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Work experience and volunteering

Work experience, placements, and volunteering are a great way to demonstrate your enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for your chosen subject area in your personal statement.

Working for yourself

Find out what you need to think about if you want to be self-employed or start your own business, and where to get more information.

Writing your personal statement: Students with individual needs

Universities and colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of unique strengths and qualities. Here, we offer guidance on how to showcase the valuable and transferable skills drawn from your personal experiences and circumstances.

Your Clearing matches

Available alongside Clearing, this tool is designed to help you find your perfect course.

Your consumer rights

Find out about the information a course provider is required to give you, before you make a decision about accepting an offer of a place.