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Good look with any upcoming exams!
Hi!
We’re Debbie, Alex and Natasha and we’ll be answering your questions about coming to study at the University of Surrey during the Student Room Q&A Week. We’ll be here from the 21st to the 25th May – if you have anything you’d like to know, just ask, we’d be more than happy to help!
Debbie is from the Enquiries and Events Team - she helps plan our Open Days and deals with all general enquiries to the University. She’s as clued up as you can get!
Alex is studying Mathematics and Computer Science at Surrey and is currently on his placement year right here at the University in the UK/EU Student Recruitment team. Alex is living the Surrey experience right here, right now!
Natasha works in the Student Advice Centre as a Gateway Coordinator. She helps in the office with queries about student funding, hardship funds and emergency loans, legal, benefits, transport, childcare, banks, council tax, postgraduate funding, campus directions, housing, and reclaiming health costs. Natasha lives and breathes advice!
Between us we can answer almost anything related to the University of Surrey – fire away!
Alternatively, please do email us at [email protected] if you have any urgent questions.
Good look with any upcoming exams!
Hi!
We’re Debbie, Alex and Natasha and we’ll be answering your questions about coming to study at the University of Surrey during the Student Room Q&A Week. We’ll be here from the 21st to the 25th May – if you have anything you’d like to know, just ask, we’d be more than happy to help!
Debbie is from the Enquiries and Events Team - she helps plan our Open Days and deals with all general enquiries to the University. She’s as clued up as you can get!
Alex is studying Mathematics and Computer Science at Surrey and is currently on his placement year right here at the University in the UK/EU Student Recruitment team. Alex is living the Surrey experience right here, right now!
Natasha works in the Student Advice Centre as a Gateway Coordinator. She helps in the office with queries about student funding, hardship funds and emergency loans, legal, benefits, transport, childcare, banks, council tax, postgraduate funding, campus directions, housing, and reclaiming health costs. Natasha lives and breathes advice!
Between us we can answer almost anything related to the University of Surrey – fire away!
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Hello,
My question is thus: You might be aware that certain universities of a similar standard i.e. UEA and others, put alot of focus on personal statements and thus the applicants grades can vary depending on their circumstance, preference etc. Is there a similar emphasis for Surrey or is it strictly grade focus regardless of any EC's i.e. if somebody were to apply for Politics (AAB) and achieved ABB etc. but had a firm understanding of current politics etc... read political philosophy etc. Would they still be considered?
Many Thanks,
My question is thus: You might be aware that certain universities of a similar standard i.e. UEA and others, put alot of focus on personal statements and thus the applicants grades can vary depending on their circumstance, preference etc. Is there a similar emphasis for Surrey or is it strictly grade focus regardless of any EC's i.e. if somebody were to apply for Politics (AAB) and achieved ABB etc. but had a firm understanding of current politics etc... read political philosophy etc. Would they still be considered?
Many Thanks,
(edited 11 years ago)
University of Surrey
Guildford
Original post by DanielMartin
Hello,
My question is thus: You might be aware that certain universities of a similar standard i.e. UEA and others, put alot of focus on personal statements and thus the applicants grades can vary depending on their circumstance, preference etc. Is there a similar emphasis for Surrey or is it strictly grade focus regardless of any EC's i.e. if somebody were to apply for Politics (AAB) and achieved ABB etc. but had a firm understanding of current politics etc... read political philosophy etc. Would they still be considered?
Many Thanks,
My question is thus: You might be aware that certain universities of a similar standard i.e. UEA and others, put alot of focus on personal statements and thus the applicants grades can vary depending on their circumstance, preference etc. Is there a similar emphasis for Surrey or is it strictly grade focus regardless of any EC's i.e. if somebody were to apply for Politics (AAB) and achieved ABB etc. but had a firm understanding of current politics etc... read political philosophy etc. Would they still be considered?
Many Thanks,
Hi DanielMartin,
That's a good question!
In the first instance, we would look at your AS Level grades, and predicted grades however we will also look at your Personal Statement as we like our students to be well-rounded individuals. If a student is on the boarder of our minimum entry grades, the Personal Statement may then be looked at more closely in order to make a decision.
I hope this can help you, please let us know if there is anything else we can do.
-Alex
Original post by DanielMartin
Hello,
My question is thus: You might be aware that certain universities of a similar standard i.e. UEA and others, put alot of focus on personal statements and thus the applicants grades can vary depending on their circumstance, preference etc. Is there a similar emphasis for Surrey or is it strictly grade focus regardless of any EC's i.e. if somebody were to apply for Politics (AAB) and achieved ABB etc. but had a firm understanding of current politics etc... read political philosophy etc. Would they still be considered?
Many Thanks,
My question is thus: You might be aware that certain universities of a similar standard i.e. UEA and others, put alot of focus on personal statements and thus the applicants grades can vary depending on their circumstance, preference etc. Is there a similar emphasis for Surrey or is it strictly grade focus regardless of any EC's i.e. if somebody were to apply for Politics (AAB) and achieved ABB etc. but had a firm understanding of current politics etc... read political philosophy etc. Would they still be considered?
Many Thanks,
Original post by University of Surrey
Hi DanielMartin,
That's a good question!
In the first instance, we would look at your AS Level grades, and predicted grades however we will also look at your Personal Statement as we like our students to be well-rounded individuals. If a student is on the boarder of our minimum entry grades, the Personal Statement may then be looked at more closely in order to make a decision.
I hope this can help you, please let us know if there is anything else we can do.
-Alex
That's a good question!
In the first instance, we would look at your AS Level grades, and predicted grades however we will also look at your Personal Statement as we like our students to be well-rounded individuals. If a student is on the boarder of our minimum entry grades, the Personal Statement may then be looked at more closely in order to make a decision.
I hope this can help you, please let us know if there is anything else we can do.
-Alex
Hopefully you won't mind me butting in, but I find personal anecdotes tend to be helpful occasionally...
I'd just like to add that I missed my offer - I needed AAB, and achieved ABB(B). I was accepted to my degree programme anyway, due to having done extra-curricular work with an engineering company, and a slightly unusual A-Level set (maths/physics/electronics/English Language & Literature). I know that in the Engineering faculties at the very least, the admissions tutors review each candidate on a person by person basis, especially those cases where people fall just short of what they need.
On a perhaps more relevant point, I also shouldn't have got the offer in the first place - I let myself down at AS and only got a D grade for Maths, however still got through to interview on the strengths of my personal statement and (clearly) got an offer too.
(edited 11 years ago)
Original post by DanielMartin
Hello,
My question is thus: You might be aware that certain universities of a similar standard i.e. UEA and others, put alot of focus on personal statements and thus the applicants grades can vary depending on their circumstance, preference etc. Is there a similar emphasis for Surrey or is it strictly grade focus regardless of any EC's i.e. if somebody were to apply for Politics (AAB) and achieved ABB etc. but had a firm understanding of current politics etc... read political philosophy etc. Would they still be considered?
Many Thanks,
My question is thus: You might be aware that certain universities of a similar standard i.e. UEA and others, put alot of focus on personal statements and thus the applicants grades can vary depending on their circumstance, preference etc. Is there a similar emphasis for Surrey or is it strictly grade focus regardless of any EC's i.e. if somebody were to apply for Politics (AAB) and achieved ABB etc. but had a firm understanding of current politics etc... read political philosophy etc. Would they still be considered?
Many Thanks,
I got an offer for music (ABB course) with AS results of ABCD and predictions of ABC...
I'd also like to add that although I'm not going to Surrey (I've got a place at music college) the Uni itself is really nice and I could definitely see myself at home there
(edited 11 years ago)
Original post by DanielMartin
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Original post by EEngWillow
Hopefully you won't mind me butting in, but I find personal anecdotes tend to be helpful occasionally...
I'd just like to add that I missed my offer - I needed AAB, and achieved ABB(B). I was accepted to my degree programme anyway, due to having done extra-curricular work with an engineering company, and a slightly unusual A-Level set (maths/physics/electronics/English Language & Literature). I know that in the Engineering faculties at the very least, the admissions tutors review each candidate on a person by person basis, especially those cases where people fall just short of what they need.
On a perhaps more relevant point, I also shouldn't have got the offer in the first place - I let myself down at AS and only got a D grade for Maths, however still got through to interview on the strengths of my personal statement and (clearly) got an offer too.
I'd just like to add that I missed my offer - I needed AAB, and achieved ABB(B). I was accepted to my degree programme anyway, due to having done extra-curricular work with an engineering company, and a slightly unusual A-Level set (maths/physics/electronics/English Language & Literature). I know that in the Engineering faculties at the very least, the admissions tutors review each candidate on a person by person basis, especially those cases where people fall just short of what they need.
On a perhaps more relevant point, I also shouldn't have got the offer in the first place - I let myself down at AS and only got a D grade for Maths, however still got through to interview on the strengths of my personal statement and (clearly) got an offer too.
Original post by beanstalkgirl_24
I got an offer for music (ABB course) with AS results of ABCD and predictions of ABC...
I'd also like to add that although I'm not going to Surrey (I've got a place at music college) the Uni itself is really nice and I could definitely see myself at home there
I'd also like to add that although I'm not going to Surrey (I've got a place at music college) the Uni itself is really nice and I could definitely see myself at home there
Hi DanielMartin,
I hope these two replies have also helped to answer your question. As their own experiences have helped to explain, whilst we do look at AS Level grades and predicted grades in the first instance, we also use the Personal Statement (and the teachers reference) to make our offers. The Personal Statement may be used, as in the above cases, to make an offer to an applicant who may not be just short of our minimum requirements, but shows clear potential and passion for studying their subject at a higher level.
Hope this clarifies. Thanks to EEngWillow and beanstalkgirl_24
- Alex
(edited 11 years ago)
Original post by University of Surrey
Hi DanielMartin,
I hope these two replies have also helped to answer your question. As their own experiences have helped to explain, whilst we do look at AS Level grades and predicted grades in the first instance, we also use the Personal Statement (and the teachers reference) to make our offers. The Personal Statement may be used, as in the above cases, to make an offer to an applicant who may not be just short of our minimum requirements, but shows clear potential and passion for studying their subject at a higher level.
Hope this clarifies. Thanks to EEngWillow and beanstalkgirl_24
- Alex
I hope these two replies have also helped to answer your question. As their own experiences have helped to explain, whilst we do look at AS Level grades and predicted grades in the first instance, we also use the Personal Statement (and the teachers reference) to make our offers. The Personal Statement may be used, as in the above cases, to make an offer to an applicant who may not be just short of our minimum requirements, but shows clear potential and passion for studying their subject at a higher level.
Hope this clarifies. Thanks to EEngWillow and beanstalkgirl_24
- Alex
Not a problem
hi!
has anybody applied for the course MSc "Banking & Finance"?
Is there any news whether the course will be taught this autumn or not?
I have sent my application a months ago but there is no answer up until now.
thank you for any hint!
has anybody applied for the course MSc "Banking & Finance"?
Is there any news whether the course will be taught this autumn or not?
I have sent my application a months ago but there is no answer up until now.
thank you for any hint!
Hi,
I was wondering about student finance. I haven't received a student loan for my 1st year at Surrey so I was wondering how and when my fees will need to be paid now I'm paying out of my own pocket. I can't seem to find a clear answer on the site so any help would be appreciated. (Also, don't know if it matters but I am a mature EU student.)
Thanks in advance!
I was wondering about student finance. I haven't received a student loan for my 1st year at Surrey so I was wondering how and when my fees will need to be paid now I'm paying out of my own pocket. I can't seem to find a clear answer on the site so any help would be appreciated. (Also, don't know if it matters but I am a mature EU student.)
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
How does Surrey view students applying with BTECs? I'm Currently doing a BTEC in applied science and going to get D*D*D* and i am not sure whether it would be a good idea to now go and do A levels before going to university. Do you think BTECs provide enough information to go straight to university at a level such as Surrey, assuming the work has been taken seriously by the student?
- Nicholas
How does Surrey view students applying with BTECs? I'm Currently doing a BTEC in applied science and going to get D*D*D* and i am not sure whether it would be a good idea to now go and do A levels before going to university. Do you think BTECs provide enough information to go straight to university at a level such as Surrey, assuming the work has been taken seriously by the student?
- Nicholas
Original post by justn1c2
Hello,
How does Surrey view students applying with BTECs? I'm Currently doing a BTEC in applied science and going to get D*D*D* and i am not sure whether it would be a good idea to now go and do A levels before going to university. Do you think BTECs provide enough information to go straight to university at a level such as Surrey, assuming the work has been taken seriously by the student?
- Nicholas
How does Surrey view students applying with BTECs? I'm Currently doing a BTEC in applied science and going to get D*D*D* and i am not sure whether it would be a good idea to now go and do A levels before going to university. Do you think BTECs provide enough information to go straight to university at a level such as Surrey, assuming the work has been taken seriously by the student?
- Nicholas
I done the same as you (Except when I done mine, the max I could get was DDD) and now I'm in my first year studying law. So BTEC's are fine, however someone I know who is now doing something like Chemistry somewhere suggested to the people wanting to do chemistry to look over an A level chemistry book before going to Uni, as the BTEC doesn't cover all the things required. So really, if your doing a degree that your not expected to know anything about, don't worry. If your expected to know things, then just read over an A level textbook on the subject - don't need to bother about spending another year doing the A level
Original post by EmilioAlzamora
hi!
has anybody applied for the course MSc "Banking & Finance"?
Is there any news whether the course will be taught this autumn or not?
I have sent my application a months ago but there is no answer up until now.
thank you for any hint!
has anybody applied for the course MSc "Banking & Finance"?
Is there any news whether the course will be taught this autumn or not?
I have sent my application a months ago but there is no answer up until now.
thank you for any hint!
Hi Emilio
Msc Banking and Finance is still Subject to validation.
You have to apply by 31st May.
The course is anticipated to start in September.
Kind regards
Debbie
Original post by justn1c2
Hello,
How does Surrey view students applying with BTECs? I'm Currently doing a BTEC in applied science and going to get D*D*D* and i am not sure whether it would be a good idea to now go and do A levels before going to university. Do you think BTECs provide enough information to go straight to university at a level such as Surrey, assuming the work has been taken seriously by the student?
- Nicholas
How does Surrey view students applying with BTECs? I'm Currently doing a BTEC in applied science and going to get D*D*D* and i am not sure whether it would be a good idea to now go and do A levels before going to university. Do you think BTECs provide enough information to go straight to university at a level such as Surrey, assuming the work has been taken seriously by the student?
- Nicholas
Hi Nicholas
We do accept Btecs however your question is subject specific, if you would like to let me know the name of the course your interested in studying, i can get back to you with a response.
Debbie
Original post by shevi
Hi,
I was wondering about student finance. I haven't received a student loan for my 1st year at Surrey so I was wondering how and when my fees will need to be paid now I'm paying out of my own pocket. I can't seem to find a clear answer on the site so any help would be appreciated. (Also, don't know if it matters but I am a mature EU student.)
Thanks in advance!
I was wondering about student finance. I haven't received a student loan for my 1st year at Surrey so I was wondering how and when my fees will need to be paid now I'm paying out of my own pocket. I can't seem to find a clear answer on the site so any help would be appreciated. (Also, don't know if it matters but I am a mature EU student.)
Thanks in advance!
Hi Shevi.
I am sorry but i cannot answer your questions at the moment however Natasha will be here this afternoon and should be able to help you.
Debbie
Original post by baxta
Hi guys, I'm currently waiting to hear back from Surrey to find out whether I can transfer into the 2nd year of the CMT degree from my current course. Could anyone give me an insight into what the course is like? Also what is the main DAW that you're taught on?
Cheers!
Cheers!
Dear Baxta.
All our Creative Music Technoogy allows you to choose from specialist modules, including Film, Dance, multimedia, rock and pop.
The course is geared towards creative practice and all our Modules are supported by a strong ethic.
The DAW you are taught on is LOGIC.
Debbie.
Original post by shevi
Hi,
I was wondering about student finance. I haven't received a student loan for my 1st year at Surrey so I was wondering how and when my fees will need to be paid now I'm paying out of my own pocket. I can't seem to find a clear answer on the site so any help would be appreciated. (Also, don't know if it matters but I am a mature EU student.)
Thanks in advance!
I was wondering about student finance. I haven't received a student loan for my 1st year at Surrey so I was wondering how and when my fees will need to be paid now I'm paying out of my own pocket. I can't seem to find a clear answer on the site so any help would be appreciated. (Also, don't know if it matters but I am a mature EU student.)
Thanks in advance!
Hi Shevi!
Not to worry. Information on Fees & Funding is in “Your Money” in the University web pages but University of Surrey also has friendly experts who can talk to you about your concerns and talk you through what you need to do. See the website at http://portal.surrey.ac.uk/portal/pa..._schema=PORTAL for more information.
Please make time to go and chat to a Student Adviser at Student Receivables, based in Room 01 SE01 on Floor 1 of the Senate Building, open Monday – Thursday 9 - 5.30 and 9 - 5.00on Fridays till June 15th and thereafter from 9 - 5.00 p.m. You can call them on 00 44 (0)1483 68 2610 or e-mail [email protected] . They will explain how and when to pay your Tuition Fees.
If paying for maintenance is also a problem, the student money advisers of the Student Advice & Information team can check whether the Student Finance England EU team’s decision not to award you a Maintenance Loan is correct. They also advise on sources of additional funding and on budgeting.
You do not need to book an appointment. You can e-mail [email protected] or just drop in! This service is based at Surrey Court (facing Oak Hall) and is open from Tuesday – Friday most days and 1.00 – 4.00 p.m. on Fridays
I hope that helps.
Good luck with your studies!
Natasha
Original post by University of Surrey
Dear Baxta.
All our Creative Music Technoogy allows you to choose from specialist modules, including Film, Dance, multimedia, rock and pop.
The course is geared towards creative practice and all our Modules are supported by a strong ethic.
The DAW you are taught on is LOGIC.
Debbie.
All our Creative Music Technoogy allows you to choose from specialist modules, including Film, Dance, multimedia, rock and pop.
The course is geared towards creative practice and all our Modules are supported by a strong ethic.
The DAW you are taught on is LOGIC.
Debbie.
Thanks for the info Debbie!
Original post by University of Surrey
Hi Emilio
Msc Banking and Finance is still Subject to validation.
You have to apply by 31st May.
The course is anticipated to start in September.
Kind regards
Debbie
Msc Banking and Finance is still Subject to validation.
You have to apply by 31st May.
The course is anticipated to start in September.
Kind regards
Debbie
hi!
this answer won't help me - what does "subject to validation" mean for those students who have already applied for the course. Can we rest assured that the course is likely to be thaught or not this autumn (2012)?
please be a little bit more precise
) thank you!
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