SIT Partnership

Aston University and Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT)

We have partnered with The Symbiosis Institute of Technology to create a pathway for current SIT students to progress onto a taught postgraduate course here at Aston University. We have a wide range of industry-focused postgraduate courses available within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the College of Business and Social Sciences.   

Join the big-thinkers, change-makers, entrepreneurs and creators.

Driven by passion and purpose, Aston University is here for a reason – to help you achieve your goals. So, if you’re looking to gain a competitive edge, build industry contacts and connections, achieve chartered status, or even launch a business, it’s time to get excited about your future.

Find your reason to study a postgraduate degree at Aston University. Applications for degrees starting in September 2024 are open.

Why Aston University?

Aston University is one of the leading career-focused universities in the UK, dedicated to providing real-world experience to all of our students.

Learn and live in the centre of Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city, Aston is a welcoming home for career-minded students. Aston University is ranked 22nd in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2023, and we were recently shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2021.

With our campus based in the cosmopolitan city centre of Birmingham, it’s just a 10-minute walk to reach all the facilities you would expect in a modern city such as excellent transport links, world-class shopping centres and entertainment venues. Birmingham is culturally diverse and rich in history. Being in the centre of the UK also means travelling to and from Birmingham is easy. Our international airport serves over 100 direct routes and we have three major train stations. If you want to explore the rest of the UK and Europe, Birmingham is a great base to do this from. You can travel to London in less than 90 minutes.

How we support our international students, including:

• Range of scholarships available (see here)
• Free English language support during your course
• Exclusive events with local, national and global graduate employers
• Connections to local alumni networks across the globe
• Access to a start-up incubator on campus, where students can launch their own business

How to apply?

Applications for September 2024 are open, you can apply via the course page through the 'apply now' button. You can find support on the application process here. When submitting your application please select code SYMBI-INDIA to ensure your application is correctly processed.

Available scholarships

We have a range of available scholarships available to SIT Alumni, a member of our postgraduate team will be able to inform you which scholarships you have been awarded once you have applied. You can view all the available scholarships on our international funding page here.

When is the deadline for scholarship applications?

Please see our international scholarships page here for more information.

Visa support

International students can access our free advice service and speak directly to our expert international student visa advisers. Find out more here.
 

Entry requirements 

We have a range of Postgraduate courses available, click on your course of interest below to find out their entry requirements: 

MSc Accounting and Finance

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)
• Evidence of Mathematics - C/4 or above at GCSE (or equivalent). 

MSc AI 

MSc Artificial Intelligence accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• BTech Computer Science and Engineering
• BTech Robotics and Automation

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MSc AI with Business Strategy

MSc Artificial Intelligence with Business Strategy accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• BTech Computer Science and Engineering
• BTech Robotics and Automation

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS

MSc Applied AI

MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Civil Engineering
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• BTech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MBA (Full Time) 

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)
• 5 years work experience  

MSc Business Analytics

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above) 
• Achieving a minimum of 60%: Economics (micro/macro), Statistics, Quantitative methods, Mathematics, Finance

MSc Business and Management 

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)
• Evidence of  Mathematics - C/4 or above at GCSE (or equivalent)

MSc Business Enterprise Development 

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)

MSc Civil Infrastructure Engineering

MSc Civil Infrastructure Engineering accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Civil Engineering
• BTech Mechanical Engineering 

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MSc Computer Science

MSc Computer Science accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Civil Engineering
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• BTech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MSc Construction Management and Engineering

MSc Construction Management and Engineering  accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Civil Engineering

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MSc Crisis and Disaster Management 

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)

MSc Data Science

MSc Data Science accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• BTech Computer Science and Engineering
• BTech Robotics and Automation
• BTech Civil Engineering
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• BTech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MSc Engineering Management 

MSc Engineering Management accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• BTech Computer Science and Engineering
• BTech Robotics and Automation
• BTech Civil Engineering
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• BTech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.5 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MSc Entrepreneurship 

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)

MSc Finance

A good UK honours degree, minimum Upper Second Class (2:1) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above )    
• Achieving a minimum of 50%: Economics (micro/macro), Statistics, Quantitative methods, Mathematics, Finance

MSc Future Vehicle Technologies

MSc Future Vehicle Technologies  accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• BTech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• BTech Robotics and Automation

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MSc Human Resource Management 

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)

MSc Information Systems and Business Analysis

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above) 
• Achieving a minimum of 50%: Economics (micro/macro), Statistics, Quantitative methods, Mathematics, Finance

MSc International Business Full Time

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)

MSc Investment Analysis  

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)
• Achieving a minimum of 40%: Economics (micro/macro), Statistics, Quantitative methods, Mathematics, Finance

MSc Marketing & Analytics

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades:

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)
• Achieving a minimum of 50%: Economics (micro/macro), Statistics, Quantitative methods, Mathematics, Finance

MSc Mechanical Engineering

MSc Mechanical Engineering accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Mechanical Engineering

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

Public Health MPH

A good UK honours degree, minimum Upper Second Class (2:1) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades: 

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)
• Evidence of ability in mathematics, eg: GSCE Maths 5 or equivalent, such as: A module that includes Statistics. A preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience (eg. paid, voluntary work, internships etc.)

MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems

MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• BTech Computer Science and Engineering
• BTech Robotics and Automation
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• BTech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MSc Smart Manufacturing

MSc Smart Manufacturing accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Robotics and Automation
• BTech Mechanical Engineering

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MSc Strategic Marketing Management

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades: 

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)

MSc Supply Chain Management

MSc Supply Chain Management accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• BTech Computer Science and Engineering
• BTech Robotics and Automation
• BTech Civil Engineering
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• BTech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.5 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MSc Sustainable Business Operations Management 

A good UK honours degree, minimum Upper Second Class (2:1) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades: 

• 6.5  (1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above)

MSc Sustainable Engineering

MSc Sustainable Engineering accept the following BTECs: 

• BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• BTech Computer Science and Engineering
• BTech Robotics and Automation
• BTech Civil Engineering
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• BTech Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

With the following grades:

• 50% overall / 5.0 CGPA in your qualification
• 6.0 ( no component below 5.5 ) IELTS 

MA TESOL

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) or Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University and programme specific requirements will apply.

With the following grades: 

• 6.0  (no band below 5.5) 

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