Student stories

I found the industrial placement a brilliant foot in the door, and the connections I made through the guest speakers helped me to secure my first role in sustainability soon after graduation.

I loved that my course was so interdisciplinary and brought so many people together from different walks of life, age groups and academic backgrounds to think about how we can help solve climate change.

The true standout for me has been the friends I made during my time here. Since Surrey attracts such a diverse student body, I enjoyed meeting people from all walks of life and made friendships that will last a lifetime!

I believe the course provided me with a deep understanding of various sustainability-related issues and this helped me massively in finding a job. I have had two jobs since finishing the course and I currently work as an Energy and Sustainability Reporting Manager.

My course was delivered in such a way that felt encouraging for discussion and learning, offering seminar like lectures that enabled critical discussion at a reasonable pace for learning. I particularly enjoyed the plethora of external talks from industry experts offered as part of the many interesting and unique modules." 

At Surrey, I opened myself up to new opportunities and experiences which translated into the job I have today.

The academic staff at CES are incredibly accommodating. They’re always there to support students, making themselves available, and offering advice and guidance wherever needed. The support I received from my dissertation supervisor in particular was amazing.