The Official Ask Aston Thread

Hi,

A transfer is possible albeit, it may be a little more difficult in second year than first, you'll be given an individual offer. You should speak to your personal tutor and ask about switching and they should put you in touch with the admissions team.

Josh

Thanks Josh for getting back to me !
Excellent news can I contact admissions directly myself regarding my matter ?
And what would the deadline be for me to transfer this year ?

thanking you

You can, but the best route is to go through your tutor as there will be a release process involved. In terms of deadline, if a switch is possible and approved all parties will be interested in making it as soon as possible. Offers are made individually on a case by case basis so there is no rhyme or reason to them.

Josh

Ok thanks again , don't u think i should contact admissions first to actually see if they can give me a place this year ?

thank you

You can take either route to be honest, you'll most likely have to talk to both parties at the same time. I'm sure admissions won't mind if you only want to make a speculative inquiry.

Josh

Hey! Im looking to apply to aston for 2016 but i just had some questions regarding the course. Who would I contact for 'Mathematics & Computing Science'?

Also whats the social life like at aston? Considering its a small uni where do people hang out etc

Hi.

I was wondering if you knew how flexible the university is on grade requirements. The requirements for Computing Science show ABB/BBB. However, would someone with AAC be accepted? A. A in Computing, IT and C in Literature.

Does the university accept students based on UMS points or are they adamant on students obtaining those exact grades or higher.

Hi,

If you have specific questions about a particular course i would suggest contacting the admissions team associated with it. I may be able to clear up some common questions, but they will have access to the most detail.

Additionally i'm an Aston graduate who graduated in 2014, from my experience people hang out in different ways, either in the common areas of their flat or block, the kitchens make an excellent social space, on top of that the obvious pubs and clubs around campus and the city centre and if you join a club or society they will often run events as well. They cover anything from: Sports, religion, country / culture, music and other crafts and hobbies.

If you have any more questions i'm more than happy to help.

Josh

Whats the nightlife like there i heard its good but what are some popular places? And do you hav a street with all the main nightlife places, like in leicester we have belvoir street basically where all the popular bars are like fat cats, marz, yates, candy stripe etc ( not sure if youve heard of Any).

Also where do people socialize since ive heard its a small campus

I have chosen International Business and Economics at Aston, I sent my application off on the 30th September, any chance you know how long Aston take to respond?
Thanks

Hi, I'm currently studying Sociology at Wolverhampton uni and was wondering is it possible to transfer to Aston during my second year providing I have the A levels for it. How would I go about it? would I have to apply through UCAS or directly arrange this with the uni come next summer?

Hi!

A question regarding exams for the Business school - course: Business Computing & IT.
Does anyone know the exam dates for 2015?

Thanks.

I've sent my UCAS form off and applied for 2 courses at Aston (both business courses). Anyone know if they are already handing out offers or when I'd be likely to hear back?