Student stories

I’m delighted to have secured a role with Leonardo as a Graduate Project Manager. My placement experience was invaluable in my job search – particularly in preparing for interview and developing my CV and cover letter.

The lecturers go above and beyond for students. There is an open office policy, which enables students to contact teaching staff at any time. This availability and readiness to support students is impressive.

I called Surrey’s Clearing hotline and was delighted that they accepted me - I couldn’t have been any happier. I felt extremely reassured that I’d gotten a place at a very good university."  

The main thing I learnt on placement was never to be afraid to ask. Everyone you ever work with had to start off somewhere.

One of the highlights of my degree has been working in a team to operate the Fluor pilot plant. This gave me excellent hands-on operational experience and helped to prepare me for my Professional Training placement at EDF Energy at Sizewell B nuclear power station.

Surrey has great connections with placement providers all over the world, and I’m really excited to be spending next year in Italy for my Professional Training placement.

Later this semester, we'll get the chance to run the new pilot process plant for a whole week. This opportunity is something that’s unique to Surrey.