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.
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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.
Radiography and medical technology 2026 personal statement guide
Scan your own thoughts to get a clear picture of why you want to study radiography and medical technology, and why this subject is a good fit for you.
Social work, childhood, and youth studies 2026 personal statement guide
Find out how to convince admissions tutors you’re right for this course, through your knowledge and understanding of what it entails.
Studying in the UK
Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.
The UCAS International Podcast
Join us for a series of discussions about the international student experience in the UK. Find out why current students chose the UK, how to budget effectively, and essential information on student life, future opportunities, and post-graduation options.
The UCAS International Podcast: Series One
Join us for the first series of discussions about the international student experience in the UK. Find out why current students chose the UK, how to budget effectively, and essential information on student life, future opportunities, and post-graduation options.
Where do I start?
Wondering what to do next, but no idea where to start? The number of options out there can seem overwhelming – follow our tips to help you decide what’s right for you.
Business and management studies 2026 personal statement guide
Admissions tutors explain the importance of reflecting on your business or management interests and demonstrating your motivation, skills, and enthusiasm in your personal statement.
Drama and theatre studies 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you want to be writing plays or acting them out, admissions tutors are looking for evidence of your enthusiasm for drama and theatre studies that extends beyond the curriculum, and for your unique personality to come across in your personal statement.
Film studies 2026 personal statement guide
Direct your personal statement to success with a mixture of passion, knowledge, and know-how.
Media studies 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you’re obsessed with the cinematography of Wes Anderson or you’re a CapCut creative, get across your interest, enthusiasm, and existing experience for a compelling media studies statement.
Anthropology 2026 personal statement guide
Write about what fascinates you about humans, and your desire to study our behaviour and biology further at university.
Architecture and planning 2026 personal statement guide
If you’re applying for architecture and planning, outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms.
Biomedical sciences 2026 personal statement guide
Write a healthy personal statement about your passion for biomedical sciences, your existing knowledge of the subject, and why you wish to study it.
Building and construction 2026 personal statement guide
The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so outline your reasons for wanting to study the particular building and construction course you’re applying for, and what fascinates you about buildings and how they’re made.
First-generation students
Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.
History of art 2026 personal statement guide
Give admissions tutors an insight into why you want to study this subject with examples of art, exhibitions, and architecture you enjoy.
Hospitality, leisure, and tourism 2026 personal statement guide
Give admissions tutors an insight into the kind of person you are, what experience you have, and your motivation to study hospitality, leisure, and tourism.
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.
Politics 2026 personal statement guide
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.