Study

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

Undergraduate courses Postgraduate courses Research courses CPD and short courses

Explore our courses

Our courses are ranked:

2nd for French in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
Top 5 for modern languages and linguistics in the Guardian University Guide 2021
Top 10 for Iberian languages in the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
Top 10 for creative writing in the Complete University Guide 2021 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

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.