Chemistry 2026 personal statement guide
Want to find the right formula for a chemistry personal statement that will achieve the reaction you're hoping for? The two key elements are passion and personal – here's how to get the right mix.
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Chemistry 2026 personal statement guide
Want to find the right formula for a chemistry personal statement that will achieve the reaction you're hoping for? The two key elements are passion and personal – here's how to get the right mix.
Choosing where and how to study as a mature student
There can be a lot to consider when choosing which university or college is right for you.
Civil engineering 2026 personal statement guide
Build a strong and sturdy personal statement, with details of your interest in civil engineering alongside relevant facts about you.
Classics 2026 personal statement guide
Communicate clearly why you’d love to immerse yourself in the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome.
Clearing guide for international students
International students, including EU and other overseas students, can use Clearing in the same way UK students can.
Clearing Plus
Clearing Plus matches students to their most suited Clearing courses. It's your chance to stand out, cutting through the noise - and it's all available as part of your capitation fee.
Collection Tool
UCAS Collection Tool is your portal to manage and promote your courses to your market all in one place. You can also manage applications to your UG & UC courses by setting vacancy statuses and eligibility criteria.
Computer games and animation 2026 personal statement guide
Get creative with your personal statement and really showcase your passion and talent for an exciting career in computer games and animation.
Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy 2026 personal statement guide
Show you’ve got the listening skills, resilience, and knowledge of the job in a personal statement that’s relevant and reflective.
Courses Data Service
Comprehensive course listings for undergraduate and postgraduate course providers, to complement your student offering.
Criminal convictions – what you need to know
Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.
Criminology 2026 personal statement guide
Don’t rob yourself of the opportunity to argue your case for why you deserve a place on a competitive criminology course.
Dentistry 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you’re good with people or you’re looking for high job satisfaction, find out how to stand out in a competitive field. You’ll need todemonstrate your ‘motivation and commitment to a career in dentistry’, and make sure you tailor your statement to the dental school you’re applying to.
Developing your skills as an adviser
Whether you are a careers adviser, or a teacher supporting students, you'll need to continually reflect on your careers practice to keep improving the value of what you do. We can help with some of this...
Digital media, production, and technology 2026 personal statement guide
Create a compelling personal statement that showcases your passion and talent for an exciting career in digital media, production, and technology.
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.
Electrical and electronic engineering 2026 personal statement guide
Get the circuitry right with a personal statement that powers up your good points, lets your knowledge shine, and shows what sparked your interest in electrical and electronic engineering.
Engineering and technology 2026 personal statement guide
Make sure you tailor your personal statement to the course you’re applying to and keep it personal, relevant, and reflective.