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Student Profiles

Renita Johal  BEng Chemical Engineering
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"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Aston and feel privileged to have been a part of such an excellent university. Studying Chemical Engineering at Aston was the best decision I have made, it has provided me with an excellent degree and assisted me with gaining a career in the oil and gas industry."

Kumud Hareth  BEng Chemical Engineering
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"The number one reason was I was really keen on the placements programme. Aston was regarded well for employability and this caught my attention in the prospectus. Amongst the other universities at the time of applying, Aston’s Engineering degree was regarded higher."
Richard Shaw  BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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"I would recommend the engineering department of Aston primarily because of the professors and their commitment to us, the students."
Uzma Mahmood  BSc Multimedia Computing
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"In comparison to other institutions, Aston was more welcoming and comforting creating the perfect atmosphere for expanding academically."
Kiran Sandhu  BSc Computing for Business
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"Aston University was a logical choice for me. It was not only on my doorstep, but its reputation exceeds many other universities."


Jonathan Taylor  BSc Computing Science
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"After coming to visit the University and talking to some of the staff, Aston felt like the right choice. The staff were all extremely enthusiastic about what they did and very approachable."

Sarah Alexander  MEng Chemical Engineering
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"I decided that Aston was the university for me when I attended an Open Day. Of all the institutes I had visited it had the warmest, friendliest atmosphere and it was very well situated within the city"
Gwen Chimonides  BSc Biological Chemistry
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"I chose BSc Biological Chemistry at Aston for the broad range of subjects and skill sets offered by the course; the University’s great reputation for graduate employment and the opportunity to take a placement year finalised the decision"
Henry Crockett  BSc Construction Project Management
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"My placement provides a fantastic experience that is highly relevant to my course, putting many modules I have studied into practice, and helping immensely for my final year studies"
Amit Katwa  BSc Computing Science and Business Admin
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"Studying a Joint Honours degree in Business and Computer Science opened up many opportunities as well as giving my career a head start"
Andrew Nightingale  BSc Construction Management
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"I enrolled on Engineering Foundation course, I took it seriously as I knew it was my only real chance to achieve a decent grade and career. I got 68% in my first year and went onto studying Construction Management" 
Tarnveer Bhamra  BSc Applied Chemistry
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"Aston provided a course that included core modules of chemistry but also aspects of; chem eng, biochemistry and business. The laboratory periods provide hands on experience and allow integration of knowledge in lectures"
Faisal Alharb  BSc Logistics Management
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"My time spent studying Logistics at Aston University have been the most fascinating four years of my life. I gained a fantastic understanding, of the professional and general skills related to logistics"
Meera Dodhia  BSc Mathematics
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“When applying to universities I wanted something more than just an academic qualification. I found Aston supported the idea of placements and helped students in finding placements that suited them best"
James Riley  Automotive Product Design
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"I managed to get a placement at BMW Group in Oxford. The placement was great and gave me an opportunity to apply what I had learnt at University in a real work environment"
Alexandra Rush  BEng Design Engineering
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“I spent my third year placement at Airbus UK based in Bristol. This was one of the most challenging opportunities and the most rewarding"
Suvi Ellilä  BSc Product Design and Management
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"Now that I have graduated I am going to Cambridge University to complete an MPhil in Micro and Nanotechnology Enterprise"
Mohammed Atiq  BEng Chemical Engineering
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"I had an enjoyable time at Aston and feel that I made the most of the vast academic, social and sporting opportunities”
Mark Boosey  BSc Internet Systems
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"I’m very glad I took a placement – the experience of working in a business isn’t something that can be gained via lectures and I’ve definitely benefited from the training I received whilst at Reuters"
Charlotte and Katrina  BSc Construction Management
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"Our choice of Aston University was due to it's emphasis on sandwich placements. We would recommend all students to seize the opportunities offered by placement years."
Richard Carpenter  MEng Mechanical Engneering
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“Aston gave me an excellent base to develop as a professional engineer, the MEng degree is both challenging and rewarding"
Nathan Shane  BSc Logistics Management
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"All the experience and knowledge that I learnt from my time at Aston studying Logistics is standing me in good stead. I can recommend Aston to anyone and particularly the Logistics Course"
Ant Copson  BSc Product Design
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“My time at Aston University has given so much, but the two most important things it has given me would have to be, the time and the right environment in order to grow as a person"

Jennifer Tombs  BSc Product Design
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“I found the Product Design course at Aston very challenging and rewarding. It has built up my confidence tremendously"


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