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Personal statement advice: architecture, building and planning

If you’re applying for architecture, planning or building, admissions tutors say they need you to outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. Here’s how you do it. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions. As the University of Nottingham puts it, you need to 'be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms'.

Personal statement advice: geography

Geography admissions tutors don't just want to hear about your academics, but also how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.

Personal statement advice: marketing

If you're applying for a marketing degree and can't sell yourself in your personal statement, it’s not a good sign! Here’s how to make sure you get it right.

Personal statement advice: sports science

Writing a sports science personal statement? One way to win over sports science admissions tutors is to dig into the detail of the course itself, and focus your personal statement accordingly. We've been asking sports science tutors what they're looking for in your personal statement – here's what they told us.

Personal statement dos and don'ts

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. Use these easy-to-digest bullet points to help you decide what you should and shouldn’t include in your personal statement.

Photography 2026 personal statement guide

Whether it's an exhibition you've visited or an artist who inspires you, drawing on your photography influences is key to an impressive photography personal statement.

Postgraduate fees and funding

Postgraduate fees can vary a lot, and funding isn’t always straightforward. Here's the info you need, including funding options, and where to find support.

Postgraduate subject areas

Here, we provide in-depth information about the range of subject areas you can study at postgraduate level.

Psychology 2026 personal statement guide

Get the tone right in your psychology personal statement and write about your interest, enthusiasm, and commitment to studying this fascinating, scientific, and rewarding subject.

Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Sports

Sports scholarships, grants, and bursaries can open up a wealth of resources to promising student athletes, as well as a financial top-up. Learn more about how you can get a sports scholarship.