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.
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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.
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists help people regain their independence by relieving physical difficulties and improving mobility with exercise and other techniques
Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology 2026 personal statement guide
Go beyond sport – and body parts – if you want to impress admissions tutors with your physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology personal statement.
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.
Positive careers discussions with Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
You don't have to be a careers adviser to have focused and helpful career conversations with students looking for guidance on their future.
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.
Progression pathways 2017
Read our report and watch our videos to find out about full-time undergraduate degree pathways through higher education, including degree and higher level apprenticeships.
Project Next Generation: How to engage and inspire Gen Z to attract the best new talent
The next generation want more from their professional lives – so how can employers engage with their values?
Provider opt in for pre-approved unpicks C&C 2024
Following the success of our pre-approved reply swap process, we’re launching a new pilot trial for providers to opt in to pre-approving unpicking confirmation decisions that have been made in error during the period of Confirmation and Clearing. Please complete the web form below to indicate if you intend to sign up, or not.
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.
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.
Receiving confirmation of your DSA application and taking up support
Your funding body will review the evidence in your needs assessment report and confirm the support they have agreed to fund.
References
Why you need a reference, who to choose as a referee, and how to add it to your application.
References for UCAS Undergraduate applications
How you get a reference for your application depends on if you’re applying individually, or through a school, college, or a centre registered with UCAS.