English language personal statement guide
Use your writing skills in your personal statement to highlight your passion for human language and communication in all its forms.
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English language personal statement guide
Use your writing skills in your personal statement to highlight your passion for human language and communication in all its forms.
English literature and creative writing personal statement guide
Whether you’re a fan of Chloe Gong, Cormac McCarthy, or Sally Rooney, get across your love of English literature and your passion for creative writing in a clear and concise personal statement.
Environmental and Earth sciences personal statement guide
Demonstrate your passion, concern, or curiosity about environmental issues in a clear and personal environmental and Earth sciences personal statement.
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FAQs for international students
Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.
Film studies personal statement guide
Direct your personal statement to success with a mixture of passion, knowledge, and know-how.
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.
Forensic science personal statement guide
Whether it was something from fact or fiction, tell admissions tutors what’s piqued your interest in forensic science, and why this is the course for you.
Geography personal statement guide
Admissions tutors want to hear about how you personally connect with geography and how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.
Graduate schemes and entry-level jobs
Finding your first full-time job after you graduate can be a challenge, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the UK jobs system. There are a few types of roles that you can get after university, each with its own strengths, weaknesses and application requirements.
HE provider good practice briefing for students in receipt of free school meals (FSM)
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who have been in receipt of free school meals (FSM). Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
Health personal statement guide
Administer the right measure of enthusiasm, curiosity, competence, and career aspirations for a compelling health personal statement.
History personal statement guide
A great history personal statement is all about selecting examples and experiences that help to demonstrate your love of the subject. Show admissions tutors your unique interest in this subject over and above the syllabus.
Hospitality, leisure, and tourism 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 become a paramedic
The combination of patient care, medical knowledge, driving skills and an ever-changing working day makes being a paramedic a very popular career choice.
How to fill in the UCAS application
If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.
How to use LinkedIn as a student or apprentice
With over 800 million* people on LinkedIn, a LinkedIn profile is a chance to sell yourself and your skills ready for the world of work.
How to write a cover letter
Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.