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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

What should you write in a personal statement for midwifery, to ensure you stand out and get a place on a midwifery course? We've asked admissions tutors to share their top dos and don'ts for midwifery personal statements, and included an example of how to write about any work experience you may have.

Applying for French, Spanish, German, or another modern or combined languages degree? Read on for some expert pointers from admissions tutors.

Have you chosen to study philosophy? Then you’ll need to write a personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic. Admissions tutors give us their top tips below:

The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd. Here's how to do it.

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.

Admissions tutors agree that pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology are competitive fields to get into, so follow our tips to make you stand out.

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.

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.

If you’re a future physicist – or astronomer – in the making, admissions tutors say they’re looking beyond your grades for a sparkling personal statement that communicates what lights you up about the subject.

Physiotherapists help people regain their independence by relieving physical difficulties and improving mobility with exercise and other techniques

Go beyond sport – and body parts – if you want to impress admissions tutors with your physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology personal statement.

It’s important students consider their post-school plans early – but with so many options, where should they start?

Sometimes the unexpected brings new opportunities, whether it’s exploring a different course, considering an apprenticeship, or going through Clearing.

Podiatrists help people live more comfortably by providing treatment and care for foot and leg problems.

Show how you’ve got the right personality for the physical, emotional, and mental demands of a career in policing.

Why do you want to study politics? Write a personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic if you want admissions tutors to vote for you.

Whatever job or course you're aiming for, find out about the different post-16 qualifications you can take to get you there.

If you’re starting a full postgraduate Doctoral course, you could get a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan. Content provided by Student Finance England.