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Welcome to 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 10 School of Engineering & Applied Science 12 School of Languages & Social Sciences 14 School of Life & Health Sciences and Real-world experience Professor Alec Cameron, 16 Vice- and Chief Executive 18 Bespoke careers support for international students 20 Aston alumni in Africa 22 24 Our campus A Rhodes Scholar, Professor Cameron holds a 26 Global partners degree and a Bachelor’s degree 27 Student support and safety in Electrical Engineering with First Class Honours. He also holds a University Medal from the University of 28 Our accommodation Sydney, a degree in Robotics Clubs and societies 29 from Oxford University, and a 30 Industry connections / subject areas degree in the Management of Technology from 31 Scholarships Polytechnic Institute, New York University. HERE IS 04 ASTON 0305

School of Engineering School of Life and Health Our credentials and Applied Science Sciences Aston Business School is among In the heart 1% of business schools in the Founded in 1895 and a university since 1966, Aston is a long Our MSc Supply Chain Aston University’s School Management is ranked 4th in world to have of Pharmacy was honoured established research-led university known for its world-class teaching the UK (Eduniversal European from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. with a Regius Professorship Rankings, 2019.) – one of just 12 universities quality and strong links to industry, government and commerce. The average salary for Aston of Birmingham with reputations for research We hold the Athena Swann business graduates is 34% excellence to receive the Silver Award in recognition of higher than the sector average prestigious award as part of advancement and promotion of (five years after graduation). celebrations for HM the Queen’s gender equality in SET subjects. (Longitudinal Educational st 90th birthday in 2017. Outcomes 2018). in the UK Many of our courses are 1 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 by the FT Masters in Finance ranking in the UK’s in the top 100 1st in the UK 2018. Students learn by doing Aston Medical School national Teaching universities in the for value added in our dedicated Reuters Aston Medical School opened for Excellence world for Business (Guardian University Guide, Trading Room. 2020) postgraduate research students Framework. This & Management We are ranked 85th in the world in October 2015. The first 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 Business & Management Studies and top 200 for Accounting th th & Finance (QS World Subject School of Languages and Rankings 2019). Social Sciences 34 55 We are one of only two in the UK in the world 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 universities in the for Modern Languages and to have triple the UK 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) HERE IS 06 ASTON 0307

About Aston Students from 126 University 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 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 Aston is a long-established destination for innovation first hand international students. African students We are home to the Aston Centre Range of 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, scholarships 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 Our academic staff are excellent teachers, for African by engaging in project work through our active researchers and often have involvement in the Prince’s Trust. students extensive industry experience. They are renowned for writing the key text books Vibrant campus community that are used across the world for their 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 heart of the UK 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 and with Edinburgh easy access to big cities Undergraduate students can apply for a Manchester one-year professional work placement. in Europe and great flight Postgraduate business students have connections to the world. London HERE IS 08 ASTON 0309

Graduate destinations include: Aston Business School is The Aston Global Advantage Accenture, Airbus, Alibaba, among Europe’s largest Amazon, BAE Systems, Bank of business schools, with The Aston Global Advantage is our Aston , Bank of New York, BMW, professional development programme British Airways, Ernst & Young, approximately 3,000 students. 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 Business of Defence, PwC, RBS modern business and today’s competitive global business environment. Key courses: management issues for over 60 years, making it one Accounting & Finance > A module that runs throughout all Here is International Commercial Law of the longest established, MSc courses at Aston Business School Investment Analysis Bright Chinda Chinule research-based business School MBA schools in the UK. MSc Business Analytics > 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 faculty - their grasp of the subject and AMBA accreditations – three of development needs and ability to convey it in simple the most recognised and prestigious > Work on live consultancy projects at terms while remaining accessible Professor accreditation bodies in the world. 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 > Run a virtual business and gain professional perspective in addition Business School universities in the world for Business & 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 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 (Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2018) Centre for Law, Business and such as negotiation, communication, professional work placement in the 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 One of the world’s top MBAs Executive of a $3.4 billion wealth keep our graduates highly sought 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. HERE IS 10 ASTON 11

Here is Abubakar Saleh Usman School of 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 Engineering & 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 Applied Science 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 Research Graduate destinations include: a long tradition of quality enterprises such as Beautiful Canoe BAE Systems, Fujitsu, GlaxoSmithKline, teaching, and a reputation Internationally known for exciting and our industry clubs, and through Professor Sarah Hewlett Packard, , extended internships with major for internationally-known, research projects. Hainsworth OBE Microsoft, Ministry of Transport, 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 professionally-relevant courses Science engineering and technology. gold status, the highest level, in the Key courses: which will prepare students for Government’s Teaching Excellence Professor Hainsworth was Artificial Intelligence a successful and rewarding career. The School of Engineering & Applied Framework (TEF). educated at the University of Computer Science 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 and the Engineering for People Design Challenge. They gain HERE IS 12 ASTON 0313

The School of Languages Quality Graduate destinations include: Accenture, AXA, British Council, and Social Sciences is one of The School of Languages and Social Civil Service, Deloitte, Ford Motor School of only a handful of academic 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 Languages & 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 tradition of teaching, practical, relevant, and feed back into education. By always focusing on the International Business and Modern scholarship and research. Languages Social Sciences latest and most impactful research, Translating for Business and we produce fresh and industry During the 1970s and 1980s, the 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 We deliver real-world experience Professor in contemporary society. In 1995, reflecting the growing interest in and to our students through placement 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 first degree from the University rapidly in student numbers and issues. Postgraduate students can Here is of Chicago and completed a in its academic coverage and also be offered the chance to take 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 such as the Chartered Institute of our understanding is excellent. The development work that focuses The School of Languages and Linguists and TRADOS certifications. campus is amazing to be in - good on the impact of patient Social Sciences is a closely and public involvement. He security, high quality facilities and a integrated, innovative, multilingual beautiful environment.” established and led the National 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. HERE IS 14 ASTON 0315

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, 3M, AstraZeneca, Asterand real difference to the communities they with the first undergraduate cohort starting School of Life & 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 of health sciences within the UK with an outstanding We encourage our students to develop a questioning, Health Sciences 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: the latest trends, thinking, issues and research in their the internationally admired NHS (National Health Service). and Aston Neuroscience particular field of study. Our students experience early patient contact in year one Psychology There is a huge breadth of academic expertise within with general practice placements, followed by increasing the School and a range of courses which fall into the involvement in patient care through apprenticeship Medical School learning, across a variety of hospital, community and following subject areas: Audiology, Biochemistry, 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 to Here is Pauline W. Haaksma 94% of our research complete his PhD. Professor Hilton is an internationally respected applied is World Leading microbiologist and was appointed Fellow of the Society of Biology and a Course: MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Science. He has over 20 years of research or Internationally “Aston is a great place to study because of all the resources available Excellent (3*/4*) expertise in the applied microbiological aspects of food, industrial and to students. The University undertakes ground-breaking research, and clinical microbiology. Professor Hilton has a strong interest in science the labs here are equipped with the latest technology which is crucial in the most recent communication and public engagement, regularly appearing in national for my course in particular. If you stay motivated, plan in advance and Research Excellence press, 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. HERE IS 16 ASTON 0317

International campus Practical business experience Students coming to Aston will have the for postgraduate students opportunity to explore new , 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 students to take control of their future - Students can also study part of their the programme can be tailored to meet course at one of 80 partner universities, Here is their career aspirations, development from Europe to the USA. Ruth Kanu needs or existing professional (MSc Human Resource *UUKI’s Gone International: Mobility Works and Research by experience. Real-world the European Commissions 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 experience Nationality: Nigerian I met my employer at an Aston simulation challenges, in which University jobs fair. Employers were Course: BSc International students compete to run the most available on the day for one to one Business and Economics Professional experience sends a simple 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 Integrated undergraduate placement year Name: Kimberly Ruth completed a PDP placement 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. Placement: UK Resourcing completed the academic part of their placement, Aston University 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 HERE IS 18 ASTON 0319

Personalised support Qian Zhang Bespoke careers (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 support for experienced careers advisors very helpful...it helped me to secure my graduate job.”

for bespoke careers support Qian now works at in London, international students and guidance. on the Group Transformation Graduate Scheme.

Aston students are Futures Groups which enable them to complete an Meeting top global employers online internship with a CRCC Asia encouraged to take We recognise that students from We invite our students to meet over affiliated company. This programme different countries require bespoke 200 employers who visit our campus advantage of the provides a unique opportunity for careers support, so our Futures for employer presentations, workshops, comprehensive careers students to get high quality work Groups build understanding and interviews and recruitment fairs. support offered by our 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 Job Shop and Unilever. job market is competitive, groups work on organising events, so our expert staff can help connecting to alumni, and sharing We have a Job Shop on campus, where we help students to find students to develop the skills ideas and resources. A Futures Group On-campus careers events and experiences to achieve can be set up for any nationality group paid part-time work or volunteering opportunities to help with their career have included: their career ambitions. on request. 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 Many international students chose specialist support through practical in the UK will have access to the Aston because of our strong focus on Deloitte Autumn Careers Evening careers workshops. Topics include: specialist Student Circus resource 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- Careers+Placements in Business Fair Applying for work and entrepreneur the Graduate Connections jobs portal up incubator called BSEEN, which visas focused on opportunities in Asia. provides student and graduate Careers+Placements in Engineering, Making job applications entrepreneurs with training, advice, Technology & Science Fair grant support and mentoring. Aston Returning to work in your home Virtual Internships 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 the UK to offer scholarships to postgraduate business students, HERE IS 20 ASTON 0321 Aston Alumni in Africa

Aston University has long students will gain exclusive access to Alumni events in Africa have our alumni communities, which can been a popular destination included: for African students. In fact, offer strong career advantages. 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 “The Aston learning experience in Aston University has official alumni is also an active alumni network in Central Bank of Nigeria “Aston provided the opportunity I terms of the course content, and the associations to help our graduates Abuja, which is soon to formalise as a “Since graduating, I have enjoyed a was looking for. I was looking for internationally diverse student and keep in touch with the University and Chapter. 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 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 for my career after graduation.” for the material that they teach is Aston University infectious.” is proud to have alumni in 38 African countries 1,300African alumni HERE IS 22 ASTON 0323

Birmingham Aston University

Our campus is based in the cosmopolitan city centre City locations shown of Birmingham. As the UK’s second largest city, The UK’s 01 Grand Central Birmingham is culturally diverse and rich in history, 02 Birmingham canal network so you will be sure to find something to suit your second 03 Bullring shopping centre tastes and interests. 04 Selfridges and St Martin’s church largest 05 Town Hall Birmingham Travelling to and from Birmingham is easy. Our 06 international airport serves over 100 direct routes city 07 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, Football Club theatres, live music venues, and heritage sites to 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 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 24 ASTON 0325 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 pool HERE IS 26 ASTON 0327 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 Housing advice Queensland University of Technology (Australia) (such as London, Manchester and Oxford.) Students will then progress to Aston University on Healthcare services Queen’s University (Canada) 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 (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

We have a professional security team to help ensure that our campus is always a safe place

Our security team is active 24 hours a day, 365 days 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 room HERE IS 28 ASTON 0329 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 walking distance. like-minded people, keep up with their £10 million Students’ Union 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, societies include: We guarantee a room to all international applicants 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 Students’ Union has over

Bedroom complete with study space All utility bills included Free high speed internet Private bathroom Onsite safety clubs and societies which all 130students are welcome to join.

Facilities Laundry HERE IS 30 ASTON 0331 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 Global Excellence All undergraduate and postgraduate taught Up to £5,000 Bentley // BMW // Boots Construction Management 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 Finance // ExonMobil // Fujitsu MBA Global Full time MBA programme Tuition fee discount of up to 50% // GlaxoSmithKline // Foundation Programmes Ambassador History 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 in BSEEN programme, including // Jaguar Land Rover Logistics and Transport Management mentorship, office space and // Mondelez // KPMG Marketing a grant to start a business in Mathematics Birmingham after graduation. // L’Oreal // Lloyds MBA Banking Group // Marks Medicine Two partial scholarships & Spencer // Microsoft // Neuroscience (40% tuition fee discount). Morgan Stanley // NHS // Optometry 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 Sainsbury’s // Santander Pre-sessional English courses Product Design // Tesco // Unilever // Psychology Vision Express Sociology and Social Policy For full terms, conditions and detailed eligibility criteria, visit: aston.ac.uk/scholarships Aston University Birmingham B4 7ET, UK Tel: +44 (0)121 204 4910 Email: [email protected] www.aston.ac.uk