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Architecture and planning personal statement guide

If you’re applying for architecture and planning, outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms.

Building and construction personal statement guide

The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so outline your reasons for wanting to study the particular building and construction course you’re applying for, and what fascinates you about buildings and how they’re made.

Career goals: Doctor

Long hours, intense studying, and the small case of confronting illness and death each day. No wonder medicine has a competitive and demanding reputation.

Costs and budgeting in the UK

Understanding your budget as a student will not only help you save money – it’ll help you have the best experience during your time in the UK. Follow this guide to discover the different types of costs you’ll experience as an international student, as well as top tips for making your money go further.

Disabled students: Preparing for open days and visits

Open days are a valuable way of finding out about a university or college first-hand – you can tour the facilities, speak to staff and current students, and really get a feel for whether you would like to study there.

Email campaigns

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Further Education

More about your options after school, including apprenticeships, college, and sixth form.

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.

Graduates: ten must-dos for work experience

Securing an excellent work experience opportunity alone isn't enough; demonstrating to employers how you squeezed the most from it, counts too. Sheffield Hallam University’s employability adviser Jill Valentine explains how.

How to become a pilot

Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.

Travelling around the UK

Getting a good idea of how transport works in the UK will make your time here easy and stress-free, meaning you can focus on having the best experience possible. You’ll also discover all the travel discounts available to students, helping you save money and reduce your cost of living.