Engaging and Expertly Supported Online Study

Studying online puts you in control of your learning journey, allowing you to decide when and where you learn best. At Aston Online, we’re all about flexibility – flexible hours, flexible support, and quality programme content you can access anywhere you have an internet connection.

Your Digital Campus

Our programmes are designed for online learning, and our world-class Digital Campus has been built to meet your specific needs as an online student. Each of your modules will have a dedicated online tutor, who will guide you through your learning. You will also engage with a global network of fellow students in online discussion boards, and access multimedia learning materials and assessments.

What Does Online Study Look Like?

Studying online with Aston University offers various advantages, making it an appealing choice for prospective students globally.

Flexible Study

Our flexible online study model means you can log on and learn when it suits you, even if that’s during your lunch break or after the kids have gone to bed. With online study, you can take your campus with you wherever you go.

Study Anywhere

With our 100% online programmes, you can study from anywhere you have an internet connection. Whether you’re at home or on the move, you can get into your studies sooner, for as long as you like, without ever needing to travel to campus.

Access Anytime

It doesn’t matter if you’re an early riser or a night owl because you’ll have 24/7 access to the Digital Campus. Your discussion boards and learning content are available at all hours of the day and night.

Prioritise Your Week

Studying with Aston Online allows you to fit your learning around your week, so you don’t have to put your life on hold. Design a schedule that prioritises your family, work, and personal commitments, and study when it suits you.

While You Study

With a single login you’ll have access to all the resources and support you need throughout your programme, the same way you would on campus.

Student Support Advisors

Aston Online’s dedicated team of Student Advisors are here to support you from enrolment to graduation to ensure your studies run smoothly. They will be your first point of contact for queries across general academic, technical, administrative, enrolment and general support.

Your Online Tutor

Your online tutors are your subject matter experts in each of your modules. They will guide you through your learning and assessments and regularly interact with you in the Digital Campus to provide advice and feedback on your progress.

Online Learning Platform

Our online platform offer 24/7 access to Aston Online's e-books and e-publications. Log in from any device, whenever it's convenient for you, and engage with your peers through interactive group activities.

Your Student Community

Don’t forget, you will also have a whole student community behind you while studying online. You can connect to your community through discussion boards in each module and make meaningful connections with others in your industry.

Online Supported Study

Our student onboarding process has been designed to be as pain and worry free as we can make it.

Before You Study

We understand that the time before you begin studying is crucial. You might feel nervous or unsure about what to expect. That’s why we offer a range of support services and resources to help make your transition to becoming an online student as smooth as possible.

Welcome Call

Once you’ve enrolled with Aston Online, you will receive a welcome call from one of our friendly Student Advisors. They will help prepare you for your first semester of study and answer any upfront questions you may have.

Seamless Onboarding

We will be in touch with you before the start of your first module to ensure that you are set up and ready to begin your studies. We will also assist you in the access and onboarding of the Digital Campus.

Ongoing Support

Student Advisors will use multiple channels to contact you over the course of your studies, for support with pastoral care, time management, stress and anxiety, motivation, wellbeing and study skills.