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Personal statement advice: politics

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

Personal statement advice: statistics

The massive surge in digital data in recent years means there’s lots for statisticians to get excited about. We speak to an admissions tutor to find out the best way to approach your personal statement.

Physics and astronomy 2026 personal statement guide

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.

Physiotherapist

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

Podcast: Science degree apprenticeships

Brought to you by Manchester Metropolitan University: Learn about a science degree apprenticeship and how they differ to traditional degrees, with Katie Thistleton.

Postgraduate Doctoral Loan

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

Postgraduate loans

Find out if you're eligible for the new postgraduate loan, and how to apply.

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you’re starting a full-time or part-time taught or research master’s course, you could get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Preparing for your studies

We’ve put together a checklist for you, to make sure you’re ready to start your course and ten top tips for staying safe.

Processing and using revised grades

Once applicants have received revised grades they may contact you regarding their previous firm choices which were made unsuccessful (REJ) or had changed course offers (UCC) to find out if you will be willing to reconsider them.