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Have you chosen to study politics? Then you’ll need to write a personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic. Admissions tutors give us their top tips below:

Why do you want to study politics? Write a personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic if you want admissions tutors to vote for you.

Write about what fascinates you about humans, and your desire to study our behaviour and biology further at university.

View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.

Dig deep into what fascinates you about archaeology and what you hope to discover on a course like this.

Facts about Pre-U: who they are for, subjects, what's involved in taking one, and assessment and grades.

Nurse Ewout talks switching paths to enter nursing, the different opportunities it can afford you, the profession's changing image, and more.

If a company or brand does something significant in the world but no one hears it, did it really happen?

Communicate clearly why you’d love to immerse yourself in the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome.

Use your writing skills in your personal statement to highlight your passion for human language and communication in all its forms.

Whether you’re a fan of Chloe Gong, Cormac McCarthy, or Sally Rooney, get across your love of English literature and your passion for creative writing in a clear and concise personal statement.

External speakers can add real value to what you do – informing students about apprenticeships, uni or career opportunities – and enrich the curriculum through sharing their experiences.

A great history personal statement is all about selecting examples and experiences that help to demonstrate your love of the subject. Show admissions tutors your unique interest in this subject over and above the syllabus.

Considering going into journalism? We speak to Levi, Alex, and Ella who all took different routes to get into the same career.

Tash is a project management degree apprenticeship at Atkins (a member of SNC-Lavalin Group). We spoke to Tash about her apprenticeship, including taking a different path when all her friends went to uni, balancing working and studying, and the application process.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. But how do you start it strongly? Read our advice below on what to include, what not to do, and how to approach it.

Applying for French, Spanish, German, or another modern or combined languages degree? Read on for some expert pointers from admissions tutors.

Here, we provide in-depth information about the range of subject areas you can study at postgraduate level.