Cornwall College
Surf Science(CSUR)
England, United Kingdom · UCAS CSUR
Level
Bachelor
Duration
1 year
Campus
Newquay University Centre Cornwall College
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
CSUR
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Course Overview
Surf Science at Cornwall College in England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
12,000
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
12.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Surf Science
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Oceanography
- Cultural studies
- Sports science
- Sports coaching
- Anatomy
- Behavioural biology
- Biology
- Business and management
- Coastal conservation
- Coastal management
- Earth sciences
- Environment
- Environmental conservation
- Environmental protection
- Environmental science
- Environmental sustainability
- Exercise and fitness
- Exercise science
- Geography
- Health studies
- Human biology
- Human geography
- Human physiology
- Marine Conservation
- Marine science
- Medicine and health studies
- Physiology
- Science
- Social biology
- Sports studies
- Sports therapy
- Applied physiology
- Applied geography
- Marine pollution
- Sports Development
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
12,000
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
12%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary