A student's guide to Newcastle
Where to eat, drink, and relax, and how to get the most out of your time living and studying in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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A student's guide to Newcastle
Where to eat, drink, and relax, and how to get the most out of your time living and studying in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Drama and theatre studies 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.
Personal statement advice: drama
Are you writing a personal statement for drama? Here's how to make sure that your enthusiasm for drama extends beyond the curriculum.
Personal statement advice: music
Writing a personal statement for music? Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed, and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.
Music personal statement guide
Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.
Career Goals: Playwright/Theatre director
How do you turn a passion for words into a career? London playwright and theatre director Lynette did just that, after finding inspiration from one author while studying English at university.
Film studies personal statement guide
Direct your personal statement to success with a mixture of passion, knowledge, and know-how.
Applying for a creative apprenticeship
Do you want to start a career in the creative industries? The creative industries cover a whole host of careers, and apprenticeships too. From craftspeople, to TV, film and radio and everything in between. Whether you're looking to learn practical skills, media processes or management techniques, an apprenticeship in the creative industries can give you the qualifications and experience you need to set you up with a career for life.
A student's guide to Bristol
Bristol, the Green Capital of Europe in 2015, is one of the most forward-thinking cities in England.
A student's guide to Leeds
Leeds is an exciting city if you scrape beneath the surface and uncover the buzzing independent scene.
A student's guide to London
London’s diversity and rapidity will challenge and excite you in equal amounts.
Dance personal statement guide
Dance admissions tutors really want to get a sense of your passion and love of dance through what you say in your personal statement. Demonstrate your enthusiasm with examples and experiences that are unique to you.
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.
Politics personal statement guide
Why do you want to study politics? Write a personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic if you want admissions tutors to vote for you.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Arts
Studying fine art, design, photography, dance, or another arts subject? Discover what arts scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to help with the cost of course materials, plus general living expenses and tuition fees.