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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.

Education 2026 personal statement guide

Go beyond teaching in your education personal statement, to really explain your passion and interest in how we learn, the role of education today, and how we can shape learning environments.

Emerging cohorts

UCAS fully supports the diverse range of students who wish to benefit from higher education, and we have developed this series of good practice briefings to explain how providers can support applicants with particular support needs, and to consider how they will use information shared in the UCAS application in the future to inform practice and policy.

Employers – understand youth audiences

Make the most of the relationships we have with millions of students and graduates to gain the intelligence you need to match your business goals with theirs. From bespoke surveys to expert consultancy, we can provide the insights you need to thrive.

Events Calendar 2025

UCAS provides regional events for hundreds of universities, employers, and brands to connect face-to-face with thousands of young people actively seeking future options.

EXACT

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EXACT

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Exhibiting at Create Your Future

Our subject-specific flagship event, Create Your Future, is an unmissable opportunity to meet students suitable for your creative courses, apprenticeships, and other services.

Fees and funding for distance learning

Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.

Filling in your UCAS Undergraduate application

Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.

Finance for independent students

If you're applying as an independent student, here's what you'll need to do to apply for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.