Postgraduate ProsPectus - Aston University

in an
international
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International students are especially attracted to study in the UK as Masters
Programmes typically take one year to complete. UK Masters are intensive programmes
and students are expected to focus as soon as they start but the challenges and
rewards offered are great. An Aston Masters Programme means a shorter period of
study so is more cost effective for living costs and reduced loss of earnings.
Accommodation
New postgraduate students are
guaranteed a room on campus
providing an accommodation
application is submitted before
the deadline (available on the
accommodation web site).
There is a wide variety of
accommodation, all located on
campus, giving you easy access
to all facilities and eliminating
travel costs. All rooms are single
occupancy, en suite rooms and
are self-catering. We are sensitive
to individual student needs
and can also offer single sex
accommodation, although this is
not guaranteed. Residence Tutors
will support you if you need any
help.
The University also provides
support for students wishing to
live off campus.
Campus community
Aston has a diverse student
population of over 10,000
full-time students, from over 120
countries, all living and studying
in a lively, safe, close-knit and
friendly atmosphere.
Our students make the most of
their time on campus with a high
level of participation in clubs,
societies and sports. Most of our
international students choose to
live on campus so that they can
benefit from living and studying
in a campus environment right in
the city centre of Birmingham, the
UK’s second city.
There are a number of international
student societies at Aston, which
provide you with the opportunity
to make new friends and take
part in a variety of social and
cultural activities. Examples
include African Caribbean; Asian
Society; the Chinese Student
Scholar Association and the
Hong Kong Society.
For more information visit:
www1.aston.ac.uk/study/
postgraduate/student-life/clubs
Sources of funding
Once you have been accepted
for a programme at a British
university, you may be eligible for
an Overseas Research Students
Award. Some departments at
Aston also offer bursaries for
international research students.
These are allocated on a very
competitive basis and further
details can be obtained from the
academic department that has
offered you a place.
You are encouraged to contact
your local Ministry of Education,
or local British Council office
as you may be eligible to apply
for scholarships and awards
such as the British Chevening
scholarships. The Advice Zone
at The Hub can help you identify
sources of funds available to
assist EU and international
students who experience
unexpected hardship resulting
from a change in circumstances,
such as the loss of your sponsor.
Restrictions apply so not all
students may be eligible for
funds.
Entry qualifications
We welcome applications from candidates with good degrees or equivalent qualifications. In general,
you will need to have the equivalent of a UK first or upper-second class Honours Degree from your
country. Entry requirements vary between the different programmes and the Grade Point Average
(GPA) marks/overall percentage will also vary.
Students are requested to submit their certified University transcripts (translated into English), with
their application. The list below gives an indication of the qualifications we consider from some
countries.
For more details on English language requirements, please refer to individual programme entries or
visit our website at www.aston.ac.uk
Aston warmly welcomes international postgraduate students and recognises the valuable contribution
they make to academic life at the University. There are currently over 1,000 non-UK students enrolled
on postgraduate programmes at Aston from 120 countries around the world.
Sample entry requirements for entry onto Masters programmes
If your country is not listed,
please contact the International
Office as these are just
some examples of entry
requirements.
China Minimum average of
75%-85% in Bachelors Degree
(four years study) from a
recognised university.
Greece A.E.I. Minimum G.P.A.
6.5; T.E.I. Minimum G.P.A. 7.0.
India First class Bachelors
Honours Degree (minimum
60- 70% depending on
institution and subject area)
from a recognised institution.
Indonesia A good Bachelors
honours degree, typically with
a GPA of between 2.0 and 3.0
out of 4.0 from a recognised
institution.
Japan A good Bachelors
honours degree, typically
with a score between 70% to
75% or B+ from a recognised
institution.
Kazakhstan Good Bakalavr
from a recognised university
with a minimum average of 4
out of 5.
Malaysia A good Bachelors
honours degree, typically with
a GPA of between 2.0 and 3.0
out of 4.0 from a recognised
institution.
Middle East Bachelors Degree
with a minimum GPA of 3 out of
4 from a recognised Institution.
Nigeria Good Bachelors
Honours Degree equivalent to a
2:1 or higher.
Pakistan Bachelors Degree
(four years) with a minimum
GPA of 3.0/ first class from a
recognised institution.
Russia Good Bakalavr or
a specialist Diploma from a
recognised Institution with a
minimum average of 4 out of 5.
Taiwan Bachelors Degree (four
years study) with good GPA
(usually 75% from a national
university; usually 80% from a
private university).
Thailand Bachelors Degree
with good GPA (usually 3.0 from
a good university).
Turkey Lisans Diplomasi with
minimum GPA of between 2.8 -
3.0 out of 4.0 from a recognised
institution.
Vietnam Good Bachelors
(Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc) Degree
(usually 7/10) from a recognised
Vietnamese university.
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