Undergraduate courses

On our courses, 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. You will also benefit from our range of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshop sessions.

We are ranked in the top 10 for business and economics in the United Kingdom by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 by subject.

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Find out more about applying to Surrey. View our undergraduate courses for 2020 entry.

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Economics BSc (Hons)

Business Economics BSc (Hons)

Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)

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Economics and Mathematics BSc (Hons)

Outstanding teaching

Based on the evidence available, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Panel judged that the University of Surrey delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.

What our students say

Read our student profiles to discover first-haand what it's like to study with us.

"Surrey creates an optimal environment for everyone to thrive in – regardless of where you come from."

Mutale Chewe, BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

"I really enjoy that the lecturers leading the modules are specialists and experts in that one area. I also love the analytical and numerical aspects of my degree, and being able to compare theory to stories you see on the news."

Richard Banbrook, BSc (Hons) Economics

Professional Training placements

All of our undergraduate courses offer an optional Professional Training placement, which involves taking time out of studying to work in industry. You can do a placement here in the UK or you have the option to do your placement abroad.

Recognised as the Best University Placement Service (Over 500 Placements) at the National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards 2019; we will support you with your application and ensure you are gaining the experience you need in a supportive environment.

Placement companies

Recent students have worked in areas such as consultancy, analysis and banking with a host of large corporations, city institutions and government departments.

Study abroad

You have the opportunity to acquire international experience as part of your studies, by taking advantage of exchange agreements with our partner universities.

Locations of our partner universities include Australia, Canada and Singapore.

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Scholarships and bursaries

Discover how we may be able to support your studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships directly from the University of Surrey and external providers.

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