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School of English and Languages, University of Surrey

Language school, English courses in Guildford, The United Kingdom

Literature and Languages is the University of Surrey's department for English literature, creative writing, film studies, modern languages, linguistics, intercultural communication and translation studies. It belongs to the School of Arts, Humanities and Creative Industries. The University of Surrey is a campus-based university in Guildford, England, about 10 minutes' walk from the town centre and 34 minutes from London.

  • Undergraduate courses
  • Postgraduate courses
  • Research courses
  • CPD and short courses

The department carries out interdisciplinary research in literature, languages, linguistics and intercultural communication. Students can take part in the university's Professional Training placement scheme and can study or work abroad during their degree. Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. International students who do not meet the direct entry requirements can take an International Foundation Year at the University of Surrey International Study Centre and then progress to a degree; the university also publishes English language requirements and offers English language courses. The university has 5,750 rooms of its own, and new undergraduate and postgraduate students are guaranteed a place if they apply by the relevant deadlines.

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Housing

The University of Surrey has 5,750 rooms of its own in Guildford, including en-suite rooms, single-sex accommodation, studio flats, shared rooms and single rooms, in several price bands. All rooms are furnished with a bed, desk and chair, reading lamp, bookshelf and storage.

Undergraduates holding a firm or insurance offer and new postgraduate students starting in September are guaranteed a place, as long as they apply by the relevant deadlines. Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are made through the university's accommodation portal.

Subjects taught

  • Philology, Languages, Literature
    • Philology and Linguistics
    • Language Courses
    • Language Courses and Cultural Immersion Programs