Study

We challenge our students to become innovative, forward-thinking individuals who are leaders in their fields. Our courses are ranked:

2nd for French in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
Top three for Iberian languages in the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
Top 10 for creative writing in the Complete University Guide 2021
Top 10 for modern languages and linguistics in the Guardian University Guide 2020
Top 10 for creative writing in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

Undergraduate courses Postgraduate courses Research courses CPD and short courses

Explore our courses

We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. We also deliver a host of CPD and short courses.

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-hand what it's like to study with us.

"During my Professional Training placement, I was 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."

HANNAH ROBERTS-OWEN, BA (HONS) ENGLISH LITERATURE

"Key elements of the course are the peer-reviewed workshop sessions which provide multi-perspective feedback in a supportive atmosphere, and a selection of interesting modules to develop knowledge and writing skills."

CLARE HOLT, MFA CREATING WRITING

Facilities and software

We have a range of first-class facilities available for practise and study, with access to industry-standard equipment and software.

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English for academic purposes

We offer evening language courses, a Global Graduate Award in Languages, and intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.

Pre-sessional English language courses

If you are an international student planning to study on a degree course with us but don't meet our initial English language requirements, you may benefit from our pre-sessional English language courses.

Language support

We have a dedicated team here to support your language needs throughout your studies.

Global Graduate Award in Languages

Add an international element to your university experience with our Global Graduate Award in Languages. We offer 11 languages, from Arabic to Spanish.