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21st in the UK
The Guardian University Guide 2025
Top 10% in the world
Top 10% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2025)
University of the Year for Student Success
Daily Mail 2025
Top 20% of global universities
THE World University Rankings 2025
Why choose Aston?
Built into every undergraduate degree
All undergraduate students at Aston University can now gain Power Skills. Master AI and the latest digital tools. Unlock entrepreneurial thinking. Become an inclusive leader. Learn to create a more sustainable planet. It’s time to develop your superpowers.
Aston Power Skills
For every postgraduate degree
Get more than a degree, graduate with an industry internship and the experience and skills employers around the world are looking for. Aston University has a network of global employers with exciting opportunities available for Aston students.
Guaranteed Internships
Why study with Aston?
University of the Year for Student Success
Top 20% of global universities
21st in the UK
Top 5% in the world
Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2026)
The Guardian University Guide 2025
Daily Mail 2025
THE World University Rankings 2025
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Ready to kickstart your future with the skills that employers want? Learn from top academics and industry leaders and shape the world of tomorrow with your ideas and innovation.
Your journey starts at Aston University.
Explore undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses
Aston University offer a range of cutting-edge courses designed to prepare you for the careers of tomorrow. Whether you're interested in Business and Administrative Studies, Computer Science, Engineering, Social Studies and Communications, or Psychology, Aston University's programmes are crafted to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experience to excel in your chosen field.
Engineering and Supply Chain Management
Business and Management
Health and Psychology
- Top 100 in the UK for Business and Management and Marketing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025), and among 1% of business schools to have triple accreditation.
- Aston Business School holds the prestigious ‘triple-crown’ accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and ranks among the Top 100 European Business Schools (Financial Times 2024) and 11th in the UK (Eduniversal 2024).
- Experience real-life business through projects, placements and in-house business clinics.
- Supply Chain Management is ranked top 50 in the world (QS Masters World Rankings 2025).
- Aston University's courses are designed to meet the needs of both industry and learners, offering opportunities at all levels and removing barriers to learning.
- You’ll work on major projects, often in partnership with commercial engineering companies, collaborating with peers, academic staff, and industry engineers to develop solutions to real problems.
- Top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects (Psychology) (Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).
- Many courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which offers students clear paths into professional psychology roles.
- Aston University excels in student experience: 90% of students felt staff explained things well, and 85% found the course intellectually stimulating (National Student Survey, 2023).
- Top 100 in the UK for Business and Management and Marketing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025), and among 1% of business schools to have triple accreditation.
- Aston Business School holds the prestigious ‘triple-crown’ accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and ranks among the Top 100 European Business Schools (Financial Times 2024) and 11th in the UK (Eduniversal 2024).
- Experience real-life business through projects, placements and in-house business clinics.
Business and Management
Featured courses:
- MSc Business and Management
- MSc Criminology
- MSc Project Management
- MSc Human Resource Development
- MSc Investment Analysis and Risk
- MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics
- Aston Law School prepares students for a diverse range of careers in law and other industries.
- Social Science degrees provide a strong foundation, combined with cross-disciplinary, practical, and issue-focused perspectives, spanning from foundation level to doctoral awards.
- The university supports students to develop their skills, boosting their employability and future career potential.
Law and Social Sciences
- Top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects (Psychology) (Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).
- Many courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which offers students clear paths into professional psychology roles.
- Aston University excels in student experience: 90% of students felt staff explained things well, and 85% found the course intellectually stimulating (National Student Survey, 2023).
Health and Psychology
Featured courses:
- MSc Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine
- MRes Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine
- MSc Addiction and Mental Health
- A cohesive and cross-disciplinary school focusing on real-world skills and research, with teaching that produces skilled graduates and research that delivers impact.
- Offering programmes in Mathematics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, as well as joint honour's degrees between these disciplines.
- Aston University students learn by doing, whether that is on campus, or in the workplace.
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Supply Chain Management is ranked top 50 in the world (QS Masters World Rankings 2025).
- Aston University's courses are designed to meet the needs of both industry and learners, offering opportunities at all levels and removing barriers to learning.
- You’ll work on major projects, often in partnership with commercial engineering companies, collaborating with peers, academic staff, and industry engineers to develop solutions to real problems.
Engineering and Supply Chain Management
Featured courses:
- MSc Artificial Intelligence for Health
- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Digital Chemical Engineering
- MSc Sustainable Chemical Engineering
Featured courses:
- MSc Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine
- MRes Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine
- MSc Addiction and Mental Health
Featured courses:
- MSc Artificial Intelligence for Health
- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Digital Chemical Engineering
- MSc Sustainable Chemical Engineering
Featured courses:
- MSc Business and Management
- MSc Criminology
- MSc Project Management
- MSc Human Resource Development
- MSc Investment Analysis and Risk
- MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics
Law and Social Sciences
- Aston Law School prepares students for a diverse range of careers in law and other industries.
- Social Science degrees provide a strong foundation, combined with cross-disciplinary, practical, and issue-focused perspectives, spanning from foundation level to doctoral awards.
- The university supports students to develop their skills, boosting their employability and future career potential.
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
- A cohesive and cross-disciplinary school focusing on real-world skills and research, with teaching that produces skilled graduates and research that delivers impact.
- Offering programmes in Mathematics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, as well as joint honour's degrees between these disciplines.
- Aston University students learn by doing, whether that is on campus, or in the workplace.
English proficiency requirement
IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
English requirements may vary based on test type, the course of study and the level of degree. Apply today and contact IDP Education for more information.
Shape Your Future at Aston University
Aston University is committed to doing things differently, with a forward-looking approach that embraces new technologies and innovation in education.
Named 'University of the Year for Student Success 2025' by the Daily Mail and ranked among the top 10% globally (QS World University Rankings 2025), Aston University is also ranked 21st in The Guardian’s 2025 league table.
With a focus on outstanding graduate outcomes, competitive earnings, and exceptional student support, Aston University offers an enriching educational experience that will set you up for a successful career.
Shape your future today.
Explore International scholarships
Pakistan Regional Scholarship offers a £5,000 award to eligible students.
To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of Pakistan and hold an offer to study at undergraduate or postgraduate taught level at the Aston University, Birmingham campus for September 2025, January or April 2026. This is an automatic award and no application is required
Excluded programmes: MBA, OSPAP, MBChB, Physician Associate, Adult Nursing and Mental Health programmes.
Pakistan Regional Scholarship
September 2025
Automatic Merit Scholarship – up to £2,000
If you achieve the equivalent to a A*AA, you will automatically receive a £2,000 scholarship. If you achieve the equivalent to AAB, you will automatically receive a £1,000 scholarship.
There is no need to submit a separate application, your eligibility will be assessed by Aston University admissions team when your application is reviewed.
Undergraduate scholarships 2025
September 2025
Automatic Merit Scholarship – up to £2,000
If you achieve the equivalent of a UK first class degree, you will automatically receive a £2,000 scholarship. If you achieve the equivalent of a UK upper second class (2:1) degree, you will automatically receive a £1,000 scholarship.
There is no need to submit a separate application, your eligibility will be assessed by Aston University admissions team when your application is reviewed.
Postgraduate scholarships 2025
January 2026 and April 2026
Sir Adrian Cadbury Scholarship - £10,000
The Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship comprises of a £10,000 fee reduction and exclusive opportunities for networking and self-development.
To be considered for this scholarship you must submit an application in the form of a one minute video, introducing yourself, and explaining why you should be considered for the scholarship.
Postgraduate scholarships 2025
January 2026 and April 2026
Automatic Merit Scholarship – up to £2,000
If you achieve the equivalent of a UK first class degree, you will automatically receive a £2,000 scholarship. If you achieve the equivalent of a UK upper second class (2:1) degree, you will automatically receive a £1,000 scholarship.
There is no need to submit a separate application, your eligibility will be assessed by Aston University admissions team when your application is reviewed.
Postgraduate scholarships 2025
Built into every undergraduate degree
All undergraduate students at Aston University can now gain Power Skills. Master AI and the latest digital tools. Unlock entrepreneurial thinking. Become an inclusive leader. Learn to create a more sustainable planet. It’s time to develop your superpowers.
Aston Power Skills
For every postgraduate degree
Get more than a degree, graduate with an industry internship and the experience and skills employers around the world are looking for. Aston University has a network of global employers with exciting opportunities available for Aston students.
Guaranteed Internships
Mrunalini Deshmukh
Business & Management (MSc)
The course is well-curated and gave me an overall understanding of the business management concepts with a mix of academic and industry projects. I developed my business management fundamentals in the course and also enhanced my critical analysis, emotional intelligence, innovation and problem-solving skills.
Karthik Muthoor Nagendra
Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Materials (MSc)
The university’s student union hosts plenty of clubs and societies for every sport and hobby that exists and its extremely easy to find something I love. The transition in the architecture of the campus from old to modern reminds us of the advancements that we’ve had and the privilege that we are bestowed with.
Akansha Sharma
PGDE Primary Education
I’ve been really lucky to learn from some fantastic tutors who have a vast range of experience in primary education and also in research. All international students were provided with a support team and platform named international café where you can join various online events and remain updated with the latest happenings at the university.
International Student Experience
Mrunalini Deshmukh
Business & Management (MSc)
The course is well-curated and gave me an overall understanding of the business management concepts with a mix of academic and industry projects. I developed my business management fundamentals in the course and also enhanced my critical analysis, emotional intelligence, innovation and problem-solving skills.
Karthik Muthoor Nagendra
Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Materials (MSc)
The university’s student union hosts plenty of clubs and societies for every sport and hobby that exists and its extremely easy to find something I love. The transition in the architecture of the campus from old to modern reminds us of the advancements that we’ve had and the privilege that we are bestowed with.
Akansha Sharma
PGDE Primary Education
I’ve been really lucky to learn from some fantastic tutors who have a vast range of experience in primary education and also in research. All international students were provided with a support team and platform named international café where you can join various online events and remain updated with the latest happenings at the university.
Hear what international students think of Aston University
Hear Khizar talks about his journey to Aston and how he’s found living in Birmingham. He also talks about Aston’s diversity and how he now has friends from India, Cameroon and China.
Khizar from Pakistan (MSc Smart Manufacturing)
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