Engineering Ranking, Requirements, Accreditation and Tuition Aston University

Aston University’s engineering program is one of the most formidable in the UK. It offers a teaching approach focused on real-world application, blending classroom work with field study to produce graduates capable of making a huge impact in meeting industry needs and solving the myriad problems facing our society. 

The School of Engineering and Innovation offers eight highly ranked engineering courses, each taught by professional tutors using state-of-the-art facilities as could bee seen anywhere in the UK.

​Below are the entry requirements, tuition fees, rankings, and accreditation details for engineering at Aston University.


Engineering Ranking Aston University 

Complete University Guides 2027

  • Chemical Engineering: 2nd in Birmingham; 26th in UK 
  • Civil Engineering: 2nd in Birmingham; 48th in UK
  • Mechanical Engineering: 2nd in Birmingham; 32nd in UK
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering: 2nd in Birmingham; 31st in UK 
  • Biomedical and Medical Engineering: 2nd in Birmingham; 32nd in Uk

The Guardian University Ranking  2027

  • Chemical Engineering: 2nd best in Birmingham; 9th in Uk
  • Civil Engineering: 3rd in Birmingham; 47th in UK 
  • Mechanical Engineering: 2nd in Birmingham; 42nd in UK 
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering: 3rd in Birmingham; 56th in UK
  • Computer Engineering: 77th 
Futher ranking by Complete University Guides shows that Aston ranked 11th in UK for continuation in Aerospace Engineering and 1st in UK for continuation in Biomedical Engineering 

Entry Requirements for Engineering, Aston University 


GCE A/level

BBC including Mathematics and one of Further Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Design Technology, Chemistry, Statistics, Engineering Science, Biology and Electronics.

International Baccalaureate 

29 points overall with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level, including Mathematics and another science subject at stated in GCE above

BTEC 3 Extended and National Extended Diploma

DDM in Engineering including the following units at Distinction (QCF): Futher Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, OR (RQF): Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics.



Read: Why Aston University Engineering in High Demand Among Aspiring Engineers 


GCE and English Language Proficiency Test 

English language proficiency test is applicable to students whose first language is not English. 

GCSE/IGCSE

English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

English Language Test 

IELTS: 5.5 in Listening,  Reading, Speaking and Writing 

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: listening 59; Reading 59; Speaking 59; Writing 59. Overall 64. 

TOEFL iBT - 78 overall.  Reading-12; Writing -20; Listening- 11; and Speaking 17.

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements



Engineering Tuition Fees,  Aston University 

The engineering tution fees at Aston University, Birmingham greatly competitive compares to other institution that offer engineering in UK. It changes each year by the government  and according to the prevailing inflation rate. International students pay almost double of the amount the local students pay.

Accreditation of Engineering, Aston University 

Civil Engineering

Joint Board of Moderators (JBM):

  • Institution of Civil Engineers,
  • Institution of Structural Engineers,
  • Institute of Highway Engineers,
  • The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and
  • The Permanent Way Institution

Chemical Engineering 

Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) 

Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

Institution of Engineering and Technology

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Institution of Engineering and Technology

Aerospace Engineering 

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)

Mechanical Engineering 

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Biomedical Engineering

Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE)

Design Engineering

Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE)


Accreditation is an official  approval that an institution or a course meets a set standards for safety, quality and competence. 

Note

The information above could have changed overtime. The management of Aston University have right to change the entry requirements without notice and some of engineering courses might have stop to be taught. 

For update information  pls check HERE 


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