Economics 2026 personal statement guide
You'll need more than a subscription to The Economist to impress admissions tutors. Here’s how to stand out by being relevant, personal, and concise.
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Economics 2026 personal statement guide
You'll need more than a subscription to The Economist to impress admissions tutors. Here’s how to stand out by being relevant, personal, and concise.
Education 2026 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.
Eight tips if you're worried about money at university
Here are our top tips to help ease your worries about money at university or college.
Exhibiting as a university or college
We run the go-to events for young people researching their post-school/college options. This is your chance to showcase your university or college and everything it offers to the audience you need to reach.
Fair access snapshots
UCAS’ fair access snapshots offer an at-a-glance overview of the new widening access and participation data gathered in the 2023 cycle.
Farah's environmental management placement in the Galapagos
Want to find out what it's like to do a placement abroad? Farah Hamdan went further afield than most people to follow her passion for conservation – read about her amazing experience in the Galapagos Islands.
Fill your accommodation
From targeted paid social campaigns to integrated multichannel delivery, we can support your annual campaign plans and help you get your living space noticed.
Finance and funding for care experienced students
Many students are worried about managing their money – and if you're in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, this may seem like a particular challenge. But there's lots of help for you.
Finance for independent students
If you're applying as an independent student, here's what you'll need to do to apply for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Financial support for students not supported by their parents (estranged)
A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.
Finding university accommodation
If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.
First-generation students
Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.
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.
Freshers' stories wanted!
We’re giving away three iPads to make lectures, research, and staying in touch easy while you’re at uni!
Funding for estranged students in Scotland
Find out what support and funding is available to estranged students in Scotland.
Gap years
Gap years can be used to enhance your CV, travel, learn new skills, and much more. Find out more and get some inspiration here.
Geography 2026 personal statement guide
Admissions tutors want to hear about how you personally connect with geography and how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.