Personal statement advice: pharmacy
If you aim to study pharmacy, your personal statement will be a crucial factor in your application to make you stand out in this competitive field. Check out our top tips for your pharmacy personal statement.
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Personal statement advice: pharmacy
If you aim to study pharmacy, your personal statement will be a crucial factor in your application to make you stand out in this competitive field. Check out our top tips for your pharmacy personal statement.
Personal statement advice: sociology
Demonstrating your understanding of and interest in studying sociology is a key way of impressing tutors.
Personal statement dos and don'ts
The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. Use these easy-to-digest bullet points to help you decide what you should and shouldn’t include in your personal statement.
Personal statement tips for international students: 2026 entry
Applying to study in the UK? Here's some tips for how to write your personal statement if you're an international student.
Personal statements for 2026 entry onwards
For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can support students.
Philosophy 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you’re inspired by Sartre, Noam Chomsky, or Martha Nussbaum, you’ll need to write a philosophy personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic.
Photography 2026 personal statement guide
Whether it's an exhibition you've visited or an artist who inspires you, drawing on your photography influences is key to an impressive photography personal statement.
Plot twist! Helping your teen embrace plan B
Sometimes the unexpected brings new opportunities, whether it’s exploring a different course, considering an apprenticeship, or going through Clearing.
Policing 2026 personal statement guide
Show how you’ve got the right personality for the physical, emotional, and mental demands of a career in policing.
Positive careers discussions with Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
You don't have to be a careers adviser to have focused and helpful career conversations with students looking for guidance on their future.
PR and communications 2026 personal statement guide
Communicate why you’re the best fit for a degree in PR and communications with a punchy, pertinent, and precise personal statement.
Predicted grades – what you need to know for entry this year
Guidance and support for advisers when predicting grades.
Progression pathways
Watch our videos to find out about the new and non-traditional qualifications an increasing number of students are using to enter higher education.
Psychology 2026 personal statement guide
Get the tone right in your psychology personal statement and write about your interest, enthusiasm, and commitment to studying this fascinating, scientific, and rewarding subject.
Qualification reform
Qualifications in the UK are currently undergoing significant reform. Here you'll find support materials, including a video explaining the changes.
Radiography and medical technology 2026 personal statement guide
Scan your own thoughts to get a clear picture of why you want to study radiography and medical technology, and why this subject is a good fit for you.