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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.

Emerging cohorts

UCAS fully supports the diverse range of students who wish to benefit from higher education, and we have developed this series of good practice briefings to explain how providers can support applicants with particular support needs, and to consider how they will use information shared in the UCAS application in the future to inform practice and policy.

Employers – understand youth audiences

Make the most of the relationships we have with millions of students and graduates to gain the intelligence you need to match your business goals with theirs. From bespoke surveys to expert consultancy, we can provide the insights you need to thrive.

Employment

Find out how you get paid at work, and how to understand employment contracts and the important information on your payslip.

Entry requirements

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

EXACT

Big data. Big insight. Big results.

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.

Exhibiting at Create Your Future

Connect with the next generation of creatives by showcasing your offerings and brands in a specialist environment designed to inspire, imagine and influence.