University
Highlights
Students from over 120 countries study at Aston University.
Ranked 25th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024) andclimbing through the ranks in recent years, Aston is well known
as the pioneer of the placement year, and has built an enviable
reputation for its focus on entrepreneurship and employability.
Located in the youngest city in Europe, Birmingham isa multi-cultural, diverse and exciting student city.

About Aston University

Ranked25th

overall in the UK

Guardian University Guide 2024

Triple Accredited
Business School

Held by only 1% ofbusiness schools worldwide

Top Global

100

Master’s inManagement

QS Business School Master’s
Rankings 2022

Winner ofBest University
Placement Service

National Undergraduate
Employability Awards (NUE) 2022

Located in the UK’s
second biggest city -Birmingham

Triple Goldthe highest possible
rating for the Teaching
Excellence Framework(TEF) 2023

Top

30%

of global institutions
QS World University
Rankings, 2024

Universityof the Year
Runner Up
for Graduate
Employment

Times and Sunday Times
University Guide, 2024

Shortlisted forBusiness
School of
the Year
THE Awards 2023

Subject Highlights
BusinessEngineering and Physical Sciences

Aston Business School was founded in 1947 and is one of theoldest and largest in the UK. It holds triple accreditation,
which is a prestigious classification given to a small number ofbusiness schools worldwide by the three leading business school
accreditation associations.

Business Clinic

About Aston University

Aston Business Clinic
provides opportunities
for students to volunteer
and act as consultants,
under the guidance ofan academic, to provide
advice to local companies.

Aston graduates
earn more

Aston graduates areamong the highest paidin the country earning,on average, £36,100 five
years after graduating.
Longitudinal Education
Outcomes, 2023

Ranked18th

for Graduate
Prospects (Business &Management Studies)

Complete University Guide 2023

Business andManagement
is ranked

Top 15Many courses are accredited by world-leading professional bodies such as theInstitution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Engineering andTechnology (IET), and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Chemical Engineering

Computer Science

3rd in the UK

14th in the UK

is ranked

Ranked15th

Guardian University Guide
Subject Rankings 2024

is ranked

Guardian University Guide
Subject Rankings 2024

General Engineering

1st in the UK for

Graduate Prospects
Outcomes

Complete University Guide 2022

for Economics
Guardian University Guide
Subject Rankings 2022

Marketingis ranked

11th in the UK

in the UK& top 50in the world

QS World Subject
Rankings 2023

QS Business School Master’s
Rankings 2024

Health and Life Sciences

Healthcare Professions

Pharmacy

10th in the UK

15th in the UK

is ranked

Guardian University Guide
Subject Rankings 2023

is ranked

for student satisfaction
with teaching in Pharmacy
and Pharmacology

Optometry BSc/MOptom

is ranked

6th in the UK

Complete University Guide 2024

Guardian University Guide, 2023

Aston Global
Advantage ProgrammeStudents can take an
integrated professional
development module
during most MSc business
degrees, allowing them todevelop transferable skills
and gain a competitiveedge in the job market. This
module offers opportunities
for work placements,
study abroad, consultancy
projects and more.

Social Sciences and Humanities

is ranked

International
RelationsLawfor ‘Graduate Prospects
On-Track’

9th in the UK

for teaching quality

English

1st in the UK
Complete University
Guide 2022

is ranked

Guardian University Guide
Subject Rankings 2024

10th in the UK

Times/Sunday Times Good
University Guide, 2023

Employability
and Entrepreneurship

Shortlisted

As the pioneer of the work placement year, Aston University has
crafted an outstanding reputation for its strength in employability
and entrepreneurship with students graduating ‘work ready’. Aston
graduates are highly sought after because of their practical skills
and ability to apply knowledge, and are supported by inspirational
teachers with real world, industry experience.

About Aston University

Entrepreneurs
study at Aston

Undergraduate andpostgraduate modules anddegree courses in enterpriseor entrepreneurship are
available for budding
entrepreneurs to study.

Opportunities for paid work placements with global
leading companies between your 2nd and final year.

Placement employers include:• Accenture• AXA• BAE Systems• Barclays• Bentley• BMW• Boots• BT• Capgemini• Deloitte• E.ON• Ernst & Young• ExxonMobil• Fujitsu• Harrods• HP• HSBC• IBM• Mondelez• KPMG• L’Oreal• Lloyds Bank• Microsoft
• NHS
• P&G
• Santander• Unilever

Aston University runs a start-up incubator on campus,
which provides student and graduate entrepreneurs withtraining, advice, grant support and mentoring. Aston cansponsor international students for start-up entrepreneur
visas, enabling them to set up businesses in the UK.

for the QS Innovation in
Business Education Award(QS Reimagine Education Awards,
2023)

Top 20

XinxinFounder of MyMaskology,
Aston University graduate
and entrepreneurin the UK for
Graduate Career
Prospects
The Times and The Sunday
Times Good University
Guide 2024

“As an international
student, Aston gave me theopportunity to start my own
company in the UK. Aston’s
start-up incubator provided
me the perfect platform to
make my idea into a reality.”

Hands-On, Practical
Teaching
Students work with industry experts
to develop solutions to complex
problems - MSc Marketing students
recently worked with Philips to present
real business solutions to marketing
smart home technology.

Marta Vamos Val

Placement: Think Young, Hong Kong

“Taking a placement is one of the best decisions I’ve made.
I learnt so much, and the experience it gave me was incredible.
Step out of your comfort zone and take a placement, abroad
if possible. Try new things, meet new people, travel, andimmerse yourself in other cultures and environments. You willgrow and learn more than you could ever have imagined.”**Winner**
Best University
Placement
ServiceNational Undergraduate
Employability Awards(NUE) 2022

Aston graduates
earn more

Aston’s graduates achieved
the 16th largest mediansalary in the UK out of
all Higher Education
Institutions five years after
graduation
Longitudinal Education
Outcomes 2022

Aston is connectedwith Businesses
Careers Fairs, Application
Bootcamps, Confidence
Skills workshops andinterview sessions are justsome of the opportunities
for students to engage in.

Close collaboration withbrands (such as HSBC
who co-designed
Aston University’s new
Cybersecurity degree) toensure that its courses
meet industry needs.

Universityof the Year
Runner Up
For Graduate
Employment

The Times and Sunday Times
University Guide 2024

Undergraduate degrees
you can progress toEngineering and Physical Sciences pathway
English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.0 - no component less than 5.5
ONCAMPUS Pass Mark for progression: 40% in academic modules. Some progression grades may be higher.

Students who meet the specified entry criteria are guaranteed progression¹ at Aston University.

BEng Biomedical Engineering*

Progression to Year 2 of these degrees is available through the International Year One programme.

*This degree is available with integrated CAS (iCAS). Please note that IY1 programmes are only available with iCAS.

BEng Civil Engineering*2

English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.0 - no component less than 5.5
ONCAMPUS Pass Mark for progression: 50% in academic modules. Some progression grades may be higher.
BSc Accounting and Finance *Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two
skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas.
BSc Business Analytics3*

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc Business and International Relations3*

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc Business and Management3*

Progression Degrees

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc Business and Politics *3Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc Business and Sociology *3Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc Business and Supply Chain Management3*

BA English Language *Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc Business Management and English Language *3

BSc English and Sociology3*

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc Human Resources and Business Management4*

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc International Business and Economics3*

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc Economics and Politics3*

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management3*

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

2

BSc Applied Chemistry*

BSc Product Design and Management*

BSc Business and Supply Chain Management

BSc Product Design and Technology*

Must achieve 50% in Chemistry module.

Must achieve 70% in Maths module.
Must achieve 50% overall in academic modules.
Must achieve 50% overall in academic modules.

BSc Quantity Surveying*

BSc Computer Science*2

Must achieve overall average of 55% in academic modules OR musthave achieved at least 60% overall average in a chosen pathway, andhave achieved Grade C in GCSE Maths or equivalent.

Must achieve 55% overall in academic modules OR must haveachieved at least 60% overall average in a chosen pathway, andhave achieved Grade C in GCSE Maths or equivalent.

BSc Construction Project Management*

Must achieve overall average of 55% in academic modules OR musthave achieved at least 60% overall average in a chosen pathway, andhave achieved Grade C in GCSE Maths or equivalent.

Humanities and Social Sciences pathway
English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.0 - no component less than 5.5
ONCAMPUS Pass Mark for progression: 50% in academic modules. Some progression grades may be higher.
BSc Politics and Economics3

BA English Language3

BSc Politics and Sociology3*

BSc Politics with International Relations *3

BSc Sociology3*

BSc Sociology and English Language3*
BSc Sociology and Social Policy3*
LLB Law3*

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

subject to achieving progression criteria.
please note there is a student cap on this programme. Visit www.oncampus.global for more details.
3
5 GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent) including Maths and English or equivalent are required.
4
Students may also progress onto 2nd year of this course from Business and Management IY1.
This will be discussed as an available progression option once in centre.
1

BSc Mechanical Engineering*

BSc International Relations and Sociology3*

BSc Politics and Social Policy3*

BSc Economics and Management3*

BSc Mathematics*

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and with no band lower
than 5.5.

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.
Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

Requires GCSE grade C Maths or equivalent.

BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science*

Must achieve 50% in Chemistry module.

BSc History and Politics

BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management

Must achieve 70% in Maths module.
2

BSc Chemistry*

BSc History and International Relations

Must achieve overall average of 55% in academic modules OR
must have achieved at least 60% overall average in a chosen pathway, and have achieved Grade C in GCSE Maths orequivalent.

BSc Mathematics with Economics*

Requires GCSE grade C Maths or equivalent.

BSc History and English

BSc Cybersecurity*2

Must achieve 70% in Maths module.

50% in all academic modules and 60% in Physics.

50% in all academic modules and 60% in Physics.

BSc Finance3*

BSc Marketing3*

BSc Economics3*

BEng Design Engineering*

50% in all academic modules and 60% in Physics.

BA English Language and Literature3*

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas
and 5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc Business Management and Social Policy3*

50% in academic modules and 55% overall average in the Engineering and Physical Science pathway.

BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering*2

3

BSc International Business and Management3

BSc Business Computing and IT3*

BEng Chemical Engineering*

50% in academic modules and 60% in Chemistry.

Business, Economics, Finance, and Management pathway

3

50% overall and at least 40% in each academic module and grade C
GCSE Maths or equivalent.

BA English Language and Literature

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and
5.5 in other two skill areas.

BSc English Literature and Sociology3

BSc Politics and Social Policy3

BSc English and Sociology

BSc Politics and Sociology3

BA History

BSc Politics with International Relations3

BSc History and English³

BSc Sociology3

BSc History and International Relations³

BSc Sociology and Social Policy3

3

BSc History and Politics³

LLB Law3

Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and
5.5 in other two skill areas.

Master’s degrees you canprogress toStudents who meet the specified entry criteria are guaranteed progression1 to Aston University.

Life Sciences pathway
English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.5 - no component less than 6.0
ONCAMPUS Pass Mark for progression: 60% in academic modules. Some progression grades may be higher.
BSc Biochemistry

English Required IELTS equivalent: 6.5
ONCAMPUS Pass Mark for progression: 50% in academic modules. Some progression grades may be higher.

60%+ in Molecular Biology and Chemistry, and Plant and Animal
Biology. May also be studied on Medicine pathway.

BSc Psychology

LLM International Commercial Law*

60%+ in Molecular Biology and Chemistry, and Plant and Animal
Biology. May also be studied on Medicine pathway.

BSc Psychology and BusinessMay also be studied on Business and Humanities and Social Sciencepathways.

3 years of work experience required. Must be successful at interview.

Master of Public Health*

May also be studied on Business, Humanities and Social Sciencepathways.

MA English*

BSc Biological Sciences

BSc Biomedical Science

60%+ in Molecular Biology and Chemistry, and Plant and Animal
Biology. May also be studied on Medicine pathway.

BSc Neuroscience

BSc Psychology and Marketing
BSc Psychology and Sociology

60%+ in Molecular Biology and Chemistry, and Plant and Animal
Biology. May also be studied on Medicine pathway.

May also be studied on Business, Humanities and Social Sciencepathways.

Master of Optometry2

Master of Pharmacy2

Overall 70% in academic modules with 70%+ in Chemistry andMolecular Biology, and Plant and Animal Biology. IELTS 7.0 (nocomponent below 6.5).

Progression Degrees

Pre-Master’s Programme

65% in academic modules.

Master of Business Administration* (Full Time)

Must provide evidence of ability in mathematics, post-16 year
education.
60% in academic modules.

MA Forensic Linguistics*

60% in academic modules. Must have evidence of previous
linguistics studies.

MA International Relations*Must have working knowledge of French language (CEFR B2).

MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages*
MSc Accounting and Finance*

MSc Engineering Management2*

A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 2.2.
Students must achieve IELTS 6.0 or above in each band.

MSc Entrepreneurship*
MSc Finance*

Must have a quantitative or maths background.

MSc Future Vehicle Technologies*

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 2.2.

MSc Health Psychology

Overall pass 60% in academic modules, 60%+ in the following
modules: Molecular Biology, 60%+ Statistical Analysis of ScientificData & Research Project. Can be studied on Humanities pathway.

MSc Human Resource Management*

MSc Information Systems and Business Analysis*

MSc Artificial Intelligence*MSc International Accounting and Finance*
MSc International Business*

A Bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minimum of 2.2.

MSc Artificial Intelligence with Business Strategy*

A Bachelor’s degree in STEM subject or Business with a minimumof 2.2.

MSc Business Analytics*

Must have obtained a strong quantitative background.
please note there is a student cap on this programme. Visit www.oncampus.global for more details.

Must have obtained undergraduate degree with modules in
Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics or Statistics andMathematics or Quantitative.

MSc Applied AI*

GCSE Maths grade B, a Bachelor’s degree in a non-Computing
subject with a minimum of 2.2.

2

MSc Economics*

MSc Business and Management*

MSc Business Enterprise Development*
Must be successful at interview.

MSc Business Psychology*

MSc Civil Infrastructure Engineering*

A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Physical Science orTechnology-related discipline.

MSc Computer Science*

GCSE Maths grade B, a Bachelor’s degree in a non-Computing
subject with a minimum of 2.2.

MSc Construction Management and Engineering*Must have a quantitative or maths background.

MSc Investment Analysis*

Must have a quantitative or maths background.

MSc Mechanical Engineering*

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Mathematics,
or a related subject with a minimum of 2.2.

MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences*
MSc Pharmacokinetics*
MSc Psychology (Conversion)

Suitable for those who haven’t studied Psychology before.

MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine*MSc Strategic Digital Marketing*MSc Strategic Marketing Management*

MSc Strategy and International Business*

Must have obtained undergraduate degree with modules
including Business Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship andAccounting.

A Bachelor’s degree in a Construction-related discipline orequivalent qualification.

MSc Supply Chain Management2

MSc Data Science2*

MSc Sustainable Business Operations Management

MSc Crisis and Disaster Management*

A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,
Engineering, Physics or Data Science or related disciplines with aminimum of 2.2.

MSc Drug Delivery*

A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 2.2.
Students must achieve IELTS 6.0 or above in each band.

MSc Sustainable Engineering*

A UG degree in Engineering or related science/technology
subject (min 2.2).

MSc Work Psychology and Business

Must have a British Psychological Society accredited Undergraduate*available with integrated CAS (iCAS)
Psychology degree.
1
subject to achieving progression criteria.
2please note there is a student cap on this programme. Visit www.oncampus.global for more details.

How ONCAMPUS
Works

Our programmes at ONCAMPUS Aston are designed for international students
who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to Aston University to study.
You will benefit from the support we offer in preparing you to progress to the University.

Your route to a degree atAston University

ONCAMPUS Aston offers guaranteed progression* to a wide range ofundergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Aston University, on successful
completion of our Foundation or International Year One programmes.

*subject to meeting the specified criteria

Pre-university
1 termExpert university
progression support• Academic writing skills• Additional year of study
equivalent to 13 years of UK study
for undergraduate degree• Expert guidance on which
degree to progress to

About ONCAMPUS• Academic reading skills• Presentation anddiscussion skills• Listening and note taking• Demonstrate academic level tomeet university requirements• Faculty visits and meetings• Present higher grades in pathway
programme than achieved at highschool for undergraduate entry• Learn the study skills essential for
success in UK universities• Additional research study skills for
Master’s students

gives you...

Outstanding
teaching andsupportThrough every step ofyour journey with us, youwill be supported by highly
qualified teachers andsupport staff, both insideand outside the classroom.
Your personal tutor willmeet with you regularly toensure you are on track topass the programme andprogress to your chosen
degree.
Your personal tutor is also
there to help you with any
issues you might have insideor outside the classroom.

A proven trackrecord of success
ONCAMPUS is part ofCambridge Education
Group, one of the UK’s
leading university pathway
providers since 1952.

Cambridge Education
Group was the first private
institution to offer university
foundation programmes
in the UK in 1985, andsuccessfully prepares
thousands of students for
the UK’s top universities
every year.

Year 2Engineering & Physical Sciences degrees
Undergraduate
Foundation
Programme

Humanities & Social Sciences degrees
Life Sciences degrees

InternationalYear One

Part of the
University fromday oneThe ONCAMPUS centre islocated in the main University
building, close to all of its facilities.
You will receive a University
student card, and with it you will
have access to all the University’s
facilities, clubs and societies while
you study your ONCAMPUS
programme.

Year 3+Business, Economics, Finance& Management degrees

Progress touniversity degree• One-to-one support
sessions when requiredYear 1A range of Business, Marketing,Engineering, Law
and Computing related degrees

Pre-Master’s
Programme

Master’s degree

Improve academic grades
and study skills

English Language Preparation

Increase your English
language level3 terms

Undergraduate degree

Guide toBirmingham
The UK’s second largest city, Birmingham, is also Europe’s youngest.
A bustling, vibrant and multi-cultural city, Birmingham offers award-winning theatre,
contemporary art, designer fashion and premier league football (it’s home to Aston
Villa Football Club, Prince William’s favourite football club).
Whatever your taste, there’s something to suit everyone in Birmingham.

Birmingham is the UK’s
youngest city and themost diverse

Birmingham
offers plenty to
see and do. It also
has a fantastic anddiverse culinary
scene, with a wide
variety of places to
eat and drink on a
student budget.

Thingsto do
If you love the arts,
Birmingham’s awardwinning performing
arts scene offers live
performances andfestivals throughout
the year.

40%of Birmingham’s population isunder 25 years old!
About Student Life

The Bullring shopping
centre is one of thelargest malls in Europe
where you can headto the iconic Selfridges
building or even visit
the world’s largest
Primark!

Birmingham is

90 minutes

from London or Manchester, has
its own airport and is brilliantly
placed in the centre of England.
It’s only a 45 minute flight toAmsterdam and an hour to Paris so
you can easily visit in a weekend!

Birmingham is a major hub for

business and industry, attracting
companies such as Amazon, ASOS,
and PwC, major multinationals
such as HSBC and Goldman Sachs,
and is home to long-establishedcompanies such as Cadbury, Jaguar
Land Rover and Rolls Royce.

Birmingham has more than
35 miles of canals, over
600 parks and 8,000 acresof open space - that’s morethan Paris!

Visit Cadbury World,
the second largest
confectionery brand in
the world, founded in
1824 in Birmingham

Birmingham is
the home of Aston
Villa FC and Edgbaston
Cricket Ground.

Explore the world
famous Balti Triangle,
or try out a traditional
afternoon tea at theGrand Hotel.

Placesto eatBirmingham and thesurrounding area have
10 Michelin starred
restaurants (the most of
any UK city outside ofLondon)!

ONCAMPUS Aston’s
accommodation
is within walking
distance of a wide
range of supermarkets,
including speciality
Asian and Halal.

D I G I TA L

MAP

ONCAMPUS Astoncity guide page

ONCAMPUS
Aston
University

oncampus.global/aston-city-guide

Snow Hill Station

Birmingham
Museum& Art Gallery
Arena
Birmingham

The Libraryof Birmingham

Birmingham
Cathedral

Town Hall

Canalboat
Trips

Victoria
SquareMoor Street
StationGrand
Central

New Street
StationBullring

Selfridges

Birmingham
Airport14.7 miles

John Lewis
The
Old Rep

The Cube

Bullring
MarketHarveyNichols
Custard Factory

Accommodationin Birmingham

ONCAMPUS aims to make sure that finding a place to live while you study with us isquick and easy. It is very important that you have a place to stay when you arrive in
the UK, and while you can choose to organise your own accommodation, we strongly
recommend that all students book a room through our free service.
We have two fantastic residences available for you to book in Birmingham, bothoffering good value for money. The details below indicate the types of facilities
available and the price range you can expect from our accommodation options.

Distance tooncampus

Wi-Fi
AccessLaundry
RoomGames Room

Bike
StorageCommunal
Spaces24 hour
Repair LineEn-Suite
Rooms

Facilities Include:
3 minute walk to ONCAMPUS
Student loungeGames room
Communal study spaces
Laundry facilities
Reception area staffed 24 hours a day
Bike storage£8,400Min

ONCAMPUS
accommodation
price range(annual)All utility bills included

Max£10,350