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University of Surrey IN THE UK FOR WORK PLACEMENTS International Study Centre AND RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS (QS WORLD EMPLOYABILITY Admissions Centre, RANKINGS 2020) 1 Billinton Way Brighton, BN1 4LF, UK T: +44 (0)1273 339 333 isc.surrey.ac.uk agents: agents.studygroup.com EXPERIENCE LIFE AT
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Contents 2 Welcome to Surrey 8 World-class facilities 10 Research excellence 12 TO A TRULY GLOBAL POINT OF VIEW Your future 14 The International Study Centre 17 International Foundation Year 18 Business, Economics, THIS PROSPECTUS IS YOUR GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Law and Social Sciences INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE, WHICH OFFERS FOUNDATION AND PRE- 20 MASTERS PROGRAMMES TO PREPARE YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL DEGREE. Engineering and Physical Sciences We work hard to make sure your time studying with us is the best it can be. You will be part 22 of the University from day one and have access to the University’s world-class facilities. Life Sciences With Surrey’s outstanding reputation for student satisfaction, you can be confident that a 25 wonderful undergraduate experience awaits. English Language Preparation Greetings from the University of Surrey – I’m honoured to welcome you to the 27 one of the leading universities in the UK University of Surrey International Study Pre-Masters Programme with a rising global reputation. Thank you for Centre. I hope you are excited and inspired 28 considering Surrey as the next destination by the wonderful journey ahead of you. Management, Finance, on your journey to an exciting new chapter Hospitality and Tourism The University of Surrey offers international in your life. students like you unrivalled opportunities to 30 pursue your passions, achieve your potential Engineering Studying at Surrey will unlock the potential to achieve your ambitions. It will equip you and prepare for future career success. 32 with the knowledge, skills and confidence I wish you the very best of luck and look Health and Medical Sciences for academic and personal success. Located forward to meeting you as you embark 34 in historic and beautiful Guildford, and close on your studies. English for Pre-Masters to London, our campus offers a safe, friendly and vibrant environment with excellent Jessica Coupe 36 facilities for all levels of study. To help you Centre Director Clubs and societies settle in, we run a comprehensive induction University of Surrey 39 week, with an international orientation International Study Centre Student life programme a few days earlier. 40 Whichever path you take after graduation, Feel at home your education at Surrey promises to 42 transform your life. Our accommodation Professor G Q Max Lu 44 President and Discover Guildford Vice-Chancellor University of Surrey 45 How to apply 46 Campus map Success SURREY HAS HELPED ME HAVE new starts here experiences THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY IS BASED IN GUILDFORD, SOUTH EAST ENGLAND. SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL HAYA FROM KUWAIT ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE, THE UNIVERSITY IS STILL WITHIN STUDIED ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION EASY REACH OF LONDON, ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING YEAR. PROGRESSED TO BENG (HONS) IN CAPITAL CITIES IN THE WORLD. CIVIL ENGINEERING
“I really loved Surrey at the start, and I still Thanks to its quality teaching, world-leading research and high student do. I love how the classes are small and it helped you integrate into university life. satisfaction rate, Surrey is a top 25 UK University, ranking 23rd in the Complete University Guide 2020. Studying in Surrey has helped me have new experiences that will help me in The University maintains its excellent reputation by providing an 23rd the future. It has helped me get used innovative learning environment where you can excel. You will be IN THE COMPLETE to university life. The experiences and inspired to work hard and think critically as you lay the foundations for UNIVERSITY the opportunities that I have had here, GUIDE 2020 a successful future. With international students from over 120 different especially getting to meet different people countries making up 35 per cent of the student body, Surrey is proud from around the world, will help me later to be one of the most culturally-diverse universities in the UK. on in my work.”
Shopping in Guildford Guildford Castle
The Duke of Kent building
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UK UNIVERSITY TO IN THE TIMES HIGHER INTRODUCE EDUCATION STUDENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TRAINING SURVEY 2018 PLACEMENTS
FANTASTIC LOCATION PROFESSIONAL FOCUS PATHWAY TO SUCCESS TOP-RANKED DEGREE FIRST-CLASS STUDENT HIGHLY EMPLOYABLE PROGRAMMES EXPERIENCE GRADUATES The University’s tranquil Professional Training placements Our programmes consist lakeside campus is located are available to nearly all of academic subjects, study skills In recent years, Surrey has University of Surrey students are The University of Surrey within sight of the lovely Surrey undergraduate University of and English language training established itself as a top-ten among the most satisfied in the has a proven track record Hills, an Area of Outstanding Surrey students. The University designed specifically to provide university in many subject UK. In 2016, Surrey was named in producing successful Natural Beauty. You will live and works with over 2,300 high- international students with a areas across the major UK University of the Year by The graduates who are well- study in green and peaceful profile partner organisations pathway to degree study at the league tables. Times and Sunday Times Good qualified, professional and most surroundings, with the town of to offer students real-world, University of Surrey. University Guide as well importantly, highly employable. The Guardian University Guide Guildford easily accessible and professional work experience. as University of the Year for Tutors on our programmes 2020 ranked the University an The university is well known for a central London less than 40 Student Experience. By participating, you can gain are experts in their subjects impressive second for Music, focus on graduate employability, minutes away by train. industry experience that will and specialists in university Criminology, and Engineering: Surrey also had an impressive and according to Higher The campus is a friendly, vibrant complement your studies preparation. Electronic and Electrical. Surrey 8 subject areas ranked in the Education Statistics Agency and help you stand out in is also ranked in the top-twenty top 10 in the National Student and safe place where you can We will support you every step of figures, 94 per cent of 2017 the competitive graduate for Hospitality and Tourism, Survey 2018, where final-year make the most of student life. the way to help you successfully graduates were in work or employment market. Chemistry, Biosciences and undergraduate students had At the Students’ Union and complete your programme and further study six months after Psychology. the opportunity to feedback throughout the campus you This pioneering work-experience progress to your chosen degree they graduated. These excellent on their experience of their will find a range of places to programme, which now also at Surrey. Consistently high rankings figures are a result of the course of study. eat, relax and socialise with includes a number of extended reflect Surrey’s quality teaching, University’s focus on career You will then join a university that your friends. masters degrees that include cutting edge facilities and world- Teaching, academic support, preparation and the success of delivers consistently outstanding a work placement, is admired leading research. learning resources, facilities Surrey’s Professional Training State-of-the-art facilities on teaching, learning and outcomes by universities around the and personal development placements. campus include Surrey Sports for its students. It is of the world and reflects Surrey’s are some of the key areas Park, the Ivy Arts Centre and the highest quality found in the UK, The University of Surrey is commitment to outstanding contributing to this award. new Library and Learning Centre. as judged by the TEF panel. ranked 1st in the UK by QS World graduate employability. Employability Rankings 2020 for work placements and research partnerships with employers.
Cafés on campus
Beautiful campus Practical projects in top class facilities The Library
6 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 7 £36 million
SURREY SPORTS PARK Surrey’s 5G Innovation Centre is the world’s largest academic research centre World-class State of the art Engineering facilities facilities
FROM THE DAY YOU START YOUR PROGRAMME AT THE INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE YOU WILL BE PART OF THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN ENJOY ACCESS TO ALL OF SURREY’S WONDERFUL CAMPUS FACILITIES. YOU CAN STUDY IN THE CUTTING-EDGE LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTRE, STAY FIT
AT SURREY SPORTS PARK OR SOCIALISE IN THE STUDENTS’ UNION. The swimming pool at Surrey Sports Park
SMARTER STUDY SPACES SPLASH SURREY SPORTS PARK 5G Innovation Centre MySurrey Hive
The Library and Learning Centre provides The Student Personal Learning and Study The £36 million Surrey Sports Park is one The library the University of Surrey with a study centre Hub (SPLASH) is a student-centred area of Europe’s leading sports venues and the that you expect at a leading university. Over within the Library designed to enhance home of Team Surrey. the last five years, around £16 million has your studies. Information Skills Librarians University of Surrey students benefit been invested to offer Surrey students a work from SPLASH, offering advice on from discounted membership to Surrey first-rate, modern study space. finding resources, using databases Sports Park, giving you access to facilities, and referencing. From the Library, you can explore hundreds classes and activities, and the opportunity of thousands of books and journals – To support your academic and personal to join over 40 student sports clubs. physical and electronic – as well as audio development, Student Learning Advisers and image collections. can assist you in improving your writing, EVERYTHING YOU NEED, presenting, revision, time management or RIGHT ON CAMPUS The Library and Learning Centre is also home any other academic skills. to the University’s AppleSeed Bookshop. On the main Stag Hill campus, there is a SPLASH also supports the Surrey’s Top The MySurrey Hive provides students a wide range of amenities, including modern Achievers Recognised and Supported space to socialise and study with their launderettes, a post office, bank, bookshop, (STARS) programme for outstanding classmates. Staff and volunteers at the Hive grocery store and newsagent. students targeting first-class honours. can offer students support and advice on a Large supermarkets and a halal grocery store range of issues they may face during their can be found nearby, and a weekly fruit and studies, including accommodation, finance, vegetable market is also held on campus. visas and careers.
8 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 9 Research excellence
Research on electromobility Aviation student using flight simulator The Advanced Technology Institute building
5G Innovation Centre Aerospace Engineering practical work Mechanical Engineering student working Guildford School of Acting building on a project in the human movement lab
Space satellite technology THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY PRIDES ITSELF ON DELIVERING WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH, RISING TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES, DRIVING INNOVATION AND DELIVERING REAL-WORLD IMPACT.
STATE OF THE ART RESEARCH FACILITIES
The University of Surrey is a research-led institution dedicated to being the best at the application of research to benefit a global society.
Surrey’s 5G Innovation Centre is the world’s largest academic research centre dedicated to the next generation of mobile and wireless connectivity.
The newest addition to campus, the STEM building, is a state-of-the- art facility for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics study, with laboratories, open plan learning space and seminar rooms.
10 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 11 Your future 2,300+ HIGH PROFILE WORKPLACE PARTNERS
FIRST UK UNIVERSITY TO INTRODUCE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PLACEMENTS
The University’s Employability and Careers team will help you prepare for your placement, giving you the professional and personal skills you need to succeed. The majority of placements are paid, and you’ll be supported you every step of the way, whatever kind of placement you decide to pursue. Surrey students have recently completed Professional Training placements with organisations such as Virgin Trains and Goldman Sachs. 39%
OF STUDENTS WHO DID A 1st PLACEMENT WERE OFFERED A IN UK FOR WORK JOB WITH THE EMPLOYER AFTER GRADUATION (2017/18) PLACEMENTS Business Management students on placement AND RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS (QS WORLD OUR PLACEMENT PARTNERS INCLUDE EMPLOYABILITY RANKINGS 2020) ΅ Airbus ΅ London Symphony ΅ BAE Systems ΅ Orchestra ΅ Bank of England ΅ McLaren ΅ British Council ΅ Metropolitan Police ΅ British Geological Survey ΅ Microsoft ΅ CERN ΅ NBC Universal ΅ Cisco Systems ΅ Nintendo of Europe ΅ EDF Energy ΅ Nissan THE LAKESIDE RESTAURANT ΅ Electronic Arts ΅ Saudi Aramco Oracle AND CAFÉ SHOP CATHERINE FROM NIGERIA STUDIED BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, ΅ Ericsson ΅ Sky UK In addition to placements, the on-campus LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL ΅ Fluor ΅ Sony restaurant and café both provide training FOUNDATION YEAR PROGRESSED TO ΅ GlaxoSmithKline ΅ Thales BSC ECONOMICS environments for the School’s International ΅ Hewlett-Packard ΅ The Walt Disney Company Hospitality Management students. Professional Training Year at Virgin Trains “I did my placement at BP headquarters in ΅ Hilton Hotels ΅ Toyota London, and I was an economics research In the restaurant, under the expert guidance ΅ HSBC ΅ Transport for London assistance in the economics team. of Lakeside’s professional team, the students ΅ IBM ΅ Unilever are given full responsibility to manage the My task as an economics research assistant ΅ Intel ΅ Volkswagen restaurant, plan menus, implement marketing at BP varied widely, where I had to work on ΅ Ipsos MORI ΅ Xerox strategies, manage budgets, produce and projects, including the annual BP Statistical ΅ Jaguar Land Rover ΅ Yakult serve the finest seasonal dishes, fresh to order. Review and BP Energy Outlook. ΅ L’Oréal I think my placement year has really developed Student on Professional Training me a lot professionally, academically, and also Year, at Goldman Sachs made me more responsible.”
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GRADUATES IN the future EMPLOYMENT OR FURTHER STUDY AFTER 6 MONTHS (HESA 2017) UNIVERSITY OF SURREY HAS AN EXCELLENT RECORD FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY. THIS IS THANKS TO THE EMPLOYABILITY AND CAREERS CENTRE, EXCELLENT WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE HARD WORK OF OUR STUDENTS.
By doing both a pathway and then a degree PROFESSIONAL TRAINING The International at the university you will benefit from PLACEMENTS ΅ The CareerAhead programme at the Students who complete the International International Study Centre Foundation Year and begin an Study Centre ΅ The University’s Employability and undergraduate degree will have the Careers Centre opportunity to gain work and industry ΅ Professional Training placements experience on a Professional Training placement. No other university anywhere in IF YOU WANT TO STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY, OUR PATHWAY CAREER AHEAD the world has a work placement programme PROGRAMMES PROVIDE A ROUTE TO YOUR DEGREE AND TO A REWARDING like the University of Surrey. CAREER BEYOND. We know that you may already be thinking about your future career, which is why we Partnerships with over 2,300 of the world’s SUCCESS STARTS HERE UNIVERSITY-STYLE TEACHING have integrated a careers and employability leading employers, such as IBM, HSBC and skills element into our programmes at the British Airways, have been built to give you The International Study Centre is at the Each programme introduces you to the International Study Centre. CareerAhead will real-world professional experience. Some heart of the campus, giving you the UK-style of teaching that will be used during guide you and give you the tools you need to students spend their placements with a opportunity to live and learn with students your degree. You will participate in tutorials, impress in a competitive graduate job market. UK company or organisation and others from all over the world. You will be part of seminars and lectures. All of our tutors are have the opportunity to go to Europe or the University’s friendly and academically highly experienced and experts in their EMPLOYABILITY AND beyond. 39% of students who take part distinguished community. field. By the end of the programme, CAREERS CENTRE in a placement training year are offered a you will have the skills and knowledge job to come back to when they complete you need to feel confident about starting The Employability and Careers Centre offers their degree. your degree at Surrey. careers information, advice and guidance throughout all the stages of the student journey after starting at the University. This is also extended to alumni for three years after leaving the University of Surrey.
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THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR IS A PROGRAMME OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, STUDY SKILLS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR AMBITIOUS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SEEKING TO JOIN THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY.
Successful completion of your International PROGRESSION CRITERIA Foundation Year programme is the pathway to an undergraduate degree from one of the You will need to achieve an overall average UK’s most prestigious universities. of 65 - 70 per cent or above. Once you have completed your International Foundation Year INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION and meet the appropriate entry requirements, YEAR ESSENTIALS you can progress to the degree of your choice. We will support you throughout your You can begin your International Foundation International Foundation Year to make Year in either September or February. When sure you achieve your best and progress you join the International Study Centre, you successfully to your studies at Surrey. will receive a conditional offer letter of a degree place at the University of Surrey. You can progress onto your chosen degree ALINA FROM RUSSIA the following September when you have STUDIED INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR IN BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES achieved the required progression criteria. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
“I am getting the full experience here at Surrey. People You can choose one of three routes: Academic: Good high school graduation are very supportive, the staff are very helpful, and there ΅ Business, Economics, Law and grades or equivalent. are opportunities to get involved with what’s happening. Social Sciences English language: Business, Economics, Open your mind to everything that the University and Engineering and Physical Sciences ΅ Law and Social Sciences: IELTS 5.5 (minimum the people here offer you. ΅ Life Sciences 5.0 in all components) or equivalent. If you are scared of taking a subject, maybe it is the right Engineering and Physical Sciences: IELTS thing to just try it. Studying the International Foundation ASSESSMENT 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. Year at Surrey is the opportunity for you to test yourself, to see your strengths, to see your weaknesses, to learn A variety of assessment methods are used Life Sciences: IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in all more about yourself and about people who surround to test both your skills development and your components) or equivalent. content knowledge. These assessments you. I feel like I’m a part of a community which highlights Entry points: September and February. my strengths and help me to tackle any weaknesses.” can take the form of written exams, essays, I’M A PART OF A lab reports, case studies, presentations, Course length: September to June, or and others. February to September. Age on entry: For up-to-date admissions information and entry requirements, community including age on entry, Please visit for full and up- isc.surrey.ac.uk please visit isc.surrey.ac.uk WHICH HIGHLIGHTS MY STRENGTHS to-date progression criteria details.
16 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 17 Ranked 2nd BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, ELECTIVE MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES FOR CRIMINOLOGY IN 2020 Upon successful completion of your programme, you can ACCOUNTING 1 & 2 progress directly to one of the following degree programmes LAW AND SOCIAL During these modules you will learn about the role at the University of Surrey: of accounting in business and the need for financial SCIENCES information. You will learn about the different formats for BSc (Hons) Accounting BA (Hons) International and Finance Relations presenting accounting information and the regulatory THE BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, LAW AND SOCIAL BMus (Hons) Creative BSc (Hons) International Tourism framework for presenting accounting information. Music Technology Management SCIENCES ROUTE PROVIDES THE SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE, ECONOMICS 1 & 2 BSc (Hons) Business and LLB (Hons) Law LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND STUDY SKILLS YOU NEED Retail Management These modules will introduce you to the basics of LLB (Hons) Law with PROFESSIONAL TO PROGRESS TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDY AT THE BSc (Hons) Business Economics Criminology economics, from the behaviour of individuals to the UNIVERSITY OF SURREY IN A RELATED FIELD. BSc (Hons) Business LLB (Hons) Law with International national and global economy. Students will gain a Training Management Relations During your International Foundation Year you will study two better understanding of free market and the role of BSc (Hons) Business BSc (Hons) Media and core modules and two elective modules, which are carefully government in economy. Management (Entrepreneurship) Communication
placement designed to focus on the academic areas most relevant to BSc (Hons) Business BA (Hons) Modern Languages LAW 1 & 2 OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE your chosen degree. Management (Human (French and Spanish) In these modules you will look at the core principles, Resource Management) BA (Hons) Modern Languages You will gain an understanding and appreciation of the nature rules, concepts and structure of the English Legal BSc (Hons) Business (French with German) and scope of business and the role of business in society. System, Contract Law, Consumer Protection and the Management (Marketing) BA (Hons) Modern Languages Tort of Negligence. These modules will provide an BSc (Hons) Business (Spanish with German) If you choose an elective in Economics you will also gain an understanding of how to cite legal authority and use Management and French BMus (Hons) Music introduction to the principles, concepts and models of micro- legal reasoning to analyse problems. BSc (Hons) Business BA (Hons) Politics economic and macro-economic analysis. Management and Spanish BSc (Hons) Politics and SOCIOLOGY 1 & 2 BSc (Hons) Criminology If you choose an elective module in Sociology, you will be Economics PARTNERSHIPS WITH During these modules you will learn about the BSc (Hons) Criminology introduced to the main sociological theories and perspectives BSc (Hons) Politics and core aspects of society as culture, family, religion and Sociology Sociology and their contribution to the study of society and social change. 2,300 and education. The main sociological theories and BSc (Hons) Economics BSc (Hons) Psychology If you choose an elective unit in Law, you will learn about the perspectives and their contribution to the study of BSc (Hons) Economics BSc (Hons) Sociology and Finance English legal system and the issues relating to business law society and social change, as well examining global BSc (Hons) Economics employers development, political power and institutions, mass within the UK and the EU. and Mathematics media, crime and punishment. Please note there may be If you choose an elective unit in Accounting, you will gain BA (Hons) English Literature additional entry criteria and/or an understanding of the role of accounting in business, the BA (Hons) English Literature an audition or interview may THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 and French importance of maintaining accurate financial records and the be required for entry onto the TOP 10 RANKINGS following programmes: Music, need for financial information for monitoring and controlling the BA (Hons) English Literature and Spanish Creative Music Technology, performance of an organisation. Subject Rank BA (Hons) English Literature Musical Theatre, Acting, Actor- with Creative Writing Musician, Theatre Production, Criminology 2nd Tonmeister, Film and Video CORE MODULES BA (Hons) English Literature Production Technology, Modern Languages and Linguistics 6th with German ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS English Literature programmes BA (Hons) English Literature and programmes involving with Politics Academic English Skills aims to provide you with thorough For more information, including a complete and a language. Applicants for training in language and related academic skills, enabling you up-to-date list of progression degrees and entry BA (Hons) English Literature Musical Theatre, Acting and with Sociology to best achieve your academic potential at University. These requirements, please visit Actor-Musician are also skills include the processes of academic writing, effective and BA (Hons) Film and Video required to pay an audition fee. isc.surrey.ac.uk Production Technology extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars Please visit isc.surrey.ac.uk and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording BSc (Hons) International Business Management for further information. information effectively from lectures. You will also develop the All progression degrees from this pathway include the option BSc (Hons) International to complete a Professional Training Year as part of your accuracy and range of written and spoken language required Events Management degree. The Professional Training Year takes place in year to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and three of a four year sandwich degree. If you would like to BSc (Hons) International confidence in an academic context. take a Professional Training Year you will be able to select Hospitality and Tourism this option while at the International Study Centre before you Management BUSINESS STUDIES 1 & 2 progress to the University. The University of Surrey will provide BSc (Hons) International These modules will provide an understanding of the nature guidance and support in year one and two in helping you to Hospitality Management and scope of business in society. You will look at the key issues secure a suitable placement. Please note the Placement Year is optional and is not guaranteed. facing new business and best management processes with modules focussed on effective management and corporate
social responsibility. Admissions enquiries 18 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK T: +44 (0)1273 339333 isc.surrey.ac.uk/apply INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 19 93% ENGINEERING AND PROGRESSION DEGREES OF SURREY STUDENTS IN Upon successful completion of your programme, WORK OR FURTHER STUDY 6 you can progress directly to one of the following PHYSICAL SCIENCES degree programmes at the University of Surrey: MONTHS AFTER GRADUATING
THE ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering ROUTE LEADS TO A WIDE RANGE OF DEGREES IN BEng (Hons) Chemical and Petroleum Engineering* ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS-RELATED BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering* SUBJECTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY. BSc (Hons) Chemistry* In Engineering and Physical Sciences you will take the core BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering modules with subject-specific modules; depending on your BEng (Hons) Computer and Internet Engineering PROFESSIONAL chosen degree – Physics or Chemistry. BSc (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology Use of calculus, focusing on functions, derivatives and integrals Training SUBJECT SPECIFIC MODULES BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering and their application in the ‘real world’ is a major part of BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering mathematics. The fundamentals of physics will prepare you for CHEMISTRY 1 & 2 placement BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering with progression onto a degree course in science or engineering. These modules introduce you to formulae, equations and moles, Computer Systems OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE In the Chemistry unit you will study formulae, equations and atomic structure, introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering moles, atomic structure, chemical bonding, redox reactions and and bonding. You will also cover equilibria, acid-based equilibria, with Nanotechnology† thermodynamics. kinetics and organic chemistry. BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering with Space Systems PHYSICS 1 & 2 BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics† CORE MODULES In these modules you will study the fundamentals of physics by BSc (Hons) Mathematics looking at sound, electromagnetic waves and the structure of the BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS atom. You will also cover electrical currents and magnetic fields. BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Music Academic English Skills aims to provide you with thorough OVER BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics training in language and related academic skills, enabling you BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering to best achieve your academic potential at University. These All progression degrees listed on this page will require students to take Physics 1 & 2 subject specific modules, unless they are marked with* where BSc (Hons) Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) £16 million skills include the processes of academic writing, effective and they will be required to take Chemistry 1 & 2 subject specific modules BSc (Hons) Physics INVESTED IN OUTSTANDING extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars or those marked with* where students are able to choose which subject BSc (Hons) Physics with Astronomy LEARNING FACILITIES OVER and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording specific modules they take. THE LAST 5 YEARS information effectively from lectures. You will also develop the BSc (Hons) Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics accuracy and range of written and spoken language required BSc (Hons) Physics with Quantum Technologies THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and TOP 10 RANKINGS All BEng (Hons) degrees listed are also available confidence in an academic context. as MEng progression degree route Subject Rank APPLIED MATHEMATICS 1 & 2 During these modules you will study the relationship between Engineering: Electronic and Electrical 2nd All degrees listed include the option to complete a real life situations and mathematical models. You will learn Professional Training Year as part of your degree. Chemistry 8th about friction, energy and power, while working to deepen your The Professional Training Year takes place in year three of a four year sandwich degree. If you would understanding of the role of mathematics in the world. like to take a Professional Training Year you will be able to select this option while at the International 91% PURE MATHEMATICS 1 & 2 For more information, including a complete and up-to-date OF STUDENTS ON Study Centre before you progress to the University. In these modules you will develop your knowledge of algebra list of progression degrees and entry requirements, please THIS PATHWAY WHO COMPLETE The University of Surrey will provide guidance and and calculus while learning about functions, derivatives and visit support in year one and two in helping you to secure THEIR COURSE WERE OFFERED isc.surrey.ac.uk integrals, sketching graphs and applying mathematical facts a suitable placement. Please note the Placement A PLACE AT THE UNIVERSITY to real world problems. Year is optional and is not guaranteed. IN 2018 Please note there may be additional entry criteria and an interview may be required for entry onto Music and Sound recording (Tonmeister) BSc.
Admissions enquiries 20 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK T: +44 (0)1273 339333 isc.surrey.ac.uk/apply INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 21 PROFESSIONAL LIFE SCIENCES CORE MODULES PROGRESSION DEGREES Upon successful completion of your Training ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS programme, you can progress directly to one Academic English Skills aims to provide you with thorough training of the following degree programmes at the placement THE LIFE SCIENCES ROUTE LEADS TO A WIDE RANGE in language and related academic skills, enabling you to best University of Surrey: OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE OF DEGREES IN BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY-RELATED achieve your academic potential at university. These skills include SUBJECTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY. the processes of academic writing, effective and extensive reading BSc (Hons) Biochemistry strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences In Life Sciences you will study the core modules relevant to your presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering chosen degree – Chemistry, Biology, Core Maths and Statistics. from lectures. You will also develop the accuracy and range of written BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Mathematics requires you to recall arithmetic facts needed in this and spoken language required to use language effectively and BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine pathway, whilst further developing your knowledge of algebra, appropriately, with clarity and confidence in an academic context. and Science solving equations and using graphs to represent your findings. BSc (Hons) Chemistry BIOLOGY 1 & 2 BSc (Hons) Chemistry with OVER The Statistics module consolidates and advances your application These modules will encourage students to develop their interest in Forensic Investigation of concepts in statistical mathematics, including probability, biology through study of the molecules of life, cellular processes, BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition £16 million hypothesis testing, sampling and estimation. You will develop energy systems, genetics and systems of life in plants and animals. BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry understanding of Biology with the aid of laboratory investigations BSc (Hons) Microbiology INVESTED IN OUTSTANDING CHEMISTRY 1 & 2 as you explore the unit of life, molecules, cellular processes, BSc (Hons) Nutrition LEARNING FACILITIES OVER You will study formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, enzymes and cell recognition. BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics THE LAST 5 YEARS chemical bonding, redox reactions and thermodynamics. These BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science In Chemistry you will be introduced to formulae, equations modules will also cover chemical equilibria, acid-base equilibria, and moles, atomic structure, chemical bonding, redox reactions reaction kinetics and topics in organic chemistry. BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences and thermodynamics. CORE MATHS & STATISTICS In these modules you will learn to recall arithmetic concepts, All degrees listed include the option to complete a Professional Training Year as part develop your knowledge of algebra and calculus and deepen your of your degree. The Professional Training understanding of the role of mathematics in the world. You will study Year takes place in year three of a four year the use of graphs in solving equations, derivatives and integrals and sandwich degree. If you would like to take a PARTNERSHIPS WITH concepts of statistical mathematics. Professional Training Year you will be able to select this option while at the International Study Centre before you progress to the 2,300 University. The University of Surrey will provide EMPLOYERS THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD guidance and support in year one and two in UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 helping you to secure a suitable placement. TOP 10 RANKINGS Please note the Placement Year is optional Subject Rank and is not guaranteed. Please note there are additional entry and Food science 2nd progression requirements, including and interview for BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics Sport science 9th and BVMSci Veterinary Medicine and Science.
Please visit isc.surrey.ac.uk/programmes/ international-foundation-year/life-sciences THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 for full details TOP 10 RANKINGS
Subject Rank Chemistry 8th ABDULLA FROM BAHRAIN Bio-sciences 8th “The International Study Centre was the start of my time at the For more information, including a complete and up-to-date University of Surrey. Basically, list of progression degrees and entry requirements, they prepared me for all the work please visit isc.surrey.ac.uk we were going to get in the first year and that helped a lot.”
Admissions enquiries 22 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK T: +44 (0)1273 339333 isc.surrey.ac.uk/apply UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 23 THERESA FROM NIGERIA STUDIED INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR IN ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL English Language SCIENCES PROGRESSED TO BA (HONS) ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATIONS. Preparation “The main reason I wanted to come to the UK was because the quality of education is really good. OUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION PROGRAMME PROVIDES The International Study Centre helped SPECIALIST TEACHING AND SUPPORT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE THE me learn what to expect in the British education system. I liked that it was in the NECESSARY ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL TO START YOUR INTERNATIONAL University, and yet not in University. I had FOUNDATION YEAR PROGRAMME WITH CONFIDENCE. friends at the University, so I could talk to them about what to expect and what to COURSE LENGTH: INTAKE DATES: look out for.” If you are taking an International Foundation This course has two start dates, depending when Year in Business, Economics, Law and Social you begin your International Foundation Year. Sciences or Life Sciences, you can take one or One-semester programme two semesters of English Language Preparation. ΅ June, prior to starting your academic If you have IELTS 5.0 (4.5 in all bands) or programme in September equivalent, you will need one semester of English Language Preparation. If you have IELTS ΅ September, prior to starting your academic 4.5 (4.0 in all bands) or equivalent, you will need programme in February. to complete our two semester English Language Two-semester programme Preparation programme. We are pleased to offer a two-semester English programme to students starting an International If you are taking an International Foundation Year Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Law in Engineering and Physical Sciences and have and Social Sciences and an International IELTS 4.5 (4.0 in all bands) or equivalent, you Foundation Year in Life Sciences. This course will need to complete our one semester English has one start date: Language Preparation programme. ΅ June, prior to starting your academic programme in February
IELTS REQUIREMENT** SEMESTERS JUN - SEP SEP - FEB FEB - JUN JUN - SEP SEPT 4.5 (4.0 in all skills) 4 ELP IFY
5.0 (4.5 in all skills) 3 ELP IFY Vacation Progress to 5.0 (4.5 in all skills) 3 ELP IFY your degree* 5.5 (5.0 in all skills) 2 IFY Vacation
5.5 (5.0 in all skills) 2 IFY
ELP English Language Preparation IFY International Foundation Year
*Progression will be dependent on reaching the required grades. For a full and up-to-date list of degrees available and the THE INTERNATIONAL grades required, visit isc.surrey.ac.uk **Table shows details for the Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences International Foundation Year and Life Sciences International Foundation Year only. For International Foundation Year in Engineering and Physical Sciences, a one-semester ELP STUDY CENTRE HELPED ME is available; you will need an IELTS 4.5 (minimum 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent to start this programme. For Engineering and Physical Sciences you will also only require IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing) or equivalent to join the 2-semester International Foundation Year. The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria learn WHAT TO EXPECT may differ. If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
24 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 25 Pre-Masters Programme
THIS COURSE IS AN INTENSIVE ONE OR TWO-SEMESTER PROGRAMME OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, STUDY SKILLS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION. IT HAS BEEN DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO PREPARE YOU FOR STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME IS THE PATHWAY TO A POSTGRADUATE DEGREE FROM ONE OF THE UK’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES.
PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME YOU CAN CHOOSE ONE OF ESSENTIALS THREE ROUTES:
LEO FROM CHINA You can begin your Pre-Masters Programme ΅ Management, Finance, Hospitality STUDIED PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME in either September or February. When you and Tourism IN MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND join the International Study Centre, you will ECONOMICS, PROGRESSED TO MSC ΅ Engineering receive a conditional offer letter of a degree INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MARKETING ΅ Health and Medical Sciences place at the University of Surrey. You can “Studying at the ISC is a very good progress onto your chosen degree at the ENGLISH FOR PRE-MASTERS opportunity to enrich yourself before next intake date, when you have achieved you go into a Masters course. For the required progression criteria. Depending on your level of English you have international students especially I the option of one or two semesters of English think this is a very necessary step. Language prior to beginning your academic Teachers are really nice. They give programme (see page 34 for more details). tutorials almost every week to give feedback and they point out what you need to improve, but they also STUDY PLANS encourage you to keep going at what IELTS REQUIREMENT** SEMESTERS JUNE - AUG SEPT-FEB FEB - JUNE JUNE - AUG SEPT you’re good at.” 4.5 (4.5 In all skills) 4 5.0 (5.0 in all skills) 3 Vacation
5.0 (5.0 in all skills) 3 Progress 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) 2 Vacation to your degree* A VERY GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) 2 6.0 (6.0 in writing and 1 Vacation 5.5 all in other skills)
English for Pre-Masters Pre-Masters Programme
*Progression will be dependent on reaching the required grades. For a full and up-to-date list of degrees available and the grades enrich required, visit isc.surrey.ac.uk **The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ. yourself If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempt in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English. For entry to the Pre-Masters Programme we now accept a wide range of IELTS equivalent qualifications as part of the English assessment for students joining from September 2019 onwards. BEFORE YOU GO INTO A MASTERS COURSE These include Pearson, TOEFL, Cambridge Business and Cambridge Main Suite.
26 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 27 MANAGEMENT, FINANCE, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
THE MANAGEMENT, FINANCE, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME PROVIDES THE SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE, LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND STUDY SKILLS YOU NEED TO PROGRESS TO POSTGRADUATE STUDY IN A RELATED FIELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY.
During the programme you will study a core unit of general subject skills and subject-specific units, which are Throughout the module, key MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Finally, this module will enable carefully designed for your academic development. challenges facing the industry will The aim of this module is to students to research a range of be explored to enable students introduce students to the importance management and leadership to gain a clear understanding of of interpersonal skills, managing development methods evaluating ONE-SEMESTER The module provides a clear and and deals with how these theories the current and possible future people, teams and groups in theirs in meeting the skills COURSE MODULES comprehensive understanding of the might differ from what happens in considerations relating to the organisations to achieve superior requirements for effective leadership. latest thinking, behavioural practices practice. Students will understand the International Visitor Economy. performance. Students will ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS and management functions within importance of financial management gain an insight into the current Academic English Skills aims to contemporary businesses and their and investment models in the PROGRESSION DEGREES thinking on leadership from an provide you with thorough training impact on performance . decision-making processes for ADDITONAL MODULES IN This programme can lead to one of organisational perspective. They the following postgraduate degrees in language and related academic financial managers. TWO-SEMESTER COURSE skills, enabling you to best RESEARCH SKILLS FOR MASTERS will examine the links between MSc Accounting and Finance ENTREPRENEURSHIP achieve your academic potential This capstone module is designed to This module provides students management and leadership, MSc Business Analytics This module is designed to provide at University. These skills include promote the integration of knowledge with the knowledge and skills of particularly the skills a leader MSc Digital Marketing and Channel students with an introduction Management the processes of academic writing, and skills acquired across the applying a variety of financial tools needs to support organisational Management, Finance and Hospitality to construct, rebalance and evaluate to entrepreneurship and to the direction. The module will help MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation effective and extensive reading Management Pre-Masters Programme, leading to a portfolio consisting of financial processes involved in a business students understand the impact of strategies, effective participation MSc Human Resources Management start-up. Students will gain an in seminars and delivery of assessments which demonstrate the assets mainly equities. Students management and leadership styles MSc International Business understanding of the nature and presentations, and listening to and culmination of this process. will be exposed to a wide range of on strategic decisions in differing Management techniques for use in rebalancing, characteristics of entrepreneurs situations, through examining MSc International Corporate Finance recording information effectively Students will deepen their comparing and analysing financial and identify their own potential the competencies and styles of MSc International Events Management from lectures. You will also develop knowledge and develop their assets and applying learned entrepreneurial capabilities, successful leaders. MSc International Financial the accuracy and range of written ability to critically analyse theories techniques of inquiry in their exploring a business start-up and Management and spoken language required related to their chosen discipline Applying management and chosen specialism. preparing a business plan. MSc International Hotel Management to use language effectively and through rigorous exploration of leadership theories and models MSc International Tourism appropriately, with clarity and reliable secondary resources. The THE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR The module will also focus to specific situations will enable Management confidence in an academic context. module also prepares students to ECONOMY (TRAVEL, TOURISM, on employability by offering students to assess their impact MSc International Marketing HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS) students the opportunity to work MSc Investment Management submit a literature review, including (ELECTIVE MODULE) on organisational strategy. The CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MSc Management BUSINESS MANAGEMENT an executive summary, within the This module aims to provide in or lead a team, and develop module will draw on a selection of MSc Occupational and Organizational framework of a Masters degree. self-management, business established principles, including the The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding Psychology students with the background, Finally, it is designed to foster a awareness, creativity, listening, influence of emotional intelligence of the visitor economy from an MSc Strategic Marketing knowledge and skills to enable process of critical reflection and international perspective and written communication, prioritising, on leadership effectiveness. This them to enhance their commercial active self-management in the problem-solving, planning, will enable students to assess The following progression degrees the principles and practices of are available over a 15 month masters awareness and business learning and research cycles during sustainability within industry; the main influencing, negotiation, self- how organisations can plan to course, to include a work placement. reflection, application of IT and communication skills by studying the Pre-Masters Programme. theoretical focus being on consumer meet current and future leadership MSc Management; contemporary business issues and theory and business behaviour. numeracy and research skills. It will requirements. Students will develop MSc Business Analytics; FINANCE & INVESTMENT also develop students’ awareness underscoring how these issues MANAGEMENT (ELECTIVE MODULE) analytical and long-term planning MSc Human Resources Management; With this knowledge and impact on business practices The main aim of the module is to and engagement with their own skills through the use of case MSc Strategic Marketing; understanding, students will be and performance. introduce students to concepts personal development as they studies and research. MSc Digital Marketing and Channel able to develop a framework for Management; relating to financing and investment reflect on the skills gained. Students will be provided the recognising sustainable tourism, decision making and to equip opportunity to understand key hospitality and events operations Please note higher progression them with a range of models for requirements will apply to these business and management in the context of an international managerial decision-making. progression degrees at the end of the concepts and the ability to develop market; focusing in particular on The module also introduces students Pre-Masters programme. research skills in a business and mission, ethics, strategic direction For more information, including entry requirements, to theories relating to financing management context. and competitive advantage. please visit isc.surrey.ac.uk and investment decision-making
28 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 29 ENGINEERING
THE ENGINEERING PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME PROVIDES THE SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE, LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND STUDY SKILLS YOU NEED TO PROGRESS TO POSTGRADUATE DEGREE STUDY IN A RELATED FIELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY.
During the programme you will study a core unit of general subject skills and subject-specific units, which are carefully designed for your academic development.
ONE-SEMESTER Students will learn to summarise the JOURNAL CLUB Students will also use matrices Students will experience producing The module will also focus COURSE MODULES findings of an investigative project This module provides an opportunity to solve complex engineering an effective scientific laboratory on employability by offering using graphs and display charts, for experience of extended reading problems and develop algorithms report, evaluating factors impacting students the opportunity to work ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS produce a scientific dissertation and writing to demonstrate an to solve mathematical and practical design and safety in practical in or lead a team, and develop Academic English Skills aims to following standard referencing appropriate level of synthesis, engineering applications, including engineering and selecting self-management, business provide you with thorough training and present the results of the through a literature review, speaking training and evaluating a Neural appropriate apparatus. awareness, creativity, listening, in language and related academic investigation to peers. skills and presentation of journal Network. written communication, prioritising, They will learn to deploy software skills, enabling you to best achieve articles or texts. problem-solving, planning, MATHS FOR ENGINEERING By the end of the module students tools and techniques to accurately your academic potential at University. influencing, negotiation, self- This module provides an opportunity Students will learn to deploy should be able to demonstrate record and present data. These skills include the processes reflection, application of IT and for students to develop both their acquired knowledge of principles effective use of MATLAB for of academic writing, effective Demonstrate competence using numeracy and research skills. It will mathematical reasoning and of critical reading, apply relevant data analysis, visualisation and and extensive reading strategies, a wide range of experimental also develop students’ awareness mathematical modelling skills through subject-specific academic mathematical modelling and use effective participation in seminars techniques and equipment and carry and engagement with their own theory and working examples. conventions to academic MATLAB apps to create and train and delivery of presentations, and out practical experiments, following personal development as they writing, including use of data Neural Networks. listening to and recording information Students will learn to apply health and safety regulations. reflect on the skills gained. and diagrams and will be able to effectively from lectures. You will also differential equations to a range develop the accuracy and range demonstrate competence in the ADDITIONAL MODULES FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR of engineering applications, ENGINEERING PROGRESSION DEGREES of written and spoken language process of self-critical drafting for TWO-SEMESTER COURSE apply knowledge of mathematical This module is designed to provide required to use language effectively postgraduate study, reflecting on This programme can lead functions to solve engineering LAB SKILLS FOR ENGINEERING students with an introduction to to one of the following and appropriately, with clarity and and incorporating feedback. problems and solve engineering This module prepares students enterprise in the key engineering- postgraduate degrees: confidence in an academic context. problems using numerical methods. Students will learn to apply to work safely in the laboratory, based business contexts and to the MSc Bridge Engineering independent learning techniques, MSc Civil Engineering RESEARCH SKILLS FOR MASTERS They will also be taught to apply focussing on developing processes involved in a business (ENGINEERING) critically evaluate sources and reflect MSc Computer Vision, Robotics techniques and theories to produce experimental skills and the start-up within an engineering This module provides contextual on the process of leading a seminar and Machine Learning calculation-based solutions to awareness of instruments and context. Students will gain an MSc Electronic Engineering knowledge of research methods and discussion, as well as develop complex problems and critically apparatus, to use error analysis to understanding of engineering’s role MSc Structural Engineering and techniques in order to prepare critical literature review skills, utilising evaluate mathematical models of estimate the effect of experimental in industry and identify their own students for study and research at a variety of research sources. real world problems and natural uncertainties on experimental potential entrepreneurial capabilities, Masters level. Students will also use phenomena. COMPUTING FOR ENGINEERING results and apply effective use of exploring engineering business Engineering knowledge and skills to This module ensures that students laboratory log books in engineering. start-ups, industry challenges and carry out an investigative project. At the end of the module students can competently use MATrix preparing a business plan. should be able to translate real- As part of the module specific skills LABoratory (MATLAB) to solve world problems into appropriate will be developed as students engineering problems, master mathematical models and effectively learn to justify a choice of Research numerical matrices and graphical communicate solutions using Design and Research Methodology representation. Using knowledge suitable formats. within the field of Engineering of MATLAB to solve engineering Research, they will produce a applications and knowledge literature review in their selected of Neural Networks to solve discipline, analyse scientific data engineering applications and critically evaluate key concepts.
For more information, including entry requirements, please visit isc.surrey.ac.uk
30 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 31
HEALTH & MEDICAL SCIENCES
THE HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME PROVIDES THE SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE, LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND STUDY SKILLS YOU NEED TO PROGRESS TO POSTGRADUATE DEGREE STUDY IN A RELATED FIELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY.
During the Pre-Masters Programme you will study a core unit of general subject skills and subject- specific units, which are carefully designed for your academic development.
ONE-SEMESTER During the module students Students will learn to deploy Students will also be helped to ADDITIONAL MODULES TWO- ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR HEALTH COURSE MODULES will formulate solutions to health acquired knowledge of principles apply practical biology-life skills SEMESTER COURSE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES and medical sciences problems of critical reading, apply relevant and good laboratory practices to This module is designed to provide ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS using mathematical and statistical subject-specific academic the development of experimental THE FUTURE SCIENTIST students with an introduction Academic English Skills aims to techniques, as well as learning conventions to academic protocols including appropriate This module explores modern to enterprise in the Health and provide you with thorough training to translate real-world problems writing, including use of data statistical analyses, displaying scientific practice against a Medical science Industries and in language and related academic into mathematical and statistical and diagrams and will be able to the ability to be innovative and backdrop of change, enabling the to the processes involved in a skills, enabling you to best models and effectively demonstrate competence in the to conceptualise responsibly student to explore a scientist’s role business start-up within the Health achieve your academic potential communicate solutions. process of self-critical drafting for and collaboratively. in society and their responsibility to and Medical Science context. at University. These skills include postgraduate study, reflecting on and within the wider community. Students will gain an understanding the processes of academic writing, RESEARCH SKILLS FOR MASTERS PSYCHOLOGY (ELECTIVE MODULE) of the nature and characteristics (HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES) and incorporating feedback. Students will learn to critically effective and extensive reading This module gives an overview of of businesses in the Health This module is an opportunity for evaluate experimental data and strategies, effective participation Students will learn to apply theories, methods and research and Medical Science Industry students to demonstrate the ability primary literature, analyse the role in seminars and delivery of independent learning techniques, findings in the area of social and and identify their own potential to frame appropriate questions and of the scientist in modern society presentations, and listening to and critically evaluate sources and reflect personality development during entrepreneurial capabilities, apply learnt techniques of enquiry and their responsibility to the wider recording information effectively on the process of leading a seminar childhood and adolescence from exploring HMS business start-ups in their chosen specialism. To use community and demonstrate the from lectures. You will also develop and discussion, as well as develop a socio-cultural perspective. It will and preparing a business plan. HMS knowledge and skills to carry importance of sound scholarly the accuracy and range of written critical literature review skills, utilising also introduce students to some of out an investigative project in conduct. They will also be taught to The module will also focus on and spoken language required a variety of research sources. the key questions which currently Health and Medical Sciences, justify recognise the pitfalls that could lead employability by offering students to use language effectively and guide research and practice in a choice of research design and BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY to scientific fraud. the opportunity to work in or lead a appropriately, with clarity and (ELECTIVE MODULE) environmental psychology and research methodology, produce team and develop self-management, confidence in an academic context. This module provides a broad provide an insight into research Students will critically examine how an evaluative literature review, business awareness, creativity, introduction to key elements of Cell and theory development. health and safety issues and project/ STATISTICS FOR HEALTH analyse scientific data as part of an listening, written communication, Biology, Molecular Biology, Evolution, data management competencies AND MEDICAL SCIENCES investigative project and critically Students will be taught to prioritising, problem-solving, Ecology and the Environment. To could change the outcome of a life Understanding statistics is evaluate key concepts. demonstrate a systematic planning, influencing, negotiation, learn to describe key concepts and embedded across all research in understanding of contemporary science project and critique the self-reflection, application of IT and Students will learn to summarise the terms in relation to the study of Cell Health and Medical Sciences so it is social psychological research on broader societal outcomes of life numeracy and research skills. It will findings of an investigative project, Biology, Molecular Biology, Embryo integral that students can use their historical processes, compare and science research with reference to also develop students’ awareness using appropriate graphs and Development and Developmental knowledge and apply it to design contrast theoretical perspectives scholarly conduct, scientific fraud and engagement with their own display charts, produce a scientific Biology and evaluate how research and carry out research. Students in personality development and and research misuse. Students personal development as they reflect dissertation following standard methods and approaches could will learn to critically apply a range demonstrate coherent knowledge will also learn to communicate on the skills gained. of mathematical and statistical referencing and present the results be used to investigate a range of of environmental psychology conclusions concisely to scientific of the investigation to peers and biological problems. and non-scientific audiences. methods and tools, analyse a range theories, methods and research PROGRESSION DEGREES of statistical approaches and select other stakeholders. evidence. They will also learn By the end of the module students This programme can lead to one of to critically evaluate relevant the most appropriate within the JOURNAL CLUB should be able to carry out the following postgraduate degrees: psychology research literature and context of research. This module provides an opportunity laboratory experiments following MSc Developmental Psychology in for experience of extended reading standard experimental protocols, analyse the quantity and quality of Research and Practice and writing to demonstrate an produce practical reports following evidence in psychology. MSc Environmental Psychology appropriate level of synthesis, standard scientific methodology, MSc Food Science through a literature review, speaking interpret and analyse relevant MSc Human Nutrition skills and presentation of journal research data and interpret MSc Social Psychology articles or texts. graphical and mathematical For more information, including entry requirements, models of biology. please visit isc.surrey.ac.uk
32 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 33 Meet our Students
ADRIAN FROM HONG KONG JIALI FROM CHINA LIANRI FROM SOUTH AFRICA “I’m looking forward to studying “It’s been a really amazing “I knew that the University aerospace engineering and experience here; the teachers of Surrey was a really good English for then doing a Master’s degree. are all really experienced university, and the Foundation Doing the Foundation Year and helpful. They are really Year provided me with direct presents a golden opportunity. passionate about our studies progression so it was a sure We can visit the Centre for and they help us a lot with our thing in my mind that I wanted Pre-Masters Space Engineering and daily lives and accommodation. to be here. I hope to work in a Aerospace Engineering at the They always to get to know the hospital or at one of the major University of Surrey where we students. They not only care biomedical companies as part of can talk with the professors and about our study life, they also my placement year.” GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO REACH THE IELTS REQUIREMENT FOR the current students.” care about us.” YOUR PATHWAY, WITH OUR ENGLISH FOR PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME.
Depending on your level of English, you can complete either one or two semesters of English language prior to beginning your academic programme.
English for Pre-Masters students at the INTAKE DATES: University of Surrey International Study Centre will not need to take an additional IELTS test for This course has two start dates, depending progression to their Pre-Masters Programme. when you begin your Pre-Masters Programme. Students will be assessed on their Academic ONE-SEMESTER PROGRAMME English Skills (AES) grade at the International ΅ June, prior to starting your academic Study Centre (they will be required to achieve a programme in September minimum of 40% in all skill areas). ΅ September, prior to starting your academic programme in February YE CHONG FROM SINGAPORE TALA FROM BAHRAIN JOHNY FROM SYRIA COURSE LENGTH: “The ISC has helped me to “My journey in the ISC has “I chose the University of Surrey TWO-SEMESTER PROGRAMME prepare for studying the law. been amazing. I can’t elaborate because it’s one of the best You can take one or two semesters of ΅ June, prior to starting your academic Coming to the International enough on how supportive universities for Civil Engineering. English Language Preparation. If you have programme in February Study Centre at the University the staff are, the teachers are I have friends who studied IELTS 5.0 (5.0 in all bands) or equivalent, At the end of your English language course, of Surrey is a very special brilliant. They push the students here and told me it’s a good you will need one semester of English for you will start your Pre-Masters programme, experience. It’s not like studying to their utmost potential, they university, there are a lot of Pre-Masters. If you have IELTS 4.5 (4.5 in providing you have achieved the required in a home country. The teachers push us out of our box and good subjects you can study all bands) or equivalent, you will need to module grades. are very welcoming, they’re whoever needs help, they here. I loved my experience complete our two semester English for really patient with us, especially always give us support. here, I think United Kingdom is Pre-Masters programme. as most of us don’t speak They really make us feel like one of the best countries in the English as our first language.” we’re unique.” world to study.”
34 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 35 Yoga
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Clubs and Squash Lacrosse Societies
UNIVERSITY IS THE IDEAL OPPORTUNITY TO BREAK OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND FIND A NEW HOBBY, OR PURSUE AN EXISTING PASSION WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE. Radio
Societies are made up of groups of Whether you want to share in the magic students interested in a common theme of Harry Potter or reckon the Archery Dance – maybe you all love baking, share a society may just hit the mark, joining one Rock Climbing geographical location or have similar of our 140+ societies (or starting your religious views. own) will help you make friends and Fencing memories for life.
CURRENT CLUBS AND SOCIETIES INCLUDE
• Advertising, Marketing • Biosoc (Bioscience) • Czech and Slovak Society • Hacksurrey • Malaysian Society • Polish Society • Stag Radio • T.H.E Society (Tourism, and PR society • Boat • Dance Squad • Harry Potter Society • Match Making • Politics Society • Stage Crew Hospitality and Events) • Afro-dance Society • Bollywood • Debating Society • Hellenic Society • Material Science Society • Pool and Snooker • Stagtv • Table Tennis • American Football • Boxing • Debenelux • Hispanic Society • Maths Society • Portuguese Society • Starwars • Taekwondo • Anime and Manga • Brunei Society • Disney • Hkpass • Mechsoc • Post-graduate Society • Stem • Taiwanese Society Society • Bulgarian Society • Dodgeball • Hockey • Men Futsal • Powerhouse • String Orchestra • Tamil Society • Arabic society • Business School Society • Enactus • Ice Skating • Mindsoc • Presha • Student Action for • Tennis • Archery • Canoe • Equestrian and Polo Club • Indian Students • Mixed Martial Arts • Psychology Refugees (Star) • The stag • Artsoc (Art) • Catholic Society • Fashion and Retail Association (Isa) • Model United Nations • Public Speaking Society • Subcultured Magazine • Theatre • Association of British Society • Indonesian Society Society • Surf Club • Trampoline and Chinese University • Cheerleading • Romanian • • Students (Abacus) • Chemeng Soc (Chemical Feminist Iranian • Mountaineering • Rugby • Surrey Cut the Rent • Triathlon • • • Athletics and Cross Engineering) Fencing Italian • Musical Theatre Society • Rugby - Women’s • Surrey EFS • Turkish and Northern • • • Cypriot Society Country Chemistry Society Filipino Japanese • Nepalese Society • Russian Speakers Society • Surrey First Aid • • • • • Ultimate Frisbee Autisoc Chess Film Soc Jazz Orchestra • Netball • Sailing • Surrey Garden • • • • • Vegsoc Badminton Chinese Christian Football - Mens Jiu jitsu • Nigerian Society • Salsa Society • Surrey investing • Fellowship • • • Vetsoc Baking Society Football - Womens J-soc • No Wave • Scuba Society • Surrey Islamic Society • • Christian union • • • Vietsoc Ballroom and Latin dance French Judo • Nordic • Sikh Society • Surrey Labour Students • • Civsoc (Civil Engineering) • • • Volleyball Bandsoc Game of Thrones Karate • Nursoc • Singaporean Society • Surrey Liberal • • Cocktail Society • • • Weightlifting Barbershop Gamesoc Karting Club • Nutrisoc • Skydiving • Surrey Marrow • • Compsoc (Computing) • • • Wokesurrey Basketball Gliding Kazakh • Paramedic Society • Snowsports • Surrey TEDX • • Concert Band • • • Women in Engineering Bengali Society Golf Larosse • People and Planet • Sociology Society • Surrey Unicef • • Conservative Society • • • Women in Physics Bhangra Society Gospel Choir Law Society • Petsoc • Somali • Surrey Video Gaming • • Craftsoc (Arts and Crafts) • • Society • Yoga Bible Reading Society GSA Guildford School Litsoc • Photographic Society • Squash • • Cricket of Acting • • Surreyinfosec • Zensoc (Meditation) Big Band Madsoc (Music and • Physoc • Sri Lankan Society • • • Biomedical Engineering Cycling Guildford Leo’s Drama Society) • Pole Fitness • Swimming and Water polo Society • Cypriot Society • Gymnastics • Mah Jong
Visit www.ussu.co.uk/getinvolved/sports-and-societies For more information
36 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 37 Over 40
SPORTS AND FITNESS CLUBS
Student services Badminton on the River Wey Cafés on campus and in the town
Guildford’s cobbled streets Student life
AS SOON AS YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS, YOU WILL BE WELCOMED AND QUICKLY MAKE FRIENDS WITH STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
International students make up 35% of the student YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION body with over 120 different nationalities studying here and contributing to the lively and diverse The Students’ Union lies at the heart of campus atmosphere on campus. Getting around the life. As an independent, membership-led charity, campus is simple. Everything you need is within the Union is the sole representative body for walking distance, so you are never far from where Surrey students. you need to be. The Union is responsible for facilitating clubs and societies, organising events, offering volunteering TAKE A STUDY BREAK and training opportunities, voicing student opinions and providing support and advice to Students at Surrey are committed to their studies ensure that all students get the most out of their and work hard. But once the work is done, it’s time at Surrey. time to relax and make the most of your free time. CATHERINE FROM NIGERIA Socialising on campus is easy, with lots of space BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, LAW AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND HAVE FUN SOCIAL SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL to be with friends and enjoy student life. FOUNDATION YEAR NOW STUDYING The Students’ Union organises fun activities and BSC ECONOMICS EATING AND SOCIALISING events such as creative workshops and trips “Studying at Surrey has been a great abroad. The Union also houses five bars, cafés There are plenty of places to eat on campus, experience, one, for the level of balance and restaurants and has its own 1,600-capacity from authentic international cuisine in the between studies and extracurricular nightclub. So whether you’re into clubbing or Students’ Union to an à la carte restaurant. activities. It’s not so much focused on comedy, live music or pub quizzes, you will find There is even a pizza house that can deliver just academics, but it looks at the all- plenty to keep you entertained without even having directly to your room. You will also find an around experience of a student in terms to leave the campus. of engaging in societies or taking up a international food shop on campus, where you can stock up on treats from home. placement year.” GET INVOLVED Visit the website to explore the campus using the virtual tour: surrey.ac.uk/virtualtour You will be encouraged to get involved with Union activities as much as you want. You will have plenty of opportunities to participate by joining a club or THE CAMPUS IS SEPARATE AND IT HAS society, or even by becoming a sabbatical officer. everything YOU NEED
38 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 39 FARRIZ FROM MALAYSIA STUDIED BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR PROGRESSED TO BSC (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
“I live in Manor Park, which is like a student village with a cafe to just chill after studying. It’s good. I like going to Surrey Sports Park because it has really good facilities, with the football pitches and the gym.
Also, the town is a mix of old and modern, so I find it really interesting too. Sometimes I explore or go watch a movie, and during the weekends they have the market. They sell things like cookies, Feel at home clothes, vegetables and fish.”
WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING YOU REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL AND HAVE A WONDERFUL STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT SURREY AND THE 1st INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE. FOR SECURITY IN THE TIMES SURREY ACCOMMODATION HIGHER EDUCATION AT A GLANCE From the moment you arrive, if you need any CENTRE FOR WELLBEING STUDENT EXPERIENCE SURVEY 2018 ΅ More than half of our rooms have en-suite support, information or guidance, our friendly shower and toilet facilities on-site team are available to offer help every It is important that you feel happy and healthy step of the way. throughout your time at Surrey. If you need ΅ More than half of our accommodation is someone to talk to or have any personal on the Stag Hill campus and a third of rooms SETTLING IN concerns, our counsellors are available. All our have en-suite shower and toilet facilities counsellors are experienced in working with ΅ Elsewhere, Manor Park is about one mile away For many students, starting university life is their students from a broad range of cultures and (a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride), with first experience of living away from home. To help nationalities. about 2,500 rooms, a café and easy access to you settle in, you will receive a big, warm welcome our Olympic-standard facilities at Surrey from the ‘Freshers Angels’ (University of Surrey STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE Sports Park student helpers) when you arrive. They can help ΅ You will find communal areas with TV rooms, you find your way around campus and will be a Located at the heart of campus, the Student Services Centre can help if you need mail racks and friendly staff friendly point of contact during your studies. STUDENT ACCOMMODATION information, advice or guidance on anything ΅ All residents benefit from broadband internet You will also meet the International Study Centre related to student life at Surrey. Friendly staff are Living in university accommodation is a great and belongings insurance staff and fellow international students who will be trained to deal with a wide range of questions way to meet new people, spark friendships ΅ All residences are non-smoking by your side as you begin an exciting new life as and are a key source of information on many and find your feet. Accommodation at ΅ Most accommodation is mixed-gender, but you a student in the UK. University services. Surrey is arranged in groups of self-catered can request to live in a single-gender flat or housing called Courts of Residence. All PERSONAL SUPPORT floor if you wish STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES accommodation has been carefully designed ΅ Specially adapted rooms are available for to provide a comfortable and safe living When you arrive at the International Study Surrey offers a range of support services for students with physical disabilities space you can make your own. Centre, we will also introduce you to your students with additional needs. Among these Personal Tutor. They will help you get the most are special examination arrangements, dyslexia Rooms are available to suit a range of tastes As soon as you’ve received a Confirmation of out of your university experience by answering screening and one-to-one learning support. The and budgets, from basic shared and single Enrolment Letter from our Admissions team, questions and offering ongoing support. Assistive Technology Centre provides additional rooms, to modern en-suites. you’re eligible to begin your application for tools and resources, including workstations accommodation. Our friendly Student Mentors are also on hand It is important to apply for housing early equipped with specialist learning software. to help you settle in and make friends, and the for the best chance of securing your first For more information, visit isc.surrey.ac.uk/ dedicated Residential Support Team works choice accommodation. international-study-centre/accommodation to promote a positive living experience for everyone on campus.
40 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 41 90% OF STUDENTS JOINING IN SEPTEMBER 2018 RECEIVED THEIR FIRST CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATION Manor Park Campus Manor Park Band D Student relaxing in Manor Park accommodation
Our Manor Park Band F
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PRICES START FROM £72 PER WEEK FOR A SHARED, SPLIT LEVEL ROOM. PRICES INCREASE DEPENDING ON ACCOMMODATION TYPE, ALL THE WAY UP TO A STUDIO FLAT OPTION FROM £220 PER WEEK*.
TYPICAL ROOMS AND FACILITIES (ACCOMMODATION BANDS D AND E)
MANOR PARK UNIVERSITY COURT MANOR PARK AND STAG HILL CAMPUS - COST OF LIVING Manor Park offers well equipped en-suite University Court has more than 300 en-suite ENHANCED EN-SUITE ROOMS Item Average cost Guildford rooms in shared flats of six, seven or eight rooms in 17 houses with two or three floors of 10 Enhanced en-suite rooms are approximately 50% bigger students, sharing a kitchen-diner. Manor Park to 15 students sharing a kitchen/diner. Located than lower grade rooms, so are ideal for students who Meal, inexpensive restaurant £12.00 is located one mile (1.6km) from the main at the edge of campus closest to the town have more belongings or want more space to study or Cappuccino £2.59 Stag Hill campus, a 20-minute walk or five- centre and railway station, students share a relax. However, these are limited in number. The rooms Bottle of water (0.33 litre) £0.71 minute bus ride. There is a subsidised bus communal TV room and reception with nearby are mainly located at Manor Park with a few on campus Monthly travel pass (regular price) £76.09 service, giving access to all local routes and Stag Hill Court. in International House and University Court. Petrol (1 litre) £1.24 ample storage facilities for bicycles. Manor These rooms have a double bed and an en-suite shower Park is close to the Surrey Sports Park Tesco room with toilet and washbasin. Most are located in flats Fitness club monthly fee £39.00 superstore and Royal Surrey County Hospital, of six lower band rooms sharing a kitchen. Cinema ticket £10.50 and has it’s own launderettes, reception Monthly internet (60 Mbps or building and common rooms with TVs or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) £41.50 games facilities for residents. Manor Park has no parking for residents, with the exception of Average on campus bays for use by wheelchair users. accommodation cost per week £72- £225 Please note that all prices are approximations of averages sourced from numbeo.com/cost-of-living in January 2019 and are subject to change.
Please visit isc.surrey.ac.ukinternational- study-centre/accommodation for more information on rooms and pricing. *All accommodation is subject to availability. The cost shown is intended as a guideline and is subject to change. The cost of your room will be confirmed in your tenancy agreement. Illustrations are indicative and for identification purposes only and may vary from what is shown (bedding and personal items are not included). Visit website for more details.
42 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 43 Canal boats on the River Wey Close to London Discover Guildford
Shopping in the town centre Guildford castle Guildford town
STUDENTS TELL US THAT STUDYING AT SURREY GIVES THEM THE BEST OF TWO WORLDS: THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE, WHILE THE SIGHTS OF LONDON ARE ONLY A SHORT TRAIN RIDE AWAY. How to apply
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY TO STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY The campus itself is located within sight of For those seeking an outdoor adventure, the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Surrey offers everything from the thrill of zip INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE, YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE AN Beauty. This setting provides a peaceful wires to paintballing and mountain biking in APPLICATION FORM AND SUBMIT THE RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION. and natural environment where you can the stunning Surrey Hills. You can either apply through your local Call: + 44 (0) 1273 339333 concentrate on your studies or take time out The region is rich with heritage and culture. education agent or directly via our website. to relax with your friends. For full application information Famous attractions such as Hampton Court, If you are applying directly and have a visit: isc.surrey.ac.uk The nearby Guildford town centre is well- Windsor Castle and Kew Gardens are all question, our Student Enrolment Advisers loved by international students for its unique are easily accessible. Outstanding sporting will be happy to help. They speak a variety blend of historical, cultural and modern venues are also close by, such as tennis at of languages and understand several more. delights. The cobbled High Street provides Wimbledon, rugby at Twickenham, horse the perfect setting for a day out with many racing at Epsom and Ascot and cricket at exclusive boutiques, independent shops and the Oval. three shopping centres. Away from the shops STUDENT INSURANCE you will find parks, waterways and even a LONDON ON YOUR DOORSTEP We strongly recommend that international students have the 900-year-old castle. A frequent bus service protection of personal insurance whilst in the UK. To cover you links the campus with the town centre. London, one of the world’s greatest cities, is under 40 minutes away by rail. Whether as a student at the International Study Centre, you may wish to purchase our “StudyCare Insurance Plus” insurance cover. This EXPLORING SURREY you want to see a West End show, go on a sightseeing tour, visit a museum or enjoy a policy will cover you for loss of personal possessions, travel In the Surrey countryside, you will discover night out with friends, Guildford is an ideal delay, as well as providing medical insurance until the end of many places to relax and unwind, including base from which to explore the capital city. your International Study Centre academic programme. You can pretty country pubs and National Trust purchase StudyCare Insurance Plus as part of the application historical sites to visit. There are also acres of process. If you prefer, you may take out insurance cover with lovely countryside for walking and cycling. another provider. isc.surrey.ac.uk/how-to-apply/fees
44 ISC.SURREY.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF SURREY INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE 45 Campus map
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