
What motivates the candidate? Are they really inspired by physics or have they just drifted in that direction?
If you’re a future physicist – or astronomer – in the making, admissions tutors say they’re looking beyond your grades for a sparkling personal statement that communicates what lights you up about the subject.
Try to give tutors evidence in your personal statement that demonstrates why you’re genuinely inspired by physics and astronomy. Tell them what motivates you about the subject personally, and write about it in an interesting, honest, and reflective way.
What motivates the candidate? Are they really inspired by physics or have they just drifted in that direction?
This is your opportunity to showcase your passion and knowledge of your chosen subject area and to demonstrate to universities and colleges why it’s a good fit for you and your future ambitions.
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This is your chance to shout about the relevant or transferable skills you’ve gained from your formal education and highlight your understanding of how they will help you succeed in this subject area.
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This is your chance to talk about any other activities you have undertaken outside of your formal education, or personal experiences which further demonstrate your suitability for the course. This section is likely to be highly personal to you and anything you do include should reflect on why you’re including it.
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The key to setting yourself apart in your application is to remember how important the ‘personal’ bit is to your personal statement. What makes you, you?
Tutors at the University of Bath want to see something that gives them some evidence of your interest, motivation, and commitment to the subject, including your wider reading or any events you’ve attended, and your extracurricular activities and interests.
If you’re a fan of The Sky At Night and/or you follow Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, explain what you’ve learned and how you’d like to explore that further in your degree.