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Offshore Wind at RWE – Virtual Work Experience
Energy & Utilities
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at RWE
Available 20/05/2024 - 20/05/2025
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Allied Health : Virtual Work Experience with Health Education England
Healthcare & Medicine
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Birkbeck, University of London - Undergraduate open day
26th April 2025 • Undergraduate
London, London
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28th June 2025 • Undergraduate
London, London
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Edge Hill University - Virtual Open Day
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Ormskirk
The University of Edinburgh - Postgraduate Discovery Day
23rd April 2025 • Virtual and digital, Postgraduate
Edinburgh, Scotland
Middlesex University - Undergraduate Open Day 26 April
26th April 2025 • Undergraduate, 16-18 Choices
London, Hendon
Undergraduate webinar series: Applying to university
29th April 2025 • Undergraduate
London, London
Postgraduate webinar series: Applying for a postgraduate course
8th May 2025 • Postgraduate
London, London
Tuesday 3rd June - Virtual Event Still Time To Apply
3rd June 2025 • Virtual and digital, Undergraduate
Newcastle upon Tyne
Middlesex University - Undergraduate Open Day 14 June
14th June 2025 • Undergraduate, 16-18 Choices
London, Hendon
University of Derby Open Day
20th June 2025 • Undergraduate
Derby
University of Derby Open Day
21st June 2025 • Undergraduate
Derby
University and Adult Learning Open Day – July
2nd July 2025 • Business, Undergraduate, Teacher Training, Apprenticeships
Bury St Edmunds
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What should I include in my personal statement?
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Can I change my personal statement?
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I’m applying for a different subject, can I change my personal statement?
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I applied last year and I want to use my old statement – is this OK?
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I made a mistake – can I change my personal statement?
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Should I mention my circumstances in the personal statement?
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Should I give more information about an impairment or condition on my personal statement or if I am invited …
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Should I mention my caring role in the personal statement?
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Can you tell me who my personal statement is matched with?
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Do the universities I have applied to know my personal statement has been reported?
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I am worried that my personal statement will be flagged by UCAS. Can you check it against the similarity …
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I applied last year, so have similarities been found because I reused my previous personal statement?
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325 Information and advice pages

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2026 personal statement guides
A guide to using AI and ChatGPT with your personal statement
If you're not already using ChatGPT or other AI tools, you've probably heard about them. But should they be used to help with your UCAS personal statement? Is it cheating? Or can they be helpful in crafting your personal statement?
Accounting and finance 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you want to work in corporate finance, or you just love numbers, get your enthusiasm for accounting and finance and your future aspirations across in your personal statement.
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering 2026 personal statement guide
Demonstrate your interest in aircraft and spacecraft, your science and engineering skills, and what sets you apart when writing your aeronautical and aerospace engineering personal statement.
Agriculture and related sciences 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you want to work in farming, forestry or fishing, get across your interest and enthusiasm for the course, alongside some insights into the subject area.
Anthropology 2026 personal statement guide
Write about what fascinates you about humans, and your desire to study our behaviour and biology further at university.
Archaeology 2026 personal statement guide
Dig deep into what fascinates you about archaeology and what you hope to discover on a course like this.
Architecture and planning 2026 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.
Art 2026 personal statement guide
Art admissions tutors explain how your personal statement can serve as a taster of your creative potential (and your interview).
Biology 2026 personal statement guide
Biology admissions tutors say it’s all about genuine passion, enthusiasm, and curiosity. The key to writing a successful biology personal statement is to show you understand what you're applying for, along with some evidence of your enthusiasm, and commitment to the subject.
Biomedical sciences 2026 personal statement guide
Write a healthy personal statement about your passion for biomedical sciences, your existing knowledge of the subject, and why you wish to study it.
Building and construction 2026 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.
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New personal statement: What you need to know
Duration: 19:3818 Apr 2025, 20:09
Should I use AI to write my personal statement?
Get the inside scoop from admissions experts who reveal if it's ok to use AI to help write your personal
Duration: 23:5118 Apr 2025, 20:09
Personal Statement Hacks
Find out exactly what unis are looking for. We’ll debunk some personal statement myths and give you some
Duration: 19:0218 Apr 2025, 20:09
Personal statement Hub Live
Make sure you smash that all important personal statement with this workshop full of hints and tips to
Duration: 31:1818 Apr 2025, 20:09
UCAS Personal Statement Builder
A step by step guide about how to use our personal statement builder and make the most out of our content.
Duration: 01:3618 Apr 2025, 20:09
Can I include quotes in my personal statement?
Tips from professionals about what they like to read in personal statements.
Duration: 00:4418 Apr 2025, 20:09
How to write your undergraduate personal statement
Advisors giving advice about how to approach writing a personal statement.
Duration: 01:2218 Apr 2025, 20:09
How to write your undergraduate personal statement
Students giving advice about how to approach writing a personal statement.
Duration: 02:4318 Apr 2025, 20:09
Where do I start with my personal statement?
How to get your personal statement going, and how to begin effectively.
Duration: 01:4618 Apr 2025, 20:09
What do my students need to know?
Advisors give their advice to teachers on how to help their students write a great personal statement.
Duration: 02:3418 Apr 2025, 20:09
Should I talk about my qualifications?
Tips from professionals and experts about what they like to see in personal statements.
Duration: 00:3918 Apr 2025, 20:09
How to write your postgraduate personal statement
Students and admissions tutors offer advice for postgraduate students about how to write personal statements.
Duration: 01:3818 Apr 2025, 20:09
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37 Blog posts

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Empowering neurodivergent learners: A strengths-based approach to university applications
Gemma Spencer, Lecturer in Pre-Registration Nursing, University of Central Lancashire17 Mar 2025, 11:05
Five steps UCAS is taking to reform the undergraduate admissions process
Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform – Strategy, Policy and Public Affairs, UCAS12 Jan 2023, 15:05
Disabled students make diversity and inclusion a priority when making their choices
UCAS29 Jun 2022, 14:10
Are you from a UK Armed Forces family? Let your university or college know!
The Global Education Team – Ministry of Defence 19 May 2022, 08:51
Key things for care experienced students to consider when choosing a university or college
UCAS27 Oct 2021, 12:39
What happens when you share a mental health condition in the UCAS application? A case study from the University of Warwick
Amanda Bishop 27 May 2021, 10:05
Preparing for interviews at a University
Tabitha Hempshall11 Nov 2020, 16:35
Students with care experience: Three reasons to tick the box
UCAS20 Oct 2020, 10:44
Should I mention my care experience in my personal statement?
UCAS18 Sept 2020, 07:16
My journey into medicine
UCAS21 Feb 2020, 11:44
How to complete your personal statement
Aimee16 Oct 2019, 09:46
Seven tips to smash your personal statement
UCAS27 Sept 2019, 08:07
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79 News articles

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New personal statement to help level the playing field for disadvantaged students
Personal statements are set to change, creating a level playing field for all applicants, UCAS has announced
Personal statement reform for the 2026 admissions cycle
Following extensive consultation on personal statements across all audiences, the final themes will be
Personal Statement Reform
Did you miss the Personal Statement Reform webinar?
Guidance on using AI and ChatGPT with personal statements
We know a lot of providers, students and advisers are requiring guidance around using AI tools (such
Watch the personal statement session back
On Tuesday 20 March Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, and Lynsey Hopkins, Head of Operations
Personal statements will not be changing for 2024 entry
Students have mixed views on the personal statement.
Personal statement Hub lives
Week commencing 11 July, we have a week of Hub lives focused on writing personal statements for different
Personal statement week
It's personal statement week, from 18 – 22 September, here at UCAS.
UCAS’ top tips on how to write a powerful personal statement
The personal statement is something that’s a key part of any university or college application, and with
Join us for personal statement week
Next week (26-30 October) is personal statement week here at UCAS.We’ll be proactively helping applicants
Please give us your personal statement tips
A recent applicant survey highlighted that UCAS Teacher Training applicants want more guidance to help
Students’ personal statements show a mix of passion and career words, UCAS analysis reveals
UCAS analysed 300,000 students’ personal statements this year and found all university applicants - from
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personal-statement-timeline.pdf
Last update: 19-10-2017 - application/pdf
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4 Virtual work experiences powered by UCAS Media Service

15 Open days and events

32 FAQs

325 Information and advice pages

39 Personal statement guides

22 Videos

37 Blog posts

79 News articles

1 Document