Five reasons to choose Surrey for your postgraduate studies
From literature to engineering, the pursuit of knowledge improves the world we live in. And a postgraduate taught degree from Surrey gives you the chance to shape the world around you. Here are five reasons to choose the University of Surrey for your postgraduate studies.
1. Exceptional teaching – learn from the best
Surrey is home to award-winning academics whose research is helping to shape the future. From sustainable tourism, food security and clean air to equine health, sleep, space and STEM futures, our research has real-world impact and is integrated into our teaching. And our expertise doesn’t just extend to academics with decades of experience but to early career researchers, many of whom are already having their own significant scientific breakthroughs.
Our research seeks to answer global challenges – and supporting innovation is a cornerstone of our commitment. Our academics and researchers are behind Surrey spin-out companies including Silveray, BiofuelAI, Signapse, Securium, BeCertain, Sammi-Select and the world-renowned Surrey Satellite Technology Limited.
2. Masters courses designed with employability in mind
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, change career direction or build specialist knowledge, Surrey offers a diverse range of masters courses across a wide variety of subject areas.
Many of our postgraduate courses are designed with employability in mind, with some offering placements, summer opportunities or other forms of industry experience. From our International Relations (International Intervention) MSc and Pharmaceutical Sciences with Industrial Practice MSc to several of our psychology masters courses, you'll find opportunities to apply your learning in real-world settings while building valuable professional connections.
Our courses are shaped by research-active academics and informed by strong links with industry, helping you develop the knowledge, skills and experience employers value. Use our course search tool to explore our postgraduate courses and discover which programmes offer placement or summer opportunities.
3. We’ll equip you for the future
Our employability and careers team have a range of tools to aid our postgraduate students throughout their university life and beyond. Following graduation, Surrey alumni have access to the Surrey Employability Hub (a digital platform with interactive tools) and the option to receive help from the team in one-to-one appointments for three years post-graduation.
4. A campus that cares
We support our students in all areas of student life. Whether it's academic or personal, we’re here to help. Our student support services cover accommodation, finance, careers and employability, study support and international help.
MySurrey Hive on our Stag Hill campus provides you with access to immediate support and advice on student-life related queries. We also have a wellbeing centre on campus for all students to visit and receive advice for mental and physical health issues.
5. Live here, go anywhere
Take a 10-minute stroll from our leafy campus and you’ll reach Guildford's town centre.
Alive with bars, restaurants, cafes, a cinema and theatres, and home to stellar shopping, you’ll quickly find something in Guildford to keep you busy. On the edge of town, we’re surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and countryside, so adventure is never far away.
If you want to go further afield, Guildford has great road, rail and air connections. In fewer than 40 minutes, you can be in central London or at London’s largest international airports, Heathrow and Gatwick. We’re also an hour from the seaside, making us the perfect base to start your journey.