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Open events
Open days give the perfect opportunity to find out more about your preferred course. Read our top tips to get the most from the day.
Operational and technical webinars
Discover how to sign up to upcoming webinars, and playback the ones you missed.
Optometry 2026 personal statement guide
Visualise what admissions tutors want to know about you, your knowledge and your experience, and how that makes you suitable for an optometry degree.
Orthoptist
You’ll help improve the quality of people’s lives by treating eye disorders and spotting serious neurological conditions
Other funding for full-time students
Depending on what and where you choose to study, you may be eligible for additional sources of funding. Content provided by Student Finance England.
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Outreach Connection Service teacher and adviser information
This page provides information to support teachers and advisers to find Outreach Connection Service opportunities through the adviser portal.
Paramedic
As the first responders to medical emergency situations, paramedics head into the unknown to save lives and help those in need of urgent medical care.
Paramedic science 2026 personal statement guide
No need for an emergency response – take your time to draft a considered and relevant personal statement that tells admissions tutors something unique about you.
Parent and guardian guide to apprenticeships
Heard of an apprenticeship but not sure what it’s all about? Here, we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone who might be thinking about an apprenticeship.
Parents and carers
Information for parents and carers about the opportunities for post-16 education and training,.
Part-time jobs for international students in the UK
Finding a part-time job while at university in the UK is a great way to earn extra money, meet new people, and build professional skills. Find out the visa rules, the type of student jobs you can find, and how to fit it in around your studies.
Personal statement advice: economics
Writing a personal statement for economics? You'll need more than a subscription to The Financial Times to impress tutors. Here’s how to stand out by being relevant, personal, and concise
Personal statement advice: environmental science
Passionate, concerned, or curious about environmental issues? Make sure you demonstrate this in your environmental science personal statement. Add into the mix something about yourself and your achievements or experience, and you should have a personal statement that fits the bill.
Personal statement advice: law
What should you write in a law personal statement? 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.
Personal statement advice: modern languages
Applying for French, Spanish, German, or another modern or combined languages degree? Read on for some expert pointers from admissions tutors.
Personal statement advice: music
Writing a personal statement for music? Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed, and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.
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.