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English language 2026 personal statement guide
Use your writing skills in your personal statement to highlight your passion for human language and communication in all its forms.
Five things to do now to boost your personal statement
Struggling to find something to say in your personal statement? Here are five simple things you can do to boost your experience, skills, and confidence.
Food science and nutrition 2026 personal statement guide
Demonstrate your enthusiasm and aptitude for a degree in food science, and give admissions tutors a taste of what whets your appetite about this subject.
HE provider good practice briefing for students from UK Armed Forces Families (Service children)
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
Mature students: five things to include in your personal statement
The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. Applying to university if you’re 21 or over isn’t unusual, but how can you best make that life experience shine through?
Personal statement advice: nursing
Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous and you need to show you fit the bill.
Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology 2026 personal statement guide
Admissions tutors agree that pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology are competitive fields to get into, so follow our tips to make you stand out.
Personal statement advice: Midwifery
What should you write in a personal statement for midwifery, to ensure you stand out and get a place on a midwifery course? We've asked admissions tutors to share their top dos and don'ts for midwifery personal statements, and included an example of how to write about any work experience you may have.
Computer Science
Are you a world-changer? Whether it’s finance, health, the creative industries or sport, the study of computer science helps build the technology that fuels big leaps forward.
How to help your students write their personal statement
You can help your students stand out with a tailored and succinct personal statement that demonstrates the individual they are.
Writing your personal statement: Students with individual needs
Universities and colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of unique strengths and qualities. Here, we offer guidance on how to showcase the valuable and transferable skills drawn from your personal experiences and circumstances.
Business and management studies 2026 personal statement guide
Admissions tutors explain the importance of reflecting on your business or management interests and demonstrating your motivation, skills, and enthusiasm in your personal statement.
Empowering neurodivergent learners: A strengths-based approach to university applications
Gemma Spencer, Lecturer in Pre-Registration Nursing, University of Central Lancashire17 Mar 2025, 11:05
Are you from a UK Armed Forces family? Let your university or college know!
The Global Education Team – Ministry of Defence 19 May 2022, 08:51
How to support your students making an apprenticeship application
Caroline Green, Career Development Expert (RCDP)