Unmissable opportunities
Build your own university experience!
You could spend a semester studying abroad, a year working with our award-winning placement schemes, or become a paid student ambassador. Why not get involved with sustainability initiatives or get support for your business idea? The choices are endless.
Professional training placements
Our award-winning Professional Training Placement Programme is one of the largest in the world, with over 2,300 providers in the UK and overseas.
Part-time work
Whether you are looking for work alongside your studies or something to boost your industry experience, we've got plenty of resources to help you on your search for part-time work.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference whilst picking up useful skills, experience and connections. Your Students' Union advertise a whole range of opportunities on their dedicated volunteering website.
Study and work abroad
Gain unique experience abroad to develop your skills, expand your networks and increase your global job prospects. Financial support is available through various grants and bursaries, as well as Student Finance support.
Student Enterprise
Our Student Enterprise programme offers practical business support to entrepreneurial students from all disciplines who aspire to run their own business, create a social enterprise and develop enterprise skills for within their careers.
Student ambassadors
You could represent the University at on-campus events, such as applicant days and campus tours and off-campus events such as higher education fairs and school presentations.
Employable Me
Employable Me is the Students’ Union joint initiative with the University’s Employability and Careers department, equipping Surrey students with essential skills and experience for life after university.