Student stories

Economics graduate to Director of a large scale real estate investor. 

Getting your foot in the door early is crucial. If securing work experience proves difficult, focus on developing interesting side projects—they can be just as impressive to potential employers!

...the opportunity to connect with industry professionals offered invaluable networking and practical exposure.

Passionate about responsible investing and sustainability.

I knew instantly at my GSA audition that I would be in an environment that encouraged me to experiment and grow as an actor, qualities essential for pursuing a BA course.

The Bar is not out of reach to anyone. I could not, however, have attained my goals without the unwavering support of my tutors at Surrey, who provided me with significant encouragement.

One of the best things is the people. I was studying abroad for the first time when I was at Surrey; I was very shy, but my teachers and classmates were very lovely and patient.

I would recommend a university that not only provides you with a strong academic base, but throws you into a condensed version of the real world...

When I decided to pursue a masters degree in Human Resources Management, I picked three key factors for my decision making: availability of a placement year, CIPD accreditation and the campus. The first two already made Surrey one of my top picks, but where I truly fell in love with Surrey was the campus.