Student stories

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.

I knew that to transition from being purely operational to taking on more senior leadership responsibilities, I needed to develop my leadership skills and understand broader business concepts. Within 2 months of achieving the Surrey EMBA I was promoted to Head of Operations.

The Surrey MBA was a turning point for me. It taught me how to think like a leader, understand business strategies, and connect technology with real-world business challenges.

The programme has enabled me to transition from a technically focused role to a more strategic position in product marketing, and I'm now pursuing my dream of building my own marketing agency.

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!

The best aspect of studying at Surrey is the industry relevance. From day one, I felt connected to real-world applications, particularly through the university’s collaborations with top satellite companies.

Someone told me early on that if I didn’t achieve a first on my degree that I shouldn’t try to be a clinical psychologist. Well, I didn’t get a first and here I am!

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.

Without my placement I would not be where I am today: almost five years on and I still work at Broadmoor Hospital. I am so glad I did a placement; it changed the course of my career for the better.