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Why Target Aston?

Aston campus with main building

Aston is a long established research-led University known for its world-class teaching quality and strong links to industry, government and commerce.

We are ranked 13th out of 113 UK universities by the 2010 Complete University Guide, confirming our place amongst the elite of UK universities.

We also have an outstanding reputation for supporting our graduates to achieve excellent careers with 83 finding graduate level employment within six months of graduation, compared to a national average of less than 70%.

Hundreds of organisations target Aston University as part of their student, graduate and postgraduate recruitment. Here are just a few reasons why:

  • Aston is a first choice University among well qualified applicants.  Undergraduates enter with A-level qualifications averaging 359 UCAS points

  • There are approximately 7,000 undergraduate students and 1,800 postgraduate (research and taught) students at Aston University

  • Aston is a pro-active University with a widening participation agenda that celebrates the diversity of the UK population in its student body

  • 23% of our students come from over 85 countries around the world

  • 70% of our students take up a sandwich placement as part of their studies.

Find out more about the Careers Centre and our professional standards.

Aston University has four schools of study:

The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and a foundation year in science, computing and engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied Science. Over 900 Aston University students choose two subjects to honours level in the multidisciplinary programmes run by Interdisciplinary Studies.

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Employer Profile
Matt Phipps
P&G
"P&G’s advantage, that is hardest to copy, is its People. We strive for hiring the best, for investing in talented people and developing them to their maximum potential. Current research shows Aston as one of the best UK universities and in recent years P&G has seen consistent growth in applications and hires from Aston, many of whom occupy ...

Read more and find out what other employers have to say about their experience of employing Aston students and graduates.

 

Employable Graduates; Exploitable Research