Dual Career Programme

A University Dual Career is a pathway where sport and education are both valued and is an opportunity for an individual to reach their sporting, academic, work and life potential. The Dual Career Programme is therefore in place to support high performance athletes who are studying alongside their sporting commitments.

At the University of Surrey, we have three tiers of the Dual Career Programme:

  • The Elite Tier of the Dual Career Programme supports student-athletes who have represented their country, performing on an international stage and/or at the highest-level in their sport.

  • The Talent Tier of the Dual Career Programme supports student-athletes who are part of professional or national development programmes and/or international student representation.

  • The Performance Tier of the Dual Career Programme supports high performing student-athletes who are also supported as a member of one of the seven High Performance Squads.

A tiered approach to funding and support services is made and therefore athletes will receive different support packages based on what tier they are in. If accepted onto the dual career programme and subject to which tier you are placed in, students can look forward to these types of benefits.

  • Team Surrey Membership

  • Surrey Sports Park Membership

  • Performance Workshops

  • 1-to-1 Practitioner Support (S&C, Physio, Nutrition, Psychology)

  • Dedicated Lifestyle Advisor

  • Competition, Travel, Equipment & Parking Fund

  • Dual Career Kit

  • Elite Athlete Fund Access

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Applications for the Dual Career Programme will be considered if the student:

  1. Is a prospective undergraduate/postgraduate student for entry into the University of Surrey 2026/27.

  2. Is a current student registered at the University of Surrey 2026/27.

  3. Currently competes at a national or international level in a sport or on a professional pathway.

  4. Is able to support and drive one of our sports teams or clubs to higher success.

Applications for the dual career programme must be supported by either:

  • A statement from a Team Surrey coach

  • A statement from a coach within your NGB

  • A statement from a team manager/NGB official

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USBC Dual Career Athletes

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Alex Mather

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Will Burns

Xander Wimmer

Marco Caplin

Seb Alba

Liv Tozer

Ed Harris

Jamie Vine

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Zach Baker

Lucy Agambar

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Emily Rice-Worley

Sophie Green

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Lucy Fry

Tom Ellis

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George Dunsmore

Lochy Cronkshaw

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Bella Cockwell

Philippa Mitchell