Graduate Sophie Vickery English Literature BA (Hons) ...the University of Surrey was very much about the students and what they could do for the students rather than what the students could do for the university. So I really liked that kind of culture.
Student Melanie Hyo-In Han Creative Writing PhD My supervisors have been instrumental in helping me to achieve my goals during my PhD by providing guidance and feedback on my research, enabling me to refine my ideas and hone my skills.
Student Edwin Gilson English Literature PhD A real highlight for me was having an article published in a well-known journal in my field. This came out of a chapter I wasn’t expecting to write at the start of the thesis, on a novel I read during the PhD.
Student Max Fontaine-Anderson English Literature and French BA (Hons) Studying English Literature alongside French has offered me an opportunity to explore a rich palette of texts and insights into literary and historical periods, such as Romanticism and the Middle Ages, that I had not encountered in depth prior to my degree course
Graduate Ellis Taylor English Literature BA (Hons) The option to do a placement year was a huge draw for me as I felt it would be incredibly beneficial for kickstarting my career. I quickly got the impression that Surrey was a great place to gain experience and get the support you need to enter the world of work.
Graduate Aslan Maton English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) I got to try so many amazing things and explore my passions! In my final year, some of my assignments included working on a graphic novel, a video game demo, and an essay on my favourite anime.
Graduate Farah Kuck The guest teachers were so interesting and the workshops were always fun but challenging.
Graduate Melissa Addey Creative Writing PhD I’ve just published my 10th novel (15th book) which feels like a bit of a milestone. I also teach writing workshops every month at The British Library, mostly around authors being entrepreneurial about their writing.
Student Leon Lynn The staff on my course are brilliant. The literature academics and creative writers know their areas so well and are excited to share and build their knowledge with their students.
