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Location : United Kingdom ,Birmingham
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Aston University is a public research university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK’s first College of Advanced Technology in 1956. Aston University received its royal charter from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966.
In 2017, Aston received recognition Times Higher Education for the second best teaching quality in the UK. For 2018, it was ranked in the top 55 universities in the UK by all major domestic and international league tables. Aston was ranked by QS as the 42nd best university in the world under 500 years old in 2015.
Aston pioneered the integrated placement year concept over 50 years ago, with more than 70% of Aston students taking a placement year, the highest percentage in the UK.
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Academic entry requirements
All applications to our programmes are considered on their individual merits but we expect each applicant to have reached an appropriate level of academic achievement and English Language proficiency. While each programme has a set level of entry requirements listed in the relevant prospectus here are the minimum general entry requirements for each level of study.
Undergraduate study
Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements of GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above for all programmes. In addition, applicants will be expected to present one of the following qualifications at the appropriate grades:
GCE/VCE A levels
BTEC
International Baccalaureate
Scottish Advanced Highers
Irish Leaving Certificate
Recognised Access or Foundation programme
In addition to these qualifications, we accept applicants with a wide range of equivalent international qualifications plus a recognised English Language Qualification.
Applicants who do not meet our entry requirements for entry to the first year of one of our undergraduate degree programmes may wish to apply for a place on one of our International Foundation Programmes.
Generally speaking, if your home system of education is a 12 year system rather than the English 13 year system, then you may have to successfully complete the International Foundation Programme first prior to entry onto year one of an undergraduate degree programme. Successful completion of this programme of study will lead to automatic entry to one of our undergraduate degree programmes. We do also consider applicants holding certain externally run Foundation Programme qualifications.
We encourage applications from mature students over 21 years old and will consider each such application on its own merits. We usually require evidence of successful study in relevant subjects, or relevant professional qualifications or experience.
Postgraduate study
Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements of GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above for all programmes. In addition, applicants will be expected to present a first class or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent. International qualifications may be considered suitable for entry. Applicants may also be required to present a recognised English Language Qualification .
We do also consider applicants holding certain externally run Pre Masters qualifications.
We encourage applications from mature students over 21 years old and will consider each such application on its own merits. We usually require evidence of successful study in relevant subjects, or relevant professional qualifications or experience. In case of any queries regarding these or other matters affecting International Students, please contact the International Office in the first instance.
Accommodation
They still have available rooms, both in 5 bed and 7 bed flats, for 1st year and returning students. The University is affiliated to and compliant with the UUK Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing. The UUK Code of Practice sets out the main elements of good management practice for student housing. Copies of the Code are available to students by visiting the thesac.org.uk
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Currently there are no scholarships available.
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