The Guardian University Guide 2021
- 30th in the UK (overall)
- 24th for Value Added*
- 31st for Career Prospects
- 11th for Continuation
* The Guardian University Guide has ranked Aston University as 24th in the UK for 'value added'. This is a reflection of the effectiveness of the supportive environment, excellent teaching and opportunities to develop that students experience at Aston University, both within and outside of their course.
The value added score looks at students' qualifications before they enter university and their achievements when they graduate. To achieve a good value added score, a university must have real growth from students' entry qualifications to their final degree classification.
Satisfaction with course – highlighted subject rankings
- Building and Town and Country Planning: 8th
- Business, Management & Marketing: 23rd
- Chemical Engineering: 12th
- Chemistry: 27th
- Electrical Engineering: 14th
- English: 17th
- General Engineering: 6th
- Health Professions: 15th
- Law: 28th
- Pharmacy and Pharmacology: 17th
- Social Policy & Administration: 18th
The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
- 43rd in the UK (overall)
- 30th in the UK for Graduate Prospects
- 31st in the UK for First/2:1s
Student experience – highlighted subject rankings
- Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering: 30th
- Biological Sciences: 27th
- Building: 12th
- Chemical Engineering: 14th
- Chemistry: 16th
- French: 9th
- General Engineering: 12th
- Iberian Studies: 21st
- Law: 29th
- Social Policy: 12th
- Subjects Allied to Medicine: 5th
Complete University Guide 2021
- 43rd in the UK (overall)
- 31st for Good Honours degrees
- 36th for Degree Completion