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PwC Sixth Form Conference

University event offered by Aston University

Event Summary:

Organised jointly by PwC and Aston University, this conference is aimed at bright Year 12 and 13 students who are expected to achieve at least ABB grades at A Level and who have a genuine interest in Accountancy, Finance and Business.

Full Event Details:

PwC Sixth Form Conference (Tuesday 16th February 2016 9.30am - 2.30pm)

Organised jointly by PwC and Aston University, this conference is aimed at bright Year 12 and 13 students who are expected to achieve at least ABB grades at A Level and who have a genuine interest in Accountancy, Finance and Business. Held at PwC's offices in Birmingham City Centre, the conference gives students the opportunity to learn about studying these subjects at University and how to put together a strong application, as well as gaining an insight into one of the most prestigious companies in the world. A maximum of 10 places per school/college may be booked and places are allocated on a first come first served basis. For further information or to request a booking form please email [email protected]

Suitable For:

Bookings by Teachers for Key Stage 5 (Students aged 16-18)
Individuals (Enquiry not required to be through a school)

Duration:

Full Day

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Institution Profile:

Aston, a research-led University, was founded in 1895. It has been recognised as a University since 1966 and is renowned for its excellent teaching quality and significant ties to industry, government and commerce. Based in the centre of Birmingham, it boasts a 40 acre-campus with academic, social and accommodation facilities. The University’s student population of just over 8,800 comes from more than 120 countries.

This University is dedicated to superior education with innovative programmes. The five main areas of study at the University are Aston Business School; the School of Engineering and Applied Science; the School of Languages and Social Sciences; the School of Life and Health Sciences; and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Academic strengths

The University is committed to providing high quality, innovative programmes, which meet the needs of the professional world and prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career. Aston University is consistently highly ranked in various league/rankings tables.

The following subject areas have been assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) as Excellent (marks over 22 out of 24): business and management; biological sciences; French; German; optometry; pharmacy; and psychology.

Most of our bachelor’s degrees offer you the choice to study on sandwich courses, which include a paid work placement or a study year at a partner institution. The work placement provides the opportunity to put knowledge into practice whilst gaining valuable professional experience to enhance your employment prospects.

Aston Graduates are highly sought after by many major international companies, and the University is consistently at the top of the league tables for graduate employment.