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LEAGUE TABLE SUCCESS
SUBJECT SUCCESS
The University of Surrey continued to climb

the league tables in 2014, securing a coveted top
ten position in The Times Higher Education Table
of Tables.
In The Times/Sunday Times individual subject

league tables, 14 of our subjects achieved top
ten rankings:
In June, we rose two places to sixth in The

Guardians UK university rankings. We also
moved up to eleventh position in the combined
league table from The Times and The Sunday
Times and to twelfth in The Complete
University Guide.
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1st Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism

2nd Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2nd Food Science
4th Animal Science
4th Sociology
7th Accounting and Finance
7th Biological Sciences
7th Civil Engineering
8th Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
8th Economics
9th Psychology
10th Drama, Dance and Cinematics
10th Mechanical Engineering
10th Chemical Engineering
4th
1st
2,300+
Final-year students at the

University of Surrey are
among the most satisfied in
the UK. Surrey was ranked
fourth for student satisfaction
in The Times/Sunday Times
Good University Guide 2015.
The University of Surrey is

number one for graduate
employability when compared
with chartered universities
in England.
Our long-established
Professional Training
placement programme is
admired by universities
around the world. Over the
past five years, more than
2,300 partner organisations
have worked with us to
give students valuable
experience of the professional
environment and help
them develop vital skills for
the competitive graduate
employment market.
GRADUATE
STUDENT
PLACEMENT
SATISFACTION EMPLOYABILITY PARTNERS
We also ranked eighth out

of 135 institutions in
the latest National Student
Survey, achieving an
overall satisfaction rating
of 91 per cent.
According to data from the

Higher Education Statistics
Agency (HESA), 97 per cent
of our 2013 graduates were
in work (or further education)
six months after graduation.
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125 YEARS
OF SHAPING
THE FUTURE
GUARANTEED
ACCOMMODATION
400m
IN CAMPUS
INVESTMENT
70m SUPPORT
FOR 5G MOBILE
TECHNOLOGY
AN
INTERNATIONAL
OUTLOOK
QUALIFICATIONS
THAT WORK
In 2016, Surrey will

celebrate the 125th
anniversary of its
foundation. While the
institution has evolved
significantly in that time,
our commitment to firstrate academic activity and
real-world solutions has
remained constant.
As a new Surrey
undergraduate, youll
be guaranteed a
place in University
accommodation, as
long as you apply by
the published deadline.
See surrey.ac.uk/
accommodation
Since 2000, our estate

has been transformed
through a 400 million
building development
and improvement
programme including
130 million on student
accommodation,
36 million on Surrey
Sports Park, 16 million
on the new Library and
Learning Centre and 4.5
million on the Ivy Arts
Centre.
Located on our Stag

Hill campus, the 5G
Innovation Centre
(5GIC) one of the
worlds first research
centres dedicated to
mobile communications
and future internet
technologies is home to
over 150 researchers and
100 PhD students.
More than 200 Surrey

students study or work
abroad every year.
Depending on your
chosen degree, you can
spend a semester or a full
year studying at one of
our partner universities
either in another part
of Europe with Erasmus
funding, or as far afield
as New Zealand, Hong
Kong, South Korea, the
USA, Canada, Australia,
Thailand or Singapore.
Our undergraduates have

a well-earned reputation
for professionalism,
with the habit of asking
the right questions and
the intellectual skills to
find the right answers. A
Surrey qualification, plus
the valuable experience
gained through our
optional Professional
Training placement
scheme, makes you
highly desirable to the
best employers, and
prepares you for success
in whatever career you
decide to follow.
With our growing

expertise in fields such
as sustainable energy,
telecommunications,
space, disease control
and health, we are
passionate about turning
the new knowledge we
generate into practical
innovations that improve
peoples lives.
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We offer a variety of good

quality accommodation
in a choice of several
price bands, arranged
in groups of self-catered
housing called Courts of
Residence. Two thirds of
the accommodation is on
the Stag Hill campus, and
housing at nearby Manor
Park is a short walk or bus
ride away.
A consortium of key
global players consisting
of some of the worlds
leading mobile network
operators, infrastructure
and tools providers,
as well as media
and communication
organisations and
regional partner the
Enterprise M3 LEP has
pledged 58 million
support for the 5GIC.
The development was
awarded 11.6 million
by the Higher Education
Funding Council for
England from the UK
Research Partnership
Investment Fund.
You could also choose

to work abroad for your
placement year, or sample
life in another country
by attending one of our
partner summer schools
in Seoul, South Korea or
Ribeirao Preto, Brazil.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Contents
Welcome 6
Students Union
56
Whats new
Arts at Surrey
58
Inspiring academics
8
10
Finances 60
Discover your subject
Research 14
Four life-changing years
24
Careers and employability 72
Study facilities
34
Surrey Alumni network
76
International students
78
Global opportunities
82
Student support services
84
Our programmes
88
Your application
230
Useful information
234
Campus map
236
Campus and location
36
Economic impact
44
Accommodation 46
Sports facilities
4
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66
Accounting & Finance

90
Acting 92
Actor Musician
94
Aerospace Engineering
96
Automotive Engineering
98
Biochemistry 100
Biological Sciences
102
Biomedical Science
104
Business & Retail Management
106
Business Management
108
Chemical Engineering
112
Chemistry 114
Civil Engineering
118
Computing 120
Creative Music Technology
124
Criminology 126
Criminology & Sociology
128
Dance 130
Digital Media Arts & Film Studies
132
Economics 134
Electronic Engineering
138
English Literature
& Creative Writing
142
Film & Video
Production Engineering
144
Food Science
146
International Business Management 148
International Event Management 150
International Hospitality
& Tourism Management
152
Management 154
International Tourism Management 156

Languages 158
Law 162
Liberal Arts & Sciences
166
Major/Minor degrees
168
Mathematics 172
Mechanical Engineering
176
Media, Culture & Society
178
Medical Engineering
180
Microbiology & Biotechnology
182
Midwifery 186
Music 188
Music & Sound Recording
(TonmeisterTM) 190
Musical Theatre
192
Nursing Studies
194
Nutrition & Dietetics
198
Operating Department Practice
200
Paramedic Practice
202
Physics 204
Politics 208
Professional Production Skills
212
Psychology 214
Sociology 216
Sport & Exercise Sciences
218
Sustainable Enterprise
Management 220
Theatre (1-Year Conversion)
222
Theatre & Performance
224
Veterinary Biosciences
226
Veterinary Medicine & Science
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WELCOME
Welcome
As you look through this prospectus, I hope you
will get a real sense of what it would be like to
study, live and socialise here at one of the UKs
top ten universities.
Since the first students passed through our doors in 1891, we have
been working hard to make sure the experience of being a student
at Surrey is the best it can possibly be.
We are proud to rank alongside the top universities in all three
main national league tables and of our fourth place position for
student satisfaction in The Times/Sunday Times Good University
Guide 2015.
As an undergraduate at Surrey, you will be taught and supported
by some of the most inspiring minds from around the world.
Our beautiful campus provides a first-class learning environment,
some of the best sports facilities in the UK and the chance to enjoy
a vibrant social life. We have invested in high-quality student
accommodation, guaranteeing all of our first year students a
place in University accommodation. We offer a wide range of
services to help you through every stage of your university
adventure and beyond.
I understand that graduate job prospects are a key concern
for students and parents alike and you can be assured that we
are number one in England for graduate employability when
compared with chartered universities in England. A key part of
this success is the option for our students to participate in Surreys
pioneering and sector-leading Professional Training placement
programme which opens the door to real work experience with
one of our 2,300 partner organisations.
It is exciting to be involved with all the wonderful things that
are happening at the University of Surrey. I sincerely hope to
welcome you as a student in 2016 so that you can experience
them for yourself.
Professor Sir Christopher M Snowden FRS, FREng

President and Vice-Chancellor
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WHATS NEW
WHATS NEW
Whats new
S U R R E Y PA RT N E R S W I T H
T H E N AT I O N A L P H Y S I C A L L A B O R AT O R Y
S P O R T & E X E R C I S E S C I E N C E S AT S U R R E Y
Home to the 36 million Surrey Sports Park, more than 40 student sports teams
and a comprehensive programme of support for elite athletes, the University of
Surrey makes it easy to pursue your passion for sport.
If youre tempted to turn your interest in sport into a

career, our new Sport and Exercise Sciences degree
(see page 218) has been designed to open doors to a
wide range of options, from professional sport and
health promotion to teaching and research.
With a strong foundation in biosciences, the
programme considers the theoretical knowledge
and practical application of scientific principles
to maximise sports performance and improve
general health and wellbeing through exercise.
Students benefit from the expertise of more than

20 highly qualified academics as well as access
to leading facilities including the Surrey Human
Performance Institute.
Offering a wide range of modules, a finalyear research project and the opportunity to
undertake a Professional Training placement
year, the programme will prepare you
academically, personally and professionally
for an exciting career upon graduation.
Collaboration between the University of Surrey, the University of Strathclyde

and the National Physical Laboratory will strengthen measurement science and
create a new Postgraduate Institute.
The University of Surrey, along with the

University of Strathclyde, has been selected to
enter into a partnership with the Department
for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) to
lead the world-renowned National Physical
Laboratory (NPL), a global centre of excellence
in measurement science.
Many of our academics already work closely
with colleagues at NPL, and our students benefit
from this collaboration. NPL is the UKs National
Measurement Institute and has developed and
maintained the nations primary measurement
standards for more than a century.
NPLs measurements help to save lives, protect

the environment and enable citizens to feel safe
and secure, as well as supporting international
trade, companies and innovation.
An important focus of the partnership will be
the establishment of a new Postgraduate
Institute which will train high-calibre PhD
students and provide a pipeline of professionals
skilled in the area of measurement science. Also,
a series of regional NPL hubs will be created to
disseminate and build on expertise, and meet
local business needs.
SURREYS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Our vision to create a new breed of Vet School is now a reality.

The establishment of a new 45 million School
of Veterinary Medicine one of only eight in the
UK has put Surrey on the map as a pioneering
centre for interdisciplinary research to improve
animal and human health.
The Schools new buildings open in late summer
2015 and include teaching spaces, a Veterinary
Pathology facility and a Clinical Skills Centre.
Our new five-year BVMSci Veterinary
Medicine and Science programme is delivered
in partnership with veterinary practices and
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world-leading veterinary research institutes. This

unique approach gives students the opportunity
for real-world, hands-on practical, clinical and
research training from the start of their degree, as
well as an awareness of the wide range of career
opportunities available to veterinary scientists.
Professor Chris Proudman, Head of the School of
Veterinary Medicine, said, The Vet School is home
to leading academics and veterinary researchers
from across the globe and offers fantastic
opportunities for cross-disciplinary research and
teaching to meet the needs of a changing world.
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INSPIRING ACADEMICS
Inspiring
academics
The University of Surrey
attracts leading academics
from around the world
acknowledged as experts
in their own fields. Here
is a small selection of our
talented staff.
Its a privilege to be
part of the School of
Veterinary Medicine.
I look forward to
watching our students
develop into a new
kind of veterinary
professional with a
strong sense of purpose
and identity, and a
passion for their role in
protecting both animal
and human health.
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick
Professor Jim Al-Khalili
Professor Sue Lanham-New
Veterinary surgeon
and Professor of Orthopaedics
Professor of Physics,
Professor of Public Engagement in Science
Head of the Department of Nutritional Sciences
Pioneering neuro-orthopaedic veterinary

surgeon Professor Noel Fitzpatrick has been
awarded an Honorary Doctorate for his
contribution to medical science.
Professor Jim Al-Khalili obtained his PhD from

Surrey in 1989, then, after two years at University
College London, returned in 1991 to establish
himself as a leading expert on exotic atomic nuclei.
His related papers have over a thousand citations.
Professor Lanham-New is a Fellow of the Society of

Biology and a Registered Nutritionist. She is a leading
expert in the fields of vitamin D, diet and bone
health, and a member of Public Health Englands
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition.
Alongside lecturing undergraduates and acting

as admissions tutor, Professor Al-Khalili is a
well-known science communicator. His books
are translated into 26 languages and he regularly
presents TV documentaries, including Baftanominated Chemistry: A Volatile History and BBC
Radio 4s The Life Scientific.
Professor Lanham-New played a key role in the

development of Surreys new Sport and Exercise
Sciences degree and lectures on undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes in the field of nutrition.
Known as the Bionic Vet for his work in

developing state-of-the-art prosthetic limbs,
Noel worked closely with the University on
the development of the School of Veterinary
Medicine and is a key member of teaching
staff, passionate about the cross-pollination of
ideas and philosophies between veterinary and
human medicine.
Noel founded Fitzpatrick Referrals in 2005 and
has starred in several series of The Supervet on
Channel 4.
Professor Al-Khalili is a recipient of the Royal

Society Michael Faraday Prize and the Institute
of Physics Kelvin medal and prize, receiving an
OBE in 2007 for services to science.
Noel Fitzpatrick
Professor of Orthopaedics
I have spent my entire career at Surrey and feel
proud to be part of such a great university.
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Her current work includes a 0.8 million BBSRCfunded project on different forms of vitamin D
for human health and a 6 million EUfunded project to set guidelines for vitamin D
requirements for all age groups across Europe.
I feel incredibly privileged to be part of such a

vibrant and forward-thinking institution, where
everyone is dedicated to educating the nutrition
scientists of tomorrow.
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INSPIRING ACADEMICS
INSPIRING ACADEMICS
Professor Yang Gao
Luke Mason
Professor Alan W Brown
Dr Caroline Catmur
Professor of Space Autonomous Systems,

Head of the STAR Lab within Surrey Space Centre
Associate Lecturer in Jurisprudence
Associate Dean
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Since joining Surrey Space Centre (SSC) in 2004,

Professor Yang Gao has worked with students
on internationally teamed projects to develop
autonomous system technologies for future
near-Earth or interplanetary missions like
ExoMars and MoonLITE.
The convenor of two popular modules on

jurisprudence, as well as a postgraduate module
on European Union employment law and social
policy, Luke Mason was named the Oxford
University Press Law Teacher of the Year for 2014.
Alan W Brown is a software engineer and business

strategist who studies how agile delivery practices
can help organisations create better solutions faster.
Dr Caroline Catmur carries out research on the

neural and psychological processes that underlie
human interaction. Her work has shown that a
region of the brain called the temporo-parietal
junction plays a crucial role in the ability to
imitate gestures, which is a key behaviour for
creating and maintaining social bonds.
As an elected Fellow of the Institution of

Engineering and Technology (IET) and Royal
Aeronautical Society (RAeS), Yang has given
invited lectures at international organisations and
summer schools to boost engagement with the
subject, and was named by Times Higher Education
as one of ten young leading academics in the UK
significantly contributing to their discipline.
I came to Surrey, driven by my passion in

artificial intelligence robotics research, and
curiosity about space. I hope my research
inspires undergraduates and postgraduates on
their journey in a range of engineering subjects.
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Lukes research focuses on legal philosophy,

law and social theory, social policy, labour law
and the law of the EU. He is also interested in
the nature and acquisition of legal knowledge
and questions of legal education policy more
generally. Luke has previously acted as a
government advisor on matters of labour
migration policy.
The role of a law teacher should be to demystify

complex ideas and put students in charge of
the material, allowing them to engage with
scholars, judges and teachers as peers.
Professor Brown has been instrumental in

launching the Surrey Centre for the Digital
Economy (CoDE), a research activity focused
on exploring the impact of digital technology
on business, the economy and society. In
December 2014, his latest co-authored book,
Digitizing Government which addresses the
challenges faced by public sector organisations
adapting to the digital economy was published
by Palgrave Macmillan.
Universities have a strong focus on academic

research, pushing forward our understanding
of how the world works. The exciting
opportunity at Surrey is how we use that
knowledge to deliver a significant impact on
business and society.
Dr Catmur has been awarded a Future Research

Leaders Award by the Economic and Social
Research Council, and in 2013 won the ViceChancellors Award for Research.
Im interested in how we interact with and

understand other people, because if we can
learn more about these processes, then we can
come up with new treatments for conditions
where people struggle with social interaction.
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RESEARCH
OFFICIALLY
IMPRESSIVE RESEARCH
The University of Surreys pioneering research is
addressing this centurys most pressing challenges,
fuelling students with a spirit of curiosity and drive to
improve the world.
The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), the system for
assessing research submitted by UK Higher Education institutions,
brought official recognition for the quality and diversity of our work.
Surrey ranked in the top quartile of all universities in the UK for
Biomedical Sciences, Electronic Engineering, and Hospitality and
Tourism. According to the Times Higher Educations REF analysis,
we also ranked in the top 20 for Economics and Sociology. In all,
98 per cent of our research outputs were rated to be world-leading,
internationally excellent or internationally recognised in terms of
originality, significance and rigour. This culture of outstanding success
is only to be expected from a research-rich, top ten university, but its
only half our story. Fundamental to our identity is the desire to both
create new understanding and pass it on.
Thats why we have a passion for knowledge transfer collaborations
with external partner organisations. Its why we have an unrivalled
record for creating our own spin-out companies to put our expertise to
work immediately, for the good of everyone. And its why we make sure
your teaching is informed by the very latest research so youll often
be learning directly from the researchers themselves.
The following four examples offer a taste of our current work.
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RESEARCH
MOBILE PHONE MEDICINE

Over three million people in Europe are diagnosed
with cancer each year. Could smartphones be the key
to improving patient support?
Surrey is leading a pioneering project that could transform cancer care
and significantly reduce healthcare costs by enabling clinicians to
remotely monitor patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
The eSMART (Electronic Symptom Management using Advanced
Symptom Management System Remote Technology) project involves
giving patients with breast, bowel and haematological cancers a phone
with an app-like program that helps them to identify and record their
chemotherapy symptoms daily. This information is sent securely to a
computer and triggers an alert to doctors or nurses if the patient requires
assistance. The phone also offers patients real-time information and
advice on how to manage their symptoms at home.
Researchers, led by Professor Nora Kearney, Professor of Cancer Care
and Head of the School of Health Sciences, believe the system will
reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and help to identify and treat
life-threatening side effects much quicker than current care systems.
The team has secured a 6 million grant from the European Union that
will fund a 1,000-patient European trial, starting in early 2015. It is also
developing and testing the system for use by people with other types
of cancer and other long-term conditions.
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RESEARCH
COULD ELASTIC BANDS

MONITOR PATIENTS
BREATHING?
Revolutionary research stretches the limits of current
healthcare by enabling medical professionals to measure
their patients breathing, heart rate and movement with
graphene elastic bands.
Research published in the journal ACS Nano identifies a new type
of sensor to monitor body movement and revolutionise future
global healthcare.
Although body motion sensors exist in different forms, theyve not
been widely used due to their complexity and production costs. Now
scientists from the University of Surrey and Trinity College Dublin have
treated common elastic bands with graphene to create a flexible sensor
sensitive enough for medical application.
Once treated, the rubber bands remain highly pliable. By fusing this
material with graphene which imparts an electromechanical response
on movement the material can be used as a sensor to measure patients
breathing, heart rate or movement, alerting doctors to irregularities.
Until now, no such sensor has been produced that meets these needs,
said Surreys Dr Alan Dalton (pictured). It sounds like a simple concept,
but our graphene-infused rubber bands could really help revolutionise
remote healthcare and theyre very cheap to manufacture.
Professor Jonathan Coleman, co-author from Dublin, added, This
stretchy material senses motion such as breathing, pulse and joint
movement and could be used to create lightweight sensor suits for
vulnerable patients such as premature babies, making it possible to
remotely monitor their subtle movements and alert a doctor to any
worrying behaviours.
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RESEARCH
LACK OF ACCESSIBLE
TOURISM COSTING
ECONOMY BILLIONS
Many tourist destinations worry about the cost of
adapting for visitors with special access needs. Rather
than being a financial burden, though, could it actually
represent a golden opportunity?
Far from being a niche sector, accessible tourism represents a huge
market. In 2012, travellers with special access needs (whether through
disability or age) undertook 783 million trips within the EU, contributing
394 billion and 8.7 million jobs to the European economy.
Despite this, the worry of many small and medium-sized businesses
is often whether they can recoup the cost of adapting for special
access needs.
Research conducted by academics at Surrey may calm those fears.
In a project funded by the European Commission, researchers found that
the European economy could benefit to the tune of 142 billion every
year, and create 3.4 million jobs in the process, if infrastructure, services
and attitudes towards travellers with special access needs were improved.
The project, carried out by Professor Graham Miller, Dr Victoria
Eichhorn, Dr Gang Li and Dr Jason Chen from the Universitys
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, represents the
most comprehensive research on accessible tourism carried out so
far in Europe.
While a long-term commitment is needed to see this opportunity fully
realised, the research has shown that even small changes will reap
significant rewards, both for businesses and for travellers hoping to
enjoy Europes rich and varied tourist destinations.
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RESEARCH
OBESITY: GAINING
INSIGHT INTO
WEIGHT-LOSS FAILURE
Why do some people gain weight while taking
anti-obesity drugs that reduce the amount of dietary
fat absorbed by the body?
Research by the School of Psychologys Dr Amelia Hollywood and
Professor Jane Ogden reports that some people who take an anti-obesity
drug called orlistat cite its unpleasant side effects as one of the reasons
for being unable to lose weight.
This is important as the medications side effects (which include
incontinence and foul-smelling faeces) occur when fatty foods are eaten,
suggesting that this group of patients are not making the necessary
changes in attitude, diet and lifestyle needed for long-term weight loss.
Some people skipped a scheduled dose of orlistat in order to eat a
high-fat meal without provoking the side effects, while others stopped
taking the drug altogether.
The study suggests that overweight people should receive more
information about how orlistat works when it is prescribed for them.
If health professionals can help patients to understand that the side
effects are actually the consequence of combining the drug with
fat-laden foods, it could encourage a change in diet and improve success
rates in fighting obesity.
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Y O U R J O U R N E Y S TA R T S H E R E
FOUR LIFE-CHANGING YEARS

Whether youre currently at school
or college, or keen to get back into
education, going to university will spark
an exciting new chapter in your life.
If youve attended one of our Open
Days, youll be familiar already with
Surreys beautiful campus and its safe,
friendly atmosphere. We run an actionpacked Freshers Week to help you find
your feet when you arrive too.
Right from the start, our academic staff
will inspire you to discover new ways
of thinking about the world, so you
can really get your teeth into your
chosen field of study. You can broaden
your horizons by learning a new
language alongside your course, or
opt to immerse yourself in a whole
new culture by spending part of your
degree abroad.
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The majority of our students choose

to undertake a Professional Training
placement during the third year of their
degree, and theres lots of help available
to ensure you find the right one. A
placement is a great way to develop your
professional skills and gain vital practical
experience to prepare you for life after
university. Many of our students secure a
permanent job offer at their placement
company after graduating.
Our Careers Service will be on hand to
guide you throughout your time at Surrey,
whether you wish to explore graduate
job opportunities or delve deeper into the
academic world with our many options for
postgraduate study.
Whatever your path after graduation, your
time at Surrey promises to change your
life. Let the journey begin.
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THE FIRST YEAR

N E W W AY S O F L E A R N I N G
I have so many good

memories from my first year
Matt
I wasnt sure which part of biology to

specialise in, so I decided to do a degree
that covered a large range of topics.
The spectrum of modules available to
Biological Sciences students at Surrey is
unparalleled, and when you factor in the
placement year in industry, coming here
was an easy choice.
and societies really make your university

experience.
I have so many good memories from

my first year. I lived on the Manor Park
campus and it was fantastic. Once you
settle in, you realise everyones in the
same boat and discover theres an amazing
community of students all around you.
I think Ive matured a lot since I started

my degree. You need to put in a lot of work
and effort, but the academic staff provide
every kind of support from help with
that one lecture concept that you didnt
quite grasp, to dealing with exam stress
and everything else that comes with being
a first year.
In my first semester, I met lots of people

through rowing for the University. Ive
now joined Surrey RAG (Raising and
Giving) we organise lots of events and I
cant wait to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to
raise money for Hope for Children. Clubs
Surreys facilities are amazing, especially

the laboratories. When youre in the lab
with your white coat on and you have
more agar plates in front of you than you
can count, you truly feel like a scientist.
Im really looking forward to the rest of

the course, particularly the chance to
go abroad for my Professional Training
placement year.
I met lots of people

through clubs and
societies they really
make your university
experience.
Matt Eastland-Jones
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
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THE SECOND YEAR

S T U D Y I N G H A R D & P R E PA R I N G F O R P L A C E M E N T
Ive become more confident

and have developed my skills
Tianyue
I chose Surrey because of its number

one ranking in the UK for hospitality
programmes. I knew I would be in good
hands, working with expert academics
and outstanding classmates from all over
the world.
The most satisfying achievement of my
second year was when my team and I
won the Ian Eldridge Prize for organising
our own local food market, as part of our
Hospitality Event Management module.
Wearing many hats during the event made
me realise Im more capable than I thought
and increased my confidence; I couldnt
believe what we achieved in the end.
Surrey has exposed

me to so many valuable
and unexpected
opportunities that have
shaped my life.
My programme has a good combination

of practical and analytical modules, as
well as a range of guest lectures and
networking events. As a result of this, Ive
improved my industry know-how, gaining
specialist knowledge of hotels, restaurants
and airlines which has made me more
job-ready when I graduate.
All the academics are very approachable

and helpful, and I really appreciate
what theyve done for me. Without their
help and support, I wouldnt be who I
am now.
My time at Surrey has transformed me Ive
become more confident and have developed
my skills in leadership, communication,
time management and presenting. I attend
as many external industry-related events
as possible, and Im an active member of
a range of clubs and societies. I have also
set up the Hospitality Consulting Society
(HOSCON), of which I am now President
and which has over 100 members.
Being at Surrey has exposed me to
so many valuable and unexpected
opportunities that have shaped my
life and all in a beautiful and tranquil
natural environment with easy access
to London.
Tianyue Qiu
BSc (Hons)
International Hospitality Management
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THE THIRD YEAR PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT

The placement
year was
an important
factor when I
chose Surrey.
PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE
A placement makes you more

attractive to potential employers
Hannah
Ive really enjoyed my time at the University
so far Surrey has a fantastic community
feel about it, and everyone is friendly
and welcoming. My lecturers are very hardworking and their support has enabled
me to develop not just academically, but
also socially and personally, as well as
maturing professionally through my
third-year placement.
I completed my Professional Training
placement at IBM. The placement year
was an important factor when I chose
the University of Surrey, as it was the
only university in the UK offering an
English Literature course with a year
in industry I believe that a placement
definitely makes you more attractive to
potential employers.
My department supported me with
pre-placement workshops and workplace
visits, and my previous position as Deputy
Editor of The Stag (Surreys student
newspaper) gave me valuable experience
that I used when working in the IBM
design team, creating user interfaces
for IBM software. I was also in charge

of recruitment for the team, which was
rewarding as I felt that I could make a
really positive impact.
During my time at IBM, I also shadowed
PR professionals, attended workshops and
networked with industry experts, as well
as expanding my skills through teaching
ICT at a local primary school. I was also
offered the opportunity to interview
members of the public at the Wimbledon
Tennis Championships, about the 25-year
partnership between IBM and Wimbledon,
and was selected to ghost-write a blog for
an IBM executive.
My Professional Training placement
improved my time management and
communication skills, and has made
me more proactive in my studies. I now
have greater determination and focus
for my future Id like to go into PR
after I graduate, and my placement has
motivated me to achieve that goal through
gaining experience at a PR company
during my final year.
Hannah Roberts-Owen
BA (Hons) English Literature
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THE FINAL YEAR

PULLING KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE TOGETHER
Surrey set me up
for a fantastic career
Mike
Looking back over the four years, Im so

glad I picked the University of Surrey, as
the facilities were great, both academically
and socially. My lecturers were fantastic too
and inspired me to push myself harder in
my work.
The student experience at Surrey was
amazing and gave me the opportunity to
start MADTV (now known as StagTV). In
my final year, I went on to win the Student
Union Award for Most Outstanding
Contribution to the Student Community
I couldnt have done that without Surreys
vibrant environment.
After completing
my degree, I
secured a role as a
graduate engineer
at Amey.
I think Surrey is all about discovering

yourself, learning new things and
developing new talents. Throughout my
time there, I developed a huge range of
skills I didnt realise I had an interest in, and
made lasting friendships and connections.
As part of my course, I took a Professional
Training year at a major engineering firm
and was given site supervision roles on a

new 1.4km stretch of road, which involved
major environmental, physical and
political issues.
After completing my degree, I secured
a role as a graduate engineer at Amey,
working in the Consulting, Rail and
Strategic Highways division. My
current responsibilities include the site
supervision of two construction sites,
comprising the design and analysis of
schemes ranging from cycle paths to trunk
roads and scheme management. My career
highlight so far has been being shortlisted
as a finalist for the New Civil Engineer
(NCE) Graduate of the Year Award this
achievement gives me more momentum
to continue pushing myself forward in
the future.
The University of Surrey really nurtured
my skills and boosted my capabilities
in the field setting me up for a
fantastic career.
Mike Frazer
MEng Civil Engineering
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STUDY FACILITIES
STUDY FACILITIES
Smarter study
Our Library and Learning Centre has provided Surrey with a centre for study
that befits a leading university. Over the last five years, around 16 million
has been invested in the Library and Learning Centre.
Library and Learning Centre

The Library and Learning Centre is the academic
hub of the University, sitting at the heart of our
campus and offering outstanding facilities, as
well as being home to the AppleSeed Bookshop
and a popular ground floor meeting area.
From the Library, you can explore hundreds
of thousands of books and journals physical
and electronic as well as audio and image
collections. There are also study areas to match
all needs, as well as bookable group study rooms
that provide a more private studying space.
The Library is open daily 24/6 (closing Saturday
nights) during semester time and for long
opening hours during vacations.
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SPLASH
The Student Personal Learning and Study Hub
(SPLASH) is a student-centred area designed to
enhance your study. Helping in your academic
and personal development, Student Learning
Advisers can assist you in improving your
writing, presenting, revision, time management
or any other academic skills.
Similarly, as designated subject experts for each

Faculty, Information Skills Librarians will be
ready to connect you with the right information
resources for your academic study and to offer
advice on how to use and reference the various
resources effectively. With the aim of ensuring
that all students have the opportunity to fulfil
their potential, including those on target for first
class honours awards, SPLASH also supports the
STARS (Surreys Top Achievers Recognised and
Supported) programme.
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SurreyLearn
SurreyLearn, an online virtual learning
environment, is used in a variety of innovative
ways to support and enhance learning and
teaching.
SurreyLearn shares information and guidance
related to your programme modules and offers
a rich set of activities and interactive materials
that support your learning. Including group
and independent activities such as discussion
forums, self-tests and online assignments, these
materials can be accessed from any computer or
mobile device with an internet connection.
SurreyLearn also allows academic staff to be
responsive in their teaching, by providing you
with online guidance and feedback.
All this helps to support you in learning and
working flexibly, in harmony with your personal
learning style and situation.
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CAMPUS & LOCATION
45m
SCHOOL OF
VETERINARY MEDICINE
36m
SURREY
SPORTS PARK
4.5m
IVY ARTS CENTRE
A beautiful place
to live
Welcome to the University of Surrey. Set amongst
pretty countryside just outside London, we offer
the best of both worlds the benefits of a relaxed
campus university with the amenities of a lively
town on the doorstep.
Life on campus
Our friendly, safe community encourages a real sense of
belonging. With over 140 nationalities all playing a role in
University life, you will discover a lively, dynamic atmosphere
where you can feel at home and make the most of your time
as a student.
With wonderful views of the Surrey Hills and Guildford Cathedral,
our leafy campus is a great place to study and live. Students
enjoy socialising by the lake, exploring our unique buildings and
relaxing among green spaces surrounded by flowers and trees.
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CAMPUS & LOCATION
Eating and drinking

There are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat or
to meet friends for a coffee on campus.
You can refuel at one of the Starbucks branches
or our Lakeside Coffee Shop, while Hillside
Restaurant and Lounge offers a range of fresh
food, from an early breakfast to afternoon snacks.
If you want to treat your taste buds to something
a little special, the campus has its own la carte
restaurant, Lakeside. For late-night study sessions
or times when you dont want to cook, our on-site
pizza place can deliver direct to your room.
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When it comes to evening entertainment, the

Students Union has its own social space and
impressive 1,550 capacity nightclub. From
dancing to comedy, live music to pub quizzes,
youll find plenty to keep you entertained
without even having to leave the campus.
Facilities
Safe and accessible
In recent years, Surrey has invested heavily in

academic facilities, including the new School of
Veterinary Medicine, as well as in sport and the
arts. Our 36 million Surrey Sports Park is one
of Europes leading sporting venues, while the
4.5 million Ivy Arts Centre features a 200-seat
theatre, dance studio and performance spaces.
Our campus is close to main road and rail links,

just a short walk from Guildford train station
and well served by local buses. Once youre here,
you can reach everything on foot, so whether
youre picking up a few essentials at the Surrey
store, relaxing by the lake, stocking up at the
AppleSeed Bookshop or heading to lectures,
youre never far from where you need to be next.
And its always reassuring to know that our
friendly security team is on hand to keep the
campus safe, with an on-site office open and
staffed for phone calls 24 hours a day.
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CAMPUS & LOCATION
240+
70,000+
P O P U L AT I O N
R E TA I L E R S
100+
PLACES TO
E AT A N D D R I N K
34
36M
MINUTES
TO LONDON
BY RAIL
SURREY
S P O RT S PA R K
EXPLORE GUILDFORD
30
MINUTE DRIVE
TO LONDON
H E AT H R O W
AIRPORT
THREE
T H E AT R E S
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The University of Surrey is based in bustling

Guildford, in the heart of south east England.
The county town of Surrey, Guildford offers a
vibrant blend of entertainment, culture and
history and was named as one of 2014s Best
Places to Live in Britain by The Sunday Times.
The University is a ten-minute walk from the
centre of town and a frequent bus service runs
late into the night.
ONE
CASTLE
Adjacent to the A3 main road and on the

direct railway line between London Waterloo
and Portsmouth, Guildford is easily accessed
by both car and train. Its also less than 35
minutes from each of the UKs two largest
international airports, Heathrow and Gatwick.
All this makes the town easy to reach for
students and visitors alike.
Culturally, Guildford offers plenty to explore.

With three theatres, including the 26 million
G Live, an Odeon cinema and a wealth of
smaller music venues, art galleries and
performance spaces, youre never short of
options for entertainment.
Home to some of the best shopping in the region
and a beautiful cobbled high street, the town
also boasts over 100 places to eat and drink, as
well as cosy pubs, stylish bars and lively clubs.
Take time to explore the towns lanes and side
streets, and youll discover parks, waterways and
even a 900-year-old castle.
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CAMPUS & LOCATION
S U R R E Y, L O N D O N A N D B E Y O N D
With lively cities and beautiful countryside on the doorstep, our

relaxed campus is the ideal base from which to explore the UK.
Discover the Surrey Hills
Our campus is situated within sight of the
beautiful Surrey Hills, a designated Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dotted with pretty
country pubs, vineyards and National Trust
sites, the Surrey Hills encompass acres of rolling
countryside. You can easily disappear for a day
walking, cycling or horse riding, allowing you to
unwind and enjoy the open space.
or wandering through the dreaming spires of

Oxford. The region is rich with heritage and
culture Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle
and Kew Gardens are easily accessible and
blessed with outstanding sporting venues, with
tennis at Wimbledon, horse racing at Epsom
and Ascot, rugby union at Twickenham and
international cricket at the Oval.
The beautiful South East
London on your doorstep
From picturesque villages, country lanes and

ancient cathedral cities to the seaside resorts,
white cliffs and maritime legacy of the south
coast, Guildford is perfectly placed to take
advantage of all the South East has to offer.
Depending on which direction you head, in
under 90 minutes you could be basking on a
Brighton beach, walking in the New Forest,
gazing at Stonehenge, boarding a ferry in Dover
One of the worlds most visited cities, the

historic, diverse, vibrant delights of the capital
are easily accessible just 34 minutes train
journey from Guildford train station. Whether
heading up for a show, a sightseeing tour or
a night on the town, Guildfords excellent
transport links make it easy to enjoy the
excitement of London life.
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MINUTES BY
TRAIN TO LONDON
50
MINUTE DRIVE TO
THE SOUTH COAST
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ECONOMIC IMPACT
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Making an impact
Studying at Surrey means joining a successful community that
generates a profound and lasting impact on the world not just
with our research-rich culture but also by wielding a significant
economic influence regionally and globally.
We believe our future plans will further

strengthen the prosperity of the region.
Professor Sir Christopher M Snowden
1bn+
REGIONAL
ECONOMIC
ACTIVITY
STIMULATED
ANNUALLY
Together with the Universitys
Research Park and its tenants,
Surrey already stimulates
over a billion pounds of
economic activity annually in
the regional economy.
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COMPANIES
AT SURREY
RESEARCH
PARK
The University owns and

runs Surrey Research Park,
a 70-acre facility hosting
110 companies* many of
which are our own spin-out
companies where Surreys
inspiring research is turned
into profitable business
propositions.
*140 including registered/active
subsidiaries
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NUMBER
ONE
BUSINESS
INCUBATOR
IN EUROPE
The University has been

incubating technology
businesses since 2002 when,
along with Bath, Bristol and
Southampton universities,
we founded the SETsquared
partnership.
SETsquared has been ranked
by the University Business
Incubator Index as the
number one incubator in
Europe.
HELPING
BUSINESSES
TO ATTRACT
25m
MAJOR
92m+
In 2014, Surrey Research

Park tenants employ around
3,500 people on site,
some of whom are recruited
from within Surrey while
others come from the pool of
graduates and postgraduates
from our courses.
By the end of 1996,

Surrey Research Park had
contributed over 20 million
to University finances through
direct donations to support
specific research projects and
existing activities. Today, the
contributions from the estate
alone stand at 92 million,
to which can be added
the growing contributions
from research and other
collaborative activities.
SOURCE OF
EMPLOYMENT
IN FUNDING
The Surrey 100 Club has

a track record in helping
businesses, securing over
25 million in funding
from Surrey 100 Angels,
other Angel Clubs and
matched grant funding,
which has assisted in
protecting and creating
over 360 jobs.
CONTRIBUTED
TO UNIVERSITY
FINANCES BY
SURREY
RESEARCH PARK
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ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
A space of your own

Band A
At Surrey, we do everything we can to
help you feel at home on campus.
As a first-year student, youll be guaranteed a
place in University accommodation, which is a
great way to meet new people, spark friendships
and find your feet.
Arranged in Courts of Residence (groups of selfcatered housing), our campus accommodation
provides you with a comfortable, safe living
space to make your own. We have more than
5,000 rooms available, in a choice of price bands.
Shared rooms on campus in

Stag Hill Court and single rooms
off campus at Hazel Farm
389 rooms
Weekly rent: 69
Single rooms (Hazel Farm only)
Shared rooms
(Stag Hill Court only)
Broadband
Possessions insurance
Resident parking
(at Hazel Farm only)
Enjoying all the same benefits as the Courts of

Residence on our Stag Hill campus, accommodation
at nearby Manor Park a dynamic, car-free student
village with a subsidised bus service is located in
an area of wonderful natural beauty. Hazel Farm,
just two miles from campus, is ideal for those
seeking a more affordable option.
Whether you live at Stag Hill, Manor Park or
Hazel Farm, the Universitys facilities, beautiful
open spaces and Guildfords lively town centre
are only a short walk or bus ride away.
Home from home

Our campus is home to a wide range of amenities,
including a laundrette, a post office, a bank, a
bookshop, a pharmacy, a convenience store and
a health centre, to help make your stay at Surrey
stress-free. Theres a large Tesco supermarket
nearby, and you can tickle your taste buds with
a wide range of global cuisine at the Students
Union international food shop. A weekly fruit and
vegetable market is held on the Stag Hill campus.
Band B
Basic single rooms, most
with a washbasin, on campus
in Guildford Court and off
campus at Hazel Farm
316 rooms
Weekly rent: 87
Single rooms
Broadband
Resident parking
(at Hazel Farm only)
Our friendly Student Mentors are on hand

to help you settle in and make friends, and
a dedicated Residential Support Team works
to promote a positive living experience for
everyone on campus.
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ACCOMMODATION
Band C
Standard rooms, all on
campus
1,424 rooms
Weekly rent: 99.50
Single rooms
Broadband
Band D
En suite rooms
2,764 rooms
Weekly rent: 132
Single rooms
En suite shower
Broadband
Accommodation at a glance
Please visit our website (address
below) for details of the first-year
accommodation guarantee and for
details of the application process you
will follow
More than 50 per cent of rooms have an
en suite shower and toilet facilities
Approximately two thirds of our
accommodation is on the Stag Hill
campus, where a third of rooms are en
suite
Manor Park, one mile away (20 minutes
walk or a short cycle ride), has over 1,500
en suite rooms, a caf and offers easy
access to the breathtaking Olympicstandard facilities at Surrey Sports Park
Students share a kitchen-dining room,
conveniently close to bedrooms
Communal areas with TV room, mail
racks and friendly staff
Rent includes access to broadband and
possessions insurance
All residences are non-smoking
Most accommodation is mixed-sex, but
you can request to live in a single-sex flat
if you wish
Specially adapted rooms are available
for students with physical disabilities,
on campus and at Manor Park; please
contact Additional Learning Support to
discuss your needs: als@surrey.ac.uk
The second year and beyond

After their first year, most students choose
to find their own place to live in the Guildford
area, with help and support provided by our
dedicated and experienced Accommodation
Services staff. Private sector houses and rooms
are readily available in Guildford and range
in price from 85 to 110 per week. The
University also lets and manages student
properties in the town.
Students can apply to remain in University
accommodation, but rooms are not guaranteed.
Prices shown are for 2015/16.
For more details, and to apply for

accommodation at Surrey, please visit:
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SPORTS FACILITIES
Healthy and active

Our Surrey Sports Park is a 36 million development that
will excite anyone with a sporting interest.
You want to be part of a university that encourages
physical wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle. We want you to
have the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of exercise,
fitness, dance and sport whilst you study with us.
Becoming the university for sport

Sport is a defining part of many students university experience, whether
for fun, fitness or competition. Surrey Sports Park has set a new benchmark
for the quality of university sports facilities in the UK and beyond. There has
never been a better time to get involved in sport at the University and we
want you to be a part of it.
Surrey Sports Park

Surrey Sports Park is one of Europes leading sports venues and the home
of Team Surrey. If youre into sport, the multi-million-pound centre will
be a place youll love. University of Surrey students benefit from discounted
membership of Surrey Sports Park, giving you access to facilities, classes
and activities, and the opportunity to join sports clubs and represent
Team Surrey.
The sporting
facilities at Surrey
Sports Park are
second to none
and provide
our players at
Harlequins with
everything they
need on site.
Conor OShea
Director of Rugby,
Harlequins
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Be a part of Team Surrey

Team Surrey offers 46 sports clubs for you to join and, whether youre
a complete beginner or an established player, youll be welcomed
into the teams community.
Get involved!
Sport at the University opens up opportunities to enjoy
a healthy and active lifestyle, meet new people and
have fun. We offer one of the largest and most diverse
sports, dance and group fitness programmes of any UK
university.
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THREE
SIX
M U LT I - P U R P O S E
EXERCISE &
SPINNING STUDIOS
GLASS-BACKED
SQUASH COURTS
50
METRE
120
S TAT I O N H E A LT H
& FITNESS CENTRE
SWIMMING POOL
ONE
EIGHT
INDOOR
CLIMBING
CENTRE
FLOODLIT
OUTDOOR
TENNIS COURTS
ONE
SPORTS PERFORMANCE LAB

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M U LT I - P U R P O S E
SPORTS ARENAS
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60
METRE
Classes, courses and activities
SPRINT TRACK
TEN
GRASS PITCHES
AND
THREE
FLOODLIT
ARTIFICIAL
GRASS PITCHES
High-performance athletes
Scholarships
The University of Surreys High-Performance

Athlete Support Scheme (HPASS) is designed
to assist talented student athletes to fulfil
their sporting potential whilst achieving
academic excellence. We provide individually
tailored, practical solutions and services to
students that are specific to both their sport and
academic situation.
Sports scholarships
Suitable HPASS applicants may also qualify
for one of the sports scholarships, valued at
3,000. Successful applicants will be eligible to
receive 2,000 of athlete services, along with a
cash bursary of 1,000. Current sports scholars
include GB marathon kayaker Jonny Tye and
Surrey Storm netball player Amanda Davis.
HPASS benefits include:

Free access to facilities at Surrey Sports Park
An individual strength and conditioning
programme
Physiotherapy and sports massage
Physiological assessments and advice through
the Surrey Human Performance Institute
Regular workshops including strength and
conditioning, lifestyle and injury prevention
Nutritional analysis and sports psychology support
A dedicated performance manager
Chancellors scholarship
We offer the merit-based University of Surrey
Chancellors scholarship, which gives a cash
award and membership of Surrey Sports Park.
Visit the website for more information.
Choose from a range of classes and courses

including Body Pump, Body Combat, Aqua,
Zumba, Spinning, Legs Bums and Tums, Circuits,
Pilates and Yoga. Whether youre into swimming
or squash, badminton or basketball, you can
play and take part in a variety of activities and
courses as part of your membership or on a payas-you-play basis. Play football, netball, rugby,
basketball, lacrosse and more.
Play sport
We offer a range of no-commitment, fun and
social sporting activities just for students. So
whether you are trying something new or
getting back into sport, these weekly sessions
are ideal.
The Annual Varsity:

Team Surrey v Kingston
The Annual Varsity is the biggest event in
the Surrey sporting calendar. Every spring,
the University of Surrey takes on Kingston
University in a host of sports, with the winner
taking the bragging rights over the neighbouring
university until the following year.
American Football
Archery
Badminton
Ballroom and Latin
Dancing
Basketball
Boat (rowing)
Canoe
Cheerleading
Cricket
Cycling
Dance (Jazz/Modern)
Dodgeball
Equestrian
Fencing
Football
Futsal
Gliding
Golf
Hockey
Jiu Jitsu
Judo
Karate
Lacrosse
Mixed Martial Arts

Mountaineering
Netball
Pole Fitness
Pool and Snooker
Rifle
Rugby Union
Running and
Athletics
Sailing
Snowsports
Squash
Sub Aqua
Surf and
Wakeboard
Swimming and
Waterpolo
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Trampolining
Triathlon
Ultimate Frisbee
Weightlifting
How to apply
To be considered for the High-Performance Athlete
Support Scheme or one of the University sports
scholarships, please download and complete the
online application form or send us an email.
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STUDENTS UNION
STUDENTS UNION
Your Students Union

The Students Union lies at the heart of campus
life. As an independent, membership-led charity,
the Union is the sole representative body for Surrey
students and is committed to voicing student
opinion, facilitating clubs and societies, organising
events and entertainment, offering volunteering
and training opportunities and providing support
and advice to ensure that students get the most out
of their time here.
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SPORTS CLUBS
90+
SOCIETIES, WITH NEW ONES

BEING RATIFIED ALL THE TIME
YOUR UNIVERSITY
Membership
The moment you become a student at Surrey, you become a
member of the Students Union. Were here to ensure you get the
most out of university life, offering you a wealth of entertainment
and activities.
Working for You

The Union is run by five students elected by you, to represent your
opinions and views. These Sabbatical Officers, or Sabbs, work fulltime, overseeing the organisation and ensuring everything is done
in your best interests. They work alongside a number of student
officers and a dedicated team of staff in the Students Union offices.
Get Involved
The Students Union is a charity whose purpose is to represent
Surrey students on the subjects that matter to them. Every
student is encouraged to get involved as much (or as little) as
they want. So whether you want to participate by joining a club
or society, or you want to stand in the Union elections, were here
to support you.
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I didnt have the perfect start in Higher

Education. I began my university experience at
a different institution, and I can summarise by
saying that things simply did not fit. I returned
home at the end of my first year knowing deep
down that I would not be returning, and that I
needed to begin my university career afresh,
and on a different programme of study.
I had developed a passion for all things human,
and had maintained my interest in science so
it seemed completely natural to apply to study
biochemistry at university. The next question
was where? Something about the University
of Surrey drew me in from the moment I sat
down to write my application. I still couldnt
exactly pinpoint what that was, but all I know
is that Surrey was the best decision I ever made.
All students here would agree that the campus
offers the perfect compromise between friendly
community living and a departure from their
comfort zone. At Surrey, you will experience
new activities, meet a wide variety of new
people and immerse yourself in a wealth of
new information and learning. You will also,

importantly, feel at home and safe within a
campus environment where friends are always
nearby and University staff are always ready to
help and support you.
Sometimes we all need a safety net and everyone
has the right to make mistakes. The University
of Surrey was the perfect place for me to start
again with my studies, meet my friends for
life and begin an entirely unexpected journey
where I have ended up representing over 14,000
individuals on a daily basis, as President of my
Students Union. It was an absolute honour
to be elected by my peers, and it has been all
the more meaningful to know that I have been
chosen by students who also chose to make
Surrey their home.
I really hope you also choose to come to Surrey
and thoroughly enjoy everything that the
student experience has to offer.
Maz Hussien
President, Students Union
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ARTS AT SURREY
Arts at Surrey
Leading figures
The University is home to respected
practitioners in many areas of arts-related
activities. For example, award-winning screen
composer Michael Price (Sherlock, Lord of the
Rings) recently joined the School of Arts as a
Visiting Professor on the Tonmeister degree, of
which he is also a graduate.
The Ivy, along with Performing Arts

Technology Studios (PATS), also hosts a
programme of visiting professional artists
and performers throughout the year.
Practice-led research
As well as being home to industry-standard

recording and editing suites for the worldleading Tonmeister degree, the custom-built
PATS facility contains:
Surrey is particularly well blessed with

practice-led researchers who create art
as part of their academic remit, including
in composition, performance and exhibition.
For example, Professor Tony Myatt has
collaborated on several sound-art installations
in New York (including at the Museum
of Modern Art and in a public installation
in Central Park), Professor Stephen Gosss
work has been performed around the world
by influential guitarists such as John Williams,
while Dr Matthew Sansoms installation
works make use of sound, video, sculpture
and performance.
PATS Studio One a flexible-capacity concert

hall and sound-recording studio, seating up to
260, this is the primary performance space for
concerts at the University and hosts the weekly
lunchtime and rush hour concerts, which are
free to all staff, students and the public
PATS Dance Studio a multi-purpose
rehearsal and performance space for dance
and theatre, this venue is also used for regular
film screenings
Arts in performance
Lewis Elton Gallery
Events take place throughout the year, with

concerts, exhibitions, performances, screenings
and lectures featuring staff, students and
visiting artists. Plays and musical theatre from
the Guildford School of Acting are always
popular, with recent productions such as
The Addams Family receiving extremely
positive reviews.
If youre interested in visual art, we have

our very own on-campus gallery. The
Lewis Elton Gallery presents a dynamic
series of exhibitions featuring nationally
and internationally known artists.
Students are welcome to come to private
viewings, which are usually attended by the
exhibiting artist.
Ivy Arts Centre
Classes, workshops and rehearsals
Many of our events take place on campus in

the 4.5 million Ivy Arts Centre, which opened
in June 2011.
We offer a diverse range of classes, including

painting and drawing, pottery, dance
(everything from ballet to break-dancing) and
music ensembles (including choir, orchestra
and big band).
The Ivy Arts Centre features a fully equipped 200seat theatre, dance studio and other studio spaces,
workshops, dressing rooms and areas including a
large wardrobe store, costume-making room and
laundry. The Ivy also has a professional box office
and bar area located in the foyer.
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Get in touch!
Find out more about our arts activities
and events:
E: arts@surrey.ac.uk
facebook.com/universityofsurreyarts
twitter.com/uniofsurreyarts
surrey.ac.uk/arts
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FINANCES
FINANCES
Fees, funding and

scholarships
At Surrey, we understand what a big undertaking university can be. We also
understand how important it is that we do everything we can to help you.
Thats why our focus is on providing the best support package that we can,
and making it accessible to as many students as possible.
Our tuition fees
Your degree is an investment in your future
career. Here at Surrey, we add value to your
academic learning with a Professional Training
placement, acknowledged as one of the best of
its kind in the world.
We have set our tuition fees for UK/EU students
on our undergraduate degree programmes at
9,000 per year, so that we can continue to
deliver a wonderful education and a degree that
is rated by your future employers.
UK/EU students on our NHS-funded
programmes, such as Nursing, Midwifery,
Operating Department Practice and Paramedic
Practice, do not have to pay any tuition fees.
Fees during your

Professional Training placement
The majority of our students have the
opportunity to take part in our Professional
Training placement programme, in which case
a Surrey degree will normally last four years.
The fees during this placement year are
substantially reduced these are under review
and are currently set at 1,800 (or 1,350 if on
Erasmus for the year).
Most students on our Professional Training
placement programme are paid a salary by their
employers, which is a valuable source of income
during their time at Surrey. For those who are on
an unpaid placement, we have a fund to ensure
that they receive some financial support during
their placement year. For an unpaid research
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placement at a university overseas we ensure

you are eligible for your normal maintenance
loan to help with the costs.
Number crunching
To get a true picture of what university will
cost you, its important to make sure you have
included everything in your calculations even
the subtractions!
Dont pay fees up front

Its estimated that this is the least cost-effective
way of paying for tuition. Instead, consider a
loan. They work like this:
The government loans you the money to pay
your tuition fees
You pay the government back, in instalments,
after you graduate
Your repayments are in proportion to your
income
You only start repaying when you earn over a
certain amount (21,000 per year at the time
of writing)
Repayment rates are decided in advance, so
there shouldnt be any unexpected changes
Dont just take our word for it. Have a look
at how Martin Lewis, Head of the Independent
Taskforce on Student Finance Information,
explains why everyone can afford to go
to university:
surrey.ac.uk/ug/financevideo
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FINANCES
FINANCES
SUPPORT FROM
THE GOVERNMENT
For many people, the real cost of going to

university is reduced through financial support
from the government.
Maintenance Loan
This helps with living costs and is paid into your bank account
each term. Here are a few facts to help you understand
Maintenance Loans:
Only full-time students can apply for a Maintenance Loan
The exact amount that you can borrow depends on your familys
income, where you live, where you study, what year of study
youre in and what help you get through the Maintenance Grant
Rates for final-year students are different
Maintenance Grant for living costs

Only full-time students can apply for a Maintenance Grant to help
with living costs; these are available to students with a household
income of 42,611 or less (your household income is your
parents or partners income and your own)
If you get a Maintenance Grant, your Maintenance Loan will
be reduced
Special Support Grant

This is for students who qualify for income support or housing
benefit. You may be eligible for the Special Support Grant if:
You are a single parent
Your partner is also a student
You have certain disabilities
For full details and qualifying criteria, please visit:
gov.uk/student-finance
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FINANCES
FINANCES
REWARDS AND AWARDS
We encourage applications from everyone with the ability to study for a

Surrey degree. Were committed to making sure that we offer support to
students who might need it.
Our bursaries and scholarships are among the
most competitive in the country, with both
merit-based and means-tested awards available.
At the time of writing, were still finalising
details of all the bursaries, fee waivers and
scholarships we will offer for entry in 2016.
Please visit the website for further information.
Sports scholarships
Our sports scholarships recognise exceptional
achievement by high-calibre athletes and
complement our state-of-the-art sports facilities
at Surrey Sports Park. The scholarship will
be tailored to your individual needs and will
normally have a total value of 3,000 per
year, with a maximum of 1,000 paid directly
to you. The remaining amount can be used
towards a number of University services such
as accommodation and bus passes, and also
on a range of sports performance services,
such as physiotherapy, sports psychology and
equipment. You will also benefit from free, full
membership of Surrey Sports Park and may
receive further support through Team Surreys
High-Performance Athlete Support Scheme.
To be eligible, you must meet the following

criteria:
Achieve the required academic entry standard
for your chosen degree programme
Continue to meet the academic standards of
your programme throughout your time at
Surrey, in order to remain on the scholarship
programme
Be internationally recognised by at least one of
the major British sporting organisations: British
Universities and College Sports (BUCS), UK
Sport and Sport England; if not, you must be on
a National Governing Body (NGB) performance
pathway programme
How to apply
To be considered for the High-Performance
Athlete Support Scheme or one of the University
sports scholarships, please download and
complete the online application form or send
us an email.
For all the latest details, see:
E: performance@surreysportspark.co.uk
Degree-specific scholarships, sponsorships and bursaries
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Were happy to give you the information

you need to find out how to secure
scholarship funding.
Were committed to widening participation

for students from under-represented groups
and lower income households.
T: +44 (0)1483 689 373

E: bursariesandscholarships@surrey.ac.uk
For more details, see:
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PLACEMENTS
Training for the future

Our Professional Training placement programme is one of the largest in the
world, with over 2,300 partners in the UK and overseas. These organisations
provide opportunities for students to put their skills into practice and to
experience a real working environment.
My placement in
Spain gave me the
freedom to grow,
both personally
and professionally.
Zsuzsanna Szegedi
BA (Hons) Spanish and Translation
My personal tutor was very supportive in helping me find a Professional

Training placement I didnt plan to go into events, but I was intrigued when
she showed me the opportunity.
The goal of the placement year in Spanish and
Translation is being able to live and work in
Spain as if its your homeland. My placement
as an events coordinator at the Hilton Hotel in
Toledo, Spain gave me the freedom to grow, both
personally and professionally.
The Professional Training programme offers
students the chance to gain invaluable
work experience as part of their studies,
meet employers and acquire important
employability skills.
Here we give a selection of student case studies
to reflect the variety of Professional Training
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placements that our students go on each year,

revealing the opportunities and experiences
gained. We discover how students have
developed contacts, confidence and practical
skills in the workplace. We also highlight the
value of Professional Training placements in
helping students make important decisions
about their future careers.
During my placement at the Hilton I learned to

organise successful events, and was able to use
my knowledge to translate hotel documents.
I widened my professional network on an
international level, as well as experiencing a
new culture, travelling to new places and
making friends.
I was enrolled at the Hilton University, and

by the end of the year I had gained several
certificates that now enhance my CV and
give me a huge competitive advantage in the
hotel industry.
Your placement year is an essential opportunity
to gain valuable skills and professional
experience, and it helps you to discover what
profession youd like to go into after graduation.
As soon as I got back to the UK, I secured a job
in the industry for when I have graduated all
thanks to my placement.
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Surrey has
definitely encouraged
me to take new
opportunities that
come my way.
My placement
year has
given me a
great network
of contacts.
Elizabeth Andrews
Mahfuj Ali
BSc (Hons) Tourism Management
BSc (Hons) Physics
I chose a placement at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in

London because of the important economic impact research it carries out,
demonstrating the industrys global value.
I chose Physics because I wanted to gain a fundamental understanding

of our world. Studying at Surrey also enabled me to take part in the
Professional Training year, which I spent at Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS).
Working as a Communications Coordinator,

a highlight of my year was inviting former
President Bill Clinton to deliver a keynote speech
at the WTTC Global Summit 2013.
PGS produce a 3D sub-surface volume map

of the Earth, used by petroleum companies to
determine the location of global hydrocarbon
reservoirs. During my placement, working
within their data processing team, I cleaned
seismic data by removing noise and interference.
Daily activities also included team briefings,
client interactions and using PGSs software suite
to work on the data in various forms.
President Clinton wrote a personal letter of

congratulations to our team after the event;
I still have a copy of it and it gives me a great
sense of achievement.
My placement also included international travel
to places like Abu Dhabi, and I attended lots of
meetings and events where I listened to some
great speakers and networked with people in
the industry.
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I received a lot of support when I was finding a

placement. My lecturers were very approachable,
giving advice on CVs and cover letters, while
my programme had a module dedicated to
professional business skills to prepare us for
working on placement.
My placement year has given me a great
network of contacts within the travel and
tourism industry. Personally, it gave me a
sense of focus to work hard in my final year
and to keep using the skills I had acquired. My
confidence has grown, I have become more
articulate and I understand more about job roles
that suit me.
Throughout my placement I was really well

supported, in the form of an introductory
training programme and ongoing mentoring
from my project leaders and managers, and I got
to interact with a diverse range of people to use
industry-specific software on commercial data

which held real monetary value.
Surrey has definitely encouraged me to take
new opportunities that come my way. During
my degree, Ive completed two summer schools,
in South Korea and Crete, as well as a placement
in an industry that I had no idea existed before
I started there. As a result of my placement at
PGS, Ive decided I want to pursue a career as
a geophysicist in the petroleum industry. To
anyone considering a Professional Training
year, Id say definitely do it placements go
a long way in helping you decide your future
career path.
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My placement
showed me the
opportunities that
could be waiting for me
when I graduate.
PRACTICE
PLACEMENTS
ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF
OUR HEALTH SCIENCES DEGREES.
Our Nursing, Midwifery, Operating
Department Practice and Paramedic Practice
programmes include multiple placements
throughout to ensure students gain a wide
range of experience in a variety of settings.
Aaron Watkins
Emma Tracey
BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences
BSc (Hons) Child Nursing
One of the reasons I chose Surrey was for the amazing placement year
opportunities and the potential work contacts Id meet.
The staff at Surrey are incredibly supportive. Every teacher is passionate about
giving you the best learning experience possible, and Ive been lucky to have
worked with inspiring and enthusiastic mentors.
At the end of my first year, I was selected for

a seven-week scholarship programme at the
University of So Paulo in Brazil. It was a
once-in-a-lifetime experience I got to see and
do so many things, including collecting blood
samples from a herd of water buffalo.
For my practice experience, Ive been based

around Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey. Ive
worked on the childrens ward, in the neonatal
unit and in the outpatients department; Ive also
been health visiting and had placements at a
special needs school and the Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Service. Im going to spend my final
12-week placement in paediatric A&E, where Ill
really put my knowledge to the test.
For my Professional Training placement

year, I worked as the Infection Control
Officer at Fitzpatrick Referrals. My role
included using diagnostic bacteriology and
microbiology techniques to diagnose postoperative surgical site infections, as well as
looking into potential sources of infection
around the practice.
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I had lots of responsibility, and it was exciting

knowing that the work I did had a direct impact
on the animals treatment.
My placement really helped me focus for my
final year, as it showed me what opportunities
could be waiting for me when I graduate. Im
also better at managing my workload and time.
From nights out to joining a sports club or
society, there are lots of opportunities to have
fun at Surrey. Getting involved with Surrey
Marrow, the student-run branch of the Anthony
Nolan charity, is one of the best things Ive done
since starting university.
During the summer holidays, I went on an

elective placement to a hospital in Kandy, Sri
Lanka, where I worked mainly in a paediatric
surgical unit and in neonatal intensive care. It was
an amazing chance to observe another culture
and to meet students from different healthcare

courses around the world. The experience
greatly increased my confidence and highlighted
the importance of the basic nursing skills and
resources that we take for granted over here.
I have always wanted a job that makes a
difference. All of the studying, essays and exams
have meaning when youre face-to-face with
patients and their families, trying to make what
is sometimes the worst day of their lives a little
bit easier. Every time I can make a child smile or
a family says a truly heartfelt thank you, I know
I made the right decision to come to Surrey and
study to become a nurse.
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CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY
Careers
and employability
Training for the future
Surrey students go on to secure graduate roles in most of the
leading companies in the UK. Our list (opposite) reflects the range
and calibre of the organisations that our 2014 graduates now work
for. Were proud of our track record for graduate employability.
Indeed, figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency
(HESA) reveal that 97 per cent of Surreys 2013 graduates were in
work (or further study) six months after they graduated up 4.2
per cent from the previous year. This ranks the University in first
place for graduate employability when compared with chartered
universities in England.
One of the main reasons behind our graduate employability
success rate is down to our Professional Training placement
programme which is one of the largest in the world, with over
2,300 partner organisations in the UK and overseas. These
organisations (from across all industry sectors and size of
company) provide opportunities for students to experience a
real working environment, both in the UK and abroad. As well
as helping hone their professional skills, most students are paid
on placements and visited while they are on placement by an
academic member of their department.
Keith Herrmann, Director of Employability, said, The Professional
Training programme offers a unique experience to students for
gaining access to the world of work as an integral part of their
studies; to meet employers, to develop job search skills and to
acquire the employability skills that employers look for.
The Professional Training placement team works in collaboration
with colleagues in other departments, such as the Careers Service
and the International Relations Office, to prepare students for
their placements, ensure they have excellent professional and
personal skills and receive the best learning opportunities. Each
year, awards are presented to students and companies, including a
Professional Training Placement Student of the Year award, whilst
returning students are encouraged to share their experiences with
first- and second-year students.
Mr Herrmann added, Employability at Surrey also extends to
the classroom where many degree programmes are accredited
by professional bodies. We plan to ensure more students go on
placement, have access to professional careers support from our
Careers Service and develop employability skills throughout their
learning journey at Surrey.
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A selection of companies that our 2014 graduates work for:

The Professional
Training programme
offers a unique
experience to
students for
gaining access to
the world of work.
Keith Herrmann
Director of Employability
Air Products and Chemicals,

Inc.
Aldi UK & Ireland
Allianz Global
Amazon UK
American Express
American Golf
Apple
AXA
BAE Systems
Balfour Beatty
Bank of America Merrill
Lynch
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi
Barclays
BBC
Bosch
Brakes Group
British Airways
British Nutrition Foundation
Capgemini
Capita
Channel 4
Charles Russell
Costain
Cushman & Wakefield
Debenhams
Deloitte
Department for Transport
deVere Group
Duff & Phelps
Electronic Arts
Eni
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Etihad Airways
ExxonMobil
Ernst & Young
Fairmont Hotels
Fidelity Worldwide
Investment
Fluor
GE Oil & Gas
GlaxoSmithKline UK
Grant Thornton
Guardian News and Media
Hampshire County Council
Hewlett Packard
Hilton Worldwide
House of Commons
House of Fraser
HSBC
IBM
Institute of Psychiatry
InterContinental Hotels
Group
Jacobs
Jaguar Land Rover
John Lewis
JPMorgan Chase
KPMG
Kuoni Group
Lloyds Banking Group
London Symphony
Orchestra
M3 Communications Group
Marks and Spencer
Marriott Hotels
Mars
Microsoft
Ministry of Justice
Morgan McKinley
Mott MacDonald F&G
National Probation Service
Nationwide Building Society
Nestle SA
NHS
Nomura International
O2
Office of Rail Regulation
Oxford University Press
Pearl & Dean
Petrofac
Philips
PwC
Q8 Aviation
QinetiQ
Royal London Asset
Management
Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra
Royal Surrey County
Hospital
Royal Veterinary College
SABMiller
Sainsburys
Sanofi
SC Johnson
Skanska
Slater & Gordon
Sony Professional Solutions
St James Place Wealth
Management
Standard Bank Group
Surrey County Council
Tesco
Thales Group
The Langham Hotels and
Resorts
The Walt Disney Company
Travelex
Travis Perkins
TUI Group
UBS
Unilever
Universal Music
Universal Pictures
UPS Global Treasury
Virgin Media
VMware
Vodafone
Waitrose
Wates Group
Women in Sport
Wood Group Kenny
WorleyParsons
97%
OF SURREYS 2013 GRADUATES WERE IN WORK

(OR FURTHER STUDY) SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION
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CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY
THE CAREERS SERVICE
From the latest job vacancy information to inspiring talks and employability
workshops, we will help you to transform your knowledge and skills into
the tools you need for a successful career or to continue your education
with further study.
Director of Careers, John Watkins, highlighted
the successful careers that Surrey students enjoy
and the support offered by the Careers Service.
While some Surrey students go on to secure
graduate roles in most of the top 100 companies,
the majority choose different organisations to
start their career. The University takes advantage
of its expansive engagement with employers of
varying sizes and across all industries to offer
students an educated insight into the broad
range of opportunities.
Whatever your degree or stage of study, the

Careers Service is open all year round, with help
available online as well as face to face in
our office, located at the heart of the Stag
Hill campus.
Support from the Careers Service doesnt
end once you graduate alumni can access
the Service for life, and benefit from
personal appointments for three years after
leaving Surrey.
For more information and opening hours:
Our friendly careers team offers a wide range

of support, including one-to-one advice on
career options and guidance on all stages of
recruitment processes online applications,
CVs, aptitude tests, interviews and assessment
centres. We also have two large Careers Fairs and
daily opportunities to meet with employers to
understand the requirements of jobs and gain an
insight into how to impress. We run innovative
events to bring career planning to life, to help
you explore the exciting opportunities available
after university and beyond.
Mr Watkins added: The University of Surrey
Autumn Careers and Placement Fair in October
2014 attracted a record 145 exhibitors. This is
testimony to the success of the Professional
Training programme and the attraction of Surrey
students to a vast spectrum of employers and
professional bodies.
Surrey students are very aware of the
importance of combining academic achievement
with practical work experience and the
development of a full range of employability
skills. The expertise available to help articulate
these qualities in an authentic and effective
manner is greatly valued.
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UNLOCK YOUR
POTENTIAL WITH
A P O S T G R A D U AT E
DEGREE FROM SURREY
Your Surrey journey doesnt have

to end when you finish your
undergraduate degree. As an
alumnus, you could be eligible for a
ten per cent discount on our taught
Masters programme fees.
From Creative Writing to Bridge Engineering,

we offer more than 120 inspiring taught Masters
programmes that will fuel your curiosity, build
your knowledge and help propel your career
forward.
The University takes

advantage of its
expansive engagement
with employers of
varying sizes and across
all industries to offer
students an educated
insight into the broad
range of opportunities.
John Watkins
Director of Careers
To learn more about the ten per cent fee

discount, visit surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees
or email the Student Fees and Funding Office:
feesandfunding@surrey.ac.uk
Explore the range of postgraduate programmes

available at Surrey at:
surrey.ac.uk/
postgraduate
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SURREY ALUMNI NETWORK
Surrey alumni
network
Our alumni community is forever
part of Surrey life.
From your first day at university
you become part of the Surrey
family. When you graduate you
join a network of more than
95,000 professional alumni across
the globe, who support each
other, as well as current and
future generations of students.
Where will your journey take you?

Were very proud of our graduates, who have
enjoyed success across all sectors and are
much sought after by employers we have
an unrivalled track record for employability
stretching back over a decade. Our alumni are
leaders in top companies around the world,
are successful entrepreneurs, have won BAFTA
and Oscar awards and have led international
research which has transformed our lives.
Chris Benstead
BMus (Hons)
Music and Sound Recording (TonmeisterTM) 2004
Chris graduated from the Music and Sound

Recording (Tonmeister) programme and won an
Oscar in 2014 for his role as music editor and sound
re-recording mixer for Gravity and a BAFTA for best
sound. Chris has collaborated with some of the bestknown film directors, including Sir Ridley Scott, Paul
Greengrass and Sir Kenneth Branagh, and worked on
movies such as Black Swan, Rise Of The Planet Of The
Apes and Thor.
One of the big draws

of the course is the
year in industry and I
wouldnt have got my
first job without it.
Chris Benstead
One of the big draws of the course is the year in

industry and I wouldnt have got my first job without
it. The skills I learnt in that time were sought after
and opened up the opportunity of working in a
music editing company. The Professional Training
year and the lecturers industry knowledge give the
degree vital relevance.
Abbie
Hutty
Saskia
Hoppe
Rhys
White
MEng Mechanical
Engineering 2010
BSc (Hons)
International
Hospitality
Management 2008
BSc (Hons)
Nutrition and
Dietetics 2004
How our alumni help students

Every year, a large number of alumni come
back to campus to offer their support from
mentoring and offering placements to giving
talks and running career workshops. This is
invaluable for our students who gain unique
industry insight and advice, tips and guidance,
which ultimately helps them make decisions
about their future.
Here, four of our graduates share how their
degrees prepared them for their successful
careers.
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Abbie works as a senior structures engineer

at Airbus Defence and Space on the ExoMars
Rover mission, Europes first to the planet. In
2013, she won the Institution of Engineering
and Technologys Young Woman Engineer of the
Year Award.
Saskia has played a key role in Coca-Cola

Enterprises digital agenda, developing the
information architecture, design and user
experience for the HR portal of the organisations
award-winning intranet, iConnect. She now leads
on communication analytics.
A degree from Surrey is really prestigious in my

industry because everyone recognises how strong
its research is in this field having Surrey on my
CV definitely opened doors for me. I would also
recommend the Professional Training placement;
working in the space industry confirmed to me that
this was what I wanted to do as a career, and having
real-world experience in a relevant sector gave me a
great head-start over other candidates applying for
graduate jobs.
My career may seem a far cry from my degree

but my experiences at Surrey have been pivotal
in my success. I developed analytical thinking,
communication skills and, crucially, teamworking
and project skills. My Professional Training
placement in the USA provided vital practical
experience in areas such as customer services and
leading a team.
Rhys is Principal Oncology Dietitian at Guys

and St Thomas NHS Trust and also tutors on
the highly regarded Parenteral and Enteral
Nutrition Group clinical update course. He
is aiming to develop a research career and is
completing a Masters of Research in Clinical
Practice at St Georges University of London.
I chose to study at Surrey due to the excellent
reputation of the programme. I learnt so
much, not just in terms of academic but also
personal and social skills, and my life has been
enhanced significantly. It instilled in me an
appreciation of the importance of evidencebased practice and critical appraisal essential
skills for dietitians, which have helped progress
my career to where it is today.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
A truly international
community
International students have come to Surrey throughout our long history,
and today we are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities
in the country. Whether you are from the UK, the EU or elsewhere, here
at Surrey you will be living and working with people from backgrounds
different to your own. With 4,345 international students from over
120 different countries, your learning and teaching experience will place
you in a truly international and stimulating environment.
A global campus
Entry and application
We live in an increasingly globalised

environment where success will come to
graduates with the skills and experience to
engage with customers and clients from other
cultures. Our international campus community
will expose you to new ways of thinking and will
also offer you a range of opportunities to study
or work abroad during your degree.
When to apply students applying from

outside the EU
If youre a student applying from a nonEU country (including EU nationals), your
application should be with UCAS by one of these
dates depending on what course you apply for:
Supporting you
For full details of how we offer dedicated
support, from the moment you choose
Surrey, through arrival and orientation up
until graduation and beyond, please see the
Supporting You section on pages 8487.
15 October for our programme in Veterinary

Medicine
15 January for all of our other courses for equal
consideration
30 June is the final deadline to submit your
application
All applications received at UCAS after
30 June are processed through the UCAS
clearing process. It may be possible to fast-track
late applications during the summer months
please contact us for more information:
E: international@surrey.ac.uk
4,345
FROM OVER 120 COUNTRIES
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Occasional students
If youre from an overseas university and wish
to undertake part of your degree programme at
the University of Surrey, or if you want to follow
specific modules or parts of a programme, you
may apply as an occasional student directly to
the relevant faculty and not through UCAS.
Part-time work
Professional Training opportunities
There are restrictions governing the freedom

of international students to take employment
during their course of studies but, subject to the
appropriate leave to remain, students on a full
degree programme of more than six months
may work part-time up to 20 hours per week
during term-time.
A University-approved Professional Training

placement can be taken whilst you are on a Tier
4 student visa issued for the University of Surrey,
without the need for an additional work permit.
It will give you the chance to gain valuable work
experience and provide you with the skills to
help secure a graduate career, either in the UK or
back home.
More information on Professional Training can
be found on pages 6671.
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English language programmes

To benefit fully from an undergraduate degree
programme at the University of Surrey, all students
will need a good standard of English language.
assessment. Students are members of the

University community and benefit from full
access to the whole range of University facilities.
The School of English and Languages offers

English language preparation courses
(pre-sessional) all year round, including the
summer, for students who do not have the level
of English required to join a degree programme
directly, or for students who meet their degree
programme requirements but want to improve
their English and study skills before the start of
the programme.
All our English language courses are taught by

highly experienced, professional tutors
who combine modern teaching methods with
up-to-date insights from linguistic research.
The course you are offered will depend on

the level of your English. A fee is charged for
these courses.
surrey.ac.uk/englishlanguage
Foreign languages
English for University Study

(Year-round pre-sessional)
Global Graduate Award (GGA)

in Languages
October to June:
English for University Study (EUS) is a complete
English language preparation programme for
students intending to begin a degree at a British
university. The programme focuses on general
language development and International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) preparation, as
well as developing the academic English skills
you will need for study at a British university.
Each course involves individual support from
academic staff, including one-to-one tutorials.
Most EUS students go on to degrees at the
University of Surrey.
The Global Graduate Award (GGA) in Languages

is the University-wide languages programme. Its
open to all students at the University of Surrey
and is free of charge.
From the EUS course you may continue onto the

summer pre-sessional programme.
Our language modules award 15 co-curricular

credits to undergraduate students. While these
credits do not count towards your degree, they
are recorded on your transcript.
Summer pre-sessional
English language programme
June to October:
The summer pre-sessional programme
comprises rigorous academic English
preparation courses of varying length designed
to take students up to the level of English ability
and skill required for their degrees at Surrey. For
details about our courses, please see the website:
surrey.ac.uk/englishlanguage
There are classes in different types of academic
assignments, a range of reading and listening
activities, opportunities for speaking practice
and a mix of continuous and final exam
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The School of English and Languages also offers

a free English Language Support Programme
(ELSP) to help with your English during your
time at Surrey.
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The GGA aims to encourage student mobility,

to support students who want to spend their
Professional Training placement abroad and to
enhance employability in the global market.
You can start a new language, brush up on a
half-forgotten one or continue with a language
you dont want to forget.
We currently offer twelve different languages at

various levels, including:
Arabic
Italian
British Sign Language Japanese
Chinese
Korean
English
Portuguese
French
Russian
German
Spanish
Language and Culture Exchange

Scheme (LACES)
Take advantage of Surreys thriving community
of international students to improve upon or
learn a new language and discover new cultures
through LACES, an online social network for
Surrey students only.
Once youve joined the scheme, you can sign
up to as many language groups as you like, one
of which must be your own first language. You
can use LACES to find and make new friends
online and, if you wish, meet up with them
at a Language Caf to practise each others
languages. Around 50 different languages are
represented, so its likely that the language you
want to learn will be spoken by someone at
Surrey. Its a good way to make new friends,
either from your home country or other parts
of the world, and also enhances your future
employment prospects.
surrey.ac.uk/laces
International Foundation Year

Study structure
You can choose one of two Foundation routes:
Business, Economics, Law and Politics
Engineering, Science and Mathematics
In addition to key transferable skills designed to
further develop your English and study skills,
you will also take subject-specific units to focus
on the academic areas most useful to your
chosen degree.
Entry requirements
The ELP course aims to improve your English

language skills up to the required entry level of
IELTS 5.5.
Age requirements
You must be at least 17 years old on entry to the
International Study Centre.
How to apply
There are two intakes: September 2015 or
February 2016, for progression to UG degrees
starting in September 2016. You can apply online
or, if you need help and advice, you can contact
our Student Enrolment Advisers who will guide
you through the admissions process and answer
any questions you may have.
T: +44 (0)1273 339 333
Degree progression
by Foundation route
Once youve completed the programme and
achieved the required grades, you will progress
to your degree. The International Foundation
Year is a validated programme delivered by
Study Group. Please check the current list of
degrees on our website.
Fees and further information

For information on fees, as well as further details
about the International Foundation Year in
general, please visit our website:
surrey.ac.uk/isc
Academic
Good high school graduation grades or
equivalent.
Country-specific entry requirements can be
found on our website.
English language
You will need IELTS 5.5 (with minimum
5.0 in each sub-skill) in order to begin the
International Foundation Year.
surrey.ac.uk/englishandlanguages
If you require additional language training
before you start your Foundation programme,
you can first join the intensive English Language
Preparation (ELP) course, delivered at the
International Study Centre.
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GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
Spending part of your degree programme at another university or in
an international company is something that is encouraged for nearly all
undergraduates at Surrey. Adding this international dimension starts with you
interacting with international students in your first year we have students
from over 120 countries on our campus. Then its your turn to think about
spending time in one of their countries.
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Employers are increasingly looking for that extra

dimension in new graduate recruits one being
the global citizen.
Becoming a global citizen
Learn or improve a language by taking the Global Graduate
Award there are twelve languages on offer
Study abroad at one of our partner institutions for a semester
or a year in another part of Europe with Erasmus+ funding,
Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, the United States, Canada,
Brazil, Hong Kong or Singapore
Work abroad for your Professional Training year in another
European country with Erasmus+ funding, or further afield;
opportunities exist all over the world
Attend a summer school in South Korea or Brazil with other
Surrey students, or join one of the government-sponsored ones
in China or India
Take up an internship with Santander funding
SUMMER
SCHOOL IN
BRAZIL OR
SOUTH KOREA
SURREY
STUDENTS
ARE ABROAD
EVERY YEAR
I NOW
U N D E R S TA N D H O W
I N T E R N AT I O N A L
BUSINESSES WORK G R E AT E X P E R I E N C E
F O R M Y C V.
ERASMUS+
C A N TA K E Y O U
BEYOND EUROPE
Daniel Littman
BSc (Hons) Business
Management and Spanish
I T WA S B Y FA R
THE BEST YEAR OF
MY LIFE WITHOUT
A D O U B T.
WE WORK WITH:
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PA RT N E R
UNIVERSITIES
Luke Shure
BSc (Hons) Physics
with Nuclear Astrophysics
Every year there are more than 200 Surrey students abroad
join them to stand out from the crowd.
What else will you gain?

Increased self-confidence
Awareness of another culture
A better understanding of your own culture
Professional skills
How do we help you?

Information sessions in Freshers Week and at the beginning
of your second year
Study and Work Abroad Fair in November
Talks on funding your placement abroad, including Erasmus
in December
Lets Go Abroad module on SurreyLearn
TOTTO (Tick Off to Take Off) the online pre-departure guide
Visa advice in February
Pre-departure meeting in May
Visits while on placement
How do I find out more?

Check out our website at:
WE WORK WITH:
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C O M PA N I E S W O R L D W I D E
surrey.ac.uk/internationalrelations
or the individual subject websites for specific information,
as it all depends on your chosen degree programme.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Supporting you
We want you to be happy and healthy throughout your time at Surrey. Thats
why we give you a warm welcome that youll always remember and make sure
that help and advice are always available whenever you need some support.
Welcome Week and beyond
Going to university is a big step, so well help
you to feel at home right from the moment you
arrive. Surrey students have voted our Welcome
Week programme the best in the country and
were proud of the way the whole campus
community helps new arrivals to find their feet.
Our pre-entry days are designed to help with
the transition to Higher Education, covering key
issues around university life (including how
Higher Education differs from school or college,
what is expected of you as a first-year student,
and how to manage your finances).
We realise that at times you may need some
extra support. Our student mentors are available
to help you during the year, with dedicated
staff in Student Services providing information,
advice and guidance on student life. Youll also
find study support and relaxation clinics in our
Library and Learning Centre around exam time.
Student Services Centre

Hopefully your time here will be problem-free,
but if you need information, advice or support,
we make it as easy as we can for you to get the
help you want.
We think of the Student Services Centre as a
first-stop shop. If you dont know where to
go, come here. Our friendly staff are trained to
deal with a wide range of enquiries, and were a
key source of information on many University
services. If we cant answer your question, we
will direct you to someone who can.
We can advise and help you with:
Student money
Student administration from enrolment to
graduation
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Student support in accommodation available

through Student Life Mentors and wardening
staff
International student support
Student life and general welfare
Contact details:
Opening hours 8:30am-5:30pm (term-time)
T: +44 (0)1483 686 868
Search 350+ frequently asked questions and
answers on our website:
surrey.ac.uk/ask
The Student Services Centre is located at the
heart of the campus, near the Lecture Block,
University Hall and Senate House.
Student Money Advice Team

Money, fees and student finance can be difficult
to get your head around. The Student Money
Advisers are always ready to help guide you
through the trickier bits of managing your
money while at university. If you would like
advice on money matters, contact the Student
Services Centre.
Examples of the kind of help we offer include:
Student loan and funding checks to make sure
youre receiving what you should be
All aspects of student money advice
Applying for extra funding, such as hardship
funds
Tax/National Insurance to help you get to grips
with the world of work
Benefits and part-time employment
Legal signposting and checking contracts
surrey.ac.uk/currentstudents/money
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The University has an in-house recruitment

agency, Unitemps, which is based on campus
and offers a range of paid part-time work, both
on and off campus; see
Gatwick. Simply register for this service online

before you travel full information can be found
on our website:
surrey.ac.uk/predeparture
unitemps.co.uk
Student support in accommodation

Living in a Court of Residence at Surrey should
be one of the most exciting and memorable
periods of your university experience. You
will live with people not only from different
programmes but from different parts of the
world. Its a fantastic opportunity to learn about
different cultures and ways of living.
We are here to make sure you have the best
possible time living on campus, but if you
should run into problems, well make sure you
dont have to face them alone. We have people
on site and living nearby who can advise,
including Wardens (responsible for the general
welfare and discipline within the Courts) and
Student Life Mentors (experienced students
who will provide a friendly face and source
of support).
For contact details see:
surrey.ac.uk/mentoring
Orientation and events

All new international (non-EU) students are
invited to arrive a few days early in order to
attend the International Orientation programme.
This is designed to prepare you for the start of
your studies at Surrey, including information
about visas, working in the UK, registration
and various social events. This programme will
help you to feel at home and enjoy the main
University induction programme that follows.
Throughout the year we publicise activities of
interest to our international community and
arrange several social events, to enable students
to adjust to life in the UK and to meet others
from all over the world. Every year, we host
the End of Year Lunch during the Christmas
vacation for all students staying on campus.
Everyone is welcome to come and join us;
you can bring family members along too if
they are living with you. We also support the
International Festival in March, run by the
Students Union.
surrey.ac.uk/currentstudents/visa
surrey.ac.uk/wardens
Centre for Wellbeing

International Student Support
If youre coming to the UK from another country,
we have an International Student Support Team
in our Student Services Centre who are here to
help you settle in and enjoy your time with us.
They are available to help from the moment you
consider studying at the University until after
graduation, and at all stages during your studies.
We offer professional advice on immigration
and visa issues, pre-departure information,
employment regulations and international
student welfare.
A Surrey welcome
Arriving in a different country for the first time
can be daunting, and sometimes stressful. To
help ease you through the arrival process, the
staff and current students from the University
of Surrey Welcome Team will meet you at either
Heathrow or Gatwick airports on selected days,
and either take you directly to campus from
Heathrow or direct you to the Guildford train at
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The Centre promotes good emotional,

psychological and physical health. Throughout
the year, our professional team of counsellors,
nurses and advisers offers different types of
support, from one-to-one counselling, health
information, advice and support to self-help
information and a variety of clinics.
The Centre also has an interesting group
programme covering a range of wellbeingrelated topics, which are run at various times
during the academic year. Students can come to
the Centre for help with a wide range of issues,
including: anxiety and stress; mental illness;
exam and work pressures; and depression, drug
and alcohol problems.
surrey.ac.uk/currentstudents/health
Faith and spirituality

Our chaplains are available to all members
of the University, no matter what their beliefs
or religion. Chaplains offer support, advice
and a confidential listening ear whenever you
might need it. The Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
Team is made up of full-time Anglican and
Catholic chaplains, and part-time Buddhist,
Jewish, Methodist, Muslim, Sikh and Orthodox
chaplains.
surrey.ac.uk/currentstudents/faith
Additional Learning Support

If you have a disability or a specific learning
difficulty, Additional Learning Support (ALS)
can offer you a wide variety of support and
adjustments. We can offer dyslexia screening
and referral for full dyslexia assessments and
can give advice about funding for any studyrelated support you may need from the Disabled
Students Allowance.
Or for UK Nursing students:
nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
The following examples show the kind of
support that we offer:
Access to the Assistive Technology Centre (ATC)
Extended borrowing services in the Library
(Assist Card) and Fetch and Collect Service
Learning support (one-to-one)
Liaison with external providers, for example,
Student Finance England, NHS Student Grants
Unit and Social Services
Liaison with University departments and services
Mentoring
Note-taking
Referral for dyslexia assessments
Examination adjustments
(for example, extra time)
surrey.ac.uk/library/als
For further information, see:
gov.uk/disabled-studentsallowances-dsas
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OUR PROGRAMMES
OUR PROGRAMMES
Inspired to learn
DISCOVER YOUR SUBJECT ...
If you enjoy opening your mind to different ideas, thoughts and opinions, have
serious ambition for your future and are curious about exploring the latest
developments in your chosen subject, youve come to the right place.
Subject Page
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Languages 158
Acting 92
Law 162
Actor Musician
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Major/Minor degrees
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Mathematics 172
Biochemistry 100
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Biological Sciences
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178
Biomedical Science
104
Medical Engineering
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182
Business Management
108
Midwifery 186
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Music 188
Chemistry 114
Music & Sound Recording

(TonmeisterTM) 190
Civil Engineering
As a UK top ten university with a highly

successful and long-established Professional
Training placement programme, well guide
you through a transformative journey of
teaching excellence, professional experience
and personal development.
Studying on any of the programmes at the
University of Surrey will enrich you with the
knowledge and specialist acumen you need for
tomorrows workplace or for further study.
Choosing a course can be a daunting prospect,
but dont worry our knowledgeable and
friendly Admissions Team are happy to
answer all your questions from admissions
requirements or further course details to
international qualifications or the UCAS
application process itself.
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Once youve chosen to apply here, youll be

given access to our Applicant Portal where you
can keep track of your application.
For more information on any aspect of the
application process, please email
admissions@surrey.ac.uk
For more details on all of our programmes,
please visit surrey.ac.uk where you can browse
programme information, academic profiles,
videos and ground-breaking research news.
Please note:

We dont include General Studies or Critical Thinking
in any of our offers

Other qualifications will be considered on an
individual basis
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Computing 120
Musical Theatre
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Nursing Studies
194
Criminology 126
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Dance 130
Paramedic Practice
202
Digital Media Arts & Film Studies
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Physics 204
Economics 134
Politics 208
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English Literature & Creative Writing
142
Psychology 214
Film & Video Production Engineering
144
Sociology 216
Food Science
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International Business Management
148
Sustainable Enterprise Management
220
International Event Management
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222
& Tourism Management
Theatre & Performance
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International Tourism Management
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ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Admissions enquiries
T: +44 (0)1483 682 222
E: admissions@surrey.ac.uk
surrey.ac.uk/study/business
The demand for qualified accounting and finance professionals continues

to grow internationally. This programme offers you a route into the
financial professions, as well as fostering skills that are vital to a range
of careers in business.
Accounting and Finance at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our Accounting and Finance programme at Surrey Business School

provides you with a comprehensive education in the subject.
Accounting and Finance

BSc (Hons) NN34 | 3 years

NN35 | 4* years
You will explore core elements of accounting and finance in

detail, through modules on financial accounting, management
accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance and financial
risk. Our programme also delves into various aspects of business
operations, from the challenges of managing people, processes
and customers to the way organisations operate within a global
political, legal and social environment.
* Programme includes a
Professional Training year
Related programmes
Economics and Finance
Financial Mathematics
This blend of specific accounting and finance modules with a wider

understanding of business gives you both a strong theoretical
foundation in the subject and an appreciation of how accounting
and finance are applied in real-world business situations.
Professional Training and placements

At Surrey Business School, we encourage our students to be
entrepreneurial and innovative, providing opportunities to engage
with real-world business problems both in our programmes and in
our renowned Professional Training placements.
Our close links with national and international businesses of all
sizes and across all sectors are reflected in the companies for which
our students have worked on their placements, including Boots,
Disney, Ericsson, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, Lloyds Bank,
PricewaterhouseCoopers and Sony.
Elements of your Professional Training placement may also
contribute in part towards the three years practical experience
required by most of the professional accountancy bodies.
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Surrey is ranked seventh in the UK for accounting and

finance by The Times/Sunday Times Good University
Guide 2015
Ranked in the top ten for accounting and finance in the UK
by The Guardian University Guide 2015
The National Student Survey 2014 ranked accounting
and finance at Surrey in the top 15 nationally for student
satisfaction
The programme is accredited by ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW
and ICAS
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
GCSE English Language at
grade C or above and GCSE
Mathematics at grade B or
above (or equivalent).
Other suitable
qualifications
International Baccalaureate
35 points
Professional recognition
This programme is accredited by five major accounting bodies:
ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW and ICAS. Whichever of these bodies
you choose to join upon graduation, you will earn exemptions
from a significant number of professional examinations.
Our Accounting and Finance programme is designed to match the

requirements of the UK accounting bodies, which means that, on
completion of your studies, you will already have taken significant
strides towards becoming a qualified accountant.
Graduates with accounting and finance skills are in constant
demand around the world, with alumni going on to enjoy careers
in a wide range of companies from the Big Four accountancy
firms to large multinational corporations.
WHY SURREY?
Surrey Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance

Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of
MBAs (AMBA).
Surreys Accounting and

Finance programme
is an excellent way to
prepare yourself for any
chartered professional
accounting qualification,
and is also a great way to
find out if it is the right
career choice for you.
BTEC (QCF Level 3)

Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
6.5 IELTS minimum overall
6.0 IELTS minimum in each
sub-skill
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent Accounting and Finance graduates have entered
employment with organisations such as:

Apple
Crowe Clark Whitehill
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
KPMG
PwC
UBS
Xerox
NEXT STEPS
Dexter Lo
BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance
Visit surrey.ac.uk/study/business
Book your place on an Open Day go to surrey.ac.uk/visitus
Connect and explore on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
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T: +44 (0)1483 682 222
surrey.ac.uk/study/performingarts
Our philosophy of actor training is founded on your individual development

and growth within the practice of the ensemble. We are interested in
the uniqueness of each individual student and the development of your
imagination, range, skills and technique.
Acting at Surrey
Degree programmes
The training of an actor is an intensive process, which requires

curiosity, courage and commitment. You learn how to prepare for
rehearsal, how to rehearse and how to use independent and proactive
processes that enable you to do the best work possible both for stage
and screen.
Acting
BA (Hons)
Guildford School of Acting (GSA) training draws primarily on the

teaching and practices of Stanislavski and Lecoq, as well as the work
of Mike Alfreds, Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner and Rudolf Laban.
This ensemble training offers support and stimulation within the
rehearsal room, but also encourages a shared language and enables
the actor to enter a world that is bigger than their own one that is
created and developed with humility, imagination and generosity,
within a company, and then offered to an audience with precision
and conviction.
Throughout your training, you are guided towards the development
of a clear set of individual technical skills, as well as important critical
and evaluative skills. So, you have specific practical skills-based
classes in acting, voice, physical acting, singing, dance, movement,
stage combat and contextual studies. Your imagination is developed
through play, improvisation, games, exercises, scene work, sensory
exploration and project rehearsals. In years 1 and 2, work is shown to
the School at the end of each block of teaching.
W410 | 3 years
Selection process
Offers are made in terms of
grades and a successful audition
and interview. Candidates who
can demonstrate exceptional
talent, and can satisfy the panel
of their ability to successfully
complete the programme,
may also be considered.
A non-refundable audition fee is
usually charged.
Further information can be
found on the GSA website:
gsauk.org/apply/auditions
Related programmes
Actor Musician
Musical Theatre
Theatre and Performance
Screen-acting classes, film and radio projects explore the unique and
individual processes of acting for camera and fully prepare you for
successful entry into the contemporary world of recorded media.
Professional development classes and workshops, with guest
speakers and lecturers drawn from the contemporary performing
arts industry, ensure currency within your chosen field and
enable you to maximise all employment opportunities. A final
showcase presentation in a West End theatre, to invited agents
and industry guests, completes your transition from student to
professional performer.
GSA has such strong and

enthusiastic teaching
staff who are focused
on developing you as a
rounded, valuable and
unique actor.
GSA is a Drama UK Accredited school and a Trinity College London

Validated Course Provider.
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Train in purpose-built, state-of-the-art on-campus

performance facilities
Performance opportunities in a range of professional venues
in front of theatrical agents, casting directors, producers and
other industry professionals
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
GSA graduates have an unrivalled employment record in West End
shows and national tours. Our very distinguished alumni include
performers such as Brenda Blethyn OBE, Oliver James, Bill Nighy,
Owen Teale, Celia Imrie, Jonjo ONeill, Kobner Holbrook-Smith,
Billy Carter, Ian Kelsey, Rob Kazinsky, Chris Geere, Claire Cooper
and Justin Fletcher MBE.
Theatre, West End

The Effect, The Royal National Theatre

Richard III, RSC

Warhorse, New London Theatre

Strangers on a Train, Gielgud Theatre
Film

Nanny McPhee, Universal Pictures

Pacific Rim, Warner Brothers

What a Girl Wants, Warner Brothers

Love Actually, Universal Pictures

28 Days Later, 20th Century Fox
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
GCSE English Language and
Mathematics at grade C or
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
Television

Waterloo Road, BBC

Dr Who Day of the Doctor, BBC

My Mad Fat Diary, E4

Game of Thrones, HBO
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BA (Hons) Acting
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ACTOR MUSICIAN
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This challenging and innovative new degree will develop your skills as an
actor-musician, enabling you to take advantage of the ever-growing demand
for versatile professional performers who can combine superb acting ability
with a high standard of musicianship.
Actor Musician at Surrey
Degree programmes
The BA (Hons) Actor Musician degree has been created to sit

alongside Guildford School of Acting (GSA) internationally
recognised programmes in Musical Theatre and Acting. For many
years these programmes have been at the forefront of delivering
top-quality actors and performers to the industry.
Actor Musician
BA (Hons) AD29 | 3 years
As with all GSA degrees, the focus is on developing the versatility to

work professionally, in this case as an actor or actor-musician, in a
wider range of theatrical contexts.
Over the course of your studies you will explore and develop broad
and specialised performance skills in acting, singing, musicianship
and dance, alongside important critical and evaluative skills.
In your first year you will work on the core technical bases of acting
technique, singing and voice technique, ensemble playing and
specific study of arrangement and performance of music within a
theatrical context.
More ensemble work is introduced in the second year. Workshop/
rehearsal projects look across the theatrical spectrum, including
works by Chekhov, Shakespeare and Brecht, as well as Coward,
Sondheim and Lloyd Webber.
In the third year your training is focused on entry into the industry.
You will take part in full-time performance projects (usually a play, a
musical and a piece created by or for the Actor Musician ensemble),
as well as workshops and rehearsals with industry practitioners,
agents and casting directors. The year will culminate in a West End
showcase to an invited audience from the wider industry.
The result of the training is a highly disciplined, individual and
versatile performer who has both artistic integrity and the ability to
work in collaboration with others. You will also benefit from GSAs
widely respected international reputation for training musical-theatre
practitioners, who have for many years fed the live and recorded
entertainment industries with front-rank actors, performers and
technicians. This added GSA advantage will be invaluable as you
build your performing career.
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Selection process
Offers are made in terms
of grades and a successful
audition (which will include
acting, movement and singing/
instrument workshops).
Applicants who can demonstrate
exceptional talent, and can
satisfy the panel of their ability
to successfully complete the
programme, may also be
considered. A non-refundable
audition fee is usually charged.
Related programmes
WHY SURREY?
100 per cent Overall Satisfaction Score for GSAs
undergraduate performing degrees in the 2014 National
Student Survey
Unique university/conservatoire setting, with purpose-built
rehearsal and performance facilities
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
performers such as Brenda Blethyn OBE, Michael Ball, Bill Nighy,
Celia Imrie and Justin Fletcher MBE.

Theatre, West End

Les Misrables, Queens Theatre
The Light Princess, The National Theatre
Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre
The Commitments, Palace Theatre
UK tours and regional theatre

Shrek
Legally Blonde
9 To 5
Acting
Music
Musical Theatre
Typical entry
requirements
AABABB A-level grades
Required subjects
Candidates will be required to
have achieved grade 8 ABRSM
(or equivalent) in their primary
instrument. Candidates will also
be required to have achieved
grade 5 ABRSM (or equivalent)
in music theory.
Other suitable
qualifications
3534 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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A E R O S PA C E E N G I N E E R I N G
T: +44 (0)1483 682 222
surrey.ac.uk/study/mechanical
If you join us on one of our exciting and professionally accredited programmes, youll
explore aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion/control systems and navigation.
Youll also benefit from our strong industrial links and impressive Professional
Training opportunities, testing your knowledge with practical application.
Degree programmes
Employing over 124,000 people in more than 400 companies,

the UK aerospace industry is one of the most exciting areas of
engineering. It encompasses a diverse range of projects, from civil
airliners and satellites to helicopters, rockets and hang gliders.
MEng
H409 | 4 years

H402 | 5* years
BEng (Hons) H400 | 3 years

H401 | 4* years
Our aeronautical and manufacturing engineering programmes

are rated eighth in the UK by The Complete University Guide
2015 and The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015
Students receive the chance to try out a flight test course

aboard the Jetstream National Flying Laboratory
As a student on one of our Aerospace Engineering degree

programmes, you will be stimulated by inspiring ideas and
challenges, and receive access to our extensive facilities for
aerodynamics and materials testing, demonstrator jet engine trials
and flight simulation.
Our accredited Aerospace Engineering degree programmes unite
aeronautical, mechanical, materials and satellite engineering,
providing you with the academic expertise, practical training
and commercial acumen you will need to succeed in this
high-technology field. We also aim to make your learning
experience as enjoyable and engaging as possible.
Related programmes
Medical Engineering
Strong research activities directly inform our teaching. You

will benefit from contact with specialists in areas including
the modelling of complex processes using computational fluid
dynamics and state-of-the-art computer systems, prediction
of flows in gas-turbine engines (supported by the Rolls-Royce
University Technology Centre and others), experiments in
fundamental aspects of aerodynamics, adhesive bonding (a
principal aerospace joining technique) and the development of
new materials for airframes and engine components.
These programmes share a common first year with our
Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Medical
Engineering programmes, giving you both a general background
and the opportunity to change your degree choice. Direct entry to
the second year is possible for candidates with qualifications that
match our first-year curriculum.
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Home to a Rolls-Royce-funded University Technology Centre

Surrey is linked to a major spin-out space satellite company
The international exchange programme offers you the

opportunity to study abroad at a partner university for either
one semester or a full academic year, as part of your degree

One of the key features of our degrees is the option to take a
Professional Training placement as an integral part of your
programme. Arming you with a real advantage as you begin
your career, a placement will give you impressive experience in
prestigious aerospace companies and related institutions, either in
the UK or overseas.
Our facilities need to support the project work which forms a key
part of your studies. We already host a Rolls-Royce University
Technology Centre, a flight simulator and a dedicated engine test
cell. One of the highlights of the programme is the chance to try out
a flight test course aboard the Jetstream National Flying Laboratory.
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WHY SURREY?
Aerospace Engineering at Surrey
Fully accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and
the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Please visit our
website for full accreditation information.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent graduates have entered employment in roles such as:
Lecturers are passionate

about their subject and
really want you to learn.

AgustaWestland, Graduate Engineer

Airbus, Graduate Engineer

Astrium, Design Engineer

Ministry of Defence, Graduate Engineer
Typical entry
requirements
A*AA MEng: A-level grades
AAAAAB BEng: A-level grades
Required subjects
Mathematics A-level and Physics
A-level (or equivalent) are
required.
Other suitable
qualifications
38 points for MEng programmes
3635 points for BEng
programmes
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*D*D MEng
D*DDDDD BEng
(in an appropriate subject,
with a supporting A-level in
Mathematics at grade A)
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
T: +44 (0)1483 682 222
Road vehicle design is being transformed through innovative developments

in engineering, including hybrid powertrains, active control and drive-by-wire
technologies. If you join us, youll learn from experts in their field and position
yourself right at the heart of this exciting industry.
Automotive Engineering at Surrey
Degree programmes
Whether you are dreaming of a career in motorsport or want to

work in the commercial automotive industry, our Automotive
Engineering degree programmes give you the specialised
knowledge and skills you need to become a professional engineer.
You will be able to build on solid knowledge in engineering
science with further tuition in vehicle design, comprising
modules on vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, chassis and
powertrain development.
MEng
H334 | 4 years

H332 | 5* years

H331 | 4* years
Teaching at Surrey is informed by the Universitys extensive

research interests and strong links with the automotive and
motorsport industries. As a student here, you will benefit from
the latest laboratory and computing facilities, with the emphasis
firmly on modern manufacturing techniques. You will also
get involved in Formula Student, Europes most established
educational motorsport competition, which is a major focus
every year for the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sciences.
Offering you the choice of broad-based or specialist study, our
degrees are geared to the real needs of industry today. Tuition is
delivered through lectures, tutorials and seminars, supported by
practical laboratory classes and project-based work.
This multi-faceted approach introduces you to the broad
basis of automotive engineering and gives you the chance to
interact with engineers from different specialisations. We also
have a first-year commonality with medical, mechanical and
aerospace programmes.

A crucial part of all our programmes is the Professional Training
placement. This allows you to gain further practical experience,
and enhance your understanding of the subject.
During this optional year, you will earn a salary from your
employer while still remaining a member of the University. Many
students are subsequently offered employment by the firms with
which they spend their placement year.
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Related programmes
Medical Engineering
WHY SURREY?
Ranked fifth for mechanical engineering courses in the UK
by The Guardian University Guide 2014, and seventh by The
Complete University Guide 2015
Surreys Mechanical Engineering programmes have hit
The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015s
top ten ranking
Students gave the Universitys mechanical, production and
manufacturing engineering courses a 93 per cent satisfaction
rate for organisation, management and learning resources in
the National Student Survey 2014
Home to a Rolls-Royce-funded University Technology Centre
and a Formula Student Design Centre
What I really enjoyed

about my course was
the variety of areas
covered. As someone
who wanted to go into
the automotive industry,
[the teaching on] vehicle
dynamics stood me in
good stead during my
BEng dissertation, when
I worked on the Formula
Student car.
Chris Lackey
BEng (Hons)
Companies participating in the scheme include Bentley, Vauxhall

Motors, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Cummins Engines, Torqueleader
and Applus+ IDIADA (Spain).
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent graduates from the Mechanical Engineering programmes
have entered employment in roles such as:
Caterpillar UK, Design Engineer
Honda UK, Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover, Product Development Engineer
McLaren Racing, Production Engineer
Ricardo, Performance and Calibration Engineer
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
Mathematics A-level and
Physics A-level (or equivalent)
are required.
Other suitable
qualifications
38 points for MEng
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*D*D MEng
D*DDDDD BEng
with a supporting A-level
in Mathematics at grade A
or above)
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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BIOCHEMISTRY
T: +44 (0)1483 682 222
surrey.ac.uk/study/biosciences
We now know the order of the three billion letters of genetic

code that make up the human genome. But what do they mean?
By solving one question, we have created thousands of new ones.
Biochemists seek to unravel the answers.
Biochemistry at Surrey
Degree programmes
Biochemistry is the study of the fundamental processes of life

at the cellular level. It is, therefore, the most important and
broadest of the life sciences, dealing with fascinating subjects
such as cellular chemistry, metabolism, enzymology, molecular
biology, genetics, pharmacology, metabolic diseases, neurobiology,
toxicology and sleep, as well as the Human Genome Project.
As a Biochemistry degree student, you will gain extensive
practical skills in our internationally renowned, research-oriented
environment so that you are prepared to work at the forefront of
developments in this exciting field.
Biochemistry
BSc (Hons) C700 | 3 years

C702 | 4* years
Our biosciences programmes scored 93 per cent for student

satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2014
A pioneering Professional Training placement year with
possible international opportunities in the USA, Australia,
Finland and Japan
Our biosciences programmes ranked seventh in The Times/
Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015
Learn in our new 10 million Engineering for Health Learning
Laboratory due to open in 2016
This programme will give you a very sound and broad background
in biochemistry. You will have opportunities to familiarise yourself
with state-of-the-art biochemical methodology and sample some
of its most intriguing applications.

The majority of our students choose to undertake a Professional
Training placement year to gain vital work experience and develop
professional skills required by employers. Most of our Professional
Training placements are salaried roles, with opportunities in
the UK including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
and research institutes. Recent placements have taken place at
international institutions including Cornell University, Washington
State University, Harvard Medical School (USA), the University of
Turku (Finland) and several other European universities.
The modular structure of our programme, with a broad base at

the beginning, ample opportunities for specialisation at the end,
and the optional Professional Training placement in the middle,
will give you both breadth and in-depth knowledge. This is
part of the secret behind the outstanding employability record
of our graduates.
You will have the chance to choose from a wide variety of
specialised subjects, including the exciting areas of medical
biochemistry, pharmacology, neuroscience and toxicology,
allowing optimum flexibility for you to explore module
combinations according to your own interests and aspirations.
Our Biochemistry programme is designed to make you a wellrounded, knowledgeable and eminently employable biological
scientist. You will develop the intellectual foundations and
practical experience to enter the exciting world of the new
biology, as well as the transferable skills to make you successful
in other fields such as management, medicine and teaching.
WHY SURREY?
I would encourage
everyone to undertake
a Professional Training
placement year. Not
only does it help you
to figure out what you
want to do after your
degree, but you also gain
so much knowledge and
life experience.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Our recent Biochemistry graduates have gone on to roles such as:

AstraZeneca, Analytical Chemist

GlaxoSmithKline, Bioanalyst

Public Health England, Medical Technical Officer

Procter & Gamble, Researcher

Cancer Research UK, Junior Clinical Research Associate

Fast-track medical school graduate entry
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
GCSE English Language
and Mathematics at grade C
or above.
Two science/mathematics
A-levels, including Chemistry.
Other suitable
qualifications
3534 points (two science
grades 6 and 5 at HL including
Chemistry)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD (in Applied Science)
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Biological Sciences studies life in all its forms. Our flexible programme,
combined with Surreys long-standing reputation for excellence in teaching
and research in biosciences, will fuel your passion for discovery and allow you
to graduate with a bespoke Biological Sciences degree.
WHY SURREY?
Biological Sciences at Surrey
Degree programmes
Surrey is one of the UKs leading universities for bioscience

degrees, and home to inspiring academics and pioneering research
thats changing our understanding of the world.
Biological Sciences
BSc (Hons) 7C53 | 3 years

7C54 | 4* years
Our biosciences programmes scored 93 per cent for student

satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2014 and ranked
seventh in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015
A Biological Sciences degree will provide you with an opportunity

to study the structure and function of cells, which are fundamental
to this science. You will also have an opportunity to apply your
knowledge to a number of current areas including environmental
impact, health issues and food security. You will develop lifelong
skills, including the ability to solve problems, evaluate evidence and
analyse data.
A pioneering Professional Training placement year with

possible international opportunities in the USA, Australia,
Finland and Japan
A flexible programme that gives you the chance to specialise
within areas of medical biochemistry, pharmacology,
neuroscience and toxicology
Our Biological Sciences programme will give you a sound and

broad background in biological sciences and increase your
understanding of the natural world and the impact of changes
introduced into this balanced ecosystem.
You will have the opportunity to become familiar with state-ofthe-art methodologies and their applications, and will graduate
as a versatile and knowledgeable biological scientist with the
numerical, analytical and communication skills necessary to
meet the changing needs within many key industries.
AAB A-level grades

Required subjects
or above.
A-levels, one of which must be
either Chemistry or Biology.
Other suitable
qualifications
The majority of our students choose to undertake a Professional
Training placement year to gain vital work experience and
develop professional skills required by employers. Our
experienced tutors will help you to choose suitable placements
from a strictly vetted selection of industrial and academic
institutions in the UK and abroad.
The programme offers you the flexibility to choose your own

modules in the second and final years of study. You will also have
the opportunity to follow one of five specialisms: cancer and
molecular biology, systems biology, neuroscience, infection and
immunity, and drug science (pharmacology and toxicology). This
will allow you to graduate with your chosen specialism named
as part of your degree title, for example, BSc (Hons) Biological
Sciences (Neuroscience).
The programme benefits from a strong emphasis on field and
laboratory-based practical work and includes modules that focus
on the cutting-edge aspects of this area of science.
Typical entry
requirements
The practical classes are

a highlight of the course
for me. The laboratories
are excellent and youre
able to work with a
range of media, from
bacterial cultures to
live tissues.
Recent placement providers include University College London,

Solvay Pharmaceuticals (Netherlands), University of Turku
(Finland), GlaxoSmithKline (UK) and Cornell University Medical
School (USA).
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
35 points (two science grades
6 and 5 at HL, Biology or
Chemistry required)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
Our recent biosciences graduates have gone on to roles such as:

Procter & Gamble, Microbiology Researcher

AstraZeneca, Analytical Chemist

GlaxoSmithKline, Biochemist

Teaching within the FE and HE Sectors
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
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If youre fascinated by the science that underpins and advances

clinical practice and the treatment of disease, our innovative
Biomedical Science degree will prepare you for a career in this
exciting field.
Biomedical Science at Surrey
Degree programmes
Surrey has a long-standing reputation for inspiring teaching and

pioneering research in the field of biological sciences.
Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons) B900 | 3 years

B902 | 4* years
Our Biomedical Science programme has been developed to allow

you to obtain a professional qualification to pursue a career as a
biomedical scientist in the NHS, and has been designed to satisfy
the requirements of the Institute of Biomedical Science. This is the
professional body for biomedical scientists in the UK and ensures
that the programme covers the topics required for this career.

Our experienced Professional Training tutors will help you
to choose between, and apply to, a strictly vetted selection of
impressive placements in the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals
and academia. You have the opportunity to apply for placements
both in the UK and in other countries such as Finland and
the USA. Regular placements include Harvard University and
Cornell University.
Our Biomedical Science programme is accredited by the

Institute of Biomedical Science
The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredits this degree

programme.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Our recent Biomedical Science graduates have gone on to roles
such as:
I chose the University

of Surrey because its
one of the best in the
UK for bioscience
degrees. Being taught
by lecturers who are
well known in their
fields is a major plus,
and Ive really enjoyed
the practical work.

Cardiff University School of Medicine, Research Assistant
GlaxoSmithKline, QA Microbiologist
Frimley Park Hospital, Biomedical Scientist
Guys Hospital, Clinical Research Assistant
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Development Scientist
Pascual General Hospital, Biomedical Scientist
Public Health England, Research Scientist
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
or above.
A-levels, one of which must be
Chemistry or Biology.
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points (two science grades 6
and 5 at HL Chemistry or
Biology required)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
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The National Student Survey 2014 rated our biosciences

programmes in the top ten for student satisfaction
If you wish to prepare a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

registration portfolio, there are a limited number of accredited
placements available during the Professional Training year.
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Our modular structure helps you develop a broad range of skills in

your first year. This ensures you have a solid foundation on which
to build for your final-year specialisation. The programme allows
you to pursue the subjects essential to your degree, but at the same
time offers you the flexibility to study other topics of interest. We
offer modules covering all the traditional medically related subjects
such as biochemistry, immunology, physiology, pharmacology and
microbiology. We will also provide you with practical training in
clinically relevant techniques, such as urine testing and blood counts.
The strong practical emphasis of our Biomedical Science degree
programme will add to your portfolio of transferable skills,
increasing employability in the numerous career paths that will
be available to you, such as working as a biomedical scientist
within the NHS pathology services, in medical research, in the
pharmaceutical industry or in teaching.
WHY SURREY?
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B U S I N E S S & R E TA I L M A N A G E M E N T
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Retailing is a dynamic industry, comprising a vast variety of sectors and home to

some of the worlds biggest companies. Our Business and Retail Management
programme cultivates the skills you need to kick-start your career as a retail
business specialist.
Business and Retail Management at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our Business and Retail Management programme was one of the

first of its kind when it was introduced in 1989 and remains at the
forefront of the sector.
Business and
Retail Management
BSc (Hons) N240 | 3 years

N241 | 4* years
Equipping you with a combination of specific retail industry

knowledge and essential business management skills, this
comprehensive programme provides you with a thorough
education in the art and science of retailing, from food to fashion,
consumer goods to financial services.
Along with the core business and management topics around

which the programme is based, you will study specialist modules
that develop your understanding of the working realities of retail
management and operations. You will learn to apply and evaluate
appropriate techniques and frameworks that lie at the heart of
successful retailing, while a range of optional modules gives you
the opportunity to specialise in areas of particular interest to you
and your career.
The programme includes study tours to retail stores and
warehouses, guest lectures by senior retail managers and regular
visits from senior-level alumni now working in the retail industry.
This keeps our programme up-to-date and ensures that your
education is as relevant and applicable to real-world business
situations as possible.

with real-world business problems in both our programmes and
Our close links with national and international businesses of all
sizes and across all sectors are reflected in the companies for which
our students have worked on their placements, including Aldi,
Fortnum and Mason, John Lewis Partnership, LOral, LK Bennett,
Majestic Wine Warehouses, Marks & Spencer and Sony.
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Surrey is ranked 15th in the UK for business and management

programmes by The Times/Sunday Times Good University
Guide 2015
The National Student Survey 2014 ranked business and
management programmes at Surrey in the top ten nationally
for student satisfaction
We offer exciting learning opportunities in the real business
world, including study tours to retail stores and warehouses
Surrey Business School is accredited by the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the
Association of MBAs (AMBA). The School is also a member
of the Academy of Marketing.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent Business and Retail Management graduates have entered
The chance to be taught

by lecturers and tutors
who have been in the
world of business firsthand creates a pleasant
learning environment;
something I feel could
not be matched by other
business schools.
Sam Bednarczyk
BSc (Hons) Business
and Retail Management
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WHY SURREY?

Aldi

Burberry

House of Fraser

Monsoon/Accessorize

Tesco

Waitrose
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
Mathematics at grade B or above
(or equivalent).
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points (including Mathematics
grade 4 at SL/HL)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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As a Business Management student, you will explore how organisations of

all sizes start, run and thrive. Our specialist pathways combine this essential
grounding in the subject with the chance to delve deeper into your own
particular areas of interest.
Degree programmes
Our Business Management programmes start with a common first

year, giving you a fundamental skills base and an understanding
of how businesses operate.
Business Management
N209 | 4 years
MBus

N208 | 5* years

N201 | 4* years

Guide 2015
Business Management
(Entrepreneurship)
MBus
N286 | 4 years

N243 | 5* years

N298 | 4* years

As well as professional management practice from accounting

and economics to marketing, operations and organisational
behaviour you will be brought face-to-face with the challenges
of managing people, finances, operations and customers. You will
also explore the increasingly complex global political, social and
legal environment in which businesses operate.
From the second year onwards, our Business Management
pathways allow you to specialise in one of three specific areas of
interest. This combination of an overall business education with
detailed knowledge about your chosen area of interest, particularly
when allied to the practical experience of a Professional Training
placement year, make for a compelling offer to graduate employers.
Our MBus programme offers highly academic students a
direct route to a Masters qualification by extending your BSc for
a further year, following the same pathway opportunities.
Graduates of the programme will be able to meld theory and its
application in the real world and are therefore likely to be highly
attractive to employers as future strategic leaders and senior
business managers.
If you enrol on the MBus at the start of your degree, you will
graduate in June rather than October as you would with
other Masters programmes. This gives you access to the same
employment opportunities as undergraduates, whilst at the same
time being more highly qualified.

At Surrey Business School, our close links with national and
international businesses of all sizes and across all sectors are
reflected in the companies for which our students have worked
on their placements, including 3M, Ernst & Young, HP, Microsoft,
LOral, Sony, LK Bennett, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Xerox.
Your Professional Training placement, if selected, would be taken
within your chosen pathway.
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Business Management at Surrey
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Business Management (Human

Resource Management)
MBus
N205 | 4 years

N211 | 5* years

N173 | 4* years
Ranked in the top 20 for business and management

programmes in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2015
Our Business Management pathways allow you the flexibility

to specialise in your own particular areas of interest
Our MBus programmes offer you a direct pathway to a
Masters qualification
Business Management
(Marketing)
MBus
N261 | 4 years

N293 | 5* years

N288 | 4* years
Subject to validation
Related programmes
Business Management
and French
Business Management
and German
Business Management
and Spanish
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent Business Management graduates have entered

Accenture
Aldi
Fujitsu
JP Morgan
Marks & Spencer
Samsung
Typical entry
requirements
AAA MBus A-level grades
AAAAAB BSc A-level grades
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
36 points for MBus
3635 points for BSc
(including Mathematics grade 4
at SL/HL)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)

Extended Diploma
D*DD MBus
D*DDDDD BSc
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MBus/BSc (Hons) Business Management

(Human Resource Management)

(Marketing)
Our Human Resource Management (HRM)

pathway allows you to specialise in the human
dimension of business and management a
complex but immensely exciting, rich and
interdisciplinary area of knowledge.
Specifically designed to offer an exciting and

challenging programme for those wishing to
pursue a career in marketing and related areas,
this pathway covers a wide range of marketing
disciplines that embrace the varied career
options available in the field.
In addition to the core business and

management foundation provided across all
our pathways, you will study modules on
topics like HRM, organisational psychology, the
sociology of work and employee relations. As
well as having the opportunity to take further
specialist pathway modules (for example, in law,
leadership, decision making or international
aspects of people management), you may
complement the core modules with electives
from other pathways.
Business organisations are reliant on people and,
whichever career you choose, you will need to
make sense of the behaviours of others in your
workplace. The Human Resource Management
pathway will not only prepare you for a career in
HRM, but will also equip you with the essential
people-focused foundation for other managerial
and non-managerial careers.

Along with our specific pathways, you can also
choose to continue with our core Business
Management programme. This provides you
with a broad, analytical and integrated grasp of
business management and will appeal to those
who wish to gain a general management degree.
The modular structure of the programme gives
you a wide range of potential topics to study,
allowing you to choose the courses that are most
relevant to your interests and future career. The
ability to enhance your management education
in this way means you will graduate well
equipped to take advantage of a wide range of
career opportunities open to you.
Your first year of study focuses on learning the
foundations of effective business management,
with modules that provide you with a strong
base of knowledge in the essentials of the
subject. From there, your further two years of
study offer a wide selection of optional modules
based on a variety of topics, including business,
entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, project
management and information systems.
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As well as developing a variety of practical skills

that are valued by employers, your academic
skills are fostered across a range of innovatively
designed modules.
You have the option to study a diverse range
of topics that reflect both the latest academic
research and real-world industry trends in this
dynamic field. Modules relate to themes like
marketing analytics and marketing in the digital
environment, as well as addressing key areas like
marketing strategy and research in marketing.
The pathway also includes a psychological
element by focusing on consumer behaviour,
while creative skills are developed through
topics like marketing communications and
international fashion marketing.

(Entrepreneurship)
Entrepreneurship is about pursuing
opportunities beyond the resources you have
at hand. It is a state of mind, born of a desire
for change and a passion for making things
happen. Entrepreneurs are pioneers and
innovators who often build businesses from
scratch, or work within their organisations to
create new opportunities.
This pathway offers a wide variety of modules
on topics including entrepreneurship
in the digital domain, business law, and
entrepreneurship and innovation.
Providing an overall view of entrepreneurial
activity, you will explore different ways to
approach entrepreneurship. You will also learn
how to consider financial and institutional
systems in supporting entrepreneurship in
different economies, and gain an analytical
framework for understanding different
approaches to entrepreneurial cultures.
I knew experience in
the professional world
would be invaluable
when looking for a job
once I graduated, which
is why I chose Surrey,
for its well-established
placement programme.
Stephanie Clifford
BSc (Hons)
Business Management
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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Our programmes will challenge and encourage you to work with leading
scientists to develop groundbreaking solutions to world problems. Our
prize-winning researchers investigate and analyse a range of subjects, including
pharmaceutical manufacture, water purification and fluid mechanics.
Chemical Engineering at Surrey
Degree programmes
Without the contributions of chemical engineers, we would be

living in the 1930s, with no planes or cars. There would be no
soap powders or shampoo, the NHS could afford fewer drugs, and
electronic devices such as mobile phones and computers would be
true luxuries.
MEng
H803 | 4 years

H801 | 5* years

H800 | 4* years
Chemical engineers make a real difference to society by applying

science and technology to everyday problems. We believe that,
to keep pace with industry, tomorrows engineers not only need
to be able to design, implement and operate increasingly diverse
processes, but must also be capable of evaluating the true cost of
investment decisions to society and the natural environment.
Chemical and
Bio-Systems Engineering
MEng
H8C1 | 4 years

H8CC | 5* years
Our degrees in Chemical Engineering will suit students wanting

to enter the oil and gas sector or other traditional chemical
industries; our courses in Chemical and Bio-Systems Engineering
contain more biologically based material and so are more geared
to working in the pharmaceutical, water or food sectors; and our
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering programmes (which include
oil-specific modules and a major project on gas or oil) will be
relevant to those aiming for a career in the oil and gas industry.
Chemical and
Petroleum Engineering
MEng
H813 | 4 years

H812 | 5* years

H810 | 4* years
Developed in consultation with industry, our modules combine

traditional chemical engineering topics with multidisciplinary
design, biochemical engineering and sustainability. They prepare
you to meet the challenges of the pharmaceutical, healthcare,
energy, waste management, oil and chemical industries. With
compelling environmental, biological and life sciences content,
we will equip you with the expertise to make informed future
technical and scientific decisions.
One of the unique features of these programmes is the
opportunity for you to put the theory learnt in lectures into
practice in our purpose-built facilities. This hands-on approach
is further enabled by our highly regarded Professional Training
placement programme.
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Surreys Chemical Engineering programmes have hit The

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015s top ten
subject ranking
Surreys chemical, process and energy engineering
undergraduate programmes achieved a 91 per cent overall
satisfaction and personal development rating] in the National
Student Survey 2014
A real-life teaching environment, offering students the chance
to work on a complete pilot chemical manufacturing process
Lectures by staff from the world-renowned Centre for
Environmental Strategy
Participating companies offering Professional Training
placements include Heatric, BP, British Sugar, ExxonMobil,
GlaxoSmithKline and Shell
All programmes are accredited by the Institution of Chemical
Engineers (IChemE), except for Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
which is pending accreditation.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS

Air Products, Graduate Trainee

BP, Chemical and Process Engineer

Fluor, Graduate Process Engineer

Foster Wheeler, Graduate Process Engineer

KBR, Associate Technical Professional

Shell, Graduate Engineer
Surrey has given me

everything I hoped to
achieve.

Most of our students take a Professional Training placement,
which provides an outstanding opportunity to gain practical
experience, giving you a head-start in your future career.
WHY SURREY?
Typical entry
requirements
AAA MEng: A-level grades
AAB BEng: A-level grades
Required subjects
Chemistry A-level required.
Other suitable
qualifications
36 points for MEng
35 points for BEng
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*DD MEng
DDD BEng
(both in an appropriate subject,
with a supporting A-level
in Mathematics at grade B
or above)
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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MEng Chemical Engineering
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CHEMISTRY
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Are you fascinated by science at the molecular level, eager to put your
ideas into practice and stimulated by mixing with like-minded people?
Our professionally accredited programmes will enable you to learn the
fundamentals of the subject and make your own discoveries in the field.
Chemistry at Surrey
Degree programmes
Chemistry is a fast-moving area of science, and research in

the subject helps us break new ground in numerous areas
enabling the next generation of batteries and fuel cells providing
sustainable energy, for example, and the computer-assisted
design of new high-performance polymers and nanocomposites,
as well as discovering novel potential drugs and agrochemicals
from plants.
Chemistry
MChem
BSc (Hons)

As a student on one of our Chemistry degree programmes, you

will work in an exciting and fast-moving discipline, learning the
fundamentals of and advances in inorganic, organic and physical
chemistry, and you will also use cutting-edge technology.
We provide a range of programmes that are both intellectually
challenging and enjoyable. A key benefit of our modular degree
scheme is that you can focus on your own area of interest within
chemistry and specialise in one of our niche programmes.
You will receive the opportunity to participate in genuine
research activities and, as a result, develop a proactive and
free-thinking mentality.
F110 | 4** years

F100 | 3 years
F103 | 4* years
Chemistry with
Forensic Investigation
MChem
F1F4 | 4** years
BSc (Hons) F1FK | 3 years

F1FL | 4* years
Medicinal Chemistry
MChem
F121 | 4** years
BSc (Hons) F150 | 3 years

F151 | 4* years
** Programme includes an
Industrial Research year
You are allocated a personal tutor to guide you through the

programme and to advise on options and career choices, helping
you get the most from your studies. You are also paired with
a student from the year of study above you. They provide a
peer-based form of support, advising on options and study
skills, allowing you to benefit from their recent experience
on the programme.
Placements help you become confident in problem-solving and

communication, and to acquire management and leadership
skills. This industry experience will give you a real advantage
in whatever career you choose to pursue whether in science,
industry, government or education.
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State-of-the-art teaching laboratories, including a new

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) and
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer
Home to the renowned Joseph Kenyon Laboratory, and the
BP Centre for Petroleum and Surface Chemistry
A vibrant and socially active student Chemistry Society
Participation in leading research activities including fuel cell
and nanotechnology research
Our MChem and BSc degree programmes are accredited by the
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Graduation, with experience,
can lead to Chartered Chemist status (CChem) with an MChem
degree, and admission to the Associate Member of the Royal
Society of Chemistry (AMRSC) professional grade with a BSc
degree. The Chemistry with Forensic Investigation programme
has also been accepted into corporate membership of the Forensic
Science Society.
My confidence has skyrocketed during my time

as a Surrey student.

EDF Energy, Graduate Trainee

GlaxoSmithKline, Quality Assurance Scientist

LGC Forensics, Forensic Scientist

Novartis, Scientific Associate

Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Electrophysiologist

Oxis Energy, Research Scientist

Royal Society of Chemistry, Assistant Editor
Typical entry
requirements
AAAAAB MChem: A-level
grades
AABABB BSc: A-level grades
Required subjects
At least two science A-levels
including Chemistry.
Medicinal Chemistry only:
AS or A-level Biology preferred.
Other suitable
qualifications
3635 points for MChem
3534 points for BSc
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*DDDDD MChem
DDD BSc
(in an appropriate subject)
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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Laura Kent
MChem Chemistry (now a
Surrey postgraduate student)
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The Guardian University Guide 2014 ranks Surreys Chemistry

programmes in the top ten for the subject
GRADUATE PROSPECTS

Our programmes provide you with the opportunity to undertake a
placement year with an industrial leader in the UK or overseas.
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CHEMISTRY
MChem/BSc (Hons) Chemistry

Our four-year MChem programme places strong
emphasis on modern, practical chemistry allied
to core theory. It is a popular option as the
MChem/BSc offers you wider opportunities in
your choice of specialisation after graduating.
In each year, you study for the equivalent of 120
credits, with options at each level, particularly
in your final year. You will acquire a detailed
knowledge of chemistry and other topics related
to your specific degree programme, and develop
a range of skills which are integrated into the
academic experience. Essential for a graduate in
the twenty-first century, these skills include:
Communication (written, interpersonal and
presentation)
Planning, organising and time management
Problem-solving
Self-reliance, initiative and teamwork
Using information technology effectively
An integral component of the four-year MChem
programme is the Industrial Research year
during your third year, which will give you a
real edge over other graduates when you apply
for jobs after the degree. Spending this year in
industry, you will gain considerably in scientific
maturity, which frequently leads to
an improved final-year performance.
Assessment of the Industrial Research year
contributes to your degree classification. The
experience helps to make you well-rounded,
knowledgeable and eminently employable.
We have an outstanding record for placing our
students in graduate-level jobs.
We also offer a traditional BSc (Hons) degree.
This programme gives you a thorough
grounding in chemistry, together with training
in communication skills, teamwork and
leadership abilities. It also provides you with
maximum flexibility in your choice of modules,
with an optional Professional Training year.
You have the option to transfer to the MChem
programme at the end of the second year, after
demonstrating sufficient academic progress.
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MChem/BSc (Hons) Chemistry with

Forensic Investigation
The crucial attributes of a forensic chemist are
an alert and enquiring mind, keen problemsolving ability and excellent presentation
skills, all supported by a solid knowledge of
chemical and analytical techniques. With our
commitment to scientific communication and
strong professional connections, we are uniquely
placed to give you the opportunity to acquire
these skills, gaining invaluable interaction with
the professional world.
In each year, you study for the equivalent of 120
credits, with options at each level, particularly
in your final year. In addition to the core
chemistry programme, you will study specialist
modules covering topics in forensic chemistry,
forensic evidence, crime scene investigation,
the toxicology of drugs (including performanceenhancing drugs) and DNA profiling.
Delivered by experts in their field, using
innovative teaching methods, the programme
includes problem-solving using real
case studies. You will be given a thorough
analytical grounding using state-of-the-art
instrumentation. Both the Industrial Research
year and the final-year research project provide
you with an opportunity to exploit these areas
of expertise and place you in a strong position
when competing with other graduates in the
job market.
Many students prefer to study forensic
investigation within our BSc programme, which
offers the opportunity to complete your course
in three years. You will largely do the same
forensics modules as the MChem programme,
but without the requirement for higher level
Masters modules in your final year. The BSc can
be taken as a four-year option by including a
Professional Training placement year to broaden
your skills and experience, and enhance your
future employment prospects. You have the
option to transfer to the MChem programme at
the end of the second year, after demonstrating
sufficient academic progress.
MChem/BSc (Hons)
Medicinal Chemistry
Taught in conjunction with our specialist
biochemists, this programme teaches the basics
of medicinal chemistry to enable you to enter
the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
It covers the principles of chemistry, synthesis
and the experimental techniques needed to
handle very small quantities of materials.
In each year, you study for the equivalent of
120 credits, with options, particularly in
your final year. You will be given integrated
training in biochemistry and medicinal
chemistry, including basic cell biochemistry,
biological signalling systems, molecular
biology, antibiotics, and design and delivery
of medicines. To enhance your knowledge of
medicinal chemistry, your third-year experience
in industry will be a medicinal chemistry

placement in the pharmaceutical sector. Your
final-year project can also be in
this area.
The BSc in Medicinal Chemistry offers you the
opportunity to combine chemistry with biology.
You will take the same medicinal chemistry
modules as the MChem, but without the higher
level Masters modules in the final year.
Students taking this programme can choose
to finish in three years or extend to four years
with a Professional Training placement year. If
desired, you have the opportunity to transfer
to the MChem programme at the end of the
second year, after demonstrating sufficient
academic progress.
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
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Civil engineers shape our worlds physical infrastructure, including earthquake

engineering, supplying clean water through humanitarian crises and designing
multi-million-pound infrastructure projects. Join us and discover why the expertise
of civil engineers is paramount to the physical preservation of our society.
Civil Engineering at Surrey
Degree programmes
Creative and proactive civil engineers combine technical, practical

and managerial skills. They are responsible for the planning,
design and construction of roads, dams and waterways, tunnels,
buildings, harbours, sports stadia, airports and bridges.
Civil Engineering
MEng
H209 |

H210 |
BEng (Hons) H200 |

H201 |
The University of Surrey has offered degree programmes in

Civil Engineering since its inception, and we are recognised
nationally as providing an excellent balance of academic studies,
practical skills and professional experience. Our programmes
are designed to give you the knowledge and skills you will
need for a rewarding career as a Chartered Civil Engineer. By
gaining a sound understanding of mathematical, analytical and
practical engineering techniques, you will build the foundation
for developing safe, sustainable and cost-effective design ideas.
Alongside this, you will gain the management skills required to
bring any project into reality.
4 years
5* years
3 years
4* years

Taking a Professional Training placement year enables you to try
out a specialised engineering sector, earn a salary, enhance your CV
and build up a network of contacts, as well as letting you apply and
improve the skills youre learning and appreciate things that you
cannot learn in a lecture or laboratory. The enhanced interpersonal
and management skills you gain will be highly valued by employers,
giving you a real head-start as you enter the job market.
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WHY SURREY?
The Guardian University Guide 2015 ranks Surreys Civil
Engineering programmes in fourth place
The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 ranks
Surreys Civil Engineering programmes in seventh place
Surreys Civil Engineering courses have reached fifth position
in The Complete University Guide 2015
Strong links and excellent employment opportunities with
civil engineering companies such as Costain, Atkins, WSP,
Skanska, Balfour Beatty and Mott MacDonald
Field course and site visits built into the degrees
Our programmes are accredited by the Institution of Civil
Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE),
the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) and the Chartered
Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT). Please visit our
website for full accreditation information.
A core benefit of studying at the University of Surrey is that you

can carry out your studies in exceptional facilities which include
purpose-built soil mechanics and geology laboratories and a
Centre for Environmental Health Engineering (CEHE).
You can choose to study either an MEng or BEng degree, and a
Professional Training placement year (which can be taken abroad)
is an option for both programmes. Both the BEng and MEng are
accredited routes for chartered status. The MEng degree fully
satisfies the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and
therefore offers you a fast-track to senior levels of responsibility
in industry and chartered status. The BEng partially satisfies
the educational base for a Chartered Engineer. A programme
of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the
education base for CEng.
Typical entry
requirements
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
After I graduate, I want

to gain experience in
the water industry and
work for an engineering
charity to bring
sustainable and selfsufficient clean water to
vulnerable communities
around the world.

Atkins, Structural Engineer

Balfour Beatty, Highways and Transport Engineer

Costain, Site Engineer

Hewson Consulting, Bridge Design Engineer

Mott MacDonald, Engineer

Skanska, Design Engineer
Required subjects
Mathematics A-level and at
least one of the following
A-level subjects (or equivalent)
are required: Physics,
Biology, Chemistry, Design
and Technology, Further
Mathematics or IT.
Other suitable
qualifications
38 points for MEng
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*D*D MEng
D*DDDDD BEng
(both in appropriate subjects,
Mathematics at grade A for
MEng and grade B for BEng)
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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MEng Civil Engineering
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COMPUTING
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Computers are fundamental in every walk of life, from business and

government to the media, medicine and research. Our strong portfolio of
programmes, coupled with fantastic teaching, lets you break new ground and
make the most of opportunities we receive living in a digital age.
Computing at Surrey
Degree programmes
Computing specialists develop the web, create new mobile platform

applications and identify innovative business solutions. The best
computing specialists understand the capabilities of the most
powerful technologies and know how to harness them effectively
to meet an enormously varied range of real-world situations.
Computer Science
BSc (Hons) G400 | 3 years

G401 | 4* years
In line with this trend, we offer three programmes, each with a

different focus, delivered around a core syllabus of key computing
areas. Our Computer Science degree balances technical expertise
and professionalism; our Computing and Information Technology
degree combines technical expertise with business and
management; and our Software Development for Business degree
is geared towards the creation of new, usable systems. Drawing
on our close links with industry, our degrees address current
commercial needs and hot topics, giving you the right balance of
technical and professional content for a career in computing or
further study.
Computing and
Information Technology

G561 | 4* years
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Comprehensive support for the Professional Training

placement year
The University of Surrey is a top ten UK academic institution
for computer science research, according to the 2014
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
Industry-standard programming from Year 1: Java and
the object-oriented approach, moving to C++, and mobile
platforms and web application development in Year
2; enterprise systems and advanced web application
frameworks in Year 3
Surreys Department of Computing is home to the brand-new

Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS)
Our degrees are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for
IT, subject to reaccreditation. The BCS Professional Development
Scheme is an integral part of our Professional Training year. It counts
towards the experience required for professional membership of
BCS. The Software Development for Business degree is also part of
the governments e-skills programme, the Sector Skills Council for
Business and Information Technology. The programme is also subject
to BCS accreditation. For current information about BCS accreditation,
refer to the Key Information Set (KIS) entry for our programmes.
As a Surrey graduate, with a unique combination of computing,

business and technical knowledge, youll be ready to take your
place and earn significant rewards in one of the most important
industries of the twenty-first century.
A Professional Training placement year with an employer is

available on our programmes, organised and supported by the
Department. At the end of the Professional Training placement,
many students receive offers of graduate employment from
their placement employers, which means you can focus on
completing your programme without worrying about the graduate
recruitment cycle. The experience and skills gained on placement
really do equip our students for success, and their enhanced job
prospects can be seen in our outstanding employment record.
Surreys computing programmes are in The Guardian

University Guide 2015s top ten for the subject
Software Development
for Business
BSc (Hons) B52S | 3 years

L30N | 4* years
Were home to the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS),

which focuses on issues of privacy, data protection, secure
communication and human-centred security, and our Department
of Computing has an excellent network of contacts within industry
to ensure a smooth transition from the university environment
into the working world.
WHY SURREY?
Ive already been offered

a graduate job from my
placement company
and Im looking forward
to what lies ahead in
the future.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Our combination of technology, industrial relevance and
professional training means that our graduates are among the
most employable of any university. Recent graduates have entered
employment in companies including Accenture, Altius Consulting,
Credit Suisse, Deloitte UK, GlaxoSmithKline, IBM and Microsoft.
Typical entry
requirements
AAAAAB A-level grades
Required subjects
GCSE Maths grade B or above.
GCSE English Language at grade
C or above (or equivalent).
Computer Science and Software
Development for Business:
Mathematics, Computing or
Physics A-level required.
Computing and Information
Technology: scientific or technical
subject at A-level preferred.
Other suitable
qualifications
3635 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*DD-DDD (in an appropriate
science subject)
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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COMPUTING
You will gain a thorough understanding of

the principles and concepts underpinning
computing systems, enabling you to analyse and
resolve issues with todays software programmes
and provide a foundation for designing the next
generation of computational systems.
The course offers study modules covering a
wide range of topics including object-oriented
programming, artificial intelligence, mobile
computing and computational mathematics,
using languages and tools such as Java, C++,
Android, SQL, Python, MATLAB, assembler
and specialist hardware such as Arduino
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BSc (Hons) Software Development

for Business
Our Computing and Information Technology

programme provides a strong technical basis,
together with a functional management
focus, ensuring graduates have the right
combination of business awareness and
technical ability. You will learn about business
finance and information security management,
software engineering, programming and new
developments in computing particularly
emerging web and cloud technologies.
There are more technology jobs available

in the UK than there are suitably qualified
computing graduates to fill them, and this trend
is set to continue. Do you want to be involved
in working on exciting web development,
phone applications or large-scale systems, or in
identifying innovative business solutions? For
anyone who wants to be at the cutting edge of
technological science, a computing degree is a
natural first step.
The programme is designed to enable you, as a

business analyst or consultant, to leverage the
use of computing systems within organisations.
Our integrated programme places equal
emphasis on four fundamental themes of
information technology: internet computing,
information systems, quantitative analysis and
business methods.
The Software Development for Business

programme will prepare you for a variety of
leading roles in software development. These
range from helping to keep society running
smoothly since hospitals, public transport,
governments and banks all rely heavily on
computers to retaining business advantage,
organising our lives and supporting our leisure
activities. The course has been developed in
conjunction with e-skills UK and top graduate
employers to give you the specific technical and
business skills, underpinned by theory, that will
serve you well once you graduate and beyond.
To succeed as a business analyst, it is crucial that

you understand the need for compliance and the
impact of globalisation, as well as the intricacies
of software systems and programming. You
will need to be comfortable with current and
emerging technologies, so that you are able to
identify the right IT infrastructure to provide
a business solution, and to understand the
vocabulary of organisations, enabling you to
communicate effectively with both managers
and software engineers.
BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Equipping you for a career at the forefront
of innovation in software technologies, our
Computer Science programme provides you
with the balance of knowledge and skills you
will need to design and implement software and
systems to a professional standard.
BSc (Hons) Computing and

Information Technology
microcontrollers. You will also gain the vital

mathematical skills for analysing, validating and
verifying these systems.
Demonstrating how these techniques can be
applied in the real world, one recent project
by a final-year student developed a system for
detecting events on CCTV footage. The prototype
implemented a computational intelligence
engine to detect events in a scene, integrating
a number of complex sub-systems including
segmentation, classification, tracking, event
detection, persistent searchable storage and a
web interface to allow an end user to search
for events. The project achieved success by
combining the techniques and principles of
artificial intelligence, computer vision, pattern
recognition and mathematical modelling.
Demonstrating where the skills learned

on this programme can lead, a student on
the course recently developed a web-based
business process system for the management
of IT services within one of the worlds largest
pharmaceutical companies, by combining the
techniques of database theory, web technologies,
managing information systems and compliance
with the ITIL standard. The system was adapted
and used by the global healthcare company
in question.
Throughout the programme, academic

study is combined with industrial experience
such as networking events, guest lectures,
work experience and industrial placement
opportunities, and with group projects based on
real-world problems. During the programme
you will also learn extremely valuable analytical
and problem-solving skills that will be useful
in almost any career path you choose after
your degree.
You will also be able to focus on specifically
developing your programming skills, with
modules including Programming Fundamentals
and Alternative Programming Paradigms.
You will get the opportunity to meet potential
employers early on in your course and gain a
head-start in the race for graduate jobs.
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This degree develops an understanding of what is needed in the concert hall

and the film, TV and computer-games industries. You will interact with our own
leading practitioners and creative specialists from the music industry to acquire
advanced artistic and technical skills.
WHY SURREY?
Creative Music Technology at Surrey
Degree programmes
As a student on our Creative Music Technology degree, you will

work in music of many different styles and for many different
purposes. By the end of the degree programme, you will have a
strong portfolio of works that will help you in your career, and
also the skills necessary to create new works for a broad range
of media.

BMus (Hons) W3G5 | 3 years
Learn from leading industry practitioners, including Oscar,

Emmy and BAFTA winners
Selection process
Graduate with your own composition and sound design

portfolio
You have the opportunity to choose your specialist topics from

modules including film, dance, multimedia, rock and pop, as well
as composing for film, TV, advertisements and computer games.
Our degree programme is geared towards your creative practice
and our modules are supported by a strong performance ethic
within the School of Arts, so your works are played and recorded
to a professional standard.
We have an enviable set of facilities for you to use, including
performing spaces, professional project studios and audio-editing
suites, a good selection of practice rooms (exclusively for use by
Department of Music and Sound Recording students), a Steinway
concert grand piano, synthesisers, computer music tools, Digital
Audio Workstations, creative audio software and a collection
of instruments that may be loaned to students. You will have
access to a well-stocked audiovisual room, with digital and online
listening resources plus an extensive archive collection of scores,
cassettes, LPs and CDs located in the nearby University Library.
At Surrey, you will join a thriving community of musicians
actively involved, as performers and composers, in music across a
broad range of historical periods and contemporary styles.
This is an innovative degree, carefully designed to meet the needs
of music graduates going into the broad range of careers available
in the contemporary and computer-based music industry. It gives
you the opportunity to study a wide range of topics in an area
of music that is growing, vibrant and challenging, all within an
academically strong yet creative environment.
Offers are usually made in terms

of grades. Suitable candidates
will be invited for an interview
where they will present a
portfolio of their work. During
the visit to the University, the
candidate can find out more
about the programme and meet
staff and students. Applicants
based overseas, who are unable
to attend an interview, are
assessed via Skype interview
and by submitting a portfolio
of work.
Related programmes
Digital Media Arts
Music
Music and Sound Recording
(Tonmeister)

Your Professional Training is integrated into the degree
programme, rather than being a separate period of study or
work placement. From the first week, we help you to achieve
professional standards in creating and delivering projects, and
offer modules including copyright, contracts, payment methods,
entrepreneurship and skills required for running a small business.
You also build a portfolio of works or a showreel using material
from this practice-based programme.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Graduates of this programme have gone on to become successful
film and TV sound designers and composers, have found
employment in music education, business and marketing, and
have also achieved higher degrees and qualifications.
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
A-level Music or Music
Technology at grade A.
Grade 5 theory (ABRSM) or
equivalent proficiency. Applicants
who are not taking A-level
Music and who wish to take
performance modules during the
degree programme will normally
also require grade 7 practical
(ABRSM) or equivalent.
Other suitable
qualifications
3534 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD (plus grade 5 theory
ABRSM or equivalent proficiency)
For a full list of Major/Minor

degree programmes that include
Creative Music Technology as
an option, please see page 168
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CRIMINOLOGY
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How is criminal behaviour defined? What motivates offenders? What

punishments should courts impose? Can prisons reform and rehabilitate?
How are offending patterns changing? What challenges face the criminal
justice system? Explore fascinating and vital questions such as these on our
Criminology degree.
Criminology at Surrey
Degree programmes
Your degree will focus on the study of crime, deviance and the
criminal justice system. This will include the cause and effect
of criminal actions, the form and outcome of social disorders,
the policing and regulation of public order, the procedures and
techniques of the criminal justice system and the relationship
between behaviours and punishments.
Criminology
BSc (Hons) 2F46 | 3 years

4L5T | 4* years
Our Criminology degree programme helps you to develop a critical

perspective on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance
and social control and to master the methods and analytical tools
required to conduct and evaluate research into these areas.
Selection process
We develop your understanding of the key concepts, theories and

principles of criminology and their application across a range of
case studies and examples. Through combining criminological
theory with training in professional social research, you
graduate with a broad range of communicative, analytical and
organisational skills and the confidence to apply them in your
future career.
Offers are normally made

in terms of grades. Suitable
candidates will be invited to an
Applicant Day.
Related programmes
Criminology and Sociology
Law with Criminology
Sociology
On our four-year Criminology degree programme, you further

your knowledge by working in a professional placement during
the third year. This provides you with an opportunity to apply
the knowledge and skills acquired during your first two years
of study in a work environment, whilst receiving training and
undertaking responsible work. As a result of the placement, we
find that our students return to their final year significantly more
confident, mature and organised, and with clearer, more definite
career aspirations.
You will graduate with a

range of communicative,
analytical and
organisational skills
- and the confidence
to apply them in your
future career.
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The Guardian University Guide 2015 ranks us in the top ten

UK sociology departments
Graduates from the Department of Sociology achieved a
100 per cent employment rate in the last official Destination
of Leavers Survey
Upon graduating, you are eligible for graduate membership of the
British Society of Criminology.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
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WHY SURREY?
Our social science degree programmes provide an excellent

basis for entry into careers in the criminal justice system itself,
but also social services, education, welfare services, personnel
management, the government, charities and the voluntary sector.
The degree programme addresses the high demand for social
science graduates with the sophisticated research skills to enter
research in Higher Education, central and local government, and
market research agencies.
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY
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How should society deal with crimes consequences? What state regulation
of behaviour is required for society to function? How does the line between
deviance and criminality shift over time? This degree helps you develop answers
to fascinating and vital questions like these.
Criminology and Sociology at Surrey
Degree programmes
Studied together, these intertwined disciplines provide insights

into a range of crime-related matters, such as the cause and effect
of criminal actions, the form and outcome of social disorders,
the policing and regulation of public order, the procedures and
techniques of the criminal justice system and the relationship
between behaviours and punishments.

BSc (Hons) LM39 | 3 years

ML93 | 4* years
Our Criminology and Sociology degree programme helps you to

master the methods and analytical tools required to conduct
and evaluate research on contemporary problems relating to crime,
deviance and social control. You will also have the chance to
apply such tools to a range of other topics in the study of
contemporary societies.
Selection process
We develop your understanding of the key concepts, theories and

principles of both criminology and sociology, and their application
across a range of relevant substantive areas.
Related programmes
By combining criminological and sociological theory with training

in professional social research, you will graduate with a broad range
of communicative, analytical and organisational skills and the
confidence to apply them in your future career.

Applicant Day.
WHY SURREY?
Rated in the top four UK sociology departments by
The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015
100 per cent of graduates from the Department of
Sociology were in employment or education six months
after graduating
British Society of Criminology.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Criminology
Sociology
Criminology and Sociology graduates over the last few years have
entered employment in roles such as:

HM Inspectorate of Prisons, Research Officer

National Centre for Social Research, Research Assistant

Ipsos Mori, Executive Assistant

Metropolitan Police, Research Analyst

Motortrak, Marketing Executive

Senwick, Graduate Trainee
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill

We strongly encourage you to take advantage of our pioneering
Professional Training placement programme, which gives you
the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice and
gain eye-catching experience with employers such as the Home
Office, the Ministry of Justice, the Sentencing Council, the House
of Lords, the Probation Service, the Youth Offending Service, the
Metropolitan Police, the British Market Research Bureau, Guildford
Pupil Referral Unit and IBM.
The modules really

challenged me
to question my
assumptions about
crime, criminals and
the justice system.
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DANCE
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Our unique degree lets you experience and interrogate dance as an embodied
practice embedded in our contemporary globalised culture. You will encounter
a broad range of contemporary dance forms and gain exciting insight into
dances histories, influences and contexts.
Dance at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our rich and varied programme gives you the vital knowledge
and competence for a professional career as a dance teacher in
education, a dance manager in the creative industries, or a dance
researcher and reflective artist. The only programme of its kind, we
offer a fully integrated course and explicitly welcome differently
abled bodies.
Dance
BSc (Hons)

Around 30 years ago, we at Surrey were the first university to set

up an academic dance department. Since then, we have continued
to build on our reputation as an internationally leading centre
for dance research. Our unique pedagogic approach rejects the
artificial separation of practice and theory, and instead develops
your understanding of dance as a diverse, complex and most
dynamic cultural practice, where moving and thinking simply
cannot be separated.
Selection process
You are taught by our team of world-leading international experts

whose research includes contemporary European dance and
dance theatre, cross-cultural dance performance and globalisation,
African and South Asian dance, dance in popular culture and film,
dance dramaturgy, movement analysis and choreography.
You will study within the vibrant creative environment of the
University of Surrey School of Arts, which also includes theatre,
film and music, as well as Guildford School of Acting (GSA) and
the Digital World Research Centre.

Our unique and optional Professional Training placement year
gives you the chance to apply your knowledge and understanding
in the context of a year-long placement, and thereby to build
your experience in a professional dance environment, with highquality mentoring and support from experienced placement hosts.
Employers interviewing graduates have been impressed by the
maturity and professionalism of those with placement experience.
Organisations and companies that have participated in the scheme
include Northern Ballet Theatre, Rambert Dance Company, Sadlers
Wells, South East Dance and Birmingham Royal Ballet.
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PPM3 | 3 years
PPM4 | 4* years

candidates may be invited for an
audition and interview. During
the visit to the University the
staff and students.
Related programmes
Acting
Musical Theatre
Dance as an option, please see
page 168 or visit:
At Surrey you can also

study Dance as part of a
Major/Minor degree.
WHY SURREY?
Study at the UKs first university dance department,
established 30 years ago
Ranked in the top ten departments in the country by
The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Our graduates have an excellent track record in securing places on
MA and PGCE courses in dance and related subjects. Over the last
few years, Surrey Dance students have gone on to careers such as:

West London Partnership/Surrey County Council, Graduate
Dance Teacher
Royal Opera House, Education Department
Independent Dance, Administrator
King Edward VI School, Dance Teacher
East London Dance, Project Co-ordinator
Ludus Dance Agency, Project Manager
Self-employed, Ballet Teacher
Dance School, Maya Sofou, Athens, Dance Teacher
Rambert Dance Company, Development Officer
Arts Strategy, Arts Council, Assistant Officer
Greenwich Dance Agency, Programme Co-ordinator
South East Dance, Programme Producer
The Place, Education Officer
Laban, Education Officer
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
Dance at either A-level or
AS-level (or equivalent) is
preferable.
Other suitable
qualifications
3534 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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D I G I TA L M E D I A A R T S & F I L M S T U D I E S
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This exciting Digital Media Arts degree programme gives you a unique pathway
into the digital arts and creative industries. Our state-of-the-art facilities, expert
staff and ground-breaking innovations in digital literacy and skills allow you to
explore and develop progressive, potentially market-leading creative practices.
Digital Media Arts at Surrey
Degree programmes
This degree gives you expert knowledge of how cutting-edge

technology and methods are shaping the creative industries, both
in the UK and abroad. By combining theory, practical skills and
professional experience, we open up an unbeatable range of career
opportunities for you.
Digital Media Arts

BSc (Hons) W212 | 3 years

W213 | 4* years
In your first year, you work with a range of multidisciplinary media,

including digital photography and video, web design and audio
design. In subsequent years, you deepen your knowledge of your
chosen media, and also gain wider skills and understanding in
mixed-media practices, such as games, net art, virtual worlds and
interactive design. This equips you with the versatility and scope to
succeed in an increasingly complex professional environment.
Our unique approach combines three principles that are central
to our vision: integration of practical technological skills with
critical thinking; transformation of student experience into career
opportunities through Professional Training placements with
our leading international partners; and development of a holistic
practice that will enhance your employability, entrepreneurialism
and professional adaptability.
The University of Surrey has an outstanding reputation for
technological advancement, with rich cross-departmental interactions
on offer. In addition to opportunities with departments in the School
of Arts (Dance, Theatre, Film, Music and Sound Recording and the
Guildford School of Acting), you can also collaborate with our partners
in the Computing Department, the Centre for Vision, Speech and
Signal Processing (CVSSP), as well as our prestigious academic and
research hubs, such as the Digital World Research Centre.
A Digital Media Arts degree from Surrey will provide you with the
tools to succeed in 21st-century creative industries including video
games, experiential design, live performance, advertising, film and
television. Its also a wise choice for creative people who are still
considering their career options or who wish to bring modern,
creative skills to more traditional organisations.
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You can choose to take Film Studies as a Minor on our new Major/
Minor degree (in combination with a Digital Media Arts Major,
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Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
WHY SURREY?
Undertake practical projects using a range of emerging
technologies, including game engines, motion capture,
3D and web animation, live video, spatial audio and
creative coding
Unique opportunities to develop creative projects in
collaboration with students from performance, dance, acting,
computing and engineering

candidates will be invited to
an Applicant Day. During the
visit to the University the
staff and students.
for example). We will help you to develop your knowledge of

audiovisual media, particularly film. You will study methods of
screen analysis, film theory and the history of the moving image,
and develop an understanding of the historical evolution of
particular genres, aesthetic traditions and forms, as well as their
current characteristics and possible future forms.
Related programmes
Film and Video Production

Engineering
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Media, Culture and Society
Major/Minor degrees
You can choose to take Film
Studies as a Minor on our
new Major/Minor degree
(in combination with subjects
such as English Literature,
Languages, Dance and Theatre),
please see page 168 or visit:
Digital Media Arts is also

available in a Major/
Minor degree.
You can spend your third year working in a professional role

for a digital media arts organisation, with help from the Senior
Professional Training Tutor to choose an appropriate host
organisation and prepare you for the placement period. Types of
placement are varied and can take place anywhere in the UK or
overseas, but they all give you experiences that will help you get
that all-important graduate job or move on to postgraduate study.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
The personal, professional and technical skills that you acquire
will enable you to succeed in almost every area of the cultural and
creative industries. Indicative career paths include cross-platform
media development, games development, user experience design,
animation, film/television production, digital post-production,
independent media arts practices, live performance, marketing
and advertising.
Required subjects
Grade A at A-level in a technical
or creative practice subject
(including Art and Design,
Applied Art and Design, Applied
Performing Arts, Communication
and Culture, Computing, Dance,
Design and Technology, Drama
and Theatre Studies, Film Studies,
Graphic Design, ICT, Media
Studies, Media Communication
and Production, Music, Music
Technology, Performance Studies,
Performing Arts, Photography).
Applicants without one or more
technical or creative practice
A-levels would normally be
permitted to present a portfolio
for consideration.
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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ECONOMICS
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House prices, the stock market, unemployment, the euro economics is

headline news on a near-constant basis. Boasting an exceptional reputation,
our Economics programmes offer you the perfect way to explore this engrossing
subject and its continual impact on our world.
Economics at Surrey
Degree programmes
When you come to study economics at the University of Surrey,

you will not only find a School of Economics that boasts an
exceptional reputation and top-quality programmes you will
also discover a thriving, vibrant environment in which to learn
and develop.
Economics
BSc (Hons) L100 | 3 years

L101 | 4* years
Economic decisions are at the heart of every society, shaping

the future of individuals, organisations, regions and nations.
This hints at the variety of careers available to economists and
the range of skills you can expect to cultivate by studying one of
our programmes.
You will develop your analytical problem-solving abilities,
build quantitative and data analysis proficiency, develop your
computing skills, and polish your written and oral presentation
talents. These skills are highly sought-after in todays challenging
economic environment, as organisations strive to solve
increasingly complex business problems.
The range of Economics programmes we offer, as well as the mix of
optional modules that they include, allows you to specialise in the
particular areas of the subject that are of most interest to you and
your career.
Business Economics
BSc (Hons) LN11 | 3 years

LN12 | 4* years
Economics and Finance

L112 | 4* years
Economics and Mathematics
BSc (Hons) 3T0U | 3 years

3C0M | 4* years
Related programmes
Politics and Economics
A*AAAAA A-level grades
WHY SURREY?
Surrey is ranked sixth for economics programmes in the UK
by The Guardian University Guide 2015
Surrey is ranked eighth in the UK for economics programmes
by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015
Economics at Surrey is ranked seventh in the UK for student
satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2014

Our Professional Training placement year offers you the
opportunity to put your skills and understanding of economics
into practice in a real-world environment, gaining invaluable
experience for your future career. Placements are available in a
range of organisations, from large corporations to City institutions
or government departments.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent graduates from the School of Economics have entered
For applicants with Access,

a supporting A-level in
Mathematics is required.
Required subjects
Mathematics at grade A or
Other suitable
qualifications
3836 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*D*DD*DD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill

Coutts & Co

Gam Hedge Funds

HSBC

Lloyds TSB

State Street Bank
Throughout our programmes, we place an emphasis on you being

able to apply the theoretical knowledge you gain.
Across all our programmes, we pride ourselves on the levels
of supervision you receive, creating a warm and friendly
environment in which to study. The student experience at the
School of Economics is vital to the success of our programmes
and, through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars and
workshop sessions, you will be encouraged to express yourself
and develop your full potential.
Typical entry
requirements
As well as outstanding
teaching quality, the
University puts an
emphasis on fantastic
placement opportunities
that prepare you for life
after graduation.
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ECONOMICS
BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance
On our Economics programme, you will study

the economic behaviour of individuals, firms
and governments, which together make up our
economic society. You will analyse in detail the
separate activity of these components, as well
as how they interact with one another, at both a
national and an international level.
This programme offers a strong combination of

essential business and finance topics alongside
the core elements of an economics degree.
Through studying the programme, you will

develop a wide variety of specialist skills and
examine a range of topical questions that are
central to the wellbeing and development of
modern economies.
Specialist modules are introduced in your
second year, when you will build the foundation
for your forthcoming Professional Training
placement. You will start to consider your finalyear options, as well as studying modules in the
core principles of economic policy and working
in a team to produce a report on an area of
economic importance and interest.
Your final year blends compulsory modules with
additional optional modules. These cover a range
of approaches, allowing for specialisation. Some
are theoretical, quantitative or technical, while
others are more applied.
BSc (Hons) Business Economics

Our Business Economics programme combines a
broad basis of economic study with a particular
focus on how businesses operate, placing less
emphasis on mathematical techniques than our
other Economics programmes.
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You will gain an understanding of the vital

economic roles played by the business and
financial sectors in modern economies, as well
as how these sectors operate and the key tools
for analysing them.
All this is placed within the framework of core
economic and quantitative principles, providing
a strong set of analytical skills that are highly
relevant to the worlds of business and finance.
Our Economics and Finance programme allows
you to study accounting and work on a team
project to design a business plan that will be
evaluated by professional business assessors.

and Mathematics
Both economics and mathematics are
highly regarded disciplines that underpin
contemporary life, as well as being fascinating
subjects in their own right.
Economics has become increasingly
quantitative, with high-level mathematics and
statistics skills essential for postgraduate study
and many graduate jobs, particularly in finance.
This programme takes core components of
economics and blends these with modules that
cover those aspects of mathematics that are most
relevant for economists.
From examining how businesses behave and

their role within the economy, to the strategic
decisions taken by management and the
economic importance of business, you will learn
to employ analytical tools and data analysis
techniques that will contribute to your skillset.
In your first year, you will be introduced to core

concepts in economics and gain grounding in
the main areas of mathematics that are used
in economic analysis. Following years will
build on this foundation, offering the
opportunity to broaden your knowledge in
more specialised areas.
Our Business Economics programme allows you

to study accounting and work on a team project
to design a business plan that will be evaluated
by professional business assessors.
By the end of the programme you will have a

highly sought-after mix of skills, equipping you
to solve real-world problems in finance, business
and public policy.
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ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
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Electronic engineers produce the next generation

of computers, satellites and mobile phones. If you
study at Surrey, our highly rated, research-active
academics will enable you to join this innovative
journey, unearthing some of the most fascinating
aspects of your chosen specialism.
Electronic Engineering at Surrey
The University of Surrey leads the way in areas such as
nanotechnology, vision and signal processing, mobile and wireless
communications, multimedia engineering, and space and satellite
engineering.
Spearheading the development of the industry for small satellites,
we design, build and monitor our own satellites. We are also
home to the new 5G Innovation Centre. Whats more, Electronic
Engineering was named the best University Department of the Year
2013 at the Elektra European Electronics Industry Awards and our
programmes are ranked number one by The Guardian University
Guide 2015 so you can look forward to high-quality teaching and
learning during your time as a student with us.
Our programmes cover the core theory, along with the latest
developments in hardware and device electronics, electrical
power generation, advanced nanotechnologies, software and
computer systems, satellite engineering, mobile communication
and multimedia engineering. The flexible structure of our degrees
and the wide range of options available allows you to tailor your
studies to your desired career.
Transfer between the different degree pathways is possible, as
is transferring between the BEng and MEng degrees, subject to
performance. The MEng degree lets you benefit from an additional
year of advanced specialist modules, together with a multidisciplinary
group project an opportunity to develop your teamwork and projectmanagement skills. The Royal Academy of Engineering recognises this
multidisciplinary project as the best example of its kind in the UK.

The Professional Training placement year starts at the end of the
second academic year, when you have sufficient knowledge and
practical experience to join companies as a practising junior engineer.
Well-known companies that have participated in the Professional
Training programme include BAE Systems, Mitsubishi, Intel,
Logica, Nokia, Samsung, Microsoft, Sharp, the BBC and Surrey
Satellite Technology. In addition, we have contacts with
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Degree programmes
MEng
H614 | 4 years

H615 | 5* years

H604 | 4* years
Electrical and
MEng
H600 | 4 years

H601 | 5* years

H605 | 4* years
with Audiovisual Systems
MEng
H645 | 4 years

H644 | 5* years

H642 | 4* years
with Communications
MEng
H641 | 4 years

H636 | 5* years

H646 | 4* years
with Computer Systems
MEng
H633 | 4 years

H631 | 5* years

H630 | 4* years
with Nanotechnology
MEng
H616 | 4 years

H613 | 5* years

H610 | 4* years
with Space Systems
MEng
H621 | 4 years

H627 | 5* years
BEng (Hons) HH65 | 3 years

HH64 | 4* years
WHY SURREY?
Surreys electronic engineering programmes have reached first
place in The Guardian University Guide 2015
Home to the brand-new 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC) and
award-winning research centres, including the Advanced
Technology Institute (ATI), Institute for Communication
Systems (ICS), Centre for Vision Speech and Signal Processing
(CVSSP), Surrey Space Centre (SSC) and Ion Beam Centre (IBC)
We are ranked second for electronic engineering programmes
Surreys Department of Electronic Engineering received a
94 per cent overall satisfaction score in the National Student
Survey 2014
many smaller companies which provide excellent placement

opportunities. Many of our students return from their placement
with offers of employment and often with financial sponsorship
from their placement company.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has accredited
all of our degrees as contributing towards professional registration,
except for our new Electrical and Electronic Engineering
programme which is seeking accreditation from the IET. Our
MEng programmes fully satisfy the educational requirements for
professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent graduates have entered employment with companies
including BAE Systems Avionics Ltd, the BBC, BT, Cable & Wireless,
Lockheed Martin UK, Motorola, Nokia, QinetiQ and Thales.
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
A-level Mathematics and at least
one of the following A-level
subjects: Physics, Electronics,
Further Mathematics.
Other suitable
qualifications
38 points for MEng
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*D*D MEng
D*DDDDD BEng
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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MEng/BEng (Hons)
MEng/BEng (Hons) Electronic

Engineering with Audiovisual Systems

Engineering with Computer Systems
From designing consumer electronic devices

to working at the forefront of nanoelectronics,
the electronics industry covers a diverse
range of careers, and our degrees in Electronic
Engineering provide you with the engineering
and professional skills required to fill these
challenging roles.
Our Electronic Engineering with Audiovisual

Systems programmes offer an integrated training
in digital electronics and computing, with an
understanding of how these technologies are
applied for audiovisual processing in music, film,
broadcasting, mediacasting, electronic games
and the internet. We offer a unique combination
of modern digital systems engineering with the
latest industry technologies for music, audio,
video and computer graphics production.
Our Electronic Engineering with Computer

Systems programmes will provide you with
knowledge of electronics and its application,
computer systems and the latest software,
preparing you for a career in the information
technology and computing industries. These
degrees are designed to cross the boundaries
between hardware electronics, software and
computer systems.
These programmes cover the core theory, along

with the latest developments in hardware and
device electronics, electrical power generation,
advanced nanotechnologies, software and
computer systems, satellite engineering, mobile
communication and multimedia engineering.
We focus on applying theory to real engineering
problems and technologies, combining
professional engineering skills with scientific
research methods. Time spent working in our
well-equipped practical laboratories underpins
the lecture courses, helping you to understand the
theory. Our professional development modules
cover product design and implementation,
preparing you to work as a professional engineer.
Individual and group projects during the degree
will give you a chance to work with academics
from our research centres, helping you develop
skills in specialist areas.
MEng/BEng (Hons) Electrical and

Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering
degrees develop engineers with a firm grounding
in electronics, plus the specialist skills required
to work at the forefront of electrical engineering,
power and control.
Enabling you to build on a common foundation
year in electronics, our programmes introduce
specialist modules in the subsequent years
of teaching. These modules cover topics
in electrical machines, power electronics,
power engineering, renewable (green) energy
generation and control engineering.
A specialism in electrical engineering will give
you the opportunity to address the great demand
for highly skilled electrical (power and control)
engineers worldwide. You will be exposed
to the latest advances through up-to-date
modules, laboratory experiments and project
work, addressing real-world problems in power
electronics, power engineering and control.
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These programmes integrate training in software

and hardware technologies with applications in
audiovisual content production, delivery and
display. They combine core subjects in computer
engineering and electronics with specialist
subjects in mediacasting, video processing
and computer graphics. These programmes
will suit you if you are looking for a career
in the audiovisual, consumer electronics or
creative industries: from film production and TV
broadcasting through to game development and
multimedia system design.

Engineering with Communications
Electronic Engineering with Communications
produces engineers to work at the forefront
of the communications industry, developing
technologies for mobile, wireless and highspeed communication. These programmes
enable you to build on a common foundation
in electronics and computing by introducing
specialist modules from your second year. These
modules cover topics in networking, digital
communication, signal processing, mobile
devices, web technologies, and wireless and
satellite communication.
Surrey is perfectly placed to keep pace
with the rapidly evolving field of mobile
communications. Leading European
research activity in this area, the University
is establishing an Innovation Centre in 5G
mobile communications, based on funding
from government and industry. Studying on
this course, you will be exposed to the latest
advances through up-to-date modules and the
opportunity to utilise advanced communications
technologies in project work.
Following a common core in electronics

and computing, you will take modules in
computer programming, operating systems,
computer architectures, computer graphics,
networking and the structure and operation of
the internet, helping you to develop a thorough
understanding of modern computer systems and
their operation.
Advanced options are available in the third
and MEng year, covering topics such as digital
signal processing, data and internet networking,
mobile devices, multimedia systems, image
processing, speech analysis, graphics,
computer vision, artificial intelligence and AI
programming. Individual project work utilises
state-of-the-art computing and audiovisual
processing facilities, giving you access to the
latest mobile computing devices.

Engineering with Nanotechnology
With the constant drive to miniaturise
electronics, much of modern technology
from computer chips to sensor devices
involves components on a minute scale. To
manufacture components hundreds of times
thinner than a human hair, companies require
electrical engineers with a new set of skills.
Functional nanotechnology, nanoelectronics,
nanofabrication, manufacturing, quantum
engineering and producing nanomaterials such
as graphene and carbon nanotubes are all key
skills covered on these programmes.
Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology
offers engineers a firm grounding in
conventional electronics, plus the specialist
skills at the electronics/physics interface
required to work on modern nanoscale device
fabrication. These programmes enable you to
build on a common foundation in electronics by
introducing specialist modules from the second
year. These modules cover nanoscale electronic

devices, optoelectronics, nanofabrication and
advanced experimental methods.
You will be exposed to the latest advances via
up-to-date modules and through project work
linked with our Advanced Technology Institute,
which carries out research at the forefront of
modern technology.

Engineering with Space Systems
The University of Surrey designs and builds
commercial satellites that are launched into
orbit, so our Electronic Engineering with
Space Systems programmes give you a unique
opportunity to gain knowledge and experience
at the frontline of space engineering.
These programmes enable you to build on a
common foundation in electronics and gain
first-hand experience of the technologies
that go into satellites, control and electrical
systems, and the planning of space missions.
The design and implementation of satellite
systems requires a diverse range of knowledge,
from microelectronics and computing systems
through to control engineering for guidance
and navigation.
Based on a core in electronics and computing,
our programmes introduce the fundamentals
of space systems and space mission design,
alongside project work which gives you practical
experience of their application to real-world
space engineering.
The facilities at Surrey are fantastic.
Eleanor Willetts
MEng Electronic Engineering with Space Systems
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Join a School with a growing reputation for challenging, innovative, forwardthinking teaching and research in literature and creative writing. Youll gain a
strong grounding in canonical works before tailoring your degree with a range
of specialist optional modules to suit your interests.
English Literature and Creative Writing at Surrey
Degree programmes
Your first year is about laying foundations. You will explore the
history of English literature (including Shakespeare) as well
as studying theoretical approaches to literature and detailed
introductions to drama, poetry and the novel. The second year
extends your knowledge of literary history (such as the Victorian
age and the modernist era) and particular genres (such as
detective fiction and science fiction). Your final year puts the
emphasis on independent thinking, with optional modules
designed around our highly respected research. You will also
write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, with dedicated and
individual support.
English Literature
BSc (Hons) Q320 | 3 years

Q324 | 4* years
On our popular English Literature with Creative Writing degree

you will take a range of specialist Creative Writing modules and
pursue a writing project in the final year, such as a chapter of a
novel, a volume of poetry or a screenplay.
Your degree is enhanced by modules such as English in Education,
which offers opportunities to teach in local schools. This illustrates
Surreys unique approach to your professional development,
which helps you graduate with skills that will prove invaluable
whatever your career path.
Our four-year degrees in English Literature and foreign languages
give you unique insights into literature, languages and culture by
letting you spend your third year abroad, with options for work
and study in a relevant foreign country.
Creative Writing at Surrey

You can choose to study Creative Writing as a Minor on our new
Major/Minor degree (in combination with a Theatre Studies Major,
for example). As well as building writing confidence and expertise
(including in prose, poetry and screenplays), the Creative Writing
modules enable you to reflect on how your own creative practice
could help you to engage with ideas you are studying in your other
classes. Creative Writing combines lectures, seminars and workshops
in which you produce and discuss your own creative work.
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English Literature and French

BSc (Hons) QR3C | 4* years
English Literature
and German
BSc (Hons) QR32 | 4* years
English Literature
and Spanish
BSc (Hons) QR3K | 4* years
English Literature
with Creative Writing

392F | 4* years
Selection process
Applicant Day.
Related programmes
WHY SURREY?
Among the only English Literature and Creative Writing
degrees with a Professional Training placement year built in
100 per cent of graduates from the School of English and
Languages were in employment or education six months
after graduating

Uniquely, as a Surrey English Literature and Creative Writing
student you have the option of a Professional Training placement
integrated right into the heart of your course, giving you the
chance to acquire eye-catching experience in the workplace
or at an overseas university before you have even graduated.
Placements in recent years have included events management,
journalism, PR and advertising. We have partnerships with
multinationals and smaller specialist enterprises, in industries
ranging from the arts and media to financial services and
information technology. Please see page 30.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Our degrees provide you with a range of valuable academic,
intellectual and professional skills to prepare you for a variety
of careers, so it is no coincidence that our English Literature
and Creative Writing graduates achieve an extremely high
employment rate. English graduates are particularly well
qualified for professions such as journalism, marketing,
publishing, teaching, writing and arts administration, but they
are also attractive to employers in management, business,
communications and the media.

Major/Minor
English Literature and Creative
Writing as an option, please see
page 168 or visit:
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
Grade B in A-level English,
English Literature, English
Literature and Language (or
equivalent) or a relevant subject.
For BA (Hons) English Literature
and French/German/Spanish,
minimum grade B at A-level (or
equivalent) in English Literature,
but with AAB overall (to include
the relevant language).
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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Film and TV offer many exciting production engineering careers, if you have the
right credentials. This is the only degree that unites the three vital streams of
learning youll need to succeed: rigorous technical and scientific study, professional
operational knowledge and experience, and stimulating study of the creative arts.
Film and Video Production Engineering at Surrey
Degree programmes
This programme will open varied and rewarding graduate career

prospects for you by taking advantage of our expert teaching,
professional industry-standard facilities and the reputation we
have built over the last 40 years with our Tonmeister Sound
Recording degree, the sister programme of Film and Video
Production Engineering.
Film and Video

Production Engineering
BA (Hons) P313 | 4* years
BSc (Hons) P313 | 4* years
Our degree comprises three areas of study:

The fundamentals of science and engineering that underpin film and
video technologies
Practical experience of film making
Creative and analytical work related to film and video and other
creative art forms
We believe that all of these components are essential for graduates
working in todays rapidly changing film and TV industries, where
developing technologies are closely linked with creative endeavour.
The technical aspects of your studies will cover the components
that contribute to modern film making and broadcasting, such as
theories of light, lenses, electronics, computer production systems,
video signals, digital image systems, audio, streaming and image
compression. The practical elements of the degree provide you with
tuition in film making, including camera techniques, lighting, film
grading, editing, graphics and critical observation, as well as allowing
you to apply the technical theory to making films in a wide range
of styles. Examining the creative arts will develop your analytical
skills and provide the opportunity for detailed study of creative
disciplines such as aspects of film, digital media arts, acting, music
or sound recording.
Our Film and Video Production Engineering degree prepares you
for a career in the industry, but your career choice is not restricted
to being a broadcast engineer, director, lighting camera operator,
craft-based engineer or colourist. The breadth of experience gained
in the programme will equip you with numerous practical and soft
skills, client-handling abilities, invaluable initiative and genuine
adaptability for working at the interface between engineering and
creative practice in the film and TV industries.
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Selection process
candidates may be invited to an
Applicant Day where they will
be interviewed. During the visit
to the University the candidate
can find out more about the
programme and meet staff and
students.
Related programmes
Typical entry
requirements
AAA A-level grades
WHY SURREY?
A degree that explores the vital technical, professional and
creative streams of learning
A ready-made network of professional contacts

The integrated Professional Training placement year provides you
with first-hand experience of working in professional film and TV,
and helps you to make important contacts in the industry. You
gain valuable experience by working for a year in a commercial
company, such as a film studio, a broadcasting company, a TV
production company, an equipment manufacturer, a computer
games developer or a post-production facility.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Potential careers and positions include on-set crew, director,
director of photography, digital imaging technician, postproduction, data wrangler, colourist, digital intermediate
producer, broadcasting, lighting director, producer-director,
editor, broadcast engineer, manufacturing, R&D, software
developer and test engineer.

Digital Media Arts
with Audiovisual Systems
Mathematics with Music
Music
(Tonmeister)
Required subjects
Mathematics, Physics plus
an arts or humanities A-level
or equivalent are required.
Students with a third science
or engineering-based A-level
will also be considered, where
they can demonstrate an active
commitment to the discipline
through non-curricular activity.
This may be demonstrated
by gaining appropriate
qualifications or by passing
written tests at interview.
Other suitable
qualifications
36 points
(including Mathematics and
Physics grade 6 at HL)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*DD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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FOOD SCIENCE
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On our dynamic Food Science degree programmes, youll explore the secret
science behind food production, development and safety to enable you to
pursue an exciting career within the food manufacturing industry, research
institutes, government and consumer organisations.
Food Science at Surrey
Degree programmes
Food science is a multidisciplinary subject involving the

application of sciences such as chemistry and biology to the
study of food. Studying a broad-based curriculum, you will gain
an understanding of the raw materials that will become food,
how these interact, and how food science can have dramatic
implications for human health.
Food Science
and Microbiology
BSc (Hons) CD56 | 3 years

CD57 | 4* years
The University of Surrey is home to leading academic staff at the

forefront of their fields. Our broad range of expertise allows you to
choose options that reflect your interests as you progress through
your programme.
Nutrition and Food Science

BSc (Hons) BD46 | 3 years

BD47 | 4* years
Our degrees are designed to give you comprehensive training in

all aspects of food science, but with a unique focus on its modern
role in influencing human health and disease. Whilst providing
a solid core of knowledge in food science, we also offer unique
specialisations in nutrition and microbiology, and the option for
a Professional Training placement year.
With this combination of skills, you will be able to appreciate
how food can be produced safely and with maximum
nutritional and beneficial value to human health. These are key
attributes for graduates hoping to enter the food sector, where
the leading companies are seeking to exploit the food science
and nutrition revolution that has led to the concept of novel and
functional foods with associated health benefits.
Our graduates are eminently employable in the food industry and
related areas, and can make an important contribution to UK and
global food security through improved food preservation and the
provision of safe and nutritious foods.
WHY SURREY?
Our Food Sciences programmes ranked second best in
the country in The Times/Sunday Times Good University
Guide 2015
Nutrition students gave us an overall satisfaction rating
of 92 per cent in the latest National Student Survey
Our Food Science programmes are recognised by the Institute
of Food Science & Technology
Placements with leading food retailers, manufacturers and
research organisations in the UK and overseas

We strongly encourage you to take a placement in the UK or overseas
with an industrial leader such as Unilever, Nestl, GlaxoSmithKline,
the Food Standards Agency, Mars Confectionery, Waitrose,
Sainsburys or Dairy Crest. We place great emphasis on organising
a successful, research-based placement, allowing you to extend and
enhance your practical abilities and sharpen your professional skills.
Employers may sponsor the final year of your study and many offer
our students employment on graduation. Opportunities are also
available as part of the Erasmus programme.
I came to Surrey
because it has a great
nutrition department
and the course includes
modules covering lots
of different subjects. The
campus is very friendly
and Surrey Sports Park
is a massive bonus.

Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association,
Senior Research Officer and PhD

Tesco, Technical Development Executive

Northern Foods (Solway Foods Factory),
Process Development Technologist

Danone, Nutritionist

Princes Foods, New Product Development

Mars Confectionary, Product Design Senior Scientist
Alice Goudie
BSc (Hons)
Nutrition and Food Science
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GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Graduates over the last few years have secured roles such as:
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
or above.
Two core science A-level subjects
required from Chemistry,
Biology, Physics or Maths
(Chemistry or Biology preferred).
Other A-level subjects such
as Food Technology, Home
Economics, Applied Science or
Environmental Studies will also
be considered in combination
with a preferred science subject.
Other suitable
qualifications
3534 points (two sciences at HL
6 and 5, including one of Biology
and Chemistry)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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In our globalised economy, organisations large and small fight to compete in

international markets. This programme studies organisations, their management
and the global environment in which they operate, giving you a comprehensive
business management education with an international perspective.
International Business Management at Surrey
Our International Business Management programmes are ideal for
those with a global outlook and international aspirations, offering
modules that develop both your core business management
knowledge and a more specialist, specific understanding of the
international aspects of the subject.
The programmes provide an overview of the most important topics
in international business, including emerging markets, globalisation,
the role of trust, and comparing markets and business environments
in different countries. As well as building an understanding of
multinational companies and their strategies, you will explore how
local companies compete against such global players.
Degree programmes
International
Business Management
MBus
N125 | 4 years

N129 | 5* years
BSc (Hons)

N120 | 3 years
N121 | 4* years

with real-world business problems both in our programmes and in
Our close links with national and international businesses of
all sizes and across all sectors are reflected in the companies
for which our students have worked on their placements,
including 3M, Ernst & Young, HP, LOral, LK Bennett, Microsoft,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sony and Xerox.
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Our MBus programme offers you a direct pathway to a
Masters qualification
You will also enjoy a comprehensive business management

education on the programmes, building a fundamental skills
base and an understanding of how businesses operate. As well as
professional management practice from accounting and economics
to marketing, operations and organisational behaviour you will
be brought face-to-face with the challenges of managing people,
finances, operations and customers.
Our MBus programme offers highly academic students a direct route
to a Masters qualification by extending your BSc for a further year.
Graduates of the programme will be able to meld theory and its
application in the real world and are therefore likely to
be highly attractive to employers as future strategic leaders and
senior managers.
WHY SURREY?
Guide 2015
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent graduates from Surrey Business School have entered
The programme helps

you stand out from
other students with
business-related
degrees as it equips
you to analyse the
business world from
an international
perspective.
Aman Bajaj
BSc (Hons) International
Business Management

Accenture

Aldi

Fujitsu

JP Morgan

Marks & Spencer

Samsung
Typical entry
requirements
AAA MBus A-level grades
AAAAAB BSc A-level grades
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
36 points for MBus
3635 points for BSc
(including Mathematics grade 4
at SL/HL)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*DD MBus
D*DDDDD BSc
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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Focusing on the management of events both large and small, our International
Event Management programme allows you to develop a specialised knowledge
of the field, alongside a broader foundation in business management as a whole.
International Event Management at Surrey
Degree programmes
With over 450 major events held in the UK each year worth
around 1 billion to the UK economy the events industry
is integral to tourism development and to the hospitality and
tourism sector as a whole. This increasing importance of the sector
both in the UK and internationally has led to significant demand
for employees with skills and knowledge specific to
event management.
International
Event Management

N820 | 4* years
Our International Event Management programme examines largeand small-scale events that require specific skills to manage. We
also cover conferences and roadshows. This not only increases the
scope of your knowledge, but also gives you a wide range of event
management skills that can be applied in a range of roles.
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Ranked top five in the UK for student satisfaction in

hospitality and tourism by the National Student Survey 2014
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
Graduates from the School of Hospitality and Tourism

Management have gone on to prestigious positions within the
event management industry, working for organisations such as:

BAFTA, Head of Commercial Events

The Goodwood Group, Head of Events Hospitality

International Air Transport Association, Manager, Executive
Events
Recent graduates from the School have also entered employment
with organisations such as:
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill

China International Exhibition Center Group Corporation
Hilton
Reed Exhibitions
The Fairmont Group
Thomas Cook
TUI Group
Thanks to the School of Hospitality and Tourism Managements

outstanding reputation around the world, the programme is truly
international in nature. Our Professional Training placements as
well as relationships with leading figures in industry offer you
the opportunity to look beyond the UK and consider events on an
international scale, both during your degree and after graduating.
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programmes by The Guardian University Guide 2015
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
You will benefit from the University of Surreys location in the

thriving economy of the South East, as well as its close proximity
to London. You will be able to draw upon the wealth of experience
in the wider business community, as well as the opportunity to
study and be involved with the many events that take place in the
local area.
The Professional Training placement year is an integral part of

our programme. Our prestigious placement partner organisations
provide opportunities for you to gain valuable experience in a
professional working environment, increasing your confidence,
skills and employability when you graduate. You can choose to
spend your placement in the UK, Europe or even further afield.
Ranked number one in the UK for hospitality and tourism

Guide 2015
Some modules on the programme are delivered in collaboration

with industry partners. The programme also provides you with an
industry-recognised safety certificate.
WHY SURREY?
Ranked number
one in the UK for
hospitality and tourism
programmes by The
Times/Sunday Times
Good University Guide
2015.
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From hotels to casinos, airlines to cruise ships, tour operators to resort

development, our International Hospitality and Tourism Management
programme primes you for a career at the heart of one of the worlds largest,
most exciting and fastest-growing sectors.
International Hospitality and Tourism Management
at Surrey
Designed to meet the needs of a dynamic sector, this programme
blends a core of business and management studies with specific,
specialised modules that draw on our extensive experience in
hospitality and tourism.
Through the business modules, you will explore the key
approaches and techniques vital to managing and running an
international business. The specialist modules, meanwhile, give
you a detailed appreciation of the unique features and challenges
of the hospitality and tourism industries.
Degree programmes
and Tourism Management

N231 | 4* years

our programme. Our prestigious placement partner organisations
skills and employability when you graduate. You can choose to
spend your placement in the UK, Europe or even further afield.
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GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent International Hospitality and Tourism Management
graduates have entered employment with organisations such as:

Air Berlin

Fairmont Group

Four Seasons

Hilton

Thomas Cook
Taught by an outstanding international faculty, we pride ourselves

on creating an educational environment for the programme that
encourages you to grow both personally and professionally. Our
approach combines theory and practice in a way that gives you
the chance to apply your knowledge, making use of case studies,
business simulations and site visits.

Guide 2015
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
This balance gives you both the in-depth knowledge to thrive

in international hospitality and tourism and a broader range of
transferable skills that can be applied to a variety of managerial
and entrepreneurial roles.
We have strong relationships with major organisations in the

hospitality and tourism sector and there are regular opportunities
to interact with senior industry figures. These links not only keep
you up-to-date with the latest sector developments, but can also
significantly improve your employability upon graduation.
WHY SURREY?
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
My lecturers are from

around the world and
have not only academic
prestige but also
working experience
from within the
hospitality and tourism
industries.
Svenja Suchanek
Hospitality and Tourism
Management
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The perfect foundation for senior managerial roles in this dynamic, thriving
sector, our renowned International Hospitality Management programme
opens up a variety of prestigious career opportunities for you, both in the
UK and overseas.
International Hospitality Management at Surrey
Degree programmes
Drawing on extensive experience of teaching, researching and

working in hospitality management, this programme combines
specific industry-focused modules, a core foundation in business
and management, and, with our Professional Training placement
programme, hands-on experience in real hospitality organisations.
Our aim is that you leave us as professionals ready to make an
immediate impact in the field; to ensure this happens, you will start
developing professional skills from the outset of the programme.
Management
MBus
N862 | 4 years

N800 | 5* years

N221 | 4* years
This combination of academic theory, up-to-date industry

knowledge and practical experience will kick-start your hospitality
management career, giving you opportunities across a range of
organisations and sectors from hotels and restaurants to events
companies and cruise ships. Graduates also go on to work for
consultancy companies, or use their degree as a gateway into other
areas in which hospitality is an essential activity, such as estate
management or corporate entertaining. Others have used the
business and management elements of the programme to move into
broader management roles.
Our MBus programme offers highly academic students a direct

route to a Masters qualification by extending your BSc for a further
year. Graduates of the programme will be able to combine theory
and its application in the commercial world and are therefore
likely to be highly attractive to employers as future strategic
leaders and senior managers in the hospitality sector.
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Lakeside Restaurant and Lakeside Coffee Shop provide an
ideal training environment and expert supervision

The Professional Training placement year is an integral part of our
programmes. Our prestigious placement partner organisations
skills and employability when you graduate.
The programme benefits from the Lakeside Restaurant and

Lakeside Coffee Shop, on-campus establishments run by the
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management that give you the
opportunity to learn how to plan, organise, evaluate and manage
successful hospitality businesses.
We also ensure our programme reflects the current state of
the hospitality industry, making extensive use of case studies,
simulations, site visits and the latest data to provide you with
the most up-to-date and relevant education possible. Our degree
is one of the most prestigious qualifications in hospitality
management, with our alumni occupying some of the most senior
positions in the industry.
WHY SURREY?
Recent students have enjoyed placements at the Fairmont Group,

Intercontinental Hotels Group, Le Mridien, Radisson Edwardian
Hotels, The Ritz Hotel and The Savoy Hotel.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent International Hospitality Management graduates have
entered employment with organisations such as:
I chose Surrey because

of its leading reputation
in business and
hospitality. I was drawn
to the University when
I attended an Open Day
and instantly felt at ease.
Four Seasons
Hilton Hotel Group

Hyatt
The Goring Hotel
The Savoy Hotel
Jonathan Kent
Hospitality Management
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Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
Other qualifications will be
considered on an individual
basis.
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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Supporting over 260 million jobs worldwide, the tourism industry offers a
multitude of exciting career opportunities as organisations around the world
seek employees who combine the specialist tourism knowledge and business
management skills you will cultivate on this programme.
International Tourism Management at Surrey
Degree programmes
The University of Surrey was the first English university to run a

tourism course more than 40 years ago. We recently became the
first university to receive the prestigious Tourism Society Award
previous recipients of which include Her Majesty The Queen, the
London 2012 Olympic bid team and the National Trust showing
the esteem in which tourism at Surrey is held.
International Tourism
Management
MBus
N832 | 4 years

N833 | 5* years
BSc (Hons) NN28 | 3 years

NN29 | 4* years
Our International Tourism Management programme draws on

this wealth of experience, helping you develop an understanding
of tourism alongside a detailed study of core management and
business principles.
You will be taught by experienced and knowledgeable staff, all of

whom are internationally respected experts in their research fields.
Academic lectures are combined with field trips, site visits and
guest lectures from industry professionals, providing you with the
most up-to-date and relevant education possible.
Our MBus programme offers highly academic students a direct

route to a Masters qualification by extending your BSc for a further
year. Graduates of the programme will be able to meld theory
and its application in the real world and are therefore likely to
be highly attractive to employers as future strategic leaders and
senior managers in the tourism sector.
Our exceptional industry connections and the relevance of our
programmes are reflected in our strong graduate employment
levels and the number of our graduates who go on to senior
managerial roles in the tourism industry.
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Guide 2015

The Professional Training placement year is an integral part of our
programmes. Our prestigious placement partner organisations
skills and employability when you graduate. You can choose
to spend your placement in the UK, Europe or even further
afield, working for some of the worlds most prestigious tourism
organisations.
Reflecting the variety of the tourism industry, you will be able to

choose from a range of optional modules alongside compulsory
core topics, allowing you to specialise and develop your skills in
the areas that are most relevant to your interests and your future
career aspirations.
Several of the modules on the programme are also taught in

collaboration with, or are sponsored by, industry partners such as
Explore Worldwide and Troika Recruitment. Due to an extensive
range of field trips and opportunities to venture abroad, the
programme is particularly suitable for those who are passionate
about travelling and working with people.
WHY SURREY?
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
I love studying at Surrey
due to the excellent
teaching staff who are all
extremely experienced
and knowledgeable in
their field. Regular visits
from guest lecturers also
offer further insight into
opportunities within
the industry.
Vicky Brittain
Tourism Management
Recent tourism graduates have entered employment with

organisations such as:
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill

Deutsche Bank

Explore Worldwide

Marriott Hotels

The United Nations World Tourism Organization

Thomas Cook

Travel Weekly

TUI Group
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LANGUAGES
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Our language degrees bring a strong professional

orientation to your passion for foreign languages.
You gain insights into different languages and
their varied socio-cultural contexts, and develop
the linguistic and intercultural skills required in a
globalising world.
Languages at Surrey
We place great emphasis on practical language use, and provide
you with the study skills you need to become an independent
language learner. We keep class sizes down to allow for a high level
of student engagement and participation, which means you will
get to know your classmates and tutors really well. We believe that
language learning should be about contemporary language both as
a means of communication and a means of access to other cultures
and societies. Our degree programmes equip you for the modern
world of work and communication by helping you to develop your
language skills in professional as well as academic contexts. We also
recognise the need to understand how languages and societies have
developed. Our modules are designed to enhance your knowledge
and understanding of the history, politics, culture and society of the
countries where your chosen languages are spoken.
We teach in the target language from the outset, using our state-ofthe-art language-learning facilities. Our degrees are fully integrated
to ensure that the different elements of your degree including the
Professional Training placement year complement each other.
By the end of your degree, you will have developed the linguistic
competence and confidence to excel in the professional and
academic world.

all our language-study degrees. You will spend the third year of
your degree in the countries of the languages you study, working
in a new, exciting environment. Most of our students choose to
spend their year on one or two work placements, but you may
also decide to study at one of the most renowned continental
universities. You will normally spend 46 weeks on placement.
Over many years, we have developed a network of professional
contacts in Europe and beyond. Our experienced placement team
assists you in choosing a placement that helps you to make the
most of this year, linguistically, culturally and personally. The
Professional Training placement year can be arranged for one or
two countries, depending on your degree programme.
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Degree programmes
Typical entry
requirements
BA (Hons) Applied Languages

(French and Spanish)

RR14 | 4* years
(German and French)

RR12 | 4* years
(German and Spanish)

RR24 | 4* years
(Translation and French)

RQ20 | 4* years
(Translation and German)

RQ30 | 4* years
(Translation and Spanish)

RQ50 | 4* years
English Literature and French
BA (Hons) QR3C | 4* years
English Literature and German
BA (Hons) QR32 | 4* years
English Literature and Spanish
BA (Hons) QR3K | 4* years
Business Management
and French
BSc (Hons) NR21 | 4* years
Business Management
and German
AAB A-level grades required for

all programmes and pathways.
WHY SURREY?
Ranked among the UKs elite top three universities for
modern languages and linguistics by The Guardian University
Guide 2015 league table
100 per cent of graduates from the School of English and
Languages were in employment or education six months
after graduating
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
The fully integrated Professional Training placement year, as well
as the high level of one-to-one support received by our students,
are just two of the reasons for our very high employment rates in
the School of English and Languages (100 per cent in the cohort
that graduated in 2013). Graduates over the last few years have
entered employment in organisations such as:

BAE Systems
Crdit Lyonnais
Electricit de France
Goldman Sachs
LOral
Rolls-Royce
Santander
Selection process
Offers are normally made in terms of grades. Suitable candidates
will be invited to an Applicant Day.
Related programmes
Major/Minor degrees
All our Applied Languages

programmes require grade B
in the relevant language(s) or
equivalent.
For BA (Hons) English Literature
minimum grade B at A-level (or
equivalent) in English Literature,
but with AAB overall (to include
the relevant language).
Please contact us for the
requirements for ab initio
Spanish.
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
Business Management
and Spanish
Required subjects
above (or equivalent). For BSc
(Hons) Business Management
grade B in Mathematics at GCSE
(or equivalent) is required.
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LANGUAGES
BA (Hons) English Literature

and French/German/Spanish
BSc (Hons) Business Management

and French/German/Spanish
These degree programmes combine the study

of English literature with the study of a foreign
language. As in all our language degrees, you
will develop your language skills in order to
be able to communicate in a range of
professional contexts.
These programmes combine the study of

business management with the study of
a foreign language. As in all our language
programmes, you will develop your language
skills in order to be able to communicate in a
range of professional contexts, and enhance your
knowledge and understanding of the relevant
culture and society.
The English Literature element of the degree is

taught in an innovative and interdisciplinary
way, and covers a range of literary themes,
genres and theories. The foreign language
component is taught almost exclusively in
the target language and provides high-level
language training, as well as an understanding
of the cultures and societies of the countries
where the language is spoken. The two elements
of this programme give you unique insights into
language, literature and culture.
You will spend your third year on placement in
a country where the language is spoken. Our
placement team works with you to help you
make the most of this year: you will have the
opportunity to study English literature in one
of our partner institutions across Europe, work
in one of the many companies with which we
have links, or opt for a combination of work
and study.
The Business Management element of the degree

is taught in English by our Surrey Business
School, and covers key business principles
and practice. The two elements of this degree
programme complement each other and prepare
you for a variety of careers.
You will spend your third year on a placement
in a country where your chosen language is
spoken. In most cases, we will help you to
find a placement in one or more of the many
companies with which we have links, giving
you a real insight into business practice in
the relevant country. You may also opt to
spend some or all of the year studying
business in a country relevant to your language
choice, if you wish to further strengthen your
academic profile.

Pathways available include:
French and Spanish
German and French
Spanish and German
Translation and French
Translation and German
Translation and Spanish
This flexible degree programme offers several
pathways, allowing you to study two languages
to a high level, or to focus on one language
and translation studies. French and German
can be taken post A-level, and Spanish can be
taken either post A-level or ab initio. (Spanish
cannot be taken ab initio with Translation, as this
pathway requires advanced language skills in
order to do applied translation from the outset.)
Whichever pathway you opt for, you will
be focused on becoming a language expert,
improving your practical language skills and
acquiring an understanding of how languages
work. In addition to this, you will learn about
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the cultures and societies of the countries

where your chosen language(s) are spoken,
in interactive modules taught in the target
language. You will have opportunities to
develop translation skills and, if you opt for
the translation pathway, will also gain insight
into various aspects of the profession, such as
subtitling and interpreting. All students will also
have the opportunity to begin learning another
ab initio language, Portuguese, in the second
year, with the option of taking it further in the
final year.
All the pathways include a Professional Training
year, giving you the choice between work
placements, study placements, or a combination
of the two. If you are studying two languages
you will divide your Professional Training year
between two linguistically relevant countries,
and in all cases our placement team will work
closely with you to ensure that you make the
most of this valuable opportunity.
For a full list of Major/

Minor degree programmes
that include Languages as
an option, please see page
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LAW
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surrey.ac.uk/study/law
Through our range of Law programmes you will foster an extensive

understanding of the law and the legal system, as well as tackling the
fundamental issues of fairness, justice and equality that are at the heart
of every society.
Law at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our Law programmes blend traditional and modern teaching

methods to introduce you to a range of legal topics in a
stimulating and supportive environment. You will gain a critical
understanding of the law, as well as developing a range of essential
skills necessary for careers in the legal professions.
Law
LLB (Hons)

Challenging you not only to understand the law, but also to

apply it and consider its impact on society, our Law programmes
develop your professional skills through a series of extracurricular activities focusing on client interviewing, negotiation
and mooting. You will conduct in-depth research and analysis as
part of your classes, before discussing your understanding and
evaluation of each topic in small group tutorials.
Focusing on the law of England and Wales as affected by European
and international law, you will be schooled in the core elements of
legal understanding. While you will spend time identifying current
legal rules and principles, our programmes are a far cry from the
memorisation of dry legal detail.
M100 | 3 years
M102 | 4* years

LLB (Hons) M1M9 | 3 years

M1M8 | 4* years
Law with
International Studies
LLB (Hons) M1T0 | 3 years

M1T1 | 4* years

Our Law programmes all offer optional Professional Training
placements. You could work for the full year, either in the UK or
abroad, or spend half the year on a work placement and the other
half studying at one of our partner universities in countries such
as the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Singapore and Australia.
Many Professional Training placements are paid, with the
opportunity to experience a variety of contexts, including
solicitors offices, local authority legal departments,
non-governmental organisations and corporations.
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There are a variety of opportunities for legal work

placements and academic exchanges, including our renowned
Professional Training placement scheme
Law at Surrey continues to strengthen its position in the top
20 UK law schools, achieving 17th in The Guardian University
Guide 2015
Our award-winning student Law Society provides a range of
extra-curricular activities
Voice training is offered by professionals from the Guildford
School of Acting on campus
All our programmes are Qualifying Law Degrees
You will be expected to debate the law, to analyse its application

to given situations and to apply your legal understanding in
a national or international context. You will also have the
opportunity to study legal areas that are of particular interest to
you or your career.
The School of Law at Surrey is renowned for its extra-curricular
activities, links with local legal organisations and a long tradition
of offering Professional Training placements that ensure you are
prepared for your future legal career.
WHY SURREY?

Required subjects
Preference may be given to
subjects with a strong theoretical
and analytical sub-skill.
Please contact us for further
details. A-level Law is acceptable
for entry.
Other suitable
qualifications
All programmes are Qualifying Law Degrees (QLD). A QLD

provides exemption from the academic stage of the Law Society
and Bar examinations.
3635 points
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
BTEC (QCF Level 3)

Extended Diploma
D*DDDDD
Recent Law graduates have entered employment with

I was attracted to the

because of the excellent
graduate prospects, as
well as the range
of extra-curricular
activities within the
School of Law.
Typical entry
requirements

Clifford Chance

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

GE Healthcare

Home Office

UK Supreme Court
English language
requirements:
6.5 IELTS minimum in reading
and writing elements
sub-skill
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LAW
LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
Our single honours programme allows you to

cover the widest range of legal subject areas.
You will gain a deep understanding of the main
areas of legal knowledge: law as it regulates
the functions of the state (EU law, public law
and criminal law), law as it regulates relations
between private individuals (contract law and
tort law), and law as it regulates the ownership
and control of land and other property (land law
and equity and trusts).
This programme combines the expertise

of the School of Law with the internationally
recognised research and teaching strengths
of the Universitys Department of Sociology,
offering you the chance to develop an
understanding of the law and legal principles
whilst also studying advanced areas
of criminology.
In your first year, you will be introduced to the

fundamental concepts that inform the way in
which laws are made, and also to the ways in
which law students and legal scholars identify,
analyse and criticise those laws.
You will also examine the process by which
cases decided by the higher courts and
enactments of the Houses of Parliament become
the law, encouraging you to look critically at the
law-making process itself.
You will learn about these key legal skills
and the English legal system alongside core
foundation subjects, namely contract law,
criminal law, public law, EU law and land law.
Your second year involves analysing European
law and tort law, as well as being introduced
to equity and trusts and administrative law. In
addition to these foundation legal subjects, you
can select from a variety of optional modules.
You may opt to undertake a Professional
Training placement in your third year, before
returning for your final year of study. This final
year offers you the opportunity to study
a number of optional legal subjects including
commercial law, family law, and medical law
and ethics as well as opting to take
a dissertation.
As well as equipping you with the skills and

knowledge necessary to proceed to professional
legal qualifications as a solicitor or barrister and
to engage critically with the key principles of law
in core subjects, the programme will give you
an awareness of current issues in criminology
from debates surrounding criminal justice to
social control and the role of the police.
As with our single honours programme, you will
be introduced to key legal skills and study the
English legal system in your first year, alongside
the study of core foundation subjects, namely,
criminal law, contract law, public law and EU
law. The criminology element of the programme
includes modules on crime and society and an
introduction to criminological theories.
Year two subjects comprise EU law, tort law, land
law and public law, plus a choice of criminology
modules from the following: Crime, Community
Safety and Crime Prevention; Crime, Power and
Justice; Crime and Technology; and Crime and
Media.
returning for your final year of study. In this
final year you will study equity and trusts,
as well as selecting optional law modules
(including a dissertation) and a choice of two
criminology modules from the following: Youth,
Crime and Control; Crime, Ethnicity and Racism;
and Policing and the Police.
LLB (Hons) Law with

International Studies
Our International Studies pathway offers you
the opportunity to study both core law subjects
and international politics, developing a political
perspective on law as a body of rules.
Your first year will include the introduction
to legal skills and the fundamentals of the
English legal system common to all our law
programmes, studied alongside core foundation
modules on contract law, criminal law, EU law
and public law. For the international studies
element of the programme, you will undertake
modules on both European integration, and
politics and international relations.
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Second-year subjects include tort law, EU law,

public law and land law, while the international
studies element comprises modules on
international relations theories and foreign
policy analysis.
returning for your final year of study. In this
final year you will study equity and trusts,
as well as selecting optional law modules
(including a dissertation) and political modules.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
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surrey.ac.uk/study/liberalarts
We have built our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme around our pioneering
expertise in personal and professional development to form a degree for gifted,
ambitious students that is quite unlike any other in the country.
Liberal Arts and Sciences at Surrey
Degree programmes
This prestigious new degree demonstrates our commitment to a

liberal education that gives you both academic and professional
experiences. This is a wonderful opportunity for first-class
students to turn curiosity and creativity into the ability to analyse
and contextualise, to communicate and lead.

BA (Hons) WB21 | 4* years
BSc (Hons) WB22 | 4* years
You will develop your ability to look at important issues in their

proper context and on the basis of evidence, insight and reason
make informed links between different academic disciplines and
modes of thought.
You choose a main pathway to follow throughout your degree.
There are seven of these, grouped into three categories:
Arts category pathway
Arts, Culture and Creativity
Social Science category pathways
People, Minds and Society
Business and Finance
Business and People
Selection process
Offers are made both in terms
of appropriate grades in relevant
disciplines (depending on
what the candidate chooses to
specialise in) and on the basis of
an interview to ascertain the best
programme choices for each
individual student.
Related programmes
Major/Minor degrees
Natural and Life Science category pathways

Public Health and Medicine
Physics
Engineering
Modules in your main pathway build the core knowledge you
need to be an expert in your chosen field. To help build rounded
knowledge, each semester you will choose a module from
pathways in one of the other two categories.
You also take compulsory modules that bring you together with
Liberal Arts and Sciences students from across all the pathways to
discuss learning, professionalism, ethics, knowledge creation and
communication.
We will help you to master useful research methods right from
your very first term with us, employing them in a number of
different contexts that bring you into close contact with senior
academics from across the University and widen your global
understanding of important issues and topics.
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Typical entry
requirements
WHY SURREY?
A unique degree that marries intellectual and professional
growth
Student-focused teaching led by senior academics and
practising artists
Working in different disciplines and with a variety of professional

groups from inside and outside the University will help you to see
how the academic and non-academic worlds operate and overlap,
a vital insight that will be strengthened during your Professional
Training placement year. You may also select from a range of
optional subjects alongside your compulsory modules, and choose
to learn a language through our Global Graduate Award programme.
This degree will enhance your capacity for initiative and original
thought in a way that enriches your life, transforms your outlook
and equips you with outstanding intellectual advantages. You
will acquire a superbly rounded set of abilities, experiences
and knowledge that will prove invaluable for impressing future
employers, succeeding in business or building an academic career.
This degree will enhance

your capacity for
initiative and original
thought in a way that
enriches your life,
transforms your outlook
and equips you with
outstanding intellectual
advantages.
Uniquely, we have embedded our special approach to personal and

professional development right at the heart of our Liberal Arts and
Sciences degree. That is why a Professional Training placement
year is compulsory, giving you the eye-catching and enjoyable
experience of working with a distinguished partner organisation
in the UK or overseas.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Required subjects
For those specialising in the
sciences, at least one A grade
in Mathematics at A-level or
equivalent, plus one A grade
at A-level or equivalent in a
relevant subject for the chosen
area of specialisation, either
in engineering and physical
sciences and/or health and
medical sciences.
For those specialising in arts and
human sciences, two A grades at
A-level or equivalent in relevant
subjects for the chosen area
of specialisation, either in the
arts/humanities/social sciences
or in management/business/
economics/law.
Other suitable
qualifications
3635 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*DDDDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
Our Liberal Arts and Sciences degree programme will prepare you
for a rewarding career in fields such as business, journalism, the
creative industries, politics, the public and third sectors, academia,
international organisations, health sciences and more.
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Why study one subject when you could study two? Our Major/Minor degrees let
you master your favourite discipline while gaining insight into a different topic.
The result? Wonderful experiences, unbeatable knowledge and an eye-catching
degree that demonstrates your ability to think differently.
Major/Minor degrees at Surrey
Degree programmes
Long an option at universities in the USA, the Surrey Major/Minor

degree is a new direction for Higher Education in the UK.
Major/Minor
BA (Hons)/BMus (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
Unlike mere combined-studies programmes at other British

universities, our Major/Minor degrees include specific modules
that build understanding of how your two areas of study relate to
each other.
These modules bring you together with students who are taking
the same Major subject as you, but who may be studying different
Minor subjects from a range of disciplines. This provides fertile
ground for cross-pollination of ideas, with each student bringing a
unique and exciting angle to the tutorial discussions.
You will become part of a diverse home base group of fellow
Major-subject students who will accompany you from enrolment
to graduation, while you will join students from the relevant
stand-alone degree programmes for modules in your Major
and Minor studies. You will also have the option of taking a
Professional Training placement. This combination gives you the
chance to build a particularly large and varied network during
your time at Surrey.
Some combinations subject

to validation
Please see table on next page

for subject combinations,
UCAS codes and typical entry
requirements.
Selection process
Typical entry
requirements
AAAABB A-level grades
WHY SURREY?
Only Surreys Major/Minor programmes have our unique
integrative module
Includes the option of a Professional Training placement year
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
As well as subject-specific career paths, our Major/Minor degree
programmes will prepare you for business, journalism, academia,
the creative industries, the public and third sectors, politics,
international organisations and more.
Offers are normally made in

terms of grades. Suitable
an Applicant Day. Interviews
and auditions may be held for
some combinations.
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Particular subject requirements

for individual combinations are
detailed on our website:
surrey.ac.uk/undergraduate/
majorminor
As per requirements for the
chosen Major or Minor subject
(whichever is higher) if studied
as a stand-alone degree.
Related programmes
BTEC (QCF Level 3)

Extended Diploma
As per requirements for the
chosen Major or Minor subject
(whichever is higher) if studied
as a stand-alone degree.
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Required subjects
Mathematics at grade C or above
(or equivalent), or grade B if
applying for Psychology as a Minor.
Other suitable
qualifications
This unique Surrey Major/Minor approach gives you a focused

programme of study that broadens your horizons to an
unbeatable degree.
Like almost all of our undergraduate students, you can choose

to take one of our prestigious Professional Training placements.
These are periods of work, research or study in a partner
organisation in the UK or abroad that help you build your
experience, put your new knowledge into context and make you
stand out from the crowd when building your career.
Entry requirements are the same

as for either the chosen Major or
Minor subject (whichever is
higher) if studied as a stand-alone
degree. A summary is given on
the table overleaf.
We have carefully
chosen our Major/
Minor combinations
with mutually
relevant subjects that
complement and
enhance each other.
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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MAJOR/MINOR DEGREES
Entry requirements are the same as for either the chosen Major or Minor subject
(whichever is higher) if studied as a stand-alone degree. Please enquire, see our
website or visit the relevant subject sections of this prospectus for more details.
Interviews and auditions may be held for some subjects, and there may be an
additional requirement for the Minor subject. Please enquire for details.
* BMus (Hons)
Creative Music Technology with
Course
title
Digital Media Arts
Film Studies
UCAS Duration A-level

code
grades
W372 3 years AAB
W373 3 years AAB
BA (Hons) Dance with

Course
title
Film Studies

* Theatre and
Performance

code
grades
ST37
3 years AAB
D545
4 years AAB
77UT
3 years AABABB
9HU4
4 years AABABB
BA (Hons) Digital Media Arts with

Course
title
Creative Writing

Dance

Film Studies

* Theatre and
Performance

code
grades
KA8V
3 years AAB
W46F 4 years AAB
D31G 3 years AAB
ST0K
4 years AAB
F54M
3 years AAB
PBR7
4 years AAB
J4S1
3 years AAB
4BG3
4 years AAB
BA (Hons) French with
BA (Hons) English Literature with
BSc (Hons) Sociology with
Course
title
Dance
Digital Media Arts
English Literature
Film Studies
Politics
Psychology
Sociology
* Theatre and
Performance
Course
title
Film Studies

Politics

Psychology

Sociology

Course
title
English Literature

Psychology


code
grades
U7J8
4 years AAB
PAF2
4 years AAB
3SDF
4 years AAB
YV23
4 years AAB
TA23
4 years AAB
TA24
4 years AAA
G8D9 4 years AAB
K5R8
4 years AAB
* BA (Hons) Media Studies with

BA (Hons) German with
Course
title
Dance
Digital Media Arts
English Literature
Film Studies
Politics
Psychology
Sociology
* Theatre and
Performance

code
grades
R12A
4 years AAB
AF21
4 years AAB
K2C5
4 years AAB
RRA2
4 years AAB
ASV2
4 years AAB
TT21
4 years AAA
B817
4 years AAB
TG87
4 years AAB
BA (Hons) Spanish with

Course
title
Dance
Digital Media Arts
English Literature
Film Studies
Politics
Psychology
Sociology
* Theatre and
Performance
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code
grades
H36L
3 years AAB
H37L
4 years AAB
P908
3 years AAB
X2J8
4 years AAB
V772
3 years AAA
FG39
4 years AAA
CCA7 3 years AAB
MH64 4 years AAB

code
grades
JM1G 4 years AAB
64SD
4 years AAB
J4ZP
4 years AAB
Y09V
4 years AAB
W861 4 years AAB
M4B2 4 years AAA
SSA2
4 years AAB
K76J
4 years AAB
Course
title
Dance

Digital Media Arts

English Literature

Film Studies

French
German
Spanish
* Theatre and
Performance

code
grades
W500 3 years AABABB
W501 4 years AABABB
P311
3 years AAB
P310
4 years AAB
Q234
3 years AAB
Q323
4 years AAB
P304
3 years AAB
P303
4 years AAB
R100
4 years AAB
R200
4 years AAB
R400
4 years AAB
W442 3 years AABABB
W443 4 years AABABB

code
grades
1L7M
3 years AAB
9GSF
4 years AAB
PPA9
3 years AAA
RT15
4 years AAA
* BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance

with
Course
title
Creative Writing

Dance

Digital Media Arts

Film Studies


code
grades
Y34A
3 years AABABB
W44A 4 years AABABB
G09A 3 years AABABB
W895 4 years AABABB
MNM2 3 years AAB
W473 4 years AAB
UKJ4
3 years AAB
W449 4 years AAB
BSc (Hons) Politics with

Course
title
Creative Writing

English Literature

French
German
Psychology

Spanish

code
grades
P531
3 years AAB
U42A
4 years AAB
D87J
3 years AAB
GW32 4 years AAB
43HW 4 years AAB
P124
4 years AAB
XW43 3 years AAA
R472
4 years AAA
VVA8
4 years AAB
All four-year programmes include a

Professional Training placement period.
* Combinations subject to validation
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M AT H E M AT I C S
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surrey.ac.uk/study/mathematics
The influence of mathematics can be felt in almost every aspect of modern life,
including finance, medical science, digital communications and even weather
forecasting. A Mathematics degree at the University of Surrey will take you on a
fascinating journey, preparing you for industry or further study.
Typical entry
requirements
A*AA MMath: A-level grades
AAA BSc: A-level grades
WHY SURREY?
Mathematics at Surrey
Degree programmes
As a highly regarded discipline, mathematics both underpins

contemporary life and is a fascinating subject in its own right.
The skills you learn by studying and applying mathematics prove
invaluable in solving the complex problems faced in business so
its no surprise that Surrey Mathematics graduates are in great
demand in todays workplace.
Mathematics
MMath (Hons)

BSc (Hons)

Our comprehensive range of degree programmes encompass some

of the latest advances in mathematics and statistics, finance and
even music. We continually develop the scope and flavour of our
programmes and aim to make them as flexible as possible. Their
modular structure enables you to choose from a range of options,
with plenty of choice available in the later years.
As well as gaining an overview of the key theories and techniques
that underlie modern pure and applied mathematics, you will
be given ample opportunity to study specialised topics in depth,
letting you focus on your specific interests.
Our programmes produce graduates who are highly numerate
and computer literate, and who have also developed well-honed
analytical and other transferable skills, equipping them for a
variety of interesting and rewarding careers. Along with acquiring
these specific technical skills, you will gain a broad knowledge
base and develop important general skills such as thinking
independently, communicating effectively, meeting deadlines and
engaging productively in teamwork. In addition to opening up a
range of stimulating career prospects, our programmes are also an
excellent preparation for further study.

Mathematicians are in demand in many areas of business
and industry, and this breadth is reflected in the Professional
Training placements that students can undertake as part of their
course. You might choose to gain experience in financial services
including banking and insurance, computer programming or
logistics; you might even be involved in an internet start-up.
On placement, you will be visited periodically by an academic
member of staff who will track your progress and help ensure that
you have a successful experience. We have excellent links with an
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G104
G103
G101
G102
| 4 years
| 5* years
| 3 years
| 4* years
Mathematics with Integrated

MMath (Hons) G100 | 4 years
Mathematics with Statistics
BSc (Hons)
G1G3 | 3 years

G1GH | 4* years
The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 ranks

Surreys Mathematics programmes in eleventh place
The Complete University Guide 2015 rates Surreys
Mathematics programmes in the top 20
Teaching is led by research-active staff in four research areas:
Biosystems, Dynamical Systems and PDEs, Fields Strings and
Geometry, and Fluid Mechanics and Meteorology
Extended in-depth mathematical training is available through
our MMath programmes
Opportunity to combine mathematics with statistics, finance
or music

BSc (Hons)
G1W3 | 3 years

G1WH | 4* years
extensive portfolio of companies and organisations, including

BAE Systems, Deloitte & Touche, Intel, AXA Actuarial, Lloyds TSB,
GlaxoSmithKline, the Office for National Statistics, the NHS, the
Department of Transport and HM Customs and Excise.
Financial Mathematics
BSc (Hons)
N300 | 3 years

N301 | 4* years
All our degree programmes are recognised by the Institute of

Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), giving you an edge
over other graduates when you finish your studies. Satisfactory
performance in certain modules of the Financial Mathematics
programme may lead to exemption from some of the Institute and
Faculty of Actuaries professional examinations.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS

Allianz, Pricing Analyst

Barclays, Global Operations Analyst

KPMG, Tax Consultant

Microsoft Ltd, Data/Web Analyst

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Graduate Associate

The Economist, Marketing Accountant
Required subjects
All programmes require at
least an A grade in A-level
Mathematics.
For Mathematics with Music,
grade A in A-level Music is
required, with grade 8 ABRSM
award (or equivalent) required
for the performance stream.
Other suitable
qualifications
38 points for MMath
36 points for BSc
(both including Mathematics
grade 6 at HL)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*D*D MMath
D*DD BSc
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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MATHEMATICS
MMath (Hons) Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics
BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics
Our MMath Mathematics degree provides

excellent training for a professional
mathematical career or a postgraduate
research career. The first and second years of
the four-year course are common with the
BSc Mathematics programme, while the final
two years allow you to study a broad range of
advanced mathematical topics in depth.
The BSc Mathematics programme incorporates

themes from pure and applied mathematics,
statistics and computing. The first year
provides a thorough grounding in fundamental
mathematical, statistical and computational
methods and concepts.
Our BSc Mathematics with Statistics programme

consists of approximately one-third statistics and
two-thirds mathematics. The first year is shared
with the BSc Mathematics programme, which
provides a firm grounding in pure and applied
mathematics, statistics and computing, and also
gives you the flexibility to change programmes at
any time during the first year.
Providing the ideal preparation for a career

in finance, our BSc Financial Mathematics
programme consists of one-third core
mathematics, one-third statistics and one-third
economics and finance. These programmes
also include financial topics such as analysis of
shares, equities, cash flows and interest rates,
along with an introduction to the principles of
microeconomics and macroeconomics.
In the final two years, specialist MMath modules

are combined with BSc modules in a variety of
mathematical areas such as algebra, analysis,
dynamics, mechanics, topology and statistics.
In the final year, you will undertake a major
project on your chosen topic, giving you the
opportunity to demonstrate and extend your
skills in a selected area.
You can choose the G104 programme (which has
a four-year duration) or the G103 programme
(which includes a Professional Training
placement year between the second and third
academic years, and therefore has a five-year
duration).
MMath (Hons) Mathematics with

Integrated Professional Training
A variation on the MMath degree, this
programme includes an integrated period of
six to eight months of professional training.
The first, second and third years are common
with the MMath Mathematics programme. In
the summer vacation following the third year
of study, you will undertake a professional
placement. This placement is of a higher
level than placements for BSc programmes,
requiring greater technical skill, and extends
through the first semester of the fourth year
of the programme. Whilst on placement, you
will complete a major project on a topic related
to the placement. The second semester of the
fourth year consists of four taught specialist
MMath modules.
This programme has the advantage of
combining the in-depth study of mathematics
with the experience of working in a professional
environment, all within a four-year period.
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The second year comprises modules on topics

such as analysis, algebra, random processes,
differential equations, fluid mechanics and
numerical and computational methods. In
the final year, you can pursue your own
interests and choose a broad mix of topics, with
optional modules including Chaotic Dynamics,
Mathematical Economics, Mathematical Ecology,
Quantum Mechanics and Galois Theory.
You can choose the G101 programme (which has
a three-year duration) or the G102 programme
(which includes a Professional Training
placement year between the second and third
academic years, and therefore has a four-year
duration).
On the BSc and MMath degree programmes, you
will have the opportunity to study topics closely
related to physics, such as fluid mechanics,
relativity, quantum mechanics, electrodynamics
and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics.
These topics are studied via an applied
mathematics approach, which uses solutions of
the underlying equations to interpret physical
real-world problems. Students interested in
the mathematical rigour of these topics, but
who would also like the opportunity for some
experimental work in their degree, should
consider Surreys Mathematics and Physics
degree (hosted by the Department of Physics).
From the second year onwards, these

programmes consist of core material in
mathematics and statistics, with options
that can be chosen according to your own
academic interests.
You can choose between the G1G3 programme
(which has a three-year duration) or the G1GH
programme (which includes a Professional
Training placement year between the second
and third academic years, and therefore has a
four-year duration).
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Music

Providing the opportunity to study both
mathematics and music, this degree shares
many core modules with other mathematics
programmes and consists of one-quarter music
with three-quarters mathematics.
On the music side, you can elect to follow a
performance or composition stream. In the
composition stream, you will study a wide
range of styles of contemporary repertoire. The
emphasis is on exploration and experimentation,
and you are encouraged to pursue your own
musical interests. By the second year, you are
expected to demonstrate an enhanced individual
style and interact confidently with performers of
your music. Assessment includes the rehearsal,
performance and recording of compositions,
as well as the preparation of scores. In the
performance stream, you will receive frequent
and regular individual instrument or vocal
tuition, and get the opportunity to take
advantage of performing opportunities within
the Universitys School of Arts.
You can choose between the G1W3 programme
(which has a three-year duration) or the G1WH
In the final year, half of each programme

consists of core modules in statistics and
financial economics, alongside a choice of
options ranging from Games, Markets and
Information to Chaotic Dynamics.
You can choose between the N300 programme
(which has a three-year duration) or the N301
Students interested in a career in finance but
who wish to complete a degree programme with
a larger Economics component should consider
Surreys Economics and Mathematics degree
(hosted by the School of Economics).
You know youll get amazing

opportunities when you come to Surrey.
Robyn Smith
MMath (Hons) Mathematics with
Integrated Professional Training
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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Mechanical engineers drive and shape fundamental inventions used on a

daily basis. If you want to mastermind the complex technologies behind
cars, satellites, medical equipment and aircraft, why not study on one of our
professionally accredited programmes and learn from experts in the field?
Mechanical Engineering at Surrey
Degree programmes
Mechanical engineers are responsible for the design, manufacture

and optimisation of the advanced technology that enables
applications such as engines, production lines, construction
machinery and increasingly as we face the future robotics.
Often occupying key positions in senior management, mechanical
engineers are sought-after for their highly developed analytical,
computing and managerial abilities.
MEng
H309 | 4 years

H303 | 5* years

H301 | 4* years
Our Mechanical Engineering degrees are rooted in the real world

of industry and the rapidly evolving needs of the engineering
sector. As well as giving you a thorough grounding in the subject,
you will receive the opportunity to specialise in areas such as
structures, materials, robotics and control, and to explore the
subject through Formula Student Europes most established
educational motorsport competition.
Related programmes
Medical Engineering
Our teaching is underpinned by state-of-the-art laboratory and

computing facilities, and is designed to develop a wide range
of expertise. Tuition is delivered through lectures, tutorials and
seminars, supported by practical laboratory classes and projectbased work.
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Surreys mechanical, production and manufacturing

engineering courses rose to tenth position for student
satisfaction, according to the National Student Survey 2014;
students gave the programme a 93 per cent satisfaction rate
for organisation, management and learning resources
Home to the new, 500,000 Formula Student Design Centre
and the Rolls-Royce-funded University Technology Centre
Professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical
Engineers (IMechE)

Required subjects
Physics A-level (or equivalent)
are required.
Other suitable
qualifications

38 points for MEng
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
I would recommend
this course to
anyone looking for
a firm grounding in
engineering.
Typical entry
requirements
A flexible degree structure, with both MEng and BEng

degrees, including a wide range of specialist options
Our programmes have been accredited by the Institution of

Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Please visit our website for full
accreditation information.
Companies that participate in the scheme include 2H Offshore

Engineering, Air Products, Bentley, Vauxhall Motors, BAE Systems,
Rolls-Royce plc and Applus+ IDIADA (Spain).
Surreys Mechanical Engineering programmes are ranked in

The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015s top
ten and seventh in The Complete University Guide 2015
One of the advantages of our Mechanical Engineering and related

programmes in Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering
and Medical Engineering is a common first year. This introduces
you to the broad basis of mechanical engineering and ensures that
you can communicate with engineers of different specialisations.
A crucial part of all our programmes, Professional Training

placements provide you with further practical experience, and
enhance your understanding of the subject. As well as enabling
you to apply the skills you are learning, the Professional Training
placement year also gives you a deeper understanding of your
studies, and provides you with a head-start as you enter the
job market.
WHY SURREY?

Rolls-Royce, Graduate Trainee

KBR, Project Support Engineer

Mott MacDonald, Graduate Engineer

QinetiQ, Research Engineer
BTEC (QCF Level 3)

Extended Diploma
D*D*D MEng
D*DDDDD BEng
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
NEXT STEPS
Dan Hook
MEng Mechanical Engineering
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M E D I A , C U LT U R E A N D S O C I E T Y
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surrey.ac.uk/study/sociology
In a digital and globalising age, how are media changing? How do such
developments relate to popular culture (such as music, television, film), news
and information, and their roles in contemporary individual and social life?
In what ways do media and culture connect to broader social trends?
Media, Culture and Society at Surrey
Degree programmes
This innovative and challenging programme investigates the role

of media and culture in the social world. During the 20th century,
traditional media such as television, radio, cinema and newspapers
became central to everyday life. The new generation of digital and
mobile forms of communication from Facebook and Twitter
to multi-channel interactive television and the iPod is further
transforming the cultural fabric of daily life in 21st-century societies.

BSc (Hons) LP34 | 3 years

LP3I | 4* years
You will explore digital, online and mobile media technologies,

as well as the evolution of established forms of communication,
including broadcast and print media. You will also consider a range
of high and popular forms of culture, from pop music and youth
cultural styles to more elite forms of art.

an Applicant Day. During the
visit to the University the
about the programme and
meet staff and students.
You will combine this specialist examination of media and

culture with a broader sociological appreciation of the way that
contemporary societies work. To facilitate this, the programme
includes core social theory and research methods modules and a rich
and varied set of options covering different aspects of social life.
On completing this degree, you will have a rigorous grounding in
social science and an up-to-date understanding of contemporary
media and culture, applicable to a wide range of careers in media,
research, public relations, marketing, business and beyond.
Selection process
Related programmes
Digital Media Arts
Sociology
Media Studies at Surrey

Media Studies as an option,
please see page 168 or visit:
Media Studies is available as part of our new Major/Minor

framework, with a wide variety of combinations available.
Our Media Studies Major/Minor programmes build your
understanding of the role of mediated communication in
contemporary societies, equipping you with the analytical
abilities, knowledge, skills and awareness required to achieve
personal and professional success in todays media-rich world.
Please see page 168 for more information about Major/Minor
options.
Without the experience

of my placement, I would
not have been presented
with the opportunities I
have today.

We encourage you to develop your skills and experience in a work
environment through our Professional Training placement year,
which is an option for all of our students during the third year.
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WHY SURREY?
Ranked in the UKs top five sociology departments by
Enhance your employability with a Professional Training
placement year
This provides an opportunity to take all the knowledge and skills

you have acquired during your first two years of study and apply
them in a work environment, then use that experience to enhance
your vital final-year studies. Students who have completed a
placement tend to be more focused, perform better and achieve
better results. After graduation, many take up permanent posts with
their Professional Training placement employer. The Department
of Sociologys Professional Training partners include radio stations,
record companies, marketing companies, public relations agencies,
computer companies, social research organisations, business
organisations and educational establishments.
You will be eligible for graduate membership of the British
Sociological Association.
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
3534 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Our degree programme builds your ability to analyse
complex issues and reach sound conclusions, which is highly
desirable for a variety of careers in business, government or
third-sector organisations.
Youll gain an in-depth understanding of media and related
industries, which provides you with valuable grounding if
you wish to move towards media, research, PR or marketingrelated careers.
NEXT STEPS
Naveen Rehman
BSc (Hons)
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MEDICAL ENGINEERING
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Are you curious about how equipment can educate us about our bodies, from
spotting abnormalities to treating conditions and improving quality of life?
Come, be inspired, and work alongside the internationally renowned Centre for
Biomedical Engineering, a key teaching and research area based on campus.

WHY SURREY?
Medical Engineering at Surrey
Degree programmes
The fastest-growing engineering discipline of the twenty-first

century, medical engineering requires professionals with a
thorough grounding in engineering and technology, and an
understanding and empathy for key clinical concepts.
Medical Engineering
MEng
HB3V | 4 years

HBH8 | 5* years
BEng (Hons) HB38 | 3 years

HBJ8 | 4* years
Surrey has been ranked third for medical technology by The

Complete University Guide 2015
Surreys Mechanical Engineering programmes have been

rated tenth for the subject in The Times/Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2015
Related programmes
Surreys taught material is underpinned by leading-edge

biomedical engineering research programmes
Designed with clinical and industrial relevance in mind, our

Medical Engineering degree programmes provide you with a firm
foundation in the subject, combining technical competence and
industrial awareness with crucial personal and clinical skills. Our
accredited programmes can also lead to Chartered Engineer status
and you will benefit from close interaction with practising clinical
and healthcare engineering professionals and visits to clinical and
industrial centres, particularly in your final year.
By studying Medical Engineering at Surrey, you will benefit from

nearly 50 years experience of teaching and research in the field.
Teaching is informed by our internationally renowned Centre for
Biomedical Engineering, giving you access to the latest pioneering
techniques, such as the analysis of human movement for clinical
and sports applications, biomedical signal processing for disease
diagnosis, and electrical stimulation for limb movement following
spinal cord injury, stroke or cerebral palsy.
Our Medical Engineering programmes share a common first year
with our Mechanical Engineering , Automotive Engineering and
Aerospace Engineering programmes, giving you the opportunity to
communicate with engineers from other specialisations. Direct entry
to the MEng programme normally requires higher qualifications,
but transfer from the BEng to the MEng is possible during the
degree programme, depending on academic performance (normally
after Year 2). Transfer is also possible from the MEng and BEng
programmes without a Professional Training year to ones with (and
vice versa). This transfer can be made after Year 1, giving you time to
consider the benefits of the Professional Training placement year.

We have long-established links with major medical engineeringrelated companies and organisations such as GlaxoSmithKline,
Eli Lilly, Smith & Nephew, Philips UK Healthcare, Siemens, Elekta,
QinetiQ/DSTL, the Transport Research Laboratory and the National
Health Service. Our success rate in placing students is very high.
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requirements
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Surrey offers integrated medical engineering Professional

Training placements on its five-year MEng and four-year
BEng programmes
Surreys mechanical, production and manufacturing

engineering courses rose to tenth position for student
satisfaction, according to the National Student Survey 2014;
students gave the programme a 93 per cent satisfaction rate
for organisation, management and learning resources
Our courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical
Engineers (IMechE). Please visit our website for full accreditation
information.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
My passion for the

subject has increased
since I started this
course.

Biomet UK, Graduate Engineer

Chas A Blatchford & Sons, Research Engineer

Elekta, Research Engineer

Jaguar, Graduate Engineer

NHS, Clinical Scientists and Engineers

Stanmore Implants, Graduate Medical Engineer
Required subjects
Mathematics to full A-level
(or equivalent) is required
for all programmes. Physics
to full A-level (or equivalent)
is recommended. Where an
applicant does not have Physics
A-level, two other science/
technology A-levels would be
considered instead.
Other suitable
qualifications
38 points for MEng
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*D*D MEng
D*DDDDD BEng
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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MEng Medical Engineering
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MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Our Microbiology and Biotechnology degrees will spark your interest and
develop your expertise in an exciting field of science that is progressing rapidly.
Our programmes benefit from an emphasis on laboratory-based practical work
and innovative modules that focus on the latest developments in this area.
Microbiology and Biotechnology at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our Microbiology and Biotechnology programmes encompass

a broad range of biological science, covering everything from
molecular biology to the biochemistry of micro-organisms, and
from the pathogenesis of disease to the creation of pharmaceutical
agents via microbial exploitation.
Microbiology

C501 | 4* years
Microbiology is the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa.

On our Microbiology degree programmes, you will study microbes
at a cellular level and learn about their interactions with higher
organisms, including the ways in which microbes cause disease,
the spread of infections through a population, and strategies for
preventing and treating diseases caused by microbes.
Our degrees in Medical Microbiology, and Food Science and
Microbiology include modules from the Biomedical Science,
Biochemistry, and Nutrition and Food Science programmes to
allow you to broaden your understanding of related fields.
Biotechnology is the study of the systems that govern gene
expression and metabolic pathways, and how manipulation
of these systems can be applied to the use of microbes as cell
factories to make gene therapies, replace missing components in
defective cells and synthesise therapeutic drugs from by-products
of microbial metabolism.
As a Microbiology or Biotechnology student at Surrey, you will
have the flexibility to transfer between biosciences programmes
during your first year. It is usually possible to transfer between
the four microbiology-related programmes at any stage up to
the start of your third year. After graduating in Microbiology or
Biotechnology, you are likely to find employment in the medical,
pharmaceutical, environmental or food industries, or alternatively
go on to do a PhD before a career in research.
Microbiology (Medical)

C504 | 4* years
Biotechnology

C561 | 4* years
Food Science
and Microbiology
BSc (Hons) CD56 | 3 years

CD57 | 4* years
During my Professional
Training placement year
I had the opportunity
to design and carry out
my own experiments
knowing that the
company was using
the results Id generated
was a great feeling.
WHY SURREY?
The National Student Survey 2014 rated our biosciences
programmes in the top ten for student satisfaction
Professional Training placement opportunities in the UK
and abroad

Our Professional Training programme is one of the very best
available, and the majority of our students choose to undertake a
placement year. Our experienced tutors help you to select suitable
placements from a strictly vetted selection of excellent industrial,
hospital and academic institutions, including many that have taken
Surrey students regularly for many years. We have placements across
the UK, including major pharmaceutical, food and biotechnology
companies and research institutes. We also provide placements
outside the UK. Examples of organisations that have participated in
the scheme include the New Zealand Food Safety Authority, Solvay
Pharmaceuticals (the Netherlands), the University of Turku (Finland),
Okayama University (Japan) and Cornell University.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Graduates over the last few years have secured roles such as:

Procter & Gamble, Microbiology Researcher

Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association,
Senior Research Officer and PhD
Tesco, Technical Development Executive

Northern Foods (Solway Foods Factory),
Process Development Technologist
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
or above.
A-levels, one of which should be
Biology.
Other suitable
qualifications
3534 points (including Biology
at grade 6 and one other science
subject at grade 5 at HL)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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Gareth Raynes
BSc (Hons) Microbiology
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology

This programme will give you a solid grounding
in all aspects of microbiology, enabling you to
become a highly adaptable employee, capable of
working in a wide variety of settings including
academia, industry and government.
Genome sequencing is revolutionising our
understanding of micro-organisms, and
youll discover how molecular techniques
have allowed the development of profound
knowledge of gene function and regulation
in microbes. In addition to learning about the
importance of microbes as agents of disease,
you will also study microbial physiology and
genetics and their applications in the production
of antibiotics, chemicals, pharmaceutical
products and vaccines.
For their research project, Microbiology
students have recently chosen to investigate
diseases caused by feline viruses, the microbial
production of antibiotics, bacteria involved in
food poisoning, the molecular biology of avian
viruses, microbial genetics and metabolism, and
evolutionary genetics.
BSc (Hons) Biotechnology
BSc (Hons) Microbiology (Medical)
Gene analysis and other developments from the

post-genomic era provide technologies that
enable the manipulation of microbial genes to
enhance the production of valuable metabolites
that can be used, for example, as medicines
or fuels. Microbial cell factories are used to
produce drugs for treating conditions as diverse
as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, haemophilia
and cancer, as well as curing infections. A fungal
mating factor is even used for preventing tissue
rejection after transplant operations.
Despite the development of antibiotics and

vaccines, infectious diseases remain the worlds
biggest killers. This programme explores how
microbes infect us and overcome the protective
armoury of our immune system.
On this programme you will study how

microbes can be manipulated to overproduce
by-products of their metabolism that can be
harvested and purified for a range of important
applications. You will also study how traditional
products such as fermented foods and beverages
have benefited from modern, high-tech
applications developed by biotechnologists.
For their research project, students on the
Biotechnology programme have recently
chosen to investigate the generation of energy
by microbes, the microbial production of
antibiotics and useful pharmaceuticals produced
by eukaryotes.
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BSc (Hons)
Food Science and Microbiology
There is an important association between
microbes and food. Some microbes are essential
for the production of food and beverages,
whereas others can destroy crops and cause
disease by contaminating the food chain. On
our Food Science and Microbiology degree
programme, you will learn how beneficial
microbes can be used in food production and
how harmful ones can be prevented from
causing damage and disease.
Our reliance on a supply of safe food, together
with the economic problems that arise from crop
damage and food spoilage, mean that graduates
from this programme are in high demand
by the food and beverage industries. The
combination of modules covering microbiology,
food composition, food analysis and quality
assurance provided by this degree programme
equip you for such a career.
For their research project, students on the Food
Science and Microbiology programme have
recently chosen to investigate the molecular
biology of Campylobacter and associated foodpoisoning mechanisms, the effect of water on
microbial growth in food, microbes used in
probiotic yogurts, bacteria in meat and microbial
contaminants of baby milk formula.
You will explore how antibiotics and antivirals

work and how vaccines activate our immune
system. You will discover how new technologies
are being harnessed to monitor disease
transmission, and learn how to diagnose disease
or design new drugs and vaccines.
Students on this programme have conducted
research projects investigating a wide range
of topics, including the immune response
to meningitis and tuberculosis, microbial
production of antibiotics and antibiotic
resistance.
Many of our graduates work for agencies
responsible for infectious disease surveillance,
prevention and control. They have also pursued
research careers in academia, public health
agencies and pharmaceutical companies.
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MIDWIFERY
surrey.ac.uk/study/midwifery
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WHY SURREY?
Strong scientific and clinical foundations prepare you to
practise with confidence
There are few professions as rewarding as being a midwife. As a student

midwife at Surrey, you will benefit from studying at one of the UKs top
universities for nursing, midwifery and paramedical programmes, and join
a leading local NHS Trust for your practice experience.
Our nursing and midwifery programmes are ranked 13th in

the UK by both The Guardian and The Complete University
Guide league tables
Opportunities for an elective practice learning experience,
either in the UK or abroad
Midwifery at Surrey
Degree programme
Additional entry requirements
On our Midwifery degree, you will be taught by experienced and

passionate midwives who are actively engaged in research and
closely involved with midwifery colleagues in practice.
Midwifery
Admission is subject to NHS eligibility for the

programme. Further information on eligibility
is available at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students.
Proof of eligibility is normally required prior to
interview.
Our programme is equally divided between academic learning and

practical experience. You will study a broad range of scientific and
midwifery topics and will be taught to critically evaluate the evidencebased learning and research findings underpinning practice. You will
develop a responsive attitude to the needs of childbearing women and
their families, reflected in your capacity to assess these needs, make
judgements, and plan, implement and evaluate care.
During the course, you will gain experience of delivering care to
individual women throughout the antenatal, labour and postnatal
period. You will also develop and display the values required in
modern healthcare and within the NHS Constitution, including
compassion, kindness, empathy, advocacy, good communication
and teamwork skills, and respect for womens privacy, dignity
and individuality.

Surrey students are allocated a home NHS Trust in Surrey or
West Sussex for their practice experience. Before going out into
midwifery practice, you will undertake training within our wellequipped simulation suites to ensure that you have the confidence
to perform well.
During each placement, you will work with qualified midwives
over a range of shifts, acquiring skills essential for you to provide
the highest quality care. You will be supported by clinical
and academic staff throughout each placement. Very positive
experiences in practice often lead to our students obtaining
employment in their Trusts at the end of the programme.
Typical entry
requirements
ABB A-level grades
Required subjects
GCSE English Language,
Mathematics and Science at
grade C or above (equivalents
for GCSE Science only may be
considered).
A relevant science A-level is
desirable.
Other suitable
qualifications
34 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
Candidates should have the ability to follow

a shift pattern covering 24 hours a day and
seven days a week, and be able to meet travel
requirements. Candidates are encouraged to gain
practical work experience in a care setting prior
to undertaking the programme. All programmes
and places are subject to commissioned
numbers. All applicants should be able to
demonstrate evidence of completed academic
study within the last five years.
The Department of Health requires all midwifery
students to be tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and
Hepatitis C during the induction week. Those
testing positive would be subject to Department
of Health guidelines for entry to the programme.
Selection process
Shortlisting
Admissions staff will review the information
provided within the personal statement and
reference to assess applications for evidence
of academic ability, insight and motivation.
Relevant experience in a care setting and/
or evidence of other involvement in the
community (for example, school, voluntary or
charity responsibilities) is normally required.
Personal statements should be comprehensive,
THE NHS
FUNDS OUR MIDWIFERY
PROGRAMME, SO
STUDENTS HAVE NO
TUITION FEES TO PAY
with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an
interview and selection day.
Interview and selection day
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) will be
conducted by University academics, assisted
by staff from clinical practice areas. Applicants
selected to attend one of our interview days will
be sent detailed guidance on the process with
their invitation.
Admission to this programme is subject to
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974)
Section 4 (2) (Exemptions) Order 1975 and
DHSS Circular HC(88)9 guidelines regarding
police checks and child protection. Offers are
conditional upon satisfactory health and fitness
for practice screening, references and Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, or
equivalent. Candidates must also meet national
requirements to work with vulnerable adults
and children.
Programme dates and holidays

The three-year programme runs over 45 weeks
each year, with seven weeks holiday, usually at
Christmas, Easter and during the summer. The
length of the programme year and the holiday
entitlement are requirements of the professional
regulator for midwifery education.
Successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Midwifery programme
will make you eligible to apply for professional registration with
the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
The programme has been accredited by the UNICEF UK Baby
Friendly Initiative for excellence in infant feeding education.
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MUSIC
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Our Music degree reflects the diversity of contemporary musical experience

and the rich variety of music as an art form. You will encounter a huge range
of music and music making, thus gaining training into how you might wish to
develop as a musician.
Music at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our Music degree programmes offer you a high standard of

academic, compositional and instrumental/vocal tuition in
a uniquely broad range of styles. You will participate in a
thriving performance and composition environment and have
opportunities to work with a wide range of professional artists
and practitioners. We have excellent performance, recording and
learning facilities and you will be able to discuss the latest ideas
with visiting leading composers and scholars.
Music
BMus (Hons) W300 | 3 years

W301 | 4* years
Performance, composition and the academic study of music have

equal status in our degrees as do various classical and popular
styles. Our programmes are therefore well suited to those aspiring
to a professional career in any area of the music industry.
The range of subjects is especially broad. Western music from
the Baroque to the present day forms the backbone of historical
and analytical studies, but modules in popular and non-Western
music, music technology, film music and jazz are also available. In
your second and final years you may specialise in performance,
composition, musicology or conducting.
Our three-year BMus degree explores musical repertoires past
and present through integrated studies in classical/popular
musicology, composition and performance, with emphasis
on cultural issues, theory and analysis, music technology and
practice-based learning.
We are distinctive in pursuing all these fields in our teaching
and research, resulting in a highly stimulating environment for
undergraduate musicians as scholars, performers, composers and
future decision makers in the arts.
WHY SURREY?
Surrey is ranked 13th for music and sound recording by The
Guardian University Guide 2015
One-to-one performance tuition and ensemble coaching with
leading instrumentalists and tutors
Selection process

candidates may be invited for
an interview or audition. During
the visit to the University the
staff and students.
Our four-year BMus degree includes core components in arts

management issues and cultural policy making. This programme
is unique in offering a Professional Training placement year and
is designed for students who wish to gain experience in music
management or administration.
Related programmes
Engineering
(Tonmeister)
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Graduates over the last few years entered employment in roles
such as:

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music,
Theory Assistant
Royal Opera House, Musical Play Leader

London Symphony Orchestra,
Discovery Schools Project Co-ordinator
Musical Associates UK, Box Office Manager
Warner Music UK, SLC Co-ordinator
Christchurch Cathedral, Teacher and Lay Clerk
Wigmore Hall, London, Learning Assistant
University sector, Arts Co-ordinator
Schott/Faber, Music Publisher

Music Producer, Kylie Minogue, Ellie Goulding, Lady Gaga,
Timbaland, Katy Perry, Cheryl Cole
Signum Records, Label Manager
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
A-level Music grade A (or
equivalent) required.
Normally applicants taking
performance will be required
to have achieved grade 7
(minimum) or grade 8 ABRSM
(or equivalent) in their primary
instrument or voice.
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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M U S I C & S O U N D R E C O R D I N G ( T O N M E I S T E R TM)
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The prestigious Surrey Tonmeister degree is unique in the UK, blending rigorous
musical study, advanced investigation of audio engineering and mastery of
sound-recording operation and practice. The programme enjoys superb links
to, and reputation within, the industry.
Music and Sound Recording at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our Tonmeister degree is for exceptional students who are

primarily interested in the theory and practice of sound recording
and audio engineering. However, you will gain a breadth of
experience, numerous practical skills, and invaluable initiative
and adaptability that will prepare you for a career in any area of
the professional audio industry.

BMus (TonmeisterTM) (Hons)

J931 | 4* years
Our degree comprises three areas of study: technical

understanding of audio; practical experience of recording;
and musical theory and practice. We believe that all of these
components are essential for an audio engineer to be able to cope
with the wide variety of tasks that the role entails.

found at: tonmeister.co.uk
The technical aspects of our degree cover the components that

contribute to modern sound recording and reproduction, such as
acoustics, electroacoustics, electronics, computer audio systems,
sound synthesis and signal processing. The practical elements of
your studies provide you with tuition in recording techniques and
critical listening, as well as allowing you to apply technical theory
by recording a wide range of music. The musical components of
the programme develop your analytical skills and provide the
opportunity for detailed study of creative disciplines such as
performance and composition.
This is a challenging degree that has produced a stream of highly
successful alumni during its long history, including winners
of Oscars, Grammys and the Mercury Prize. The high quality
of teaching, professional studio facilities, equipment similar to
that used in the best studios and talented student intake mean
that the Tonmeister course is highly regarded in the industry.
Consequently, as a Tonmeister graduate you will enjoy unrivalled
career prospects.
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A*AAAAA A-level grades
WHY SURREY?
Outstanding international record of alumni success, including
winners of Oscars, Grammys and the Mercury Prize
Extensive Professional Training placements and international
graduate opportunities thanks to our unrivalled network of
industry contacts

candidates may be invited to an
Applicant Day where they will
be interviewed. During the visit
to the University the candidate
can find out more about the
programme and meet staff and
students.
The integrated Professional Training placement year provides you

with first-hand experience of working in professional audio and
helps you to make important contacts in the industry. You will
work for a year in a commercial company, such as a recording
studio, a broadcasting company, an audio consultancy, an audio
manufacturer, a computer games developer or a post-production
facility. In recent years, students have obtained placements in:
top London studios such as Abbey Road, Strongroom and Air
Lyndhurst; classical recording companies such as Chandos and
Floating Earth; and audio equipment manufacturers such as
Harman-Becker, Dolby, and Bang and Olufsen.
Related programmes
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Selection process

Engineering
Music
This is a challenging
degree that has
produced a stream of
highly successful alumni
during its long history.
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Typical entry
requirements

Abbey Road Studios, Assistant Engineer
Air Lyndhurst Studios, Assistant Engineer
AudioSoft, Computing and Research
Boneyard Studio, Sound Design
EMI, Musician
Environ Audio Ltd, Design Technician
Films @ 59, Audio Assistant
Focusrite, Test Engineer
Strongroom Studios, Technical Engineer
Yellow Technology, Audio Consultant
Required subjects
Mathematics, Music and
Physics A-level or equivalent are
required. This may be evidenced
by gaining appropriate
qualifications or by passing
written tests at interview.
Music Technology A-level
together with ABRSM Music
Theory grade 5 is acceptable in
place of Music A-level.
Musical performance proficiency
equivalent to ABRSM grade 7
is desirable.
Other suitable
qualifications
3836 points (including
Mathematics, Music and Physics
grade 6 at HL)
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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M U S I C A L T H E AT R E
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Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is arguably the worlds most successful

centre for musical-theatre training. Our philosophy is based on your
growth as an individual and your development as an artist within a highly
disciplined ensemble.
Musical Theatre at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our key objectives are to enable you to view yourself as a potential

principal artist and to develop professional sensibilities and
collaborative skills through a process of training. The training
integrates the rigorous technical skills that are necessary to
competitively succeed in all aspects of musical-theatre performance.
Musical Theatre
BA (Hons) W312 | 3 years
Throughout your training, we will guide you towards the

development of a clear set of individual technical skills, as well
as important critical and evaluative skills. You will have specific
practical skills-based classes in group and individual singing, as
well as ballet, jazz, tap and other forms of dance, voice, acting, stage
combat and contextual studies. Your skills will be further developed
through integration exercises, scene work and project rehearsals.
Classes in dance and singing are highly prioritised alongside acting
classes and projects, which enable GSA Musical Theatre performers to
be multi-skilled and therefore highly versatile, ensuring their appeal
to the industry at large.
Preparation for entry to the industry commences with repertoire
and presentation classes from the first year onwards, which explore
specific genres and styles of musical theatre and lay the foundations
of your repertoire portfolio.
Professional development classes and workshops with guest speakers
and practitioners drawn from the contemporary musical-theatre
industry ensure currency within your chosen field and enable
you to maximise all employment opportunities. There are further
opportunities to engage in new projects and practices in the vanguard
of contemporary industry developments.
Professional jury opportunities, together with a final showcase
presentation in a West End theatre to invited agents and industry
guests, complete your transition from musical-theatre student to
professional performer.
The result is your development into a highly disciplined, individual
and versatile performer who has both artistic integrity and the ability
to work in collaboration with others.
GSA is a Drama UK Accredited school and a Trinity College London
Validated Course Provider.
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Selection process
Offers are made in terms of
grades and a successful audition
and interview. Candidates who
can demonstrate exceptional
talent, and can satisfy the panel
of their ability to successfully
complete the programme, may
also be considered.
A non-refundable audition fee is
usually charged.
Related programmes
Acting
Actor Musician
Music
WHY SURREY?
Regular performance opportunities in a range of professional
venues in front of theatrical agents, casting directors,
producers and other industry professionals
Unrivalled employment record, with an unusually high
percentage of alumni represented at any given time in the
cast lists of West End shows and national tours
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
performers such as Michael Ball, Tam Mutu, Hal Fowler, Alex
Gaumond, Tom Chambers, Billy Carter, Michael Jibson, Caroline
Sheen, Helena Blackman, Savannah Stephenson and Faye Brookes.
West End productions

Les Misrables, Queens Theatre

Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre

Matilda the Musical, Cambridge Theatre

Wicked, Apollo Victoria Theatre

The Scottsboro Boys, Garrick Theatre
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
UK tours and regional theatres

Shrek

Legally Blonde
Other recent West End productions

Top Hat

Ghost

Hairspray
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NURSING STUDIES
surrey.ac.uk/study/nursing
T: +44 (0)1483 682 222
WHY SURREY?
Surrey is one of the UKs top universities for nursing. Our programmes
include valuable placements within leading local NHS Trusts and independent
organisations to help you develop the skills you need to transform your passion
for nursing into a rewarding career.
Our nursing programmes are ranked 13th in the UK by both

The Guardian and The Complete University Guide league tables
Our well-equipped simulation suite facilitates a range of
teaching and learning opportunities to prepare students for
the demands of clinical practice in a safe environment
THE NHS
FUNDS OUR NURSING
PROGRAMMES, SO
STUDENTS HAVE NO
TUITION FEES TO PAY
Placements will be across a range of hospital and community

settings within both the NHS and the independent sector
Nursing at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our Nursing Studies degree programmes offer you the opportunity

to gain professional registration in a field of nursing, together
with a BSc (Hons) degree. Whether you choose to study Adult,
Child or Mental Health Nursing, the programme combines
theory and practice elements and is delivered in a supportive
learning environment.
Adult Nursing
You will acquire the knowledge and skills to respond to the

diverse needs of patients, families and carers within a variety of
settings. You will also develop and display the values required in
modern healthcare and within the NHS Constitution, including
and teamwork skills, and respect for patients privacy, dignity
and individuality.
Our nursing programmes are 50 per cent theory and 50 per cent
practice. You will be introduced to the key sciences in nursing
(biosciences, sociology and psychology), as well as topics such as
assessment, care planning, communication, law and ethics.
Throughout the programme, you will work alongside students
from each of the three fields of nursing, together with midwives,
paramedics and operating department practitioners. This will
enable you to learn about interprofessional teamwork, which
is important in contemporary healthcare where collaborative
practice and integrated care is vital in order to meet the complex
needs of individuals and their families and carers.
All three programmes offer opportunities for a period of elective
practice, either in the UK or abroad. There may also be the chance
to complete a two-month placement as part of the Erasmus
exchange programme.
Successful completion of the programme will make you eligible to
apply for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery
Council (NMC).
Child Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Typical entry
requirements
BBB A-level grades
Required subjects
may be considered).
desirable.
Other suitable
qualifications
32 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDM
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
Other entry requirements

Admission to this programme is subject to
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974)
Section 4 (2) (Exemptions) Order 1975 and
DHSS Circular HC(88)9 guidelines regarding
police checks and child protection. Offers are
conditional upon satisfactory health and fitness
for practice screening, references and Disclosure
and children.
Admission is also subject to NHS eligibility
for the programme. Further information on
eligibility is available at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/
students. Proof of eligibility is normally required
prior to interview.
requirements. Candidates are encouraged to gain
practical work experience in a care setting prior
to undertaking the programme. All programmes
Selection process
Shortlisting

charity responsibilities) is normally required.
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) will be
conducted by University academics, assisted by
staff from clinical practice areas. Numeracy and
literacy exercises may also be included as part
of the selection process. Applicants selected to
attend one of our interview days will be sent
detailed guidance on these selection activities
with their invitation.

The programmes run over 43 weeks each year,
with nine weeks holiday during Christmas,
Easter and the summer. The length of the
programme year and the holiday entitlement are
requirements of the professional regulator for
nurse education.
The Adult Nursing programme has intakes in
September and late February/March. The Child
Nursing and Mental Health Nursing programmes
begin in September.
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NURSING STUDIES
Our Adult Nursing degree will develop you as

an autonomous reflective practitioner who has
empathic qualities, is committed to delivering
high-quality care to service users and carers,
and identifies appropriate strategies
to empower individuals to maximise their
own independence.

The Child Nursing programme is firmly based
on the philosophy of child and family-centred
care, focusing on providing support and
education to families, to enable them to be
as involved in their childs care as they feel
is appropriate. You will be equipped to care
for infants, children, young people and their
families, from the neonate to the adolescent,
in a variety of settings.
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

The Adult Nursing programme focuses upon the
healthcare needs of people aged 16 years and
over. Clinical placements range from caring for
clients with acute care needs in a hospital setting
to the longer-term needs of a client within the
community setting.
This programme provides opportunities to
explore the concepts of health and ill health
within the adult population. There is an
emphasis on developing a clear understanding
of research and its application to the care of
service users and carers. You will develop an
extensive range of skills, including rational
decision making, critical thinking, assessment
and effective communication, whilst working in
both practice and University settings.
Our Simulation Suite provides the opportunity
to practise skills using clinical equipment,
simulators and audio-visual aids. Working
within an interprofessional setting, practice
partners and teachers will facilitate a wide
range of clinical scenarios, providing
opportunities to experience the practice
setting and develop skills within a safe and
supportive environment.
Placement experiences may be within NHS,
private or charity organisations, and may
include medical and surgical environments,
high dependency, older peoples services and
community placements. There will also be
opportunities to gain insights into other fields
of nursing.
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A key aspect of the programme will be the

opportunity to participate in simulated practice
learning. As well as developing a range of
clinical nursing skills, simulation is used to
explore many of the key principles within
childrens nursing, such as communication,
child development, ethical care principles
and childrens rights, and to develop decisionmaking skills.
Placement experiences may be within NHS,
private or charity organisations, and will
include childrens units within acute hospitals,
as well as working with children and families
within their own homes and care settings within
the community.
The academic element of the course has both
shared and field-specific aspects. Shared learning
includes key concepts such as biosciences and
caring sciences, as well as research modules
which help you to develop the skills of critical
analysis. Field-specific learning covers a
spectrum from the well and healthy child
through to the care of an acutely ill child.
The programme will help you become an
autonomous reflective practitioner who has
empathic qualities and is committed to highquality care. It will also develop your ability
to act as an advocate for the care needs of
infants, children and their families. A student
buddy scheme has been introduced to provide
additional support.
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
Health Sciences at Surrey
The Mental Health Nursing programme will

develop your understanding of the experience of
mental health service users and those who work
with them, including families, friends and carers.
You will be encouraged to utilise your strengths
and skills in order to facilitate recovery and
personal development.
As a Nursing Studies student at Surrey, youll

be a valued member of the School of Health
Sciences. The School is home to innovative
research and teaching, and inspiring, passionate
staff. The School aims to nurture the UKs
most dynamic, effective and caring health
professionals. You will learn the most up-todate and innovative practice from world-leading
experts in the fields of eHealth and care ethics.
You will also be prepared for a professional life
within health services that deliver integrated
care and put the patient at the heart of all health
and care practice.
You will develop an extensive range of skills to

enable you to do this, including interpersonal
communication, effective assessment and
intervention, and collaborative working with
both service users and their families. You will
also explore the philosophical, sociological
and psychological aspects of mental healthcare
within current clinical contexts.
A key aspect of the programme is the
opportunity to participate in simulated
practice learning. You will work within an
interprofessional setting with practice partners
and teachers to enable the development of skills
in a safe environment related to assessment,
engagement and communication in a range of
clinical scenarios.
Options for graduates

A two-year Postgraduate Diploma programme
may be possible for graduates of relevant
disciplines (for example, biosciences or
psychology) with relevant work experience.
We offer two programmes: PGDip Nursing
Studies (Adult Nursing) and PGDip Nursing
Studies (Mental Health Nursing).
You will be expected to consider your practice

during clinical placements, whilst in the
University and through the use of online
learning tools which support the clinical
experience and aid reflective practice.
You will gain experience in a range of practice
learning environments. This includes child and
adolescent mental health services, older peoples
services, community mental health teams,
crisis and home treatment teams, assertive
outreach services and acute ward settings. Each
of these areas will enable further development
of interpersonal advanced communication and
collaborative working across service structures.
In addition, there is the option of accessing
specialist clinical placements in areas such as
prison services, in-reach mental health services,
community drug and alcohol teams, learning
disability services and eating disorder teams.
You will work alongside practice colleagues, in
both the NHS and non-statutory organisations,
observing experienced and highly skilled
practitioners in the delivery of exemplary care.
Ive undertaken a wide range of

different placements in the community
and in hospitals. I really love how
hands-on placement can be; youre
encouraged to practise your clinical
skills by staff who are always supportive
and aware of your learning needs.
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NUTRITION & DIETETICS
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surrey.ac.uk/study/nutrition
If youre passionate about food, eager to explore how it affects

the health of the individual and the nation, and curious to discover
how diet can be used in the treatment of disease, our Nutrition and
Dietetics programmes are for you.
Nutrition and Dietetics at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our Nutrition and Dietetics programmes have an active

application across a range of health and professional industries
and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and expertise
required to excel in this fascinating field.
Nutrition
BSc (Hons)

As a student on our Nutrition programme, you will learn about

food and the nutrients which it contains, how the body uses them
and how they relate to health and disease.
B400 | 3 years
B402 | 4* years
Nutrition/Dietetics
BSc (Hons) B401 | 4* years
This degree offers a range of optional modules. It is designed for

those who wish to pursue a commercial, public health or researchorientated career, and instils the core skills and competencies
required of the modern nutritionist.
Our Food Science programmes were named second best in the

UK in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015
Nutrition students gave us an overall satisfaction rating
of 92 per cent in the latest National Student Survey
Undertake projects using state-of-the-art facilities such as our
Clinical Investigations Unit (CIU)
Teaching by nutritionists and dietitians at the national and
international forefront of their fields
Our four-year Nutrition/Dietetics programme has been specifically

designed for students with a strong interest in food, people, science
and medicine who wish to use their knowledge to help prevent
and treat disease as a registered dietitian.
The Nutrition programme is accredited by the Association for

Nutrition. Upon graduation, students are eligible to enter the UK
Voluntary Register of Nutritionists as an Associate Nutritionist, and
then as a Registered Nutritionist after three years of experience.
The programme is commissioned by the NHS, which pays student

tuition fees for both UK and EU students and offers a means-tested
bursary. It will teach you to apply nutritional science in order to
promote health and to treat medical conditions. As a dietitian
you will work with people to help them modify their food intake,
offering practical advice to enable people to make dietary change.
The Nutrition/Dietetics programme is approved by the Health

and Care Professions Council and successful completion leads to
eligibility to apply for registration as a dietitian.

Nutrition
Professional Training placements are usually paid and may be
in the food industry, government research establishments or
the NHS. Our Professional Training tutor will help organise your
choice of placement and you will be visited by academic staff,
normally three times, during your placement. Companies and
institutes offering placements include Nestl and Kelloggs.
Nutrition/Dietetics
As a student on our Nutrition/Dietetics programme, you will
undertake three placements. They are all within the NHS and
could be in either an acute hospital or a community setting.
Although placements are not salaried, UK students may
apply to the NHS for financial assistance with travel and
accommodation costs.
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GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Coming to Surrey to
study Nutrition has been
one of the best choices I
have made. The course
itself is fascinating and
great fun, with varied
teaching through
lectures, practicals and
group work.
Nutrition

Sainsburys, Nutritionist

Food Standards Agency, Development Technologist

Department of Health, Public Health Nutritionist
Nutrition/Dietetics

NHS, Band 5 Dietitian

NHS, Health Promotion Officer
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
above.
Biology A-level required.
Additional science A-level
(preferably Chemistry) required.
Other suitable
qualifications
3534 points (including Biology
grade 6 at HL, plus additional
science grade 5 at HL, preferably
Chemistry)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
Nutrition
sub-skill
Nutrition/Dietetics
sub-skill
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D E PA RT M E N T P R A C T I C E
surrey.ac.uk/study/odp
T: +44 (0)1483 682 222
WHY SURREY?
Operating department practitioners provide dedicated support to patients

when theyre at their most vulnerable: before, during and after an operation.
On our Operating Department Practice programme, youll work with
experienced NHS staff to develop the skills required for this vital role.
Operating Department Practice at Surrey
Diploma programme
Operating department practitioners (ODPs) are a vital part of the

multidisciplinary operating theatre team, delivering high-quality
patient-focused care during anaesthesia, surgery and recovery,
responding to patients physical and psychological needs.
Operating
Department Practice
Diploma of Higher Education
B990 | 2 years 4 months
In addition to core clinical skills and a sound knowledge of

specialist equipment and drugs, our programme will help you
develop the ability to reassure and support patients emotionally
through the stressful experience of being in hospital. Our
challenging programme will teach you the skills needed to become
a competent operating department practitioner. It will consist of
three main areas: anaesthesia, surgery and post-anaesthetic care.
Typical entry
requirements
You will acquire the knowledge and skills to interpret and respond
to the diverse needs of patients, families and carers within a
variety of settings. You will also develop and display the values
required in modern healthcare and by the NHS Constitution,
including compassion, kindness, empathy, advocacy, good
communication and teamwork skills, and respect for patients
privacy, dignity and individuality.

As an ODP student at the University of Surrey, youll work with
experienced NHS staff to develop the skills required for this vital
role. You will be allocated to a single NHS Trust in Surrey,
London or Sussex for your practice placement and benefit from
consistent support from registered practitioners qualified to be
student mentors.
Successful completion of this programme will make you eligible
to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care
Professions Council (HCPC).
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Although ODPs are primarily employed within operating theatres,
they are increasingly being recognised for their skills in other
environments and there are many career paths to explore.
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GCSE grade C or higher in

five subjects and one A-level
at grade B.
Required subjects
may be considered).
A relevant science A-level at
grade B is desirable.
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
Our health sciences programmes ranked 13th in the latest

Complete University Guide league table
Our well-equipped simulation suite facilitates a range
of challenging teaching and learning opportunities to
prepare students for the demands of clinical practice in a
safe environment
Opportunities exist in transplant teams,

intensive care units, obstetric units, orthopaedic
clinics, pre-assessment clinics, patient transfer,
day surgery units and resuscitation teams.
There are also opportunities in education
and management.

Admission to this programme is subject to the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) Section 4
(2) (Exemptions) Order 1975 and DHSS Circular
HC(88)9 guidelines regarding police checks
and child protection. Offers are conditional
upon satisfactory health and fitness for practice
screening, references, and Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) clearance, or equivalent.
Candidates must also meet national requirements
to work with vulnerable adults and children.
Admission is also subject to NHS eligibility
for the programme. Further information on
eligibility is available at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/
students. Proof of eligibility is normally required
prior to interview.
requirements. Candidates are encouraged to
gain practical work experience in a care setting
prior to undertaking the programme. All
places are subject to commissioned numbers.
All applicants should be able to demonstrate
evidence of completed academic study within
the last five years.
THE NHS
FUNDS OUR OPERATING
DEPARTMENT PRACTICE
PROGRAMME, SO
STUDENTS HAVE NO
TUITION FEES TO PAY
The Department of Health requires all ODP

students to be tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and
Hepatitis C during the induction week. Those
testing positive would be subject to Department
of Health guidelines for entry to the programme.
Selection process
Shortlisting
charity responsibilities) are normally required.
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) will be conducted
by University academics, assisted by staff from
clinical practice areas. Numeracy and literacy
exercises may also be included as part of the
selection process. Applicants selected to attend one
of our interview days will be sent detailed guidance
on these selection activities with their invitation.

The programme starts in September and runs
over two years and four months, with nine
weeks holiday, usually at Christmas, Easter and
during the summer.
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WHY SURREY?
Working as a paramedic, no two days are the same. On our Paramedic

Practice programme, youll gain vital professional experience and
develop rapid decision-making skills in order to succeed in this diverse
and challenging career.
Our health and social care programmes ranked 13th

in the latest Complete University Guide league table
Our well-equipped simulation suite facilitates a range of
teaching and learning opportunities to prepare students for
the demands of clinical practice in a safe environment
THE NHS
FUNDS OUR PARAMEDIC
PRACTICE PROGRAMME,
SO STUDENTS HAVE NO
TUITION FEES TO PAY
Paramedic Practice at Surrey
Degree programme
Selection process
This exciting and stimulating programme provides you with

the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required
to work as an articulate and confident paramedic who is able to
make professional judgements and deliver evidence-based care to
clients/patients. The three-year degree is divided equally between
academic study and practical experience in a range of practice
areas, and has been jointly developed by the University of Surrey,
the University of Brighton and the South East Coast Ambulance
NHS Foundation Trust.
Paramedic Practice
Admission is subject to NHS eligibility for

the programme. For further information on
eligibility, applicants should contact the Faculty.
Proof of eligibility is normally required prior
to interview.
Shortlisting
charity responsibilities) are normally required.
You will acquire the knowledge and skills to respond to the

diverse needs of patients, families and carers within a variety
of settings. You will also develop and display the values required
in modern healthcare and within the NHS Constitution, including
and teamwork skills, and respect for patients privacy, dignity
and individuality.
Practice placements are available within the South East Coast
Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust or other local NHS Trusts, and
will ensure that you are prepared to practise safely and effectively.
There will be a strong emphasis on interprofessional learning
throughout the programme, and our degree is taught by
passionate and experienced academics from a variety of disciplines
as well as practising paramedic tutors, to ensure seamless links
between theory and practice. You will have a personal tutor
throughout the programme and all staff are committed to ensuring
that you have the best possible experience, enabling you to emerge
as a confident, competent paramedic upon graduation.
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
grade C or above.
required.
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
Candidates should have the ability to follow a

shift pattern covering 24 hours a day and seven
days a week, and be able to meet early morning
and late night travel requirements.
Candidates are encouraged to gain practical
work experience in a care setting prior to
undertaking the programme. All programmes
The Department of Health requires all Paramedic
Practice students to be tested for HIV, Hepatitis
B and Hepatitis C during the induction week.
Those testing positive would be subject to
Department of Health guidelines for entry to
the programme.
Candidates will also need a satisfactory level of
fitness to pass the South East Coast Ambulance
NHS Foundation Trust fitness test.
Candidates are required to have a full UK driving
licence and will need to pass the C1 driving test
before the end of the first year.
Successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice

programme will make you eligible to apply for professional
registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) are conducted
by University academics, assisted by staff
from clinical practice areas. Admission to this
programme is subject to the Rehabilitation
of Offenders Act (1974) Section 4 (2)
(Exemptions) Order 1975 and DHSS Circular
HC(88)9 guidelines regarding police checks
and child protection. Offers are conditional
upon satisfactory health and fitness for
practice screening, references and Disclosure
and children.

The programme will run over 40 weeks
each year.
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surrey.ac.uk/study/physics
Were partnered with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and are home to
wonderful teaching and superb facilities at Surrey. If you join us, youll have the
chance to explore particle physics, quantum mechanics, relativity and astrophysics
and discover how physics shapes our understanding of the entire universe.
Physics at Surrey
Degree programmes
Physics underpins so many of todays scientific advances.

Everything from space exploration to fibre-optic communication,
and even the Human Genome Project, could not have happened
without physics. Its influence touches a surprising range of areas
for example, providing new ways to improve the environment,
develop new technologies and treat cancer.
Physics
MPhys (Hons) F303 | 4 years
BSc (Hons)
F300 | 3 years

F301 | 4* years
Our Physics degree programmes reflect the huge diversity of

modern physics, with modules ranging from General Relativity to
Nuclear Astrophysics to Medical Imaging. We prize our flexibility,
which allows you to switch between any of the specialist Physics
degrees during your first year, and even to change between some
programmes as late as the second year. A particularly attractive
aspect of these modular programmes at the University of Surrey
is that you can select options in all years to complement the core
subjects, tailoring your programme to your specific interests.

Taking a Professional Training placement year can add real
value to your experience and enable you to apply theoretical
understanding, bringing it alive in the world outside university.
Over the years, we have placed our students with many companies
and laboratories. Here is just a small selection: BAE Systems, BT,
HMS Sultan, INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma, Instituto
de Carboqumica (Spain), Jaguar Cars, the National Physical
Laboratory, the National Radiological Protection Board, the Royal
Surrey County Hospital, the Science Museum and the National
Oceanography Centre.
We offer a Professional Training placement year with international
opportunities and we have been placing students with companies
for more than 40 years. Placement employers are often so
impressed with the students performance that they offer them a
permanent job when the student graduates. After your degree,
you may decide to become a professional scientist, but physics
opens many other doors too. Your skills will be valued by a wide
range of employers in areas such as journalism, law, IT, education
and finance.
Physics with Astronomy

MPhys (Hons) FHF5 | 4 years
BSc (Hons)
F3FN | 3 years

F3FL | 4* years
Physics with
Nuclear Astrophysics
MPhys (Hons) F3FM | 4 years
BSc (Hons)
F3F5 | 3 years

F3F6 | 4* years
Physics with
Satellite Technology
MPhys (Hons) F362 | 4 years
BSc (Hons)
F361 | 3 years

F360 | 4* years
Physics with
Quantum Technologies
MPhys (Hons) 01XY | 4 years
BSc (Hons)
328C | 3 years

3TT4 | 4* years
Mathematics and Physics
MPhys (Hons) GF1I | 4 years
MMath (Hons) GF13 | 4 years
BSc (Hons)
GF1H | 3 years

GFH1 | 4* years
Typical entry
requirements
AAA MPhys: A-level grades
WHY SURREY?
Surrey is a strategic partner with the National Physical
Laboratory (NPL)
Surreys Physics and Astronomy programmes are ranked
eleventh for the subject in The Complete University Guide
2015, and our graduate employability record is very high
The Department of Physics Astrophysics Research Group
investigates fundamental questions within our universe
Surrey is home to the Centre for Nuclear and Radiation Physics
(CNRP)
The unique MPhys research year allows you to work with the
worlds top scientists
Our new Student Observatory opened in 2015 to support our
Astronomy and Nuclear Astrophysics programmes
Our Physics, Physics with Astronomy, Physics with Nuclear
Astrophysics and Physics with Satellite Technology degrees are
accredited by the UKs Institute of Physics (IOP) and can lead to
the award of Member of the Institute of Physics (MInstP) and
Chartered Physicist (CPhys), after appropriate career experience.
The Mathematics and Physics degree is recognised by the Institute of
Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). Our newly launched Physics
with Quantum Technologies degree is awaiting IOP accreditation.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Graduates have taken up roles such as research physicists,
consultants, engineers, teachers and bankers in companies
including the BBC, BAE Systems and Astrium. Many have gone on
to take Masters degrees in a range of subjects, such as geophysics,
nanotechnology, meteorology, quantum field theory, education
management and science communication, while others have chosen
to study for PhDs in astrophysics, semiconductors or photonics.
AAA MPhys/MMath
Mathematics and Physics: A-level
grades (or AAB if A-level Further
Mathematics is included)
AAB BSc: A-level grades (an A
grade in Mathematics is required
for the Mathematics and Physics
programme)
Required subjects
For all programmes:
required to A-level (or
equivalent).
Other suitable
qualifications
36 points for MPhys
35 points for BSc
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*DD MPhys/MMath
DDD BSc (in an appropriate
subject, with a supporting
A-level in Mathematics at
Grade A)
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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PHYSICS
MPhys (Hons)/BSc (Hons) Physics

Studying on our general Physics programme
will give you a thorough understanding of
all the core elements of traditional physics,
including key topics like particle physics,
atoms and molecules, quantum mechanics and
astrophysics. This programme will give you
the greatest access to our full range of optional
modules, allowing you to tailor your studies to
fully match your interest in physics.
Our MPhys programme will interest you
if you are considering a career in research.
You will be able to explore the discipline in
greater depth with additional core modules,
including problem solving and a research
year. The BSc programme allows you to take a
Professional Training placement year option
after Year 2. Opportunities range from research
to engineering or computing, with placements
in small and large organisations, national
laboratories, hospitals and government agencies.
MPhys (Hons)/BSc (Hons)

Physics with Astronomy
Students studying astronomy are challenged
to consider questions such as How did the
universe begin?, What is a black hole and does
it have structure? and How did our galaxy
form? Physics with Astronomy is an exciting
new course at Surrey that covers topics from the
study of galaxies and the universe to planetary
and space science. You will get hands-on
experience of astronomy observation using our
very own observatory.
In the final year, you can choose from a
range of optional modules in astronomy and
astrophysics, covering both observational and
theoretical topics. If you take our four-year
MPhys programme, you will carry out an
extended research project, with the option of
a research placement at a major international
astronomy laboratory.
We can boast extensive facilities within
the Department of Physics, including our
undergraduate teaching laboratories, which
recently underwent a thorough refurbishment,
and our new student observatory for astronomy,
used both by students for assessed laboratory
experiments and by enthusiasts for informal use.
The Department has also recently benefited

from a 3.5 million refurbishment of its research
laboratories, which our undergraduate students
use as they carry out their final-year research
projects. The Departments new Astrophysics
Research Group supports computational
and observational projects in astronomy and
astrophysics.

Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics
Almost everything you see when you look
up into the night sky is the result of nuclear
reactions. Nuclear astrophysics plays a vital role
in helping us to understand the cosmos.
The special blend of physics taught as
Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics reflects
the outstanding nuclear physics research that
we undertake at Surrey. With the largest
research group of its kind in the UK, our
specialised resources include the Surrey ion
beam particle accelerator.
Covering core physics principles, the programme
also explores our current knowledge of the
physical origins of the universe, the sun and
its planets. They also include detection and
measurement in astronomy, and experimental
nuclear physics.
In the final year, your modules will cover the
life cycle of a star, general relativity and
cosmology. You will understand just what
Einstein meant by curved spacetime, and learn
about cosmological models of the Big Bang and
the expansion of the universe.
Physics at Surrey has helped me gain

a greater understanding of the subject,
and the Professional Training year
has increased my employability and
helped me test the waters so I know
what career to pursue in the future.
Abigail Stone
BSc (Hons) Physics
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Physics with Satellite Technology
In todays rapidly changing world, the range
of satellite applications is huge, encompassing
weather monitoring, communications, space
exploration, in-orbit technology demonstrations,
earth observation and remote sensing even
reading home gas meters.
At the forefront of this technological revolution
is the Surrey Space Centre (SSC), which designs
and builds micro-satellites. Satellites are a
growth area, with approximately 6,500 people
employed in the UK space sector, and microsatellites represent one of the fastest growing
areas within this field.
Physics with Satellite Technology is ideal for
you if you enjoy physics and have an interest in
space technology. You will learn what satellites
do, how they communicate and how they are
designed and controlled. Many of these specialist
topics are taught by staff at the SSC the
scientists responsible for building the satellites
that are orbiting above us.
As a graduate of this course, you will be well placed
to pursue careers in the space, telecommunications
and semiconductor industries.

Physics with Quantum Technologies
A rapidly developing field, quantum
technologies harness the unusual features of the
quantum world to perform tasks that are hard or
impossible with conventional technologies. The
Physics with Quantum Technologies programme
covers the full spectrum of this exciting subject
area from laser technologies that enable
us to control light, which has revolutionised
our modern lives, through to the future of
quantum information processing, which will
enable quantum computers to solve currently
impossible problems.
energy technologies). The Physics with Quantum

Technologies programme reflects the diversity
of our research activities, providing you with a
background in general physics and an advanced
specialism in theoretical and applied topics in
quantum technologies.
MMath (Hons)/MPhys (Hons)/BSc (Hons)

Our joint programmes in Mathematics and
Physics will appeal to students who wish to
continue studying both subjects to degree level
by combining the rigour of formal mathematics
with its application to a wide range of situations
in physics. These programmes will educate you
to sufficient breadth and depth to enable you to
continue on to PhD study in theoretical physics
or applied mathematics, or to gain employment
in a numerate or technical field the same
opportunities as would be available to you had
you taken a straight physics or mathematics
degree.
These programmes contain a selection of core
material across both mathematics and physics,
including calculus, quantum physics, linear
algebra and particle physics, along with a wideranging choice of optional modules across both
disciplines. Options include areas such as fluid
dynamics, space science, Galois theory and
general relativity. All of these degrees involve
extended projects, which can be taken with a
more mathematical or physical bias, according
to your interests.
Quantum technologies will form a key element

of the technological advances taking place in
the twenty-first century, whether enabling
exponentially faster computation or physically
secure cryptography. The Department of Physics
has an active and highly successful research
activity in this area that covers themes from the
fundamental (nanophotonics, spintronics and
quantum computing) through to application
(semiconductors, lasers, bioscience and solar
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Our Politics degrees give you the opportunity to study how power operates
in the real world, and to develop the skills to make sense of its effects on real
peoples lives all while studying at a world-class, research-intensive institution.
Politics at Surrey
Degree programmes
Politics is about people and power: who gets it, how they use it
and what makes a society fair. Our innovative degrees focus on the
active role that citizens can play in shaping politics internationally,
nationally and locally.
Politics
BSc (Hons)

We will teach you about mainstream political institutions and

theories, alongside more critical approaches. You will learn about
identity, citizenship, social movements and change. On top of this,
we will also expose you to a number of international issues and
theories, as we consider these to be central to the study of politics
in the 21st century.
You will explore why some people are more equal than others,
how different societies organise power, and why some issues
become the target of policies. You will discover how people can
make a difference in their organisation or community, and about
the social and political movements that change societies. Our
degrees have a strong international flavour, so you will learn
about politics in other countries, about why states and nations
sometimes go to war, or how they manage to co-exist in peace.
L200 | 3 years
L201 | 4* years
International Politics

L292 | 4* years
Politics and Economics
BSc (Hons) LL12 | 3 years

LL13 | 4* years
Politics and Sociology
BSc (Hons) LL23 | 3 years

LL24 | 4* years
Selection process
Our broad-based degrees provide a solid foundation in political

ideas, principles and methods, as well as the opportunity to follow
more optional modules in your area of particular interest.

Applicant Day.
The Politics and Economics degree brings together these two

social sciences, allowing you to study political economy, financial
markets, public policy and international trade.
Related programmes
Politics and Sociology provides extensive knowledge of the

interactions between ideology, policy making, power and
social structures.
Economics
Sociology
Typical entry
requirements
WHY SURREY?
An overall student satisfaction score of 97 per cent put us
in the 2014 National Student Surveys top four universities
for politics
100 per cent of graduates from the School of Politics were
in employment or education six months after graduating

The applied nature of our degrees is a key distinguishing feature.
To help you apply theoretical understandings of politics and
international relations to world events and issues, our
Professional Training placement year gives you the chance to
experience first-hand how politics really operates by working for
a voluntary sector organisation, a government or local authority
department, an MP or MEPs office, an international organisation
or a similar body.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Graduates over the last few years have entered employment in
companies, organisations and public life such as:

Houses of Parliament
Deloitte
Snapdragon Consulting
City Year
YMCA
AAB Politics, International Politics:

A-level grades.
A*AAAAA Politics and
Economics: A-level grades.
AAB Politics and Sociology: A-level
grades.
Required subjects
Mathematics at grade C or above
(or equivalent). For Politics and
Economics, GCSE Mathematics at
grade A or above (or equivalent) is
required.
One social science or humanities
subject preferred. There is no
requirement for an A-level in
Politics.
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points Politics, International
Politics, Politics and Sociology
38-36 points Politics and
Economics
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*D*DD*DD for Politics and
Economics
DDD all programmes
English language
requirements:
sub-skill

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POLITICS
BSc (Hons) Politics
BSc (Hons) International Politics
BSc (Hons) Politics and Economics
BSc (Hons) Politics and Sociology
A distinctive feature of our Politics degree

programme is its applied nature and its
emphasis on bringing about political and
social change, whether at a local, national or
international level. You are introduced to a
range of concepts, approaches and methods in
the areas of political, international and policy
studies, and are able to explore the ways in
which the meaning of concepts particularly
contentious ones such as justice, equality and
liberty are mediated.
On this degree programme, you build further

on the core modules in political, international
and policy studies by focusing on the study
of political relations and structures in an
international context. The programme
introduces you to a variety of social and
political issues that drive debates about
international affairs.
The latest addition to our portfolio of degree

programmes brings together two of the most
relevant social sciences to help you make a
rounded sense of the world around us. At a time
when the economic and political spheres of
public life not only take centre stage in shaping
our lives, but also very clearly interact with
each other at a fundamental level, you develop
the tools and knowledge to engage with these
debates.
Another exciting new addition to our portfolio,

this degree programme is of interest to students
seeking to understand the interactions between
social and political trends. At a time of growing
inequalities and increasing social and political
unrest, it is important to understand how
political institutions can address some of the
more deeply rooted problems in society.
You learn about the causes of war and peace, as

well as how different societies are governed and
how international relations between states can
be organised.
As your knowledge and understanding of
theory and analysis in politics become more
sophisticated, you are encouraged to relate your
academic study to questions of public concern,
and to think critically about events, ideas and
institutions in contemporary society. Indeed,
by the end of the programme youll be well
prepared to engage positively and effectively in
the full range of political activities.
The structure of the optional elements of the
programme is left open, so that you can follow
your own study path, making connections
between subjects as diverse as political theory,
conflict and terrorism, comparative government,
parliamentary politics and political psychology.
You explore national, regional and transnational

trends through international relations theory
and the analysis of a wide range of case
studies. You have the opportunity to examine
questions of international security, globalisation,
environmental policy and international
governance, among others.
In particular, your dissertation in your final
year allows you to explore an aspect of
international politics in significant depth, while
also demonstrating your use of research and
presentation skills.
The degree takes an interdisciplinary approach
throughout, serving as a bridge for students
from different disciplines and raising awareness
of current socio-political trends. This approach
along with the opportunity to take a Professional
Training placement year will help to prepare
you for research and careers in an international
setting.
Your time is split equally between modules

from the Department of Politics and the School
of Economics, providing a specifically tailored
programme to pull together the two disciplines
at each level and draw out the linkages in both
the theoretical and the applied fields of study.
This degree programme gives you a full
grounding in core political and economic
concepts, theories and methodologies, before
allowing you to focus on particular areas
of specialisation, from political economy
and financial markets to public policy and
international trade.
Together, these elements build a programme
that offers you a guide to some of the most
pressing questions that confront us today, from
the role of markets in civic life to the existence of
rationality in decision making.
This programme provides you with extensive

knowledge of the interactions between ideology,
policy making, power and social structures.
Looking at social policy from the perspective
of political institutions, as well as the sociology
of political structures, you engage in a range of
debates about the nature and impact of social
problems.
Moreover, the study of policy making in practice
provides you with an overview of opportunities
and constraints affecting the way in which
policy is formulated and implemented.
You split your time equally between Politics
and Sociology, thereby acquiring a sound
understanding of both disciplines traditions
and cultures.
Ranked sixth for

Politics by The Guardian
University Guide 2015
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PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION SKILLS
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This practice-based programme provides professional training in a wide range

of production skills. Surrey graduates are confident, creative and technically
skilled practitioners who have the ability and stamina to succeed in all areas of
the entertainment industry.
Professional Production Skills at Surrey
Degree programmes
You will work on a variety of productions, including plays, musicals,

concerts, devised projects and events. Uniquely, at Surrey you have
the opportunity to collaborate with students from other disciplines
within the Universitys School of Arts, including Digital Media Arts,
Theatre Studies and Dance.

The University campus boasts a modern, large and well-equipped

theatre in the Ivy Arts Centre. Guildford School of Acting (GSA) also
uses many neighbouring theatres and other performance spaces for
both teaching and public productions, namely:
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
The Mill Studio, Guildford
The Electric Theatre, Guildford
Touring venues and site-specific locations
Showcase productions in London West End theatres
Studies on this intensive course begin with a comprehensive
introduction to all core subjects relating to Professional Production
Skills. You will receive teaching and build experience in a range of
skills, including stage management, sound, lighting, scenic design,
construction, costume and digital scenography. You will end your
introductory period of study by taking a support role on one or more
of GSAs public productions.
In the second year you will be able to select one dedicated area for
specialist development and progress through your Foundation show
roles. Additionally you will take a professional work experience
placement, begin your first collaboration with students and staff
within another School of Arts or allied department, initiate your
Professional Development Planning, and end the year with your
Principal show role, allowing you to demonstrate an intermediate
level of skill and knowledge in your chosen subject.
In your third year of study you will advance your practical
production skills through your Final show roles, taking senior
creative or production-critical responsibility across a range of public
performances. An industry placement features as a further core part
of your studies in this year, as does the Professional Development
module that is realised in the practical preparation and presentation
of your work at an industry showcase event in central London.
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Selection process
Offers are made in terms
of grades and a successful
interview. Candidates who can
demonstrate exceptional talent,
and can satisfy the panel of
their ability to successfully
complete the programme, may
also be considered.
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Related programmes
Acting
Actor Musician
Digital Media Arts
Musical Theatre
GSA helped me gain

professional quality
training, skills and
confidence at a unique
and amazing place,
different from the rest.
WHY SURREY?
Purpose-built, state-of-the-art performance facilities
Opportunities to undertake work placements with
a wide range of prestigious professional companies
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
GSAs Professional Production Skills graduates enjoy an impressive
success rate in gaining employment in the industry. They have
worked, or are currently working, on West End productions/major
tours such as:

Les Misrables

Rock of Ages

The Wizard of Oz

Dirty Dancing

Ghost the Musical

Spamalot
Alumni are also to be found in numerous regional theatres, opera
and ballet companies, arts venues, scenic construction and propmaking companies, corporate events and lighting, sound and video
hire companies. Over recent years, graduates have also attained
management roles, including:
Typical entry
requirements
ABB A-level grades
Required subjects
Other suitable
qualifications
34 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
West End shows and No 1 Tours, Company Manager

Royal Albert Hall, Senior Technical Manager
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Technical Manager
ATG Theatres, Technical Director
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PSYCHOLOGY
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A Psychology degree at Surrey gives you an unbeatable combination of

personal, professional and academic opportunities in the setting of a top-ten
department. It provides a thorough grounding in the theories, methods and
practice of contemporary psychology.
Degree programmes
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour, mental health

and neuropsychological functioning. It seeks to understand what
makes us who we are, how our minds work and what constrains
and influences what we do. It addresses issues such as how
children learn, why we forget, what causes mental disorders, how
brain and behaviour interact and how we perceive the world.
Psychology

C800 | 4* years
Our degree programme lays particular emphasis on the

application of psychology to real-world problems, based on
our research in areas such as health, clinical psychology, social
interaction, work and organisational psychology, the environment,
education and child development, cognition and neuroscience.
Selection process

Applicant Day.
The extensive professional and research activities of our staff

enable you to choose from more than 100 different Professional
Training placements to reflect your individual interests and needs.
Opportunities exist throughout the UK and include hospitals
and clinics, schools, social survey companies, personnel and
occupational guidance services, industry and commerce.
In your first two years with us you will learn about the core areas
of psychology, studying social, developmental and cognitive
psychology, biological bases of psychology, individual differences
and the use of research methods and statistics in psychology.
You will also consider issues related to professional practice in
preparation for a highly recommended Professional Training
placement in the third year of your degree. In your final year, you
are able to select from a range of modules and undertake a sixmonth independent research project on a topic of your choosing.
Related programmes
Major/Minor degrees
As well as mastering psychology concepts and techniques, you

will also develop key transferable skills which are highly valued
by employers. These include critical thinking, argument synthesis,
scientific methods and practice, data analysis, report writing,
presentation skills and teamwork.
We provide excellent teaching, as verified by the Quality
Assessment Agency, and use a variety of teaching styles and
methods to promote your learning and understanding. You will be
taught by lecturing staff who have an international reputation and
are at the forefront of research in their specialist fields.
We foster a lively, friendly and supportive environment for
our students. We have an excellent record, both for graduate
employment and for providing a launchpad for subsequent
professional training.
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Psychology at Surrey is ranked in the UKs top 10 in The

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015
The influential National Student Survey puts Surrey in the
UKs top five for satisfaction among Psychology students
Students graduating from our degree programmes are eligible for
Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and
the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership the first step towards
becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Students graduating from other
degree programmes which are not accredited by the BPS are required
to undertake further courses before being eligible for Graduate Basis for
Chartered Membership. Individuals seeking a career as a professional
psychologist are therefore advised to take an accredited programme.
Typical entry
requirements
AAA A-level grades
Required subjects
GCSE Mathematics and
English Language or English
Literature at grade B or above (or
equivalent).
Other suitable
qualifications
36 points (including
Mathematics, English or English
Literature grade 4 at SL/HL).
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*DD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Graduates over the last few years have entered employment with

choose Psychology for
your Minor on a Major/
Minor degree.
Please see page 168.
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Psychology at Surrey
Institute of Psychiatry, Project Co-ordinator

St Georges NHS Trust, Assistant Clinical Psychologist
Broadmoor Hospital, Primary Wellbeing Practitioner

Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust,
Clinical Trust Trial Co-ordinator
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SOCIOLOGY
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surrey.ac.uk/study/sociology
There are so many exciting opportunities for graduates who can make sense
of contemporary societies and their complex interconnections. Our Sociology
degree gives you the tools to build a rewarding career by finding clarity in such
a complicated picture.
Sociology at Surrey
Degree programmes
Studying for a Sociology degree at Surrey puts you in a top-rated

department for this most fascinating subject.
Sociology
BSc (Hons)

Sociology is increasingly attracting the very brightest, most

ambitious minds to apply their intellects to the study of large-scale
social trends, the significance of key social institutions and the
subtleties of everyday behaviour, lifestyles and identities.
Join us here in one of the UKs most prestigious sociology
departments and we will push you to master the theories and
methods of this highly relevant and thought-provoking subject.
Rise to that challenge and you will find yourself in high demand
for your ability to combine evidence with inspired insights.
Our rigorous, varied and enjoyable programme is delivered by
world-leading experts who keep the content and approach right
up-to-date.
We use a range of teaching and assessment methods to put your
learning into context, including individual and group projects that
enable you to make your own new contributions to the discipline.
We will share our world-leading knowledge of research design and
methodology, so you too will become an expert in observation,
interviews, statistics and textual analysis. You will also develop a
detailed understanding of sociological explanations for micro and
macro social processes across a range of absorbing topic areas.
L300 | 3 years
L301 | 4* years
WHY SURREY?
100 per cent of graduates from the Department of Sociology
were in employment or education six months after graduating
Sociology at Surrey is in the top five of The Times/Sunday
Times Good University Guide 2015 league table
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
Selection process

an Applicant Day.

British Sociological Association.
Other suitable
qualifications
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
3534 points
Related programmes
Major/Minor degrees
Politics and Sociology
Sociology as an option, please
see page 168 or visit:
Graduates over the last few years have entered employment in

roles such as:
HM Inspectorate of Prisons, Research Officer
National Centre for Social Research, Research Assistant
Ipsos Mori, Executive Assistant
Metropolitan Police, Research Analyst
Motortrak, Online Marketing Executive
Senwick, Graduate Trainee
BTEC (QCF Level 3)

Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
Such knowledge, skills and understanding will prove highly

desirable, whatever your eventual career path.

Our Professional Training placement programme gives you the
opportunity to apply your new knowledge and skills in a work
environment whilst receiving training and undertaking projects
with real responsibilities. Companies and organisations that have
participated in the scheme include the Home Office, the House
of Lords, the Metropolitan Police, the British Market Research
Bureau, Guildford Pupil Referral Unit, Marks & Spencer and IBM.
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choose Sociology as part
of a Major/Minor degree.
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SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCES
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surrey.ac.uk/study/sport
Combining our long-standing reputation for excellence in biosciences

education, world-class sporting facilities at the Surrey Sports Park and
collaboration with Surrey Clinical Research Centre, our Sport and Exercise
Sciences programme will prepare you for a rewarding career in professional
sport, health promotion, teaching and research.
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
WHY SURREY?
Sport and Exercise Sciences at Surrey
Degree programmes
Sport and exercise sciences considers the theoretical knowledge

and practical application of scientific principles relating to
physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology,
to maximise sports performance and improve general health and
wellbeing through exercise.

We have built on the strengths of our well-established
programmes in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences and Nutrition,
together with those offered within the fields of engineering,
human sciences and business, to provide a balanced
multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Sciences programme that
enables students to obtain professional vocational qualifications
alongside a degree.
Sport and Exercise Sciences

BSc (Hons) 38YX | 3 years

0G62 | 4* years
In your final year, you will have the option to tailor your degree to
your interests by selecting an optional module and undertaking a
research project.
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Learn in state-of-the-art University laboratories and facilities

based at the 36 million Surrey Sports Park
Gain professional Gym Instructor and Personal Training
qualifications alongside a degree
The opportunity to work alongside exercise professionals
providing athlete support and patient exercise referral
One basic science A-level

(Biology, Human Biology,
Chemistry, Physics or Maths),
plus one A-level in a preferred
subject (basic sciences, Sport
Studies, Physical Education,
Psychology or Statistics).
Other suitable
qualifications
The vast majority of Surrey students choose to undertake
a Professional Training placement in their third year. Our
experienced tutors will help you to choose a suitable placement
which could take place within sports organisations, professional
clubs, commercial sports performance laboratories, nutritional
companies, health organisations and research institutes, both
nationally and internationally.
Students benefit from Surreys state-of-the-art laboratories and

facilities based at the 36 million Surrey Sports Park, such as the
Surrey Human Performance Institute, strength and conditioning
suite and health and fitness centre, as well as extra-curricular
opportunities to assist academics and Surrey Sports Park staff
with athlete support, patient exercise referral, research project
development and delivery, educational workshops and
outreach projects.
The course is delivered by more than 20 highly qualified
academics representing a wide range of expertise in disciplines
that inform sport and exercise sciences. You will study the core
disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, with
an additional focus on nutrition and unique insight into sports
management. You will learn how the body responds and
adapts to exercise, from the molecular to the whole body level,
and develop an understanding of the impact on health and sports
performance. You will gain professional skills in a range of
exercise environments, from sport performance to patient
exercise referral settings.
Surrey was named one of the best universities for sport

in the Which? University Student Survey 2014
Required subjects
or above.
Im enjoying the variety

of the programme as
well as learning new
things, Im uncovering
interests that I didnt
know I had.
The University is seeking accreditation for this programme from

the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
This is expected to be in place for the first cohort of graduates.
The programme is approved to provide Register of Exercise
Professionals (REPs) qualifications (Level 2 Gym Instructor and
Level 3 Personal Training).
35 points (including a science at
grade 6 HL or grade 7 SL and a
second science at a minimum of
grade 5 HL or grade 6 SL)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD in either Applied Science or
Sport and Exercise Science.
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
A degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences will open doors to a range
of varied careers including sports science support, performance
coaching, health screening and intervention, exercise referrals,
postgraduate study, entry onto a PGCE PE programme and research.
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BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Sciences
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S U S TA I N A B L E E N T E R P R I S E M A N A G E M E N T
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As sustainable enterprise practices have become increasingly vital to business

success, organisations of all sizes are seeking professionals with the range of
knowledge and skills you will develop on this programme.
Sustainable Enterprise Management at Surrey
Degree programmes
This programme puts you at the forefront of a sophisticated new

generation of business graduates, combining commercial expertise
with responsible management practices and a deep understanding of
the economic, technological and practical principles of sustainability.
Sustainable Enterprise
Management

N213 | 4* years
The core business and management knowledge and skills you will
acquire on the programme are combined with specialist study
related to specific sustainability issues from ethical decision
making to sustainable technologies and ecological awareness.
Our Sustainable Enterprise Management programme is ideal for
those who want to study business and management but believe that
current practices do not address the social and economic needs of a
globalising world.

At Surrey Business School, our close links with national and
international businesses of all sizes and across all sectors are
reflected in the companies for which our students have worked
on their placements, including 3M, Ernst & Young, HP, Microsoft,
PricewaterhouseCoopers and Xerox.

Guide 2015
Ranked in the top 20 for business and management
programmes in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2015
The programme enjoys strong ties with the Universitys
Centre for Environmental Strategy, an internationally
acclaimed centre of excellence on sustainable development
Approaching your studies from a managerial and leadership

perspective, you will engage intellectually and practically with the
complex challenges involved in making enterprise sustainable. By
working directly with small and large businesses to develop and
test new ideas, you will explore sustainable enterprise in a range of
contexts, from start-ups and SMEs to large corporations.
As well as key business skills, this programme will equip you with
the knowledge of how to build a business case for sustainable
practices. You will also learn how to develop your own business
models and plans for establishing a new sustainable enterprise.
This programme benefits from close connections across other
schools and departments within the University, particularly the
Centre for Environmental Strategy, an internationally acclaimed
centre of excellence on sustainable development.
WHY SURREY?
Association of MBAs (AMBA). The School is also a member of
the Academy of Marketing.
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Recent graduates from Surrey Business School have entered
Designed for students

who believe that
business leaders can
make a real difference
through sustainable
management, this
programme will arm
you with the tools to
make that difference.
Typical entry
requirements
AAA A-level grades
Required subjects
Mathematics at grade B or above
(or equivalent).
Other suitable
qualifications
36 points (including Mathematics
grade 4 at SL/HL)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
D*DD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill

Accenture

Fujitsu

JP Morgan

Marks & Spencer

Samsung
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T H E AT R E ( 1 - Y E A R C O N V E R S I O N )
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This programme provides graduates from Drama UK courses, Trinity Guildhallvalidated courses and experienced professionals the opportunity to gain an
academic qualification from a top ten university.
Theatre (1-year Conversion) at GSA
Degree programmes
This conversion programme will suit you if you are refocusing

your career and require a formal qualification (for example,
for teaching), or if you wish to pursue further study at Masters
level and require a BA (Hons) qualification to do so, or if you are
seeking to further your own personal interest and development
through academic study.
Theatre (1-year Conversion)

BA (Hons) 1 year
WHY SURREY?
Ranked in the top five for drama by The Guardian University
Guide league table 2015
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
Prospective candidates are

required to have successfully
completed a three-year National
Diploma in Professional Acting or
Musical Theatre at an accredited
drama school, or possess
significant industry experience.
Many past graduates have progressed to further study, either

at PGCE or MA level, or have gone on to gain Qualified Teacher
Status (QTS Assessment Only). Graduates of this programme
can be found worldwide working in leading drama schools,
universities, schools, theatres and production companies.
Required subjects
Application procedure
There are no specific subject

requirements.
A strong, close-knit community with peer and academic

support
We will guide you to actively engage with relevant concepts,

exploring the rich heritage of theatre from a critical, experiential
and practical perspective.
The programme is primarily a one-year course, available for a
two-year registration should the need arise, equivalent to Year
3 (FHEQ Level 6) of full-time study. It is suitable for Drama
UK and CDET three-year Diplomats, those holding a Trinity
College London three-year Professional Diploma, and those with
experience in the industry.
Applications for this conversion course should be made directly to

us rather than through UCAS. See above for contact details.
Teaching and learning materials are delivered electronically via

the Universitys Virtual Learning Environment, supported by three
weekend seminars (held during September, February and April).
You will have contact with GSA staff through email, seminars,
lectures, vodcasts, podcasts and as tutors, as well as full access
to the University of Surrey Librarys services. The three weekend
seminars are solely for students on the Conversion programme
and include core module presentations and lectures from
members of GSA staff, as well as an induction into the library
and seminars on research strategies, academic writing, style
and referencing.
Study and assessment comprises core modules and a choice of
final project for submission, including essays or, if preferred,
a choice of creative assignments working on playwriting,
choreography or musical scenario. Core modules include the study
of theories of performance, political theatre and musical theatre.
Typical entry
requirements
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
The course has aided

my ambition to progress
in the performing
arts industry. It has
been hard work
but personally very
gratifying. Its been
great to be part of the
GSA family.
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Explore the ideas and practices that inform current theatre and performance
making, both nationally and internationally. Consider a breadth of performance
practices, from the mainstream to the contemporary. Through performance,
analysis and debate, engage directly with the specialisms that shape this
changing field.
Theatre and Performance at Surrey
Degree programmes
Theatre and Performance offers experience and knowledge of one

of the oldest and most significant forms of human expression. You
will investigate dramatic literature and practices of theatre and
performance from historical, contemporary, critical, aesthetic and
experiential perspectives, and consider the connections between
theatre texts and cultures. You will work with specialists in theory
and practice, both those at Surrey and also invited guest directors
and teachers.


W441 | 4* years
Your studies will be grounded in artistic enquiry, theatre history,

culture and performance analysis, and informed by research,
practice and reflection. Through a series of academic, practical and
professional approaches, our programme provides an enviable
experience of both making and reflecting on the significance of
theatre today.
As part of our emphasis on preparing you for employment and a
career, we encourage you to take an optional Professional Training
placement year with a partner organisation related to the theatre
industry.
Theatre and Performance at Surrey complements the Universitys
long-established reputation for dance and music. You will be
joining a thriving performing arts community covering a wide
range of creative subjects within the School of Arts, which
provides excellent studio facilities on the University campus
including the Ivy Arts Centre and Guildford School of Acting
(GSA) studios.
We will encourage you to engage actively in both written and
practical work, and to explore the rich cultural histories of the
locations in which we work. Our Theatre and Performance degree
provides you with a firm foundation in the study and practice of
theatre and helps you to meet the demands of the creative and
cultural industries.
Selection process
candidates may be invited for an
audition and/or interview.
Related programmes
Acting
Actor Musician
Dance
English Literature
Musical Theatre
surrey.ac.uk
Ranked in the top ten departments for drama in the UK

Excellent employment prospects, thanks to in-depth
professional experience in the creative and cultural industries
through our unique Professional Training placement year

Unusually for a Theatre and Performance degree, we offer you
the option of a Professional Training placement, giving you
valuable experience in a theatre-related organisation. A University
supervisor and a workplace mentor will guide you through an
original project in an industry context.

choose Theatre as part
of a Major/Minor degree.
Typical entry
requirements
Required subjects
Grade A at A-level in an arts,
humanities or social science
subject.
Other suitable
qualifications
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
3534 points
You will build skills, knowledge and experience that are

valuable for a range of careers in areas such as performance and
contemporary theatre practice, arts marketing and management,
technical production, education and community arts, events
management, cultural policy, the media and creative arts.
BTEC (QCF Level 3)

Extended Diploma
DDD
English language
requirements:
sub-skill

degree programmes that
include Theatre and Performance
as an option, please see page
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VETERINARY BIOSCIENCES
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surrey.ac.uk/study/vetbiosciences
On our Veterinary Biosciences degree programme, youll explore the science

behind animal health and disease, including the interface with human
health issues which make headline news and have worldwide social and
economic impact.
Veterinary Biosciences at Surrey
Degree programmes
Our Veterinary Biosciences degree is unique in being run in

collaboration with leading experts from two world-class veterinary
institutes the government Animal and Plant Health Agency and
the Pirbright Institute, based within 20 minutes of the University
and our own School of Veterinary Medicine.
BSc (Hons) D300 | 3 years

D301 | 4* years
The programme offers unique training in veterinary science and its

associated disciplines, equipping you for a diverse range of careers
in the veterinary arena, including bioscience research, veterinary
public health, veterinary research and veterinary infectious
diseases and diagnostics. It also provides career opportunities
in organisations such as the Department for Environment, Food
and Rural Affairs, the Food Standards Agency and the Veterinary
Medicines Directorate.
Visits to world-leading veterinary surgeries and hospitals
Our recent Veterinary Biosciences graduates have gone on to

roles such as:

Animal Health Trust, Research Scientist

Pirbright Institute, PhD studentship

University of Surrey, University of Bristol
and Royal Veterinary College, Veterinary medicine degree

University of Surrey, PhD studentship

Royal Veterinary College, Research Scientist
I have enjoyed the

wide range of subjects
we have studied. The
course helps you to
develop a broad range
of knowledge so you
can truly find out where
your interests lie.
Surreys Professional Training placement year is of immense

benefit to students, both in their final year of study and in helping
them to get appropriate jobs after graduating. Our experienced
Professional Training tutors will help you to choose between,
and apply to, a strictly vetted selection of excellent placements in
industry, veterinary surgeries, research laboratories and academia.
Jade Passey
BSc (Hons)
surrey.ac.uk
A Professional Training placement year in specialist veterinary

research and clinical settings
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
In the first year of our modular programme you will study a

unique blend of bioscience topics ranging from molecular biology
to veterinary anatomy, ensuring a solid foundation on which to
build for your specialisation in the subsequent years.
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The chance to undertake a ten-week overseas summer

research internship at North Carolina State University College
of Veterinary Medicine or Universidade de So Paulo, Brazil
The programme provides you with a strong understanding

of the key elements that underpin all modern biological
sciences. Specialist modules enable a more detailed study of the
specific aspects of veterinary sciences and the interplay with
human health.
Your second year combines further studies in a range of bioscience

subjects with specialised animal science modules. Following our
optional Professional Training year, your final year consists of core
modules in specialised aspects of animal science and a range of
optional modules, together with a research project conducted in
one of our own research laboratories or, subject to arrangement,
neighbouring veterinary research institutes.
WHY SURREY?
Typical entry
requirements
AAB A-level grades
Required subjects
or above.
Two science A-levels, one of
which should be Biology.
Other suitable
qualifications
35 points (two science
grades 6 and 5 at HL to include
Biology)
BTEC (QCF Level 3)
Extended Diploma
DDD (in Applied Science or
Animal Management)
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
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With a forward-thinking approach to veterinary education, our

diverse degree programme will provide you with an inspiring
educational experience and equip you to excel in the dynamic
field of veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Medicine and Science at Surrey
Degree programme
This exciting five-year programme has been created to foster

interdisciplinary collaborations in animal and human health.
In addition to studying towards your professional veterinary
medicine qualification, you will receive training in professional
and business skills and will benefit from using state-of-theart facilities, such as our veterinary Clinical Skills Centre and
veterinary pathology facility. This will allow you to have
hands-on practical, clinical and research training from the
start of your programme.
Veterinary Medicine
and Science
BVMSci
D100 | 5 years
Designed to prepare you for a stimulating career as a veterinary

scientist, the course focuses on developing your professional
skills and you will be supported through a range of core and
self-directed learning opportunities. Training will take place in the
new School of Veterinary Medicine academic building, our stateof-the-art campus-based Clinical Skills Centre and the veterinary
pathology facility, and with our numerous partners.
The School of Veterinary Medicine is working with a number
of veterinary partners who have been identified on the basis of
the expertise of their veterinary surgeons, their caseload or their
research facilities. In particular, our partners will provide an
opportunity for students to gain outstanding clinical experience
with both general practice and referral-type caseload.
A unique aspect of our curriculum is the close liaison with the
BBSRC Pirbright Institute, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate
and the Defra Animal and Plant Health Agency, providing the
opportunity for skills development in key areas such as research,
surveillance, epidemiology, veterinary pathology, risk analysis,
veterinary public health, policy, regulation and state veterinary
medicine. We are also working on a collaborative initiative with
North Carolina State University and Universidade de So Paulo to
provide teaching, summer scholarships and research exchanges
which will enhance your opportunity to join a profession that will
be at the centre of the response to global issues concerning animal
and human health.
Not only is our curriculum designed to provide you with the
training to qualify as a veterinary surgeon, but it will also ensure
that you have a strong grounding in the core basic sciences
underpinning veterinary medicine.
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Selection process
Applicants are expected to
have gained at least four
weeks animal-related work
experience, to include some
time spent in general veterinary
practice. Experience could
include farm, stable yard,
kennels, rescue centre, research
laboratory or abattoir work.
Work experience will be assessed
by an online questionnaire.
All shortlisted applicants will be
required to attend an interview
and assessment.
The diversity of the

programme appealed to
me and the course really
is hands-on from day
one. The first few weeks
were incredible and
included visits to farms,
zoos and the RSPCA and
time in pathology labs.
WHY SURREY?
A programme that places a strong emphasis on professional
skills, clinical science, veterinary pathology and research
An integrated course with hands-on practical experience from
the start
A distributed model of clinical rotation teaching that provides
training by veterinary surgeons in practice
GRADUATE PROSPECTS
A Veterinary Medicine and Science degree from Surrey provides
an excellent platform for a variety of careers.
Graduates develop the in-depth scientific knowledge that
underpins clinical veterinary practice. These skills will open up a
wide range of career options, including veterinary clinical practice,
research, pathology, conservation medicine, pharmaceutical
industry, state veterinary medicine, food security, veterinary
public health and policy.
Typical entry
requirements
AAA A-level grades
Required subjects
GCSE: Minimum five subjects
at grade A or above to include
Chemistry, Biology and Physics
(or double science). Mathematics
and English Language required
at a minimum of grade B.
A-level: Chemistry and Biology
required at grade A.
Other suitable
qualifications
RCVS approval
36 points. Must include 3 Higher
level subjects with a minimum
score of 6, including Chemistry
and Biology.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) quality assures

UK veterinary degrees to make sure that new veterinary surgeons
are fit to practise on graduation, and join the RCVS Register.
We are liaising with the RCVS to ensure that our Veterinary
Medicine & Science programme meets the standards required for
the RCVS to recommend that a Recognition Order is made in 2019.
BTEC (QCF Level 3)

Extended Diploma
D*DD in an animal/sciencerelated area, plus A-level
Chemistry at grade A.
English language
requirements:
sub-skill
NEXT STEPS
Chloe Cross
BVMSci
Veterinary Medicine and Science
Visit surrey.ac.uk/study/vetmedicine
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YOUR APPLICATION
YOUR APPLICATION
Your application
Applying through UCAS
Confirmation and clearing
Admissions policy and selection
Your application for entry to full-time

undergraduate degree programmes at the
University of Surrey must be made online
through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges
Admissions Service).
During the confirmation and clearing period, we

operate a confirmation, clearing and adjustment
service. Details of any clearing vacancies will be
published on our website during August.
The University of Surrey offers a high-quality

learning environment which supports you in
achieving your full potential in your academic
discipline and prepares you for your career and
lifelong learning.
Information on how to fill out your application

is available on the UCAS website, and you
can also contact UCAS directly for further
information.
ucas.ac.uk
T: 0371 468 0 468
T: +44 330 3330 230
When to apply if you are from within
the UK or the EU
You can apply through UCAS for 2016 entry
from September 2015.
Your application should be with UCAS by one
of these dates depending on what course you
apply for:
15 October for our programme in Veterinary
Medicine
15 January for all of our other courses for equal
consideration applications received after this
date will be considered Late
30 June is the final deadline to submit your
application; after this date your application will
be considered for Clearing
Please note, however, that most applicants will
apply well before the 30 June deadline, so if you
want to be sure that a place will still be available
on your chosen programme, you should apply in
good time.
T: 0800 052 2248

T: +44 (0)1483 689 268
Applying directly to the

University as an occasional student
If youre from an overseas university and wish
to undertake part of your degree programme at
the University of Surrey, or if you want to follow
specific modules or parts of a programme, you
may apply as an occasional student directly to
the relevant Faculty and not through UCAS.
Applying directly to the

Guildford School of Acting
If youre applying to the Musical Theatre and
Acting foundation courses or the BA (Hons)
Theatre (1-year Conversion) programme, you
should apply to the University of Surrey via the
online application on the main Surrey website.
surrey.ac.uk
Applying as an Erasmus or
exchange student
If you are applying as an Erasmus or exchange
student, your application should be submitted
via your university to the International Relations
Office at Surrey.
surrey.ac.uk/internationalrelations
It is University policy that all applicants are

considered primarily on merit and their
academic potential. We welcome applications
from people who, in addition to any formal
qualifications, can demonstrate:
Intellectual ability (enough to benefit from the
rigorous demands of a degree programme)
Suitability for their chosen programme of study
Motivation to study
Interest in their chosen subject
To be considered for an offer, you will usually
be expected to have achieved, or be predicted
to achieve, our minimum entry requirements
or above.
General requirements
and qualifications
For individual programme requirements, please
see the relevant subject page in this prospectus.
There are special requirements for the
Nursing Studies, Midwifery, Paramedic
Practice and Operating Department Practice
programmes.
We accept a wide range of qualifications as
an alternative to A-levels for entry to the
University, including:
QCF Level 3 qualifications such as the
BTEC Extended Diploma or Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma
European Baccalaureate Diploma
Access Diplomas and Foundation courses
Cambridge Pre-U
Irish Leaving Certificate
Scottish qualifications
Welsh Baccalaureate
All aspects of your application will be taken

into account when deciding whether to make
an offer.
Conditional offers from Surrey will be made in

the form of grades or marks, and not as UCAS
Tariff points.
Admission to the University is subject to your

acceptance and observance of the Universitys
rules and regulations. Our full Admissions Policy
can be found on our website:
Its important to check whether the

qualifications youre taking are suitable for your
chosen degree as certain programmes may not
accept some specific qualifications.
surrey.ac.uk/ug/admissionspolicy
If youre uncertain whether your qualification

meets our entry requirements, please contact us:
If you are applying from a non-EU country, the

dates above will still apply.
It may be possible to fast-track late applications
during the summer months. Contact us for
more information:
E: international@surrey.ac.uk
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YOUR APPLICATION
YOUR APPLICATION
Mature students
We believe that mature students make an
important contribution to university life through
their range of experience and non-traditional
qualifications. We are very aware that mature
students are usually highly motivated and often
very successful on the programmes that they
undertake. The University therefore welcomes
applications from mature candidates.
Mature applicants may satisfy the entry
requirements through standard academic
qualifications. However, the University is also
willing to give careful consideration to those
who can provide evidence of their commitment
to academic study through a range of other
awards and experience. These include, but are
not limited to, credits with the Open University,
Special Certificate courses, NVQ awards or
other courses specially designed to assist
mature students to restart academic study.
The University also has links with a number of
Access programmes.
Disabled and dyslexic students

Applications from mature candidates are
considered on an individual basis. To find
out more, please contact the Admissions
Department.
Credit accumulation and transfer
or recognition of prior learning
Sometimes the skills, knowledge and abilities
obtained through life, work and study can
be equivalent to those obtained by students
following traditional programmes of study. The
University sees credit accumulation and transfer,
coupled with the rigorous assessment of prior
learning, as an important means of entry for
many students. Please contact the Admissions
Department if you have any questions.
The University has a designated mature student
support officer to provide information, advice
and guidance throughout your studies. You can
find frequently asked questions and answers
from mature students at:
surrey.ac.uk/ask
The University welcomes applications from

students with disabilities or specific learning
difficulties. The Universitys policy of equal
opportunity means that all applicants will
be considered primarily on merit and their
academic potential. However, occasionally,
other criteria may need to be considered, such
as the requirements of professional bodies.
For example, applicants to Nursing Studies
programmes must undergo an occupational
health check. It is also essential in some cases
for the University to know the nature of an
impairment in advance, so that we may advise
an applicant on what facilities and arrangements
may be available.
If you have a disability, specific learning
difficulty (such as dyslexia) or mental health
difficulty, you are encouraged to disclose this on
the application form. Following this disclosure,
you will be invited to complete an online
self-referral form. This will allow Additional
Learning Support (ALS) to forward appropriate
information. The self-referral form is not part of
the selection criteria.
You may be offered an informal interview
with ALS to discuss your support needs.
These interviews are separate from academic
interviews, though they usually include the
Disability Adviser and Admissions Tutor, so
that support within the department can also be
explored. All disclosures of a disability will be
handled sensitively by admissions staff. If you
have concerns about disclosure, the Disability
Advisers in ALS will be pleased to discuss your
needs in confidence.
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If you require personal support, such as care

workers or adaptations to accommodation, you
are asked to write to ALS before submitting
a formal application, so that particular
consideration may be given to the individual
needs existing in your case. You should indicate
the programme or programmes in which you are
interested and the nature of your impairment;
this information will be used in confidence and
positively to assess the Universitys ability to
arrange effective support or make adaptations.
Applicants will be given the opportunity to
make a realistic assessment of the Universitys
ability to meet their needs. Where necessary,
a visit to the campus is normally arranged as
part of the admissions procedure and in every
case where mobility is a difficulty, because of
the nature of the site. The University will be
honest about those exceptional situations
where the level of support necessary in
individual cases cannot be met or competence
standards cannot be achieved, even with
reasonable adjustments, or where there are
serious health and safety issues.
For information on general health and wellbeing
support for current students, please see:
surrey.ac.uk/currentstudents/health
The University has a policy on the admission
of students with disabilities or specific learning
difficulties and it is available on our website:
surrey.ac.uk/library/als
Contact the Admissions Department
T: +44 (0)1483 682 222
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USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
Useful information
Maintaining high academic standards
The University is responsible for the standard
of awards made in its name and for the
arrangements to assure the quality of programmes
of study or research leading to those awards.
The most recent audit by the Quality Assurance
Agency (QAA), conducted in March 2009,
expressed confidence in the soundness of the
Universitys current and future management of the
quality of its programmes and in the Universitys
present and future capacity to manage effectively
the academic standard of its awards. Copies of the
audit report can be accessed free of charge via
the Quality Assurance Agencys website.
surrey.ac.uk/qaa
Further information about the University, about
students entry qualifications, progression,
awards obtained and first employment
destinations, together with information
on students views about their educational
experience at the University of Surrey (obtained
from the National Student Survey), can be found
on the Unistats website.
unistats.com
Participation in Higher Education

The University is fully committed to widening
participation. Our Outreach and Progression
programme aims to provide high-quality,
curriculum-enhancing and attainment-raising
activities alongside impartial Higher Educationrelated information, advice and guidance to
ensure young people from less advantaged
backgrounds are able to make informed choices
about their future educational pathways.
The University offers a generous bursary
scheme to applicants with a low residual family
income. We also appreciate that some students,
including care leavers, experience a different
set of challenges in taking up a place in Higher
Education. The University has teams in place
to provide students who have specific needs
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with the necessary support before you begin

your studies and throughout your time with
us. Please contact the University to speak to an
adviser: wp@surrey.ac.uk.
Academic year 2016/17

Students are expected to attend on the
following dates:
To find out more about any of these

opportunities, check out our website or follow
us on Facebook or Twitter.
surrey.ac.uk/sustainability
Facebook: SurreyGreenTeam
Twitter: @surreygreenteam
Officers of the University
Induction week for all new students

26 September 2016 to 30 September 2016
Chancellor
HRH The Duke of Kent KG GCMG GCVO
Teaching year
3 October 2016 to 16 June 2017
Pro-Chancellors
Rt Hon Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone DL
Dr John Forrest CBE FREng FIET
Dame Penelope Keith CBE DL
Sir William Wells FRICS
Mr Max Taylor
Winter vacation
19 December 2016 to 6 January 2017
Spring vacation
3 April 2017 to 28 April 2017
Chair of Council
Dr Jim Glover
Exam resits may fall outside these dates.
Sustainability at Surrey
The University of Surrey has sustainability
as one of our key strategic objectives and we
are committed to embedding it across our
operations, teaching and research.
We have been a Fairtrade University
since 2007 and are currently working on
the implementation of the EcoCampus
environmental management system.
There are lots of ways you can get involved,
whether its by signing up to the Student Switch
Off competition with your flatmates, becoming
a member of our Fairtrade group or joining
one of our Students Union societies like the
People and Planet Society or the Surrey Campus
Garden Society, which runs our on-site fruit
and vegetable garden. On top of this, all of our
undergraduate students have the opportunity to
take a free module leading to a Global Graduate
Award in Sustainability, an additional academic
achievement noted on your degree certificate.
Treasurer
Mr Thomas Chambers FCA AMCT FIET
Professor Sir Christopher M Snowden
FRS FREng FIET FIEEE FCGI
Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor,

Academic Affairs
Professor Gill Nicholls FinstP FRSA
Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Research and Innovation
Professor Michael Kearney
CEng FIET CPhys FInstP FIMA
Vice-President, Enterprise and Growth

Mr Greg Melly CAIB
Vice-President and Registrar

Dr David Ashton FRSA
University Secretary and Legal Counsel
Ms Sarah Litchfield
Edited, designed and produced by:

Marketing and Communications Department
Printed by: Belmont Press
Photography: David Hatfull of Diem Photography,
Jason Alden, Jason Hawkes, Richard Booth, Mark
Dean, Steve Porter, Paul Stead, Denise Stock and
the National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
Additional photography courtesy of Thinkstock
Disclaimer
The information in this prospectus is intended
as an indicative guide to the educational and
other services provided by the University.
The University endeavours to ensure that the
information provided is accurate and up-to-date
at the time of going to press (January 2015).
However, it may be necessary for the University
to make changes to some of the information
presented in it. To make an informed decision
about whether you wish to study at the
University, we advise you to consult the
Universitys website for up-to-date information.
If you are at all uncertain about any aspect
of the information presented in this prospectus
or on the website, you are advised to contact
the University directly, using the contact
details provided.
Chief Financial Officer

Mr David Sharkey ACA
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CAMPUS MAP
CAMPUS MAP
Campus map
Virtual tour
Take a virtual tour, giving you a panoramic view
of the whole campus and our local area visit:
Accommodation
Accommodation
key:key:
Location
The University campus is a landscaped, selfcontained site just outside Guildford town
centre. Central London is only 34 minutes away
by train from the nearby station, and the major
international airports at Heathrow and Gatwick
are also both within easy reach.
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INDEX
INDEX
Index
A
Academic staff
1013
Academic year dates
234
Accommodation 4649
9091
Acting 9293
Actor Musician
9495
Additional Learning Support
87, 233
9697
Alumni 7677
Applying
88, 230233
Arts 5859
9899
B
Biochemistry 100101
Biological Sciences
102103
Biomedical Science
104105
Bursaries 6465
106107
Business Management
108109
Business Management Pathways
& MBus Degrees
108-111
C
Campus
3643, 236237
Campus tours
Inner front cover
Careers Service
72-74
112113
Chemistry 114117
Civil Engineering
118119
Clearing 230
Computing 120123
124125
Creative Writing
142143
Criminology 126127
128129
D
Dance 130131
Digital Media Arts & Film
132133
Disability support
87, 233
E
Eating and drinking
38
Economic impact
4445
Economics 134137
138141
English language requirements
80-81
English language support
80
English Literature & Creative Writing
142143
English Literature
142143
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Entrepreneurship 110
Entry requirements
231
Erasmus 8283
Exchanges 8283
F
Facilities 39
Faith 87
Fees & funding
6063
Film Studies
132
Film & Video Production Engineering
144-145
Food Science
146147
French 158161
G
German 158161
Global Graduate Award in Languages
80
Global Graduate Award in Sustainability
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8283
Graduation 7277
Guildford 41
Guildford School of Acting
9293
I
International Business Management
148149
International Event Management
150-151
International Foundation Year
81
International Hospitality &
Tourism Management
152153
154155
International students
7881, 86, 87
International Tourism Management
156157
L
Language learning
158161
Language Studies
158161
Law 162165
League tables
1
Learning difficulty support
87, 233
166167
Library & Learning Centre
3435
Loans
61, 63
Location 4041
London 42
M
Major/Minor degrees
168171
Map 236237
Mathematics 172175
Mature students
232
176177
Media Studies
170171

178179
Medical Engineering
180181
182185
Midwifery 186187
Music 188189
Music & Sound Recording (TonmeisterTM) 190191
Musical Theatre
192193
N
National Physical Laboratory
National Student Survey
Nursing Studies
O
Online information
Open Days
9
1
194197
198199
241
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200201
P
Paramedic Practice
202203
Personal development
2433
Physics 204207
Political Studies
208211
Postgraduate study
74-75
Pre-sessional English
80
212213
Professional Training placements
61, 6671
Programmes 88-89
Psychology 214215
R
Research 1423
S
Safety 39
Scholarships 6465
School of Veterinary Medicine
8, 226229
Social life
38-42, 5659
Societies 56
Sociology 216217
Sound Recording (TonmeisterTM) 190191
Space 141
Spanish 158161
SPLASH 34
Sports at Surrey Sports Park
8, 5055
8, 218219
Students Union
5657
Studying abroad
82-83
Subjects 89
Support 8487
Support from the Government
63
Surrey 3643
Surrey Learn
34
Surrey Sports Park
5055
Sustainable Enterprise Management
220221
T
222223
Theatre Studies
224225
190191
TonmeisterTM (Sound Recording)
Tourism Management
152153, 156-157
Translation 158-160
Transport
39, 41, 86
U
UCAS 230
Useful information
234235
V
8, 226227
228229
Virtual learning environment
3435
Visiting 241
W
Website
Welcome Week
Wonderful things happen here
Working abroad
Y
Your application
Outer back cover

85
2433
82-83
88, 230233
Our undergraduate information can be made available in

alternative formats, such as electronic, large print, Braille or
audio tape, upon request.
Please contact ALS@surrey.ac.uk for further information.
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COME AND SEE

THE WONDERFUL THINGS
T H AT H A P P E N H E R E .
Open Days
Book a place on one of our Open Days where you can meet
students and academics, and discover more about the courses
that have fired your interest. To book your place please visit:
Campus tours
We also run campus tours every Wednesday at 1pm a great
opportunity to explore our facilities and services. For more details
and to make a booking, visit:
surrey.ac.uk/campustour
Virtual tour
Take a virtual tour, giving you a panoramic view
of the whole campus and our local area visit:
CONNECT AND EXPLORE
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Come and see for yourself.

Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, UK
T: +44 (0)1483 681 681
F: +44 (0)1483 300 803
E: ug-enquiries@surrey.ac.uk
facebook.com/universityofsurrey
twitter: @uniofsurrey
youtube.com/universityofsurrey
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Come and meet us

6th in The Guardian

The University of Surrey continued to climb

In The Times/Sunday Times individual subject

In June, we rose two places to sixth in The

Tour our accommodation and facilities

Find out more

T: +44 (0)1483 681681

1st Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism

Final-year students at the

The University of Surrey is

We also ranked eighth out

According to data from the

In 2016, Surrey will

Since 2000, our estate

Located on our Stag

More than 200 Surrey

Our undergraduates have

With our growing

We offer a variety of good

You could also choose

Discover your subject

Four life-changing years

Careers and employability 72

Surrey Alumni network

Student support services

Campus and location

Accounting & Finance

International Tourism Management 156

Professor Sir Christopher M Snowden FRS, FREng

If youre tempted to turn your interest in sport into a

Students benefit from the expertise of more than

Collaboration between the University of Surrey, the University of Strathclyde

The University of Surrey, along with the

NPLs measurements help to save lives, protect

SURREYS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Our vision to create a new breed of Vet School is now a reality.

world-leading veterinary research institutes. This

Professor Noel Fitzpatrick

Professor Jim Al-Khalili

Professor Sue Lanham-New

Head of the Department of Nutritional Sciences

Pioneering neuro-orthopaedic veterinary

Professor Jim Al-Khalili obtained his PhD from

Professor Lanham-New is a Fellow of the Society of

Alongside lecturing undergraduates and acting

Professor Lanham-New played a key role in the

Known as the Bionic Vet for his work in

Professor Al-Khalili is a recipient of the Royal

I feel incredibly privileged to be part of such a

Professor Yang Gao

Professor Alan W Brown

Professor of Space Autonomous Systems,

Associate Lecturer in Jurisprudence

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Since joining Surrey Space Centre (SSC) in 2004,

The convenor of two popular modules on

Alan W Brown is a software engineer and business

Dr Caroline Catmur carries out research on the

As an elected Fellow of the Institution of

I came to Surrey, driven by my passion in

Lukes research focuses on legal philosophy,

The role of a law teacher should be to demystify