Student stories

I would absolutely encourage students to study Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Surrey. Within first year alone, you’ll be able study a wide range of different topics, from cell biology to kinesiology and biomechanics.

If you’d told me three years ago that I’d become a qualified personal trainer with a great client base, move independently to the other side of the world, travel extensively before graduating, and develop my scientific knowledge and practical skills so much, I’m not sure I’d have believed you!

I knew Surrey could provide a constructive, supportive environment and a variety of opportunities in research, teaching, and academic service throughout the degree – and it did exactly that!

Having both an anechoic chamber, with a large fifth-order ambisonics loudspeaker sphere, as well as a VAR, which features adjustable acoustic panels and a moving wall system, allowing us to precisely control the reverberation time and size of the room, provides us with tools unique to the University of Surrey.

Throughout my time here, everyone - from academic staff to administrative and support teams - has been incredibly understanding, supportive and encouraging. 

I have a great supervisory team, who push me to do my best whilst also listening to my ideas and valuing my input. 

Economics at the University of Surrey has leading academics across different fields and an open, supportive academic environment.

This course is a very good opportunity to network with people from other NHS trusts. We have met some amazing guest speakers, which has given me great insight into potential career progression.

The support from my supervisors has been one of the most valuable parts of my PhD experience. I feel fortunate to work with experienced and knowledgeable academics whose guidance and feedback have helped me develop my research and become more confident in my work.