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All you need to know and how to apply Open Days. Come and see the wonderful things that happen here. » Friday 27 June 2014 » Saturday 28 June 2014 » Friday 5 September 2014 » Saturday 6 September 2014 » Saturday 11 October 2014 » Saturday 18 October 2014 Talk to academic staff about the subjects that interest you Chat to students about life at Surrey Discover more about our programmes Explore our beautiful campus Tour our accommodation and facilities FIND OUT MORE CAMPUS TOUR VIRTUAL TOUR T: +44 (0)1483 681681 We also run campus tours every Wednesday at 1pm – a great opportunity to explore our facilities and services. For more details and to make a booking, visit: Or you can take a virtual tour of our campus, giving you a panoramic view of the whole campus and our local area – go to: E: opendays@surrey.ac.uk surrey.ac.uk/comeandsee 2 surrey.ac.uk surrey.ac.uk/campustour surrey.ac.uk/virtualtour University of Surrey 3 8 BEST TH UNIVERSITY IN THE UK G U A R D I A N L E A G U E TA B L E 2 0 1 4 10 10 IN THE TOP In The Guardian’s individual subject league tables, ten of our subjects achieved top ten rankings L E A G U E TA B L E S U C C E S S £400M The University of Surrey rose up the rankings in the league tables in 2013. In June, Surrey entered The Guardian’s top ten UK University rankings for the first time to reach eighth place. We also achieved twelfth position in the new combined league table from The Times and The Sunday Times, which shortlisted Surrey as one of five finalists for the University of the Year. 1ST Tourism & Hospitality 2ND Economics 2ND Engineering: Electronic & Electrical 5TH Engineering: Mechanical 6TH Sociology 6TH Civil Engineering 7TH Politics 7TH Nursing & Paramedical Studies 8TH Psychology 9TH Chemistry IN CAMPUS INVESTMENT 2,300+ PLACEMENT PARTNERS Our long-established Professional Training placement programme is admired by universities around the world. Over 2,300 partner organisations work closely with us to give our students valuable experience of the professional environment, helping them to develop vital skills for the competitive graduate employment market. TOP 0 FOR STUDENT S AT I S F A C T I O N Our final year students are more satisfied than ever, according to the influential National Student Survey (NSS) 2013. Surrey moved up to ninth place in the country for student satisfaction. 92% OF STUDENTS who took the survey expressed satisfaction with the quality of their course. This was the third successive year in which the satisfaction level of Surrey students has increased. 4 surrey.ac.uk Since 2000, our estate has been transformed through a £400 million building development and improvement programme – including £80 million on student accommodation, £36 million on Surrey Sports Park, £4.5 million on the Ivy Arts Centre, and £16 million on the new Library and Learning Centre. 95% G R A D U AT E EMPLOYMENT We have forged an enviable track record in employability – in fact, we have now achieved a 95 per cent five-year average for first degree full-time students going into employment (or further study), according to data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). £427M IN EXTERNAL INVESTMENT Business and industry know a good thing when they see it. Between 2006 and 2011, we raised £387 million of external investment from our growing network of commercial investors. Since then, we have made an additional £10 million commercial investment into start-up companies, plus approximately £46 million for the 5G project. University of Surrey 5 Welcome to the University of Surrey... …based on a beautiful lakeside campus within sight of the Surrey Hills, a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just outside London. Ranked by The Guardian’s 2014 league table as one of the UK’s top ten universities, we work hard to make sure the experience of being a student at Surrey is the best it can possibly be, and we were proud to achieve ninth place in the country in the recent National Student Survey (NSS), with 92 per cent for student satisfaction. TEACHING EXCELLENCE At Surrey, you’ll find a friendly, self-contained community with over 140 nationalities and a lively, dynamic atmosphere that enriches the student experience for all. We have invested in high-quality student accommodation and support services, and we have brought top academics here from around the world to teach and share their research interests with you – high-achieving, award-winning individuals acknowledged as experts in their fields. Right from the start, they will inspire you to discover new ways of thinking about the world, so you can really get your teeth into your chosen field of study. You can broaden your horizons by learning a new language alongside your course, or opt to immerse yourself in a whole new culture by spending part of your degree abroad. 6 surrey.ac.uk University of Surrey 7 A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE F A N TA S T I C F A C I L I T I E S A S PA C E O F Y O U R O W N Our leafy campus has modern, first-rate facilities for learning and teaching, library study, research, sports, arts and a vibrant social life. The carefully tended gardens and parkland blend seamlessly with playing fields, a picturesque lake, striking architecture and public art, making the landscaping a unique and much-loved feature of the University. The University benefits from major national facilities on campus, including the Ion Beam Centre – used by academics from other leading universities – and Surrey Sports Park, a £36 million world class development that’s home to a range of professional teams, athletes and sporting events. As a first-year student, you’ll be guaranteed a place in University accommodation, which is the perfect way to meet other students, spark friendships and feel at home. Multi-million-pound investments abound. The Ivy Arts Centre, the Manor Park student village and the Library and Learning Centre all represent major recent projects, with a new School of Veterinary Medicine and the 5G Innovation Centre set to continue the trend of investing in the best. There are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat or meet friends for a coffee on campus. And when it comes to evening entertainment, the Students’ Union is home to five bars and its own 1,600-capacity nightclub. 8 surrey.ac.uk Arranged in Courts of Residences (groups of selfcatered housing), our campus accommodation provides you with a comfortable, safe living space to make your own. We have more than 5,000 rooms available, in a choice of price bands – check out surrey.ac.uk/ug/accommodation for more details. THE SURREY SPORTS PARK, £36M A WORLD CLASS DEVELOPMENT University of Surrey 9 P R I M E L O C AT I O N BEYOND GUILDFORD The University of Surrey is based in bustling Guildford, in the heart of south east England. As the county town of Surrey, Guildford is consistently viewed as one of the best places to live in Britain, offering a blend of entertainment, culture and history. Just ten minutes’ stroll from campus, the town is well known as a safe, affluent and attractive place to live and work. Home to some of the best shopping in the region, with a wealth of independent boutiques lining its beautiful cobbled high street. The historic, diverse and vibrant delights of London are easily accessible too – just 34 minutes’ train journey from Guildford Station. Whether heading up for a West End show, a sightseeing tour, a night on the town or a spur-of-the-moment day trip, Guildford is an ideal base from which to explore one of the world’s most visited cities. For those venturing or arriving from further afield, Guildford also enjoys good transport links with the Eurostar and the UK’s two biggest airports, Heathrow and Gatwick - 30 and 40 minutes by road respectively. Guildford offers over 100 places to eat and drink, with a variety of restaurants and cafes – from the budget-friendly to the cool and upmarket – sitting alongside cosy pubs, stylish bars and buzzing clubs. A frequent bus service links the town with the University campus and runs late into the night. 34 MINUTES BY TRAIN TO LONDON 10 surrey.ac.uk 30 MINUTE DRIVE TO H E AT H R O W AIRPORT 40 MINUTE DRIVE TO G AT W I C K AIRPORT 50 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE SOUTH COAST University of Surrey 11 What’s new for 2015 £ 4 6 M I L L I O N S U P P O R T F O R 5 G I N N O V AT I O N C E N T R E OUR UNIQUE MAJOR / MINOR DEGREES Our vision for a 5G Innovation Centre – the world’s first research centre dedicated to mobile technology – is becoming a reality. Study one subject in depth while also exploring another topic. A consortium of key global players in telecommunications has formally joined Surrey to develop the Centre, together pledging support worth over £46 million. This group includes Aeroflex, AIRCOM International, the BBC, BT, EE, Fujitsu Laboratories of Europe, Huawei, Rohde & Schwarz, Samsung, Telefonica and Vodafone, as well as the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom. Our unique new Major/Minor degrees let you choose from over 65 subject combinations to create the perfect balance of studies for your interests and ambitions. Most importantly, you will enjoy a transformation that leaves you academically, personally and professionally prepared for an enhanced and exciting range of careers. What distinguishes our Major/Minor degrees from mere combined study programmes at other universities are the special anchor modules that examine how your two subjects relate to each other, giving you a third area of intellectual understanding. The pledged support (which includes time and expertise) adds to the £11.6 million already awarded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) under the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF). These modules also provide a stimulating group setting for the exploration of ideas with your fellow Major students. You join our stand-alone degrees for classes in your chosen subjects. And, of course, we give you the opportunity to take an invaluable Professional Training placement with one of our partner organisations in the UK or overseas. Find out more: surrey.ac.uk/discover/majorminor With preparatory building work underway, the 5G Innovation Centre is on track for completion in January 2015, when it will become home to 150 researchers and 100 PhD students. Focusing on the advanced technologies that will underpin the 5G network, the Centre will play a crucial role in the race to provide the capacity needed to cope with ever-increasing levels of mobile communications data traffic. “By bringing together leading academics with heavyweight industry partners, I believe we can develop the technologies required for the future. Ultimately, our vision is to provide a consistent and reliable mobile communications service and create the perception of ‘infinite capacity’,” said Professor Rahim Tafazolli, Head of Surrey’s Centre for Communication Systems Research (CCSR). £46M SUPPORT FOR 5G INNOVATION CENTRE B U S I N E S S M A N A G E M E N T P AT H W AY S & M B U S D E G R E E S We’ve fundamentally reimagined how we run our Business Management BSc, allowing you to delve deeper into your particular areas of interest. Our Business Management degree programme gives you the chance to explore how organisations of all sizes start, run and thrive. This essential education is now combined with the option to specialise in one of three management ‘pathways’ – Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management or Marketing – from your second year onwards. The blend of an overall business education with 12 surrey.ac.uk detailed knowledge about your chosen field, particularly when allied to the practical experience of a Professional Training placement in your chosen pathway, makes for a compelling offer to graduate employers. 2015 also sees us offer a pioneering new Business Management MBus programme, offering you a direct route to a Masters qualification by extending your BSc for a further year. Artist’s impression of the 5G Innovation Centre University of Surrey 13 Typical entry requirements (A-level grades listed only*) Programme BSc Accounting and Finance AAA - AAB BSc Child Nursing BBB BA Acting AAB - ABB BEng Civil Engineering AAB BA Actor Musician† AAB - ABB MEng Civil Engineering AAA BSc Adult Nursing BBB BSc Computer Science AAA - AAB BEng Aerospace Engineering AAA BSc Computing and Information Technology AAA - AAB MEng Aerospace Engineering A*AA BMus Creative Music Technology AAB - ABB BEng Automotive Engineering AAA BSc Criminology AAB MEng Automotive Engineering A*AA BSc Criminology and Sociology AAB - ABB BScBiochemistry AAB - ABB BA Dance AAB - ABB BSc Biological Sciences AAB BA Dance with Creative Writing† AAB BSc Biomedical Science AAB BA Dance with Film Studies† AAB BScBiotechnology AAB - ABB BA Dance with Theatre Studies† AAB - ABB BSc Business and Retail Management AAB BA Digital Media Arts AAB BSc Business Economics A*AA (without Mathematics) or AAA (with Mathematics) BA Digital Media Arts with Creative Writing† BSc Business Management AAA - AAB MBus Business Management AAA BA Business Management and English for International Communication AAA - AAB BSc Business Management and French AAA - AAB BSc Business Management and German AAA - AAB BSc Business Management and Spanish AAA - AAB BSc Business Management with Entrepreneurship† AAA - AAB MBus Business Management with Entrepreneurship† AAA BSc Business Management with Human Resource Management† AAA - AAB MBus Business Management with Human Resource Management† AAA BSc Business Management with Marketing AAA - AAB MBus Business Management with Marketing AAA MEng Chemical and Bio-Systems Engineering AAA BEng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering† AAB MEng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering† AAA BEng MEng Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering BScChemistry AAB AAA AAB MChemChemistry AAA BSc AAB Chemistry with Forensic Investigation MChem Chemistry with Forensic Investigation 14 Typical entry requirements (A-level grades listed only*) Programme surrey.ac.uk AAA AAB AAB Dance† BA Digital Media Arts with BA Digital Media Arts with Film Studies† Studies† AAB AAB BA Digital Media Arts with Theatre BSc Economics A*AA (without Mathematics) or AAA (with Mathematics) BSc Economics and Finance A*AA (without Mathematics) or AAA (with Mathematics) BSc Economics and Mathematics A*AA (without Mathematics) or AAA (with Mathematics) BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering AAA MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering A*AA BEng Electronic Engineering AAA MEng Electronic Engineering A*AA BEng Electronic Engineering with Audiovisual Systems AAA MEng Electronic Engineering with Audiovisual Systems A*AA BEng Electronic Engineering with Communications AAA MEng Electronic Engineering with Communications A*AA BEng Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems AAA MEng Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems A*AA BEng Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology AAA MEng Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology A*AA BEng Electronic Engineering with Space Systems AAA MEng Electronic Engineering with Space Systems A*AA University of Surrey 15 Typical entry requirements (A-level grades listed only*) Programme 16 Typical entry requirements (A-level grades listed only*) Programme BA English for International Communication with Creative Writing† AAB BA German with Creative Writing† AAB BA English for International Communication with Dance† AAB BA German with Film Studies† AAB BA English for International Communication with Digital Media Arts† AAB BA German with Digital Media Arts† AAB BA English for International Communication with English Literature† AAB BA German with Theatre Studies† AAB BA English for International Communication with Film Studies† AAB BA German with Dance† AAB AAA - AAB BA German and English for International Communication AAB AAA BA German and Spanish AAB Politics† BA English for International Communication with BA English for International Communication with Psychology† BA English for International Communication with AAB BSc International Business Management AAA-AAB BA English for International Communication with Theatre Studies† AAB MBus International Business Management† AAA BA English Literature AAB BSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management AAB - ABB BA English Literature and English for International Communication AAB BSc International Hospitality Management AAB - ABB BA English Literature and French AAB MBus International Hospitality Management† AAA - AAB BA English Literature and German AAB BSc International Politics AAA - AAB BA English Literature and Spanish AAB BSc International Tourism Management Sociology† AAB - ABB AAA - AAB BA English Literature with Creative AAB MBus International Tourism BA English Literature with Film Studies† AAB LLB Law AAA BA English Literature with Politics† AAA - AAB LLB Law with Criminology AAA BA English Literature with Psychology† AAA LLB Law with International Studies AAA BA English Literature with Sociology† AAB BA Liberal Arts and Sciences AAA - AAB BSc Financial Mathematics AAA BSc Liberal Arts and Sciences AAA - AAB BSc Food Science and Microbiology AAB - ABB BSc Mathematics AAA Writing† Management† BA French with AAA - AAB MMath Mathematics A*AA BA French with Psychology† AAA BSc Mathematics and Computing Science AAA BA French with Sociology† AAB BSc Mathematics and Physics AAB BA French with English Literature† AAB MMath Mathematics and Physics BA French with Creative Writing† AAB AAA (or AAB if A-level Further Mathematics is included) BA French with Film Studies† AAB MPhys Mathematics and Physics AAA (or AAB if A-level Further Mathematics is included) BA French with Digital Media Arts† AAB MMath Mathematics with Integrated Professional Training A*AA AAB BSc Mathematics with Music AAA Politics† BA French with Theatre BA French with Dance† AAB BSc Mathematics with Statistics AAA BA French and English for International Communication AAB BEng Mechanical Engineering AAA BA French and German AAB MEng Mechanical Engineering A*AA BA French and Spanish AAB BA Media Studies AAB - ABB BA German with Politics† AAA - AAB BSc Media, Culture and Society AAB - ABB BA German with Psychology† AAA BEng Medical Engineering AAA BA German with Sociology† AAB MEng Medical Engineering A*AA BA German with English Literature† AAB surrey.ac.uk Studies† University of Surrey 17 Typical entry requirements (A-level grades listed only*) Programme Medicinal Chemistry AAB BSc Politics and Sociology AAA - AAB MChem Medicinal Chemistry AAA BSc Politics with Policy Studies AAA - AAB Professional Production Skills ABB AAA BSc BSc Mental Health Nursing BBB BA BSc Microbiology AAB - ABB BSc Psychology AAB - ABB BSc Sociology BSc Microbiology (Medical) AAB - ABB BSc Midwifery ABB BSc Sociology with Creative BMus Music AAA - AAB BA Sociology with English Literature† Writing† AAB AAB AAA BMus Music with Creative Writing† AAA - AAB BSc Sociology with BMus Music with Film Studies† AAA - AAB BSc Software Development for Business† AAA - AAB AAA - AAB BA Spanish and English for International Communication AAB BMus (Tonmeister) Music and Sound Recording A*AA - AAA BA Spanish with Creative Writing† AAB BA Spanish with Dance† AAB BA Musical Theatre AAB - ABB BSc Nutrition AAB - ABB BSc Nutrition and Food Science AAB - ABB BSc Nutrition/Dietetics AAB - ABB DipHE Operating Department Practice GCSE grade C or higher in five subjects and one A level at grade B BSc Paramedic Practice AAB BMus BSc Music with Digital Media Arts† AAB Physics AAA (or AAB if A-level Further Mathematics is included) MPhys Physics BSc Physics with Astronomy MPhys Physics with Astronomy BSc Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics AAB AAA (or AAB if A-level Further Mathematics is included) AAB MPhys Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics AAA (or AAB if A-level Further Mathematics is included) BSc AAB Physics with Quantum Technologies† MPhys Physics with Quantum Technologies† BSc Physics with Satellite Technology MPhys Physics with Satellite Technology BSc Politics BSc Politics with Creative Writing† Psychology† AAA (or AAB if A-level Further Mathematics is included) Psychology† BA Spanish with Digital Media Arts† AAB BA Spanish with English Literature† AAB Studies† AAB BA Spanish with Film BA Spanish with Politics† AAA - AAB BA Spanish with Psychology† AAA BA Spanish with Sociology† AAB BA Spanish with Theatre Studies† AAB BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences AAB BSc Sustainable Enterprise Management† AAA BA Theatre Studies AAB - ABB BA Theatre (1-year Conversion) Prospective candidates are required to have successully completed a three-year National Diploma in Professional Acting or Musical Theatre at an accredited drama school, or possess significant industry experience. BA Theatre Studies with Creative Writing† AAB Dance† AAB BA Theatre Studies with AAA (or AAB if A-level Further Mathematics is included) BA Theatre Studies with Digital Media Arts† AAB AAA - AAB BA Theatre Studies with Film Studies† AAB AAA - AAB BA Translation and French AAB AAA BA Translation and German AAB AAB - ABB BSc Politics with BSc Politics with English Literature† AAA - AAB BA Translation and Spanish AAB BSc Politics with French† AAA - AAB BSc Veterinary Biosciences AAB - ABB AAA - AAB BVMSci Veterinary Medicine & BSc Politics with English for International Communication† AAA - AAB † BSc Politics with Spanish† AAA - AAB *Specific subjects will be required, including GCSE English Language and Mathematics. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. BSc Politics and Economics A*AA - AAA BSc 18 Typical entry requirements (A-level grades listed only*) Programme surrey.ac.uk Politics with German† Science† AAA - AAB Subject to validation Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. For a full list of entry requirements, including English Language for non-native speakers, please visit surrey.ac.uk University of Surrey 19 Writing a good personal statement SOME DOS AND DON’TS FROM OUR ADMISSIONS TUTORS… √ Reference authors/artists when you’re writing about specific research W H AT I S A P E R S O N A L S TAT E M E N T ? W H AT C A N BE INCLUDED? The personal statement is arguably the most important part of the UCAS application. It’s your opportunity to tell universities why you want to study a particular course and demonstrate your passion and enthusiasm for the subject. You may want to consider the following questions before drafting your statement: Universities use the personal statement to compare you to other candidates with similar grades. Not all universities will interview their applicants, so use this opportunity to showcase your skills and experience. • How have you gone above and beyond the curriculum to demonstrate your interest in this subject? (for example, books you’ve read, taster sessions you’ve attended) • What skills and experience (including work and placements) do you have that would help you succeed at this course and at university? The personal statement can only be 4,000 characters/47 lines of text long (including spaces and blank lines), so it needs to be clear and concise whilst showcasing your relevant achievements and talents. If you convey in your own words an intellectual curiosity and passion about your chosen subject, you’ll give the best possible impression of yourself to the admissions tutor. • Why do you want to study this particular subject/course? • How have your current studies helped you prepare for this next step? • What have you achieved that you’re particularly proud of? √ Be reflective – explain why you made certain choices and what you learnt √ Be honest about your achievements – you may be asked about them at interview! √ Ensure you have a good structure and use paragraphs √ Be clear and concise about the points you’re making √ Spell check, proof read and show it to teachers and parents to ensure there are no mistakes √ Be passionate about your chosen course - What are your career aspirations? X Plagiarise – UCAS have advanced software to detect this and will know X Mention a specific institution unless you are only applying to one X Talk about your current syllabus in lots of detail X Try to be funny or controversial • What are your interests/hobbies? • What skills have you acquired? • What do you hope to gain from university? • What are your career aspirations? 75% It’s recommended that of the statement should be academic (course-related) 25% and can focus on extra-curricular activities. Where possible, link your extra-curricular activities to skills that will help you succeed at University. 20 surrey.ac.uk University of Surrey 21 A wonderful kickstart to your career Our Professional Training placement programme is one of the largest in the world, with over 2,300 partner organisations in the UK and overseas. These organisations provide opportunities for students to put their skills into practice and to experience a real working environment, and play a major role in Surrey’s successful track record for graduate employment. Professor Neil Ward, Chairman of the Professional Training and Careers Committee, says, “We have a huge amount of established networks which we build on all the time. It’s about training young people to have excellent professional and personal skills ready for the world of work.” As well as helping students to hone their professional skills, most students are paid on placements and visited three times a year by an academic member of their department. The Professional Training placement team work in collaboration with colleagues in other departments, such as the International Relations Office and the Careers Service to prepare students for their placements and ensure they receive the best learning opportunities. Each year, awards are presented to students and companies, including a Professional Student of the Year award, whilst returning students are encouraged to share their experiences through presentations. For more information, please visit surrey.ac.uk/pty 22 surrey.ac.uk Victoria Hall Josephine Amosah BSc (Hons) Business Management BSc (Hons) Biochemistry The key reason for me choosing Surrey was the opportunity to experience a Professional Training placement, which I undertook at Marks and Spencer as a commercial manager. My placement was invaluable in helping me to develop the skills I’ll need in future employment and in opening my eyes to the different career paths available in retail. I had always wanted to experience American culture, so I was excited when I found out I had been selected to spend my placement year in the Planchart-Mattingly lab within North Carolina State University. I would encourage everyone to undertake a placement year. Not only does it help you to figure out what you want to do after your degree, but you also gain so much knowledge and life experience. Daniel Littman Dan Reid BSc (Hons) Business Management and Spanish MChem in Chemistry PhD Researcher in Chemistry During my third-year placement, I worked as the Marketing and Media Manager for the Hilton Buenavista Toledo in Spain. The best thing about my placement was the improvement in my Spanish, and it made me a much better business student too. I now understand how international businesses function, and I also know that I want to work in the marketing industry when I graduate, so I have great experience for my CV. At Surrey, the majority of students undertake a placement, and I think it would be rare to find anybody who didn’t find it a useful experience. I worked within the Wet Chemistry team in the Analytical department at BP Castrol where I had my first ever experience of research, which I discovered I really enjoyed. Not only was I paid for a year – I also discovered what I wanted to do in the future. University of Surrey 23 CONNECT & EXPLORE » Visit surrey.ac.uk and check out our latest news and featured stories » Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and join in with the conversation! » Take a look at our Pinterest and Instagram montages of campus scenery, facilities and our local area » Watch our YouTube videos and find out more about life as a Surrey student ORDER A PROSPECTUS » Visit: surrey.ac.uk/undergraduate/prospectus University of Surrey Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, UK T: +44 (0)1483 681681 E: ug-enquiries@surrey.ac.uk
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