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.
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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.
How to identify your transferable skills
If you’re applying for a job but don’t have any, or much, professional experience, it can be tricky to know what to include on your CV. But any life experience you have will be valuable when applying for a job or apprenticeship – it’s how you talk about that experience that matters.
International students
Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.
Interview types
There are several interview types, and it’s important to understand the differences between each to help you structure your performance and maximise your chance of success.
Journalism 2026 personal statement guide
Tell your own compelling story and show admissions tutors just how persuasive you can be, by writing an effective and engaging personal statement.
Marketing 2026 personal statement guide
If you're applying for a marketing degree, make sure you can sell yourself in your personal statement!
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.
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.
Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology 2026 personal statement guide
Admissions tutors agree that pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology are competitive fields to get into, so follow our tips to make you stand out.
Photography 2026 personal statement guide
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.
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.
Policing 2026 personal statement guide
Show how you’ve got the right personality for the physical, emotional, and mental demands of a career in policing.
PR and communications 2026 personal statement guide
Communicate why you’re the best fit for a degree in PR and communications with a punchy, pertinent, and precise personal statement.
Preparing for a university open day
Considering university? Here's everything you need to know about going to an open day.
Psychology 2026 personal statement guide
Get the tone right in your psychology personal statement and write about your interest, enthusiasm, and commitment to studying this fascinating, scientific, and rewarding subject.
Researching university options
If your child decides university is the right path for them, there’s still a lot of research to do, with approximately 35,000 undergraduate courses to choose from.
Software engineering 2026 personal statement guide
Develop a personal statement that’s clear, succinct, and communicates why you’re passionate about studying software engineering.
Students eligible for free school meals (FSM)
Being eligible for free school meals (FSM) means you might be able get help to meet different costs, and access other types of support if you want to go to university.
Students with caring responsibilities
If you're responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member, partner or friend, you may be able to get extra support during your studies.