Aston University

Five minutes stroll from the centre of Birmingham, the not-quite triangular Aston Triangle houses the modern, green, landscaped campus of brown, brick buildings that make up Aston University. It’s a compact space, ‘futuristic’ in the 60s sense, with the Vice Chancellor’s lake nearby for summertime frolics...more detail Although it’s never been a polytechnic, Aston places a hefty emphasis on vocational degrees and most of its courses are orientated towards netting a career – the University pioneered the sandwich course and 70% of students take on a year-long work placement midway through their studies...more on academic Aston grads are consequently highly employable and the formidable Careers Service is a part of student life right from the word ‘fresher'...more on careers There’s little in the way of artsy shenanigans, but sport is pretty popular with facilities to match....more on sportsAll accommodation is on campus, meaning it’s oversubscribed, but first years are guaranteed beds. The en suite rooms are a lot sexier than the standard, which tend to be a bit gritty and high rise...more on housing

Woohoo: Uni-wide Wireless broadband
Boo: Small campus atmosphere can get stifling
Tel: (0121) 204 3000
E-mail: ugenquiries@aston.ac.uk
Website: www.aston.ac.uk