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.
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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.
Subject tasters
Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities
Personal statement advice: sports science
Writing a sports science personal statement? One way to win over sports science admissions tutors is to dig into the detail of the course itself, and focus your personal statement accordingly. We've been asking sports science tutors what they're looking for in your personal statement – here's what they told us.
Zoology personal statement guide
A degree in zoology opens up numerous career options working with or studying animals, or could be a stepping stone into a graduate veterinary medicine course. If it's your degree of choice, here are some personal statement pointers.
Amy, Level 3 rugby development apprentice
Amy Rothero has completed a Level 3 rugby development apprenticeship at the Welsh Rugby Union. Following her experience, Amy decided to go on to study a degree in sport management at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Manufacturing engineering personal statement guide
Assemble answers that are personal, relevant, and reflective if you want to produce the perfect manufacturing engineering personal statement.
Choosing where to study or train
After GCSEs/National 5s, you could stay in school, go to a sixth form college, go to a further education (FE) college, or join a work-based training provider.
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.
Film studies personal statement guide
Direct your personal statement to success with a mixture of passion, knowledge, and know-how.
Mature student case studies
Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees
Media studies personal statement guide
Whether you’re obsessed with the cinematography of Wes Anderson or you’re a CapCut creative, get across your interest, enthusiasm, and existing experience for a compelling media studies statement.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Sports
Sports scholarships, grants, and bursaries can open up a wealth of resources to promising student athletes, as well as a financial top-up. Learn more about how you can get a sports scholarship.
Sport and exercise science personal statement guide
Make sure you understand what course you’re applying for and what skills and attributes admissions tutors are looking for, so you can write a successful sports and exercise science statement.
Study skills guides
We've produced a series of study skills guides to help you successfully make the transition to higher education.
The UCAS International Podcast: Clubs, societies, and sports
Robbie, Katy Friend, and Risper Okello explore how campus involvement can transform your university experience, from joining societies to trying new sports and building friendships through extracurricular activities.
What finance options are available if I want to study in the UK?
If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.
Anthropology personal statement guide
Write about what fascinates you about humans, and your desire to study our behaviour and biology further at university.