Learning opportunities

Alongside your usual studies, we offer free extracurricular courses to enhance your employability prospects and enrich your university experience.

Global Graduate Awards

Delivered by specialists from across the University and beyond, our Global Graduate Awards are a series of free extracurricular courses unique to the University of Surrey, that will appear on your final transcript. These provide an excellent opportunity to expand your horizons and enhance your employability.

Global Graduate Award in Global Citizenship

Our Global Graduate Award in Global Citizenship allows you to reflect on your own role as a global citizen, both within the microcosm of the University and in the wider world. You will develop knowledge and skills relevant to the international workplace, in particular communication skills and project management skills.

Global Graduate Award in Sustainability

Our Global Graduate Award in Sustainability will improve your understanding of the world we live in. On this course you will gain an in-depth understanding of a wide range of issues affecting the sustainability of our planet including the environment, economy and social issues.

Global Graduate Award in Entrepreneurship

This optional mini-module will help you develop the knowledge, skills and mindset of an entrepreneur. The Global Graduate Award in Entrepreneurship is made up of workshops and coaching, plus a fully funded field trip, hackathon and hands-on challenges to create hype, run the campus incubator and sell your ideas.

Employability Award

Our Employability Award will help you develop the skills you need to stand out in the employer selection process for internships, placements and graduate-level jobs. It will enhance your employability and build your confidence as you enter the world of work.

More detailed information can be found on our Global Graduate Award page.