Student stories

The modules focus on practical language learning, covering topics such as language skills and language for different purposes, plus lots of translation opportunities".

Having our very own floor of the library building for the School, as well as extensive material in the library itself and a dedicated study room, make the facilities at Surrey unique.

My time at Surrey has improved my chances of employability immensely. The beauty about Surrey is that they prioritise both academic and professional development, as most courses offer some sort of placement year, and really set you up for professional life once you graduate.

We’re so lucky to have such incredible teaching staff and lecturers in the language department and due to the smaller cohort sizes, they really get to know every individual they teach.

Undoubtedly the best part of this course is the variation in content. Throughout my first year alone we have studied history, culture, politics, translation, early language development and linguistic history, just to name a few.

“The most amazing thing about Surrey has been the support, communication, and sense of community even during the pandemic. Despite all the uncertainty, my lecturers, the Students’ Union, and societies have continuously gone above and beyond”.

The staff on my course are brilliant. The literature academics and creative writers know their areas so well and are excited to share and build their knowledge with their students.