Official University of Surrey Applicant Thread for 2024

Hi, I would like to apply computing with business management in Surrey. They require either mathematics, computer science, computing or software development. But I study A level digital technology and business. Do you think they will consider these subjects? Or will a straight rejection cos I don't have the required subject?

Based on the website, you don’t seem to meet the requirements:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/undergraduate/computing-business-management?term=computing%20with%20business%20management#entry

“A-level
Overall: ABB.

Required subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing or Software Systems Development.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade B(5) (or equivalent).

Do I meet the requirements for this course?
We require you to submit a full application so that we can formally assess whether you meet the criteria published. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an outcome based on an enquiry (via email, webform enquiry, phone or live chat).”

So I’m assuming instant rejection but I don’t know
@artful_lounger

Hi, I would like to apply computing with business management in Surrey. They require either mathematics, computer science, computing or software development. But I study A level digital technology and business. Do you think they will consider these subjects? Or will a straight rejection cos I don't have the required subject?

Hard to say really, I hadn't even heard of that A-level before now...it's not listed but it might just be an uncommon subject and may or may not meet their requirements.


I would recommend contacting the uni to ask if A-level Digital Technology meets their subject requirement for that course.

They do have a foundation year available so you may be able to apply to the foundation year then go onto that course if they won't accept it for direct entry - may also be worth asking if they won't accept for direct entry whether that degree can be progressed onto from one of their foundation years. Then at least you can consider that option too

Seems to be a Welsh/NI qualification:
https://ccea.org.uk/digital-technology
https://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/digital-technology-as-a-level/#tab_keydocuments

Yes it is a Northern Ireland a level qualification. I did email the admissions team but they can't give me the answer. I would like to know is it worth to apply. I got A in that subject.

Hi

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Who received any offers from Surrey and what were they?

Just got an offer for vet med! Maybe see you guys next year

I have been invited to an offer holder's day, but UCAS is still showing the application as submitted, not as an offer. Has anyone had the same? Does the offer come through quite quickly after the email? Thanks in advance.

This happened to me too! I called the admissions team and then got my offer by the end of that day 😁