Postgraduate Admissions Process
Information on how to apply for postgraduate courses at Aston University.
Thank you for considering Aston University for your postgraduate studies. We are currently accepting applications for postgraduate courses starting in:
January 2024
September 2024
Due to high demand for places, we advise you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Courses will close once they have received enough applications to fill all available spaces. If your chosen course is full and has been closed, we regret that we will not be able to accept your application and we will advise you of alternative courses. This webpage will be updated regularly to confirm when courses are closed.
Application form
You will find an application form on every postgraduate course page (there is a blue 'Apply Now' button at the top right of each page). Once your application has been received, you will receive a confirmation email followed by an electronic copy of your completed form. You can refer to our easy step-by-step application guide for more information.
When submitting your application please ensure that a full application is submitted including all relevant supporting documents:
- Essential supporting documents
- Copies of your university transcripts, for each year of study
- If you haven’t completed your degree yet, please submit the grades that you have achieved so far. If necessary, certified English translations of all documents should be provided.
- Copies of your English language qualifications (if necessary – please check our English Language Requirements as this may not be required)
- One or two references (please check your course webpage for specific reference requirements.) If you are a current student or a recent graduate we will usually accept an academic reference, if you are employed we will usually request an employer reference. References should be provided on letter headed paper and signed; alternatively the reference can be provided directly from the referee via their professional email address.
- A personal statement (250 words maximum)
Your statement should explain your interest in your chosen subject area, highlight non-academic achievements or activities that you wish to be considered, and demonstrate how the course will support your career plans.