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Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at Aston University, Birmingham

Best aspect is it vast alumni and student support to connect and network with.

Nothing seems to be worst, but area is little busy and noisy where university is situated. Again depends on personal preferences. Some may feel it perfect. Looking at education quality and other aspects, its is just as fine. read full review
Aston would be better if there were more engagement based activities for students. read full review
The campus is great, the facilities are nice and the lounge is so great. The problem is that the accommodation is really expensive, students have to live far from the campus to find something somewhat affordable. The university doesn’t help students pay for the bus subscription when it is crazy expensive even for students.
Also the international students who are here as exchange are not helped or accompanied throughout the year, for example I don’t have a personal tutor, which is something that’s every student should have, although I warned a lot of the staff. read full review

Data Analytics MSc

ASTON UNIVERSITY, BIRMINGHAM

Muhammad Ahsaan - February 2024

The worst experience is that I came late so I missed many important sessions. And best thing is that teachers are very supportive. read full review
The staff are very helpful and supportive, always there if you need help and easy to chat to. As the uni is mostly a commuter uni it is hard to meet students especially on the masters courses as your coursemates can all be different ages and with different priorities to you. read full review
The best aspect of my university experience has been the opportunity to learn from passionate and knowledgeable professors who are experts in their fields. Their guidance and mentorship have been invaluable in shaping my academic journey and fostering my intellectual curiosity. Additionally, the diverse student body has provided me with unique perspectives and collaborative learning opportunities, enriching my educational experience.

On the other hand, one of the more challenging aspects of my university experience has been navigating the workload and managing time effectively. Balancing coursework, extracurricular activities, and personal commitments can be demanding at times, requiring careful prioritization and organizational skills. However, overcoming these challenges has helped me develop resilience, adaptability, and effective time management strategies, which are valuable skills for both academic and professional success. read full review
I feel the academics infrastructure is best in class and it has all the amenities a well set-up university should have. It gives a great feeling about the university and makes me visit the college with enthusiasm.

Now there are things which university can work to improve on is that course content. I'm an experienced professional doing a MSc degree and the course content and simulations are not as challenging. They seem to be old fashioned methods and even case studies do not have much of the impact. I think given the university has tremendous scope, resources and other facilities, it is important to invest in challenging modules, especially for the professionals who come with good practical experience.

Second, another point of observation is there is no good mix of nationalities in the course. It is important not to just influx students but also get more diverse when it comes to course mix. read full review
Best: Promptness in response when a student faces any kind of challenge.

Not good: University is not culturally happening!!
( with thousands of international students studying, university should be decorated on different festivals and occasions. It keeps the vibe of the university alive. It adds colour and life to the campus. ) read full review
I think campus could do with some more communal spaces and green areas. The facilities in the main building are quite outdated (toilets are gendered and not on every floor, quite inaccessible, and the lifts are often broken). The location being within the centre of Birmingham is helpful to access shops and public transport. You don't feel like you're within a busy city when on campus, which is nice. I have not seen much student union presence on campus especially as a postgraduate student. read full review