University Name:
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UCAS Code: S85
Location: Surrey, south-west of London Show on Map
Site: Single campus outside Guildford
A top UK research-intensive university; a member of the 1994 Group of universities.
Student Population
| Total Students: | 15,415 |
| Undergraduates: | 66% |
| Postgraduates: | 34% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 10,190 |
| Male: | 43% |
| Female: | 57% |
| Full Time: | 87% |
| Mature on Entry: | 23% |
| UK Students: | 82% |
| State school entry: | 92% |
Teaching Staff
517 full-time.
Broad study areas
Biomedical & molecular sciences; computing; dance; economics; electronic engineering; engineering; English literature; entrepreneurship; film studies; languages; law; management; midwifery; music & sound recording; nursing; physics; political, international & policy studies; psychology; social & media studies; tourism & hospitality.
Freshers
| Admission Information: | 2 full A-levels or equivalent required, 3 specific subjects for some programmes. A range of other qualifications are accepted. Most offers grade-based; some based on UCAS tariff. |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 351 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 5% |
| Accommodation: | All first years normally offered accommodation. |
Institution
| Founded: | Royal Charter 1966, previously Battersea College of Technology. |
| Site: | Single campus, 1 mile outside Guildford |
| How to get there: | Fast train from London Waterloo (40 mins) and south coast; close to A3. Campus 10 mins' walk from station, 15 mins' from Guildford town centre. |
| Special features: | Pioneered development of integrated professional training year (feature of most undergraduate degrees). Applications from mature students are welcomed. University also validates courses in a wide range of associated institutions. |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Counselling centre (8 staff); additional learning support (7 staff); student advice and information service (4 staff); multi-faith chaplaincy; health centre (6 nurses, 2 doctors) includes clinics on sexual health, contraception, asthma, smoking cessation, weight management, diabetes, travel. |
| Amenities: | SU has 5 bars, 3 restaurants, 1600-capacity nightclub. Licensed convenience store, bookshop, post office, launderette, bank, restaurants on campus. |
| Accommodation: | All first years normally offered university accommodation (and most international and some final-year students). Self-catering places (44% ensuite), rents £65−£173.50 per week; contracts term-time or longer. Students live in privately-owned accommodation for 1−2 years: rents £87−£100 pw for self-catering. 10% of first-degree students live at home. |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | 500,000+ volumes, 14,000 current periodicals (many electronically); 30,000 networked e-books and databases; 900 study places. Information provision, £204 pa spent for each student (FTE). Library and IT services converged; support and resources from SPLASH (student personal learning and study hub). 450+ PCs, most available 24/7, with access to internet, university intranet, secure file space; free loan scheme for some specialist software. Online learning using interactive learning environment. Support for IT skills: paper and online information; IT training courses open to all; help from ITS helpdesk. |
| Study abroad: | 12% of students on professional training year spend it abroad. Approximately 85 Erasmus and 20 other international partnerships; some subject-specific, some university-wide. |
| Careers: | Information, advice and counselling. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £800 a month (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university. |
| Term-time work: | University allows term-time work for full-time students (30% believed to work). Some work available on campus and in town centre. Careers service runs online jobshop. |
| Financial help: | Scholarships awarded for students with high entry grades, of £3000 in Year 1 and membership of the sports park; also sports scholarships of £3000 pa; scholarships open to students on science, technology, engineering and maths courses, 30 of £1000 plus 100 of £3333 pa. Further scholarships available in specified subjects and for international students. £255,500 government access to learning funds; 80% who applied were helped (average award £907); limited own funds. Special help for hardship due either to exceptional and unexpected circumstances, or to additional costs incurred by non-traditional students. Apply for help to student advice & information service. |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £9000 pa for first degrees (except those funded by the NHS). International students pay between £11,550 pa (arts) and £14,440 (science); less in professional training years. |
Courses
Academic features:
Some BSc/BEng incorporate foundation year for those without subject qualifications.
Awarding body:
University of Surrey
Main undergraduate awards:
BA, BEng, BMus, BSc, MEng, MChem, MMath, MPhys.
Length of courses:
3 years; 4 years for undergraduate Masters, courses with professional training or integrated foundation year; 4½ years, MEng; 5 years, professional training and foundation year.
Main subjects offered:
- Accountancy
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Animal Science
- Astrophysics
- Audio
- Behavioural Science
- Biochemical Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Business Economics
- Business Studies
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Engineering
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Computer Technology
- Computing
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Dance
- Dietetics
- Econometrics
- Economics
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics
- Engineering (General)
- Film Studies
- Finance
- Financial Economics
- Financial Services
- Food Science
- French
- German
- Hospitality Management
- Human Sciences
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Interpreting/Translating
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Media Technology
- Medical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology
- Microbiology
- Midwifery
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Music Technology
- Neuroscience
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Retail Management
- Russian
- Sociology
- Space
- Spanish
- Theatre Studies
- Tourism
- Veterinary Science
Student view
Living
It has a medium-sized campus on the grassy Cathedral hillside, overlooking Guildford - 10 minutes' walk to the railway (35 minutes to London) and 15 to the bus station. Being on a hill it's not ideal for students with mobility problems. First years are in university accommodation, as are many final year and all international students; which range from standard to very good (most rooms have a basin, some ensuite); kitchen shared between 4-14 and there are single and mixed floors. Good community spirit on campus and at the smaller residential site (3 miles from university with free bus service). Students living within a 3-mile radius are normally unable to have a car on campus. Launderette, shop, bookshop, oriental food store, computer parts shop, post office and bank on campus, also a visiting fruit and veg market once a week. Large library (open until 1.30am), superbly-equipped sports hall and 24-hour-access PC labs. Students' union has excellent entertainments: discos every Wednesday, Friday and most Saturday nights, free films on Sunday nights. It produces award-winning media - Barefacts (weekly student newspaper) and GU2 (campus radio station). Social advice and support from university, also health centre with family-planning advice and confidential counselling service; SU has dedicated education & welfare officers. Guildford is fairly expensive but the 3 nightclubs offer student discounts. Dozens of pubs, 2 theatres, a vast cinema complex, all coupled with the lovely Surrey countryside. Originally a technological university but now with thriving human sciences, performing arts, law and cultural departments. Courses are generally up-to-date, most modular, and most have a period in industry (some abroad) offering valuable experience. Workload varies from OK to hard, generally combining end-of-semester exams with assessed coursework. It is a culturally unique social centre - an easy place to make friends.
Summary
Housing: University accommodation is affordable; few married/family flats. Off-campus is a little more expensive; check out the accommodation office or take over friends' houses. Eats: Meal on campus £4-£5 (university or SU). In town, good choice (eg Pizza Express, Zizzi etc), range of prices. Drink: 5 union bars, complete range of drinking environments, wide range of beers and spirits (£1.80 a pint). Pubs more expensive. Good local brew - TEA from the Hogsback Brewery. Nightlife: Very good on site, with cabaret, bands (The Darkness, Shy FX, Mark Owen, Coolio, East 17, We are Scientists, The Jam, Pendulum), free lunchtime concerts, discos, balls and annual festivals. Theatres and Odeon cinema complex in town. Locals: Very friendly if you treat them well. No problem areas (Guildford's quite posh!) Sports: Good cheap facilities; friendly and competitive events. Floodlit astroturf pitch, superb indoor facilities eg multi-purpose gym, climbing wall, and a brand new multi-million pound sports centre in the planning. Financial help: University and government funds. Jobs: Lots on site (eg bars, catering outlets) and shop work and telephone sales in town at reasonable rates; employment agency on campus. Best features: Beautiful and culturally diverse campus. And worst: Expensive part of the country.
Past Students
David Varney (British Gas etc), Robert Earl (Planet Hollywood).
More info?
Enquiries to president SU on tel 01483 689227, or visit www.ussu.co.uk.
Open days
29-30th June 2012
Open day – gives you the opportunity to speak to staff and students about your subject of interest and subject presentations for more in-depth information. Also information on Students' Union, student advice, library and additional learning support, student recruitment, international relations; information on the application process, student finance, student life, professional training year, and careers. Also guided campus tour, to see range of student accommodation, or take our shuttle bus for a tour of Surrey Sports Park.
8th September 2012
Open day – gives you the opportunity to speak to staff and students about your subject of interest and subject presentations for more in-depth information. Also information on Students' Union, student advice, library and additional learning support, student recruitment, international relations; information on the application process, student finance, student life, professional training year, and careers. Also guided campus tour, to see range of student accommodation, or take our shuttle bus for a tour of Surrey Sports Park.
13th October 2012
Open day – gives you the opportunity to speak to staff and students about your subject of interest and subject presentations for more in-depth information. Also information on Students' Union, student advice, library and additional learning support, student recruitment, international relations; information on the application process, student finance, student life, professional training year, and careers. Also guided campus tour, to see range of student accommodation, or take our shuttle bus for a tour of Surrey Sports Park.
Contact
Address:
The University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 7XH
Surrey
Tel:
01483 300800
Email:
Website:
Student enquiries:
Undergraduate Enquiries Team.
Application:
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