Studies
th th and top 200 for Accounting
& Finance (QS World Subject
School of Languages and
Rankings 2019). Social Sciences
in the UK in the world We are one of only two
universities in the UK to offer
Aston is among Aston is ranked Aston is ranked a Masters in Forensic Linguistics.
1% of business 34th out of 131 in the top 100 100% of our Research Excellence
schools worldwide universities in best ‘Golden Age’ Framework (REF) submission
to have triple the UK universities in the for Modern Languages and
Linguistics was rated at 4* or 3*
accreditation (The Complete University
world for research environment, ranking
Guide, 2020) (Times Higher Education World Aston joint 1st in the UK.
University Rankings 2018)
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About Aston Students
University from 126
different
Changing the world through access to live business projects set by countries
employable graduates industry representatives. Addressing
real life problems is part of the
Our courses are designed around the
transformational learning experience at
needs of industry. We create work-ready Aston.
graduates who make an impact.
Connected to business and
Welcoming and supportive industry
culture
We are connected to business and
We make our students feel welcome industry through our relationships with
on our safe and secure campus, and thousands of companies of all shapes
we support our students to thrive and and sizes. Many of these companies visit
succeed in their studies. Aston students our campus regularly, so our students
are not just a number – the support that have the chance to meet them at
we give is personalised. employment fairs or in workshops.
Diverse international community Experiencing enterprise and
innovation first hand
Range of
Aston is a long-established destination for
international students. African students We are home to the Aston Centre
scholarships
at Aston will share their classroom with for Growth and the Goldman Sachs
students from the UK, Europe and the 10,000 Small Businesses programme,
rest of the world. supporting companies to grow and
thrive. Students can learn how to available
Excellent teachers start their own business, join a family
business, or stretch their creative skills for African
students
Our academic staff are excellent teachers,
by engaging in project work through our
active researchers and often have
involvement in the Prince’s Trust.
extensive industry experience. They are
renowned for writing the key text books
Vibrant campus community
that are used across the world for their
In the heart of the UK
particular discipline. Many are Fellows of Our students get the best of both worlds:
the national Higher Education Academy. a green, well-equipped, friendly campus
in the centre of a major city.
Transforming students through Our campus is in the Birmingham
practical experience centre of Birmingham, the Aston University
Our approach to education is practical, UK’s second largest city,
hands-on, and inspired by industry. close to London and with Edinburgh
Undergraduate students can apply for a easy access to big cities
Manchester
one-year professional work placement. in Europe and great flight
Postgraduate business students have connections to the world. London
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Aston Graduate destinations include:
Accenture, Airbus, Alibaba,
Amazon, BAE Systems, Bank of
Aston Business School is
among Europe’s largest
business schools, with
The Aston Global Advantage
The Aston Global Advantage is our
Business
England, Bank of New York, BMW,
approximately 3,000 students. professional development programme
British Airways, Ernst & Young,
HSBC, Huawei, IBM, Jaguar Land It has been conducting designed to give students the
Rover, KPMG, Microsoft, Ministry pioneering research into professional skills to succeed in
School
of Defence, PwC, RBS modern business and today’s competitive global business
management issues for environment.
Key courses:
Accounting & Finance over 60 years, making it one > A module that runs throughout all Here is
International Commercial Law of the longest established, MSc courses at Aston Business Bright Chinda Chinule
Investment Analysis research-based business School MSc Business Analytics
MBA schools in the UK.
> Students choose from four streams “For me, the best thing about
We are among 1% of business schools
to suit their career aspirations and studying at Aston is the quality of the
in the world to hold AACSB, EQUIS
development needs faculty - their grasp of the subject
and AMBA accreditations – three of
and ability to convey it in simple
the most recognised and prestigious
Professor accreditation bodies in the world.
> Work on live consultancy projects at terms while remaining accessible
George Feiger Aston Business Clinic for questions. I have also enjoyed
Executive Dean of Aston We are ranked in the top 100 the fact that every module has a
universities in the world for Business > Run a virtual business and gain professional perspective in addition
Business School
& Management Studies, and we are practical experience of tackling to the academic theories. So far,
Professor Feiger gained a degree ranked 8th best in the UK (QS World complex commercial decisions I’ve met lots of companies – IBM,
from Monash in Australia, a PhD Subject Rankings, 2019). Capgemini, TUI, and others.”
from Harvard and a Fulbright > Study a semester abroad at one of
Fellowship. His academic Our portfolio has been designed in our partner universities around the
roles include appointments close partnership with business and world from the USA to Australia
as Associate Professor of industry, and practical experience is
The average salary for Aston
Finance at Stanford University built into all of our degree programmes. > Achieve two Masters degrees by business graduates is 34%
and Lecturer in Economics at Our course structures enable students studying abroad for an extra year higher than the sector average,
Harvard. He has served on the to gain the skill sets needed to succeed five years after graduation.
Advisory Board of the Berkeley in today’s competitive workplace, > Spend one to twelve months on a
such as negotiation, communication, professional work placement in the (Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2018)
Centre for Law, Business and
Economics. His private sector leadership, teamwork and innovative UK or overseas (Aston University
roles have included Chief thinking. It is skills such as these that can offer visa sponsorship if your
Executive of a $3.4 billion wealth keep our graduates highly sought One of the world’s top MBAs
work placement is in the UK)
management company, Head of after by some of the world’s leading Our full-time MBA has Tier
Strategic Planning at the Bank of organisations. Our students have The Aston Global Advantage gives One status (2019 Global MBA
America’s world banking division, opportunities to experience real students practical business experience Rankings, CEO Magazine).
Senior Partner at McKinsey & business environments, with live to help transform their career. We are one of only seven
Co, Global Head of Investment projects and internships to prepare institutions in the UK with this
Banking for SBC Warburg, and them for the real world. top ranking.
Global Head of Onshore Private
Banking at UBS.
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School of Here is
Abubakar Saleh Usman
Engineering &
Course: MSc Software Engineering
“I really enjoy the practical aspects of my course, which
are helping to prepare me for the work force and the
Applied Science
outside world. Throughout my course there have been
opportunities for networking - I have been fortunate to be
able to meet other IT stakeholders and companies. I also
enjoy the entrepreneurship events at Aston, which have
helped me in my preparation to start my own business.”
The School of Engineering What makes us stand out? valuable work experience through
and Applied Science has hands-on projects, our student-led
Graduate destinations include: Research enterprises such as Beautiful Canoe
a long tradition of quality
BAE Systems, Fujitsu, GlaxoSmithKline, Internationally known for exciting and our industry clubs, and through
Professor Sarah Hewlett Packard, Jaguar Land Rover,
teaching, and a reputation
research projects. extended internships with major
Hainsworth OBE Microsoft, Ministry of Transport, for internationally-known, employers.
Mondelez, Nissan, Oxford University, cutting-edge research. Industry
Executive Dean of School Pepsico, PwC, Santander, Siemens, Rolls Strong connections with industry Quality
of Engineering and Applied Royce, Virgin Media We offer a range of inspiring, leaders in the world of science, Our teaching quality was awarded a
Science professionally-relevant courses engineering and technology. gold status, the highest level, in the
Key courses: which will prepare students for
Professor Hainsworth was Artificial Intelligence Government’s Teaching Excellence
a successful and rewarding career. The School of Engineering & Applied
educated at the University of Computer Science Framework (TEF).
By choosing to study with us, Science has received the Athena
Newcastle where she was awarded Electrical and Electronic Engineering students will be exposed to new ways SWAN Silver Award. This prestigious Many of our courses have received
BEng and PhD degrees. She was Engineering Management of thinking and gain a competitive award recognises our progress in, and professional accreditation from
appointed an Officer of the Order edge in the exciting world of commitment to, addressing gender the relevant subject organisation,
of the British Empire (OBE) in the engineering and applied science. and other inequalities in academia. which means that our courses have
New Year 2019 Honours List for
undergone a strict quality assurance
her services to Engineering and There is a great breadth of academic Facilities
process. Our students can feel
Forensic Science. Professor expertise in the school, with courses We continue to invest significantly in confident that they are studying at
Hainsworth is the Deputy Chair broadly categorised into the following facilities, such as our state-of-the-art a university at which recognised
of the Royal Academy of subject areas: artificial intelligence, laboratories. industry standards are being met.
Engineering’s Diversity and computer science, electronic
Inclusion committee. Among her engineering, engineering systems and Teaching Accreditations
many accolades is the Andrew H. management, mechanical engineering Our approach to education is Many of our courses are accredited
Payne Jr. Special Achievement and product design, as well as practical, hands-on, and inspired by by world-leading organisational
Award 2015 from the American chemical engineering and applied industry. bodies such as the Institution of
Academy of Forensic Sciences chemistry, and mathematics. Mechanical Engineers (IMechE),
Engineering Sciences Section Projects and opportunities Institution of Engineering and
in recognition of exemplary Our students have opportunities to Technology (IET), and the Chartered
contributions in advancing forensic take part in exciting national projects Management Institute (CMI).
engineering sciences. and competitions, such as Formula
Student and the Engineering for
People Design Challenge. They gain
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School of The School of Languages
and Social Sciences is one of
only a handful of academic
Quality
The School of Languages and Social
Graduate destinations include:
Accenture, AXA, British Council,
Civil Service, Deloitte, Ford Motor
Languages &
Sciences has 100% of its REF Company, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover, JP
departments in the UK to submission for Modern Languages Morgan, KPMG, McLaren Automotive,
span both the Humanities and Linguistics rated at 4* or 3* Morgan Stanley, Nestlé, Turner
and Social Sciences. In doing for research environment, ranking Broadcasting
Social Sciences
so, it draws on a particularly Aston joint 1st in the UK. Our belief
is that research should always be Key courses:
rich and distinguished Forensic Linguistics
practical, relevant, and feed back into
tradition of teaching,
International Business and Modern
education. By always focusing on the
scholarship and research. latest and most impactful research,
Languages
Translating for Business and
During the 1970s and 1980s, the we produce fresh and industry
International Institutions
Department of Modern Languages informed curricula that prepare
(French, German, Linguistics), as it students for the job market.
was then known, was one of the UK’s
pioneers of the study of language
Real-world experience
in contemporary society. In 1995, We deliver real-world experience
Professor to our students through placement
reflecting the growing interest in and
Jonathan Tritter awareness of Europe, it became the modules, guest lectures from
Executive Dean of School School of Languages and European practicing industry representatives,
of Languages & Social Studies. In 2004, we adopted our or via the Aston Centre for Europe - a
Sciences current title. thriving research hub which organises
debates, study visits, conferences
Professor Tritter gained his Since then, the School has grown and seminars on current international
rapidly in student numbers and issues. Postgraduate students can
first degree from the University
in its academic coverage and also be offered the chance to take
Here is
of Chicago and completed a
DPhil at Oxford University. He now comprises four academic part in a week long study trip to Emmanuel Aigbona
joined Aston from the University departments: English, Languages visit the EU institutions and related Eshiesimua
of Warwick where he was and Translation Studies, Politics and organisations in Brussels. Course: MA International Relations
a Professorial Fellow in the International Relations as well as and Global Governance
Institute of Government and Sociology and Policy. Accreditation
Public Management in Warwick Aston is a corporate member of the “The best thing about Aston is the
Business School and led the Our distinctive combination of Institute of Translation and Interpreting ability of the lecturers to inspire and
Warwick MPA. He is involved subjects gives a unique perspective on (ITI). Some of our courses offer develop their students. Their teaching
in a range of international language and society, both in their own students the opportunity to work method is very detailed and perfectly
and national research and context and in relation to each other. towards professional accreditations delivered, and their concern for
development work that focuses such as the Chartered Institute of our understanding is excellent. The
The School of Languages and campus is amazing to be in - good
on the impact of patient Linguists and TRADOS certifications.
Social Sciences is a closely security, high quality facilities and a
and public involvement. He integrated, innovative, multilingual
established and led the National beautiful environment.”
and multidisciplinary School with an
NHS Centre for Involvement from international outlook. Our degree
2006–2009. programmes combine a rigorous
disciplinary grounding with a cross-
disciplinary, practical and issue-
focused perspective.
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School of Life & The School of Life & Health Sciences’ ethos Aston Medical School opened for
Graduate destinations include: is to produce graduates who can make a postgraduate research students in 2015,
real difference to the communities they with the first undergraduate cohort starting
Health Sciences
3M, AstraZeneca, Asterand
Bioscience, Civil Service, serve in both the UK and across the world. in 2018.
GlaxoSmithKline, Health Protection
Agency, Lloyds Pharmacy, National We are acknowledged as one of the leading centres Our teaching is patient centred and informed by research.
Milk Laboratories, NHS, Pfizer, Raffles We encourage our students to develop a questioning,
and Aston
of health sciences within the UK with an outstanding
Diagnostica, Rolls Royce, Specsavers, reputation for teaching and research. The integration evidence-informed approach to clinical practice. Aston
Vision Express of this research into our courses and teaching gives students will learn the core competencies in medicine,
our students a distinct advantage in having access to gain key teamwork skills and understand the workings of
Key courses:
Medical School
the latest trends, thinking, issues and research in their the internationally admired NHS (National Health Service).
Neuroscience
Optometry
particular field of study.
Our students experience early patient contact in year one
Psychology with general practice placements, followed by increasing
There is a huge breadth of academic expertise within
the School and a range of courses which fall into the involvement in patient care through apprenticeship
following subject areas: Audiology, Biochemistry, learning, across a variety of hospital, community and
Biology & Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering, general practice settings and clinical specialties.
Neuroscience, Optometry, Pharmacy and Psychology.
Aston students will also have the opportunity to enhance
We have state-of-the-art equipment across all course their leadership capabilities through a certificate in Health
Professor Anthony Hilton areas, well-equipped and modern laboratories, and Leadership which is completed in conjunction with the
on-site public health clinics. triple accredited Aston Business School.
Executive Dean of School of Life & Health Sciences
Professor Hilton graduated from the University of Wolverhampton, with
First Class Honours before moving onto the University of Birmingham to
Here is Pauline W. Haaksma 94% of our research
complete his PhD. Professor Hilton is an internationally respected applied
Course: MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine is World Leading
microbiologist and was appointed Fellow of the Society of Biology and a
Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Science. He has over 20 years of research
or Internationally
expertise in the applied microbiological aspects of food, industrial and
“Aston is a great place to study because of all the resources available Excellent (3*/4*)
to students. The University undertakes ground-breaking research, and in the most recent
clinical microbiology. Professor Hilton has a strong interest in science
the labs here are equipped with the latest technology which is crucial
communication and public engagement, regularly appearing in national
for my course in particular. If you stay motivated, plan in advance and
Research Excellence
press, television and live events as a microbiology expert.
work hard, Aston provides an exciting career opportunity.”
Framework (REF 2014)
Professor Asif Ahmed
Executive Dean of Aston Medical School
Professor Ahmed graduated from King’s College London with a degree
in Pharmacology and went on to obtain a PhD in Surgery from University
College London. He is a world-renowned vascular and obstetric biologist,
and holds the Chair of Vascular Biology. Professor Ahmed has held
many academic positions, including that of Visiting Professor at Stanford
University. He has served on the Medical Research Council Population
and Systems Medicine Board and is one of the founding members of the
European Vascular Biology Organisation.
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International campus Practical business experience
Students coming to Aston will have the for postgraduate students
opportunity to explore new cultures, The Aston Global Advantage is
learn an additional language and our professional development
meet people from all over the world. programme - a module which runs
Graduates who have studied, worked throughout all Aston Business School
or volunteered abroad are: MSc programmes. Real-world
business experience is at the heart
9% more likely to be employed of this module, giving our students
in a ‘graduate’ job six months after a competitive advantage in the job
graduation market or when starting their own
business.
5% higher wage earners six months
after graduation* The Aston Global Advantage allows
Real-world
students to take control of their future -
Students can also study part of their
course at one of 80 partner universities,
the programme can be tailored to meet Here is
from Europe to the USA.
their career aspirations, development Ruth Kanu
needs or existing professional (MSc Human Resource
experience
*UUKI’s Gone International: Mobility Works and Research by
the European Commissions
experience. Management, 2019)
The programme includes a range “I’m not sure that I would be where
Name: Bolu of practical experiences such as I am today if it wasn’t for the PDP.
consultancy projects and business I met my employer at an Aston
Nationality: Nigerian
simulation challenges, in which University jobs fair. Employers were
Course: BSc International students compete to run the most
Professional experience sends a simple Business and Economics available on the day for one to one
successful virtual business and gain discussions with students about
message: I’m employable. Placement: Finance/ experience of tackling complex career opportunities. I was offered a
Marketing Intern for Design commercial decisions in a dynamic job not long after sharing my CV at
We are a university that takes employability seriously and International (London, UK) environment.
this is reflected in the structure of our degrees. the fair.”
UK work experience Ruth completed a PDP placement
Integrated undergraduate placement year Name: Kimberly
We will also sponsor business students in the HR department of RSS
It’s proven that taking a placement year helps to improve a Nationality: Zimbabwean to work in the UK for up to 12 months Infrastructure Ltd. in Birmingham,
student’s chances of securing a graduate role. That’s why Course: LLB Law as part of their Masters once they have UK. After completing a 9 month
we encourage every undergraduate student to take one. completed the academic part of their placement, Aston University
Placement: UK Resourcing
All of our undergraduate degrees include either a Intern for Kuene & Nagel course.* sponsored Ruth’s visa to continue
placement year or work focused modules. Students can (Birmingham, UK) & Legal *Full terms and conditions can be found on our website.
working at RSS for a further 6
opt to join a placement scheme or start their own business Assistant for Njomane Law months.
in their third year of study. Whatever route they choose, (Luton, UK) (split placement)
the Careers + Placements team will support them to make
it happen. Our students earn Aston University was one of
On placement, Aston students: £3,000 more than the first universities to offer the
expected five years integrated placement year - we
Earn on average £16,000
Do a role related to their course after graduating have been delivering this for
Gain professional work experience (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2018) more than 50 years
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Bespoke careers Personalised support Qian Zhang
support for
(MSc International Business, 2018)
Students can book one-to- “I was taught how to apply for roles with the help of
one appointments with our Aston’s career consultants. I found the programme
international students
experienced careers advisors very helpful...it helped me to secure my graduate job.”
for bespoke careers support Qian now works at Lloyds Banking Group in London,
and guidance. on the Group Transformation Graduate Scheme.
Aston students are Futures Groups which enable them to complete an Meeting top global employers
encouraged to take online internship with a CRCC Asia
We recognise that students from We invite our students to meet over
affiliated company. This programme
advantage of the different countries require bespoke
provides a unique opportunity for
200 employers who visit our campus
comprehensive careers careers support, so our Futures
students to get high quality work
for employer presentations, workshops,
support offered by our Groups build understanding and interviews and recruitment fairs.
experience while working remotely
specialist support for students from Employers include: Accenture, BAE
Careers+Placements team. from the UK.
specific countries. Led by our MSc Systems, HSBC, KPMG, Microsoft, PwC
We understand that today’s Business Careers Consultant, the and Unilever.
job market is competitive, groups work on organising events,
Job Shop
so our expert staff can help connecting to alumni, and sharing We have a Job Shop on campus,
students to develop the skills ideas and resources. A Futures Group where we help students to find
On-campus careers events
and experiences to achieve can be set up for any nationality group paid part-time work or volunteering
on request. opportunities to help with their career have included:
their career ambitions. journey. KPMG - Application Bootcamp
Specialist workshops for Specialist global vacancy Siemens Employer Drop In
databases Enterprise and working in
international students the UK HSBC Creative Confidence Skills
International students have access to International students seeking work Workshop
in the UK will have access to the Many international students chose
specialist support through practical Deloitte Autumn Careers Evening
specialist Student Circus resource Aston because of our strong focus on
careers workshops. Topics include:
to help them identify potential Tier 2 entrepreneurship through modules, BAE Systems Drop In
Finding UK and global vacancies sponsors. Aston is also one of a small enterprise student societies and Interview Skills Session with
number of UK universities providing Aston’s Enterprise Hub. Aston is
Preparing for recruitment fairs GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
access for students and graduates to the lead partner in a regional start-
Applying for work and entrepreneur up incubator called BSEEN, which Careers+Placements in Business Fair
the Graduate Connections jobs portal
visas focused on opportunities in Asia. provides student and graduate Careers+Placements in Engineering,
Making job applications entrepreneurs with training, advice, Technology & Science Fair
Returning to work in your home
Virtual Internships grant support and mentoring. Aston
Pharmacy Careers Uncovered
Programme can sponsor international students for
country start-up entrepreneur visas, enabling Work Experience and Summer
Aston University is one of two in them to set up businesses in the UK. Internships Fair
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Aston Alumni in Africa
Aston University has long students will gain exclusive access to
Alumni events in Africa have
been a popular destination our alumni communities, which can
offer strong career advantages. included:
for African students. In fact,
one of the University’s largest Aston Global Celebration Alumni
We realise that alumni can’t always Dinner
alumni concentrations is in attend events in person, so we also
Africa, with more than 1300 help our graduates to keep in touch
Alumni Reception with Professor
alumni to date. via email, Facebook and Whatsapp. Pawan Budhwar (Associate Pro-
Vice Chancellor International) on
The largest populations of alumni in The Aston Alumni Chapter in Lagos Corporate Social Responsibility
Africa are based in Lagos and Abuja was established in 2010 by Ayo Rayyan Umar Charity Tusiime Kiki Osinbajo
(Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya) and Dar Es Ajayi (MBA 2010). This group meets
Alumni Receptions with Regional (BSc Accounting for Management, (MBA, 2016) (BSc Law with Management)
Salaam (Tanzania). However Aston regularly to network and connect, Manager in Abuja and Lagos 2009 & MSc Finance and Financial
University is proud to have alumni in support one another and give back to Regulation, 2012) Lead Auditor - The Global Fund Founder of Glam’d Africa and
38 African countries. society. The Chapter is currently led to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Konyin Skincare
by Alexei Osunde (MBA 1983). There Currency Planning Analyst at Malaria
Aston University has official alumni is also an active alumni network in Central Bank of Nigeria “The Aston learning experience in
associations to help our graduates Abuja, which is soon to formalise as a “Aston provided the opportunity I terms of the course content, and the
keep in touch with the University and Chapter. “Since graduating, I have enjoyed a was looking for. I was looking for internationally diverse student and
each other, grow their professional rewarding career in public service, an excellent but affordable MBA academic staff population prepared
network and share information and Aston University first as an Internal Audit Officer at the programme with an accredited me with the skills and the confidence
opportunities. After graduation, Aston Alumni Reception in Petroleum Technology Development university. The return on investment to do business in the 21st century
Lagos, 2019 Fund and as a Currency Planning for the Aston MBA made it very anywhere in the world.”
Analyst at the Central Bank of attractive for me. Also interesting for
Nigeria. Participating in group me was the continuous involvement
projects at Aston is the single activity that the teaching staff have both
that had the most profound impact in the research fields and hands-
in preparing me for my career…I also on industry experience…I can’t
Aston University
1,300
had a lot of help in my final year from say enough about the staff at the
has more than the careers office as I sought to plan business school. Their enthusiasm
Aston University for my career after graduation.” for the material that they teach is
infectious.”
is proud to
have alumni
in 38 African
countries
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Birmingham Aston University
Our campus is based in the cosmopolitan city centre
of Birmingham. As the UK’s second largest city, The UK’s City locations shown
01 Grand Central
Birmingham is culturally diverse and rich in history,
so you will be sure to find something to suit your second 02
03
Birmingham canal network
Bullring shopping centre
tastes and interests.
largest 04
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Selfridges and St Martin’s church
Town Hall Birmingham
ravelling to and from Birmingham is easy. Our
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international airport serves over 100 direct routes city 06
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Library of Birmingham
Villa Park stadium
and we have three major train stations. If you want to
explore the rest of the UK and Europe, Birmingham is 01 02 03 04
a great base to do this from. You can travel to London
in less than 90 minutes.
From street food at Digbeth Dining Club to Michelin
starred restaurants, Birmingham is known as a
food tourist hotspot. We also have a large variety of
international food markets. Aston University
You’ll find everything that you need from high-street is proud to be the
stores and designer shops to independent vintage Official UK University
boutiques.
Partner of Aston Villa
There’s a wide range of museums, art galleries,
theatres, live music venues, and heritage sites to
Football Club
enjoy all year round.
Over 8,000 acres of parks and open spaces offer
plenty of places to relax or play sport outdoors. 05 06 08 07
Birmingham is home to some of the most exciting A city of
international sports venues, such as Edgbaston
Cricket Ground and Aston Villa Football Club in the
opportunity
Premier League. Birmingham is a major hub for
With so much to offer, it’s easy to see why business and industry, attracting
Birmingham has been selected as the next city companies such as PwC, Deutsche
to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Bank, and HSBC who moved
their company headquarters to
Birmingham in 2019. There are
more international companies and
business start-ups in Birmingham
than in any other city outside of
London.HERE IS
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Our campus
As an Aston student you get the best
of both worlds: a green, well-equipped,
friendly campus in the centre of a vibrant
city. With our entire social, support and
academic facilities based on campus
you’ll never have far to go.
With modern on-campus accommodation and the city
of Birmingham on your doorstep there are a wide range
of housing options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Campus facilities include:
Library: open seven Extensive IT facilities,
days a week (24 hour some with 24 hour
opening during exam access
periods)
General store,
Health and welfare bookshop, computer
services including shop, supermarket and
dental, optician and 24 hour cash points
counselling services
Wifi internet access
The Martin Luther King available across
multi-faith centre campus
24 hour on-site security A new £10 million
Students’ Union
Sports centre with
building which opened
sports halls, a
in 2019
110-station gym and
swimming poolHERE IS
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Global partners Student support
and safety
Aston University has more than 250 We ensure that students from all over the world
partnerships in over 45 countries with feel welcome on campus, and we fully support
Pathways to Aston
a range of high profile institutions across our students to thrive and succeed in their
the world. Aston works with a small number of Pathway studies.
Partners who have teaching centres both overseas
Through the development of partnerships Aston provides and in the UK. Our Pathway Partners offer a variety The Hub
exciting exchange and teaching opportunities and of routes to Aston University undergraduate and The Hub is a central location where most of our student
innovative research collaboration. postgraduate programmes. International students support services are located. We have specialist International
have the option of taking a university preparatory Student Advisers who can help students to access:
Some of our partner universities include:
course in their home country or in a UK location
(such as London, Manchester and Oxford.) Housing advice
Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
Students will then progress to Aston University on
Queen’s University (Canada) Healthcare services
successful completion of the pathway course.
Shanxi University (China) Banking and finance support
KEDGE Business School (France) Visa and immigration advice
Technical University Munich (Germany)
Advice on working in the UK
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) (Singapore)
Counselling & wellbeing services
Korea University (South Korea)
Disability advice
Stockholm University (Sweden)
University of Florida (USA) Academic advice
A safe and secure campus
All of our campus accommodation is gated and secure
e have a professional security team to help ensure that
W
our campus is always a safe place
ur security team is active 24 hours a day, 365 days
O
of the year
Aston University has been a proud partner
Any first aid requests that arise can be handled on campus
with Muscat University in Oman since 2017,
by our security officers (who are trained to defibrillator level)
collaboratively delivering three undergraduate
programmes. All degree programmes are approved in
We have an extensive CCTV network on campus, which is
both the UK and Oman, and lead to double awards. monitored by our in-house control roomHERE IS
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Our accommodation Clubs and societies
Accommodation is on Aston’s city Joining clubs and societies is a great way In 2019 we opened a new
centre campus and everything is within for students to make new friends, meet £10 million Students’ Union
walking distance. like-minded people, keep up with their
existing hobbies and interests, or even building on our campus. It
Rooms on campus have either been built within the to try something new. features a range of facilities
last four years, or have recently been refurbished.
All accommodation is ensuite and has access to Students can join a wide range of clubs and societies
including a bar/café, restaurant,
high speed internet. according to their interests. Some of our most popular shop, games area, media room,
We guarantee a room to all international applicants
societies include: multi-exhibition space, rehearsal
who accept their offer and pay their deposit Basketball Club space and social areas.
before the accommodation deadline. Details of the
accommodation offer and deadline will be available Cheerleading Club
in the offer letter and on our website.
Dance Club
Debating Society
Football Club
Marvel & DC Society
Music Society
Swimming & Water Polo Club
Aston University’s
130
Students’ Union has over
Bedroom complete with study space
All utility bills included
Free high speed internet
Facilities
Private bathroom
Onsite safety
clubs and societies which all
students are welcome to join.
LaundryHERE IS
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Scholarships
Industry connections Subject areas SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY VALUE
3M // Accenture // Aldi // Accounting
Artificial Intelligence Vice-Chancellor’s All undergraduate and postgraduate taught Up to £8,000
Armed Forces // AXA // Biology and Biomedical Sciences International programmes (except Medicine, MBA).
BAE Systems // Balfour Business and Management Scholarship
Beatty // Barclays // Chemistry and Biochemistry
Computer Science and IT
Bentley // BMW // Boots Construction Management
Global Excellence All undergraduate and postgraduate taught Up to £5,000
Scholarship programmes (excluding Medicine, MBA).
// BT // Capgemini // Economics
Caterpillar // Co-op
Engineering: Biomedical, Chemical, Civil , Electrical,
Electronic, Mechanical Global Ambassador All undergraduate and postgraduate taught Up to £3,000
// Corus // Deloitte // English Language and Literature Scholarship programmes (excluding Medicine, MBA).
E.ON // Ernst & Young Entrepreneurship
// ExonMobil // Fujitsu Finance
MBA Global Full time MBA programme Tuition fee discount of up to 50%
Foundation Programmes
// GlaxoSmithKline // History
Ambassador
Scholarship
Harrods // HP // HM Human Resource Management
Revenue and Customs International Business
Languages Aston Enterprise All postgraduate taught programmes One full scholarship (100% tuition
// HSBC // IBM // Intel Law Scholarship fee discount) and participation
// Jaguar Land Rover Logistics and Transport Management
in BSEEN programme, including
mentorship, office space and
// Mondelez // KPMG Marketing a grant to start a business in
Mathematics
// L’Oreal // Lloyds MBA
Birmingham after graduation.
Banking Group // Marks Medicine Two partial scholarships
& Spencer // Microsoft // Neuroscience (40% tuition fee discount).
Optometry
Morgan Stanley // NHS //
Pharmacy Women in Engineering Female applicants to undergraduate and Up to £6,000
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Physics Scholarship postgraduate taught programmes within the
// P&G // Rolls-Royce // Politics and International Relations School of Engineering & Applied Science
Pre-sessional English courses
Sainsbury’s // Santander
Product Design
// Tesco // Unilever // Psychology
Vision Express Sociology and Social Policy For full terms, conditions and detailed eligibility criteria, visit: aston.ac.uk/scholarshipsAston University Birmingham B4 7ET, UK Tel: +44 (0)121 204 4910 Email: ask@aston.ac.uk www.aston.ac.uk
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