Surrey Business School Speciality : Marketing
programme: BA Business and Marketing

My experience at the University of Surrey has been extremely positive and has exceeded many of my expectations. As a Business Management with Marketing student, I have particularly enjoyed modules such as Marketing, Business Data and Organisational Behaviour, as they combine academic theory with real-world business situations. The lecturers and teaching staff are knowledgeable and approachable, and I have found that there is support available when you need additional guidance.

What has stood out most to me is how much Surrey offers beyond the classroom. Getting involved with Surrey Capital Research has allowed me to develop my commercial awareness, research and analytical skills while meeting other ambitious students. Opportunities like this have made my university experience feel much more valuable than simply studying towards a degree.

Campus life is another major positive. Stag Hill has a welcoming atmosphere, with the library, Students’ Union, Surrey Sports Park and social spaces creating a strong student community. Guildford is also a great student location, as you have everything you need nearby while still having easy access to London.

If I could improve one aspect, it would be the way some assessment deadlines can fall close together, which can make certain periods quite demanding. However, this has also taught me to become more organised and independent with my workload.

I would definitely recommend the University of Surrey to future students. It offers a strong combination of academic learning, career development, extracurricular opportunities and campus life. For me, Surrey has not simply been somewhere to study; it has been somewhere I have been able to develop professionally, build my confidence and become clearer about the career I want to pursue.