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Personal statement advice: photography

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. We asked photography admissions tutors what they're looking for in your personal statement – and here are some more of their top tips.

Personal statement advice: psychology

Impress admissions tutors by getting the tone of your psychology personal statement spot-on. Here are some top tips on how to do so (no reverse psychology required).

Personal statement dos and don'ts

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. Use these easy-to-digest bullet points to help you decide what you should and shouldn’t include in your personal statement.

Postgraduate Doctoral Loan

If you’re starting a full postgraduate Doctoral course, you could get a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Preparing for results day and Clearing

We know you’ll have lots of questions about results day and Clearing. Like what are your options on results day? What happens if you change your mind about your choices? Find out tips from the experts and hear from those who have been there and done it below.

Preparing for your studies

We’ve put together a checklist for you, to make sure you’re ready to start your course and ten top tips for staying safe.

Processing and using revised grades

Once applicants have received revised grades they may contact you regarding their previous firm choices which were made unsuccessful (REJ) or had changed course offers (UCC) to find out if you will be willing to reconsider them.

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.

Qualification reform

Qualifications in the UK are currently undergoing significant reform. Here you'll find support materials, including a video explaining the changes.

Reforming references for the 2024 cycle

We’ve worked with over 180 universities and colleges, 700 teachers and representative bodies, and nearly 15,000 students to build on the findings from the Reimagining UK Admissions report 2021.

Scholarships, grants, and bursaries

If your student loan won’t nearly be enough to cover your university costs, check out these extra ways of receiving funds to help with living expenses and tuition fees.

Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Music

Music scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to students who show exceptional musical talent, whether they’re studying a music degree or not. Find out how to apply, extra benefits you can get, and more.