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How to become a pilot

Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.

Law personal statement guide

From wider reading to spot-on spelling and grammar, you'll need a personal statement that makes a convincing case. We asked admissions tutors to share their top dos and don’ts.

Architecture and planning personal statement guide

If you’re applying for architecture and planning, outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms.

Drama and theatre studies personal statement guide

Whether you want to be writing plays or acting them out, admissions tutors are looking for evidence of your enthusiasm for drama and theatre studies that extends beyond the curriculum, and for your unique personality to come across in your personal statement.

Education personal statement guide

Go beyond teaching in your education personal statement, to really explain your passion and interest in how we learn, the role of education today, and how we can shape learning environments.

Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives you the right to access information held by public bodies that is not routinely available from other sources. UCAS is subject to Freedom of Information from 1 November 2011, but only in relation to some of its functions.

Glossary

Here you can check a range of higher education and UCAS terminology.

Health personal statement guide

Administer the right measure of enthusiasm, curiosity, competence, and career aspirations for a compelling health personal statement.

History personal statement guide

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.