Address and Location
Aston University's 60-acre campus sits in the heart of Birmingham, only ten minutes from the city's Bullring entertainment and shopping centre. The city is one of the busiest in the country, with a thriving 65,000-strong student population and excellent transport links to all areas of the UK.
Aston University Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET T: 0121 204 3000Background and History
Founded in 1895 and recognised as a university since 1966, Aston shares the motto of its home city: "Forward". Known internationally for its varied research output and excellent connections with the professional world, the university has been closely linked to business and industry since the nineteenth century.
Location and Accessibility
By road: When travelling from any part of the UK, the easiest route into Birmingham is via the M6. Exit at Junction 6 and follow signs for the A38(M) to the city centre. Ignore signs to 'Aston' until the motorway ends. Signs then appear for the university. Parking is not normally available for visitors but two 'Pay & Display' car parks - Millennium Point and Faraday Wharf - are situated close to the campus.
By rail: Birmingham New Street station is a fifteen-minute walk from the university. On arriving at the station, take the exit ramp onto Corporation Street and follow the road until you reach the campus. A small number of regional services arrive at Birmingham Snow Hill and Moor Street stations, these are only a ten-minute walk to the university.
Accessibility: Students with mobility and learning needs who are considering applying to Aston should contact the university to arrange a visit beforehand. There is a charge for this support, but the majority of costs can be covered by the Disabled Students' Allowance.
What's on Offer
BSc, LLB, MEng, BEng, MChem, MSc, PhD, MPhil, Executive DBA, Foundation, Graduate Diploma
Entry Requirements
Three subjects at A-Level (or equivalent) are required for entry onto a degree programme. The university does not make offers based purely on UCAS points, however - work experience and non-formal qualifications are also considered. If an offer is made on points, it will be in relation to a specific qualification for the degree subject.