Civil engineering 2026 personal statement guide
Build a strong and sturdy personal statement, with details of your interest in civil engineering alongside relevant facts about you.
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Civil engineering 2026 personal statement guide
Build a strong and sturdy personal statement, with details of your interest in civil engineering alongside relevant facts about you.
Computer science 2026 personal statement guide
We asked computer science admissions tutors to share their dos and don'ts for writing a strong and engaging computer science personal statement. Show your passion for tech and the impact you can have in this exciting and ever-expanding area.
Degree courses where work experience is essential
Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. For certain degree courses, though, it's an essential entry requirement.
Don’t decide now!
Is it realistic to choose your ‘forever career’ while you’re still at school? Find out how NOT making fixed choices might be the right choice for you.
Economics 2026 personal statement guide
You'll need more than a subscription to The Economist to impress admissions tutors. Here’s how to stand out by being relevant, personal, and concise.
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Access the richest and most up-to-date admissions data so you can strengthen your strategic planning and better understand your market - and your competition.
Fashion, textiles, and jewellery 2026 personal statement guide
Design a stand-out personal statement by showcasing your knowledge, passion, and personal traits that suit you to a degree in fashion, textiles, and jewellery.
Geography 2026 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.
Graphic design 2026 personal statement guide
Design a personal statement that illustrates your ability to be imaginative, bold, and creative.
History 2026 personal statement guide
A great history personal statement is all about selecting examples and experiences that help to demonstrate your love of the subject. Show admissions tutors your unique interest in this subject over and above the syllabus.
Hospitality, leisure, and tourism 2026 personal statement guide
Give admissions tutors an insight into the kind of person you are, what experience you have, and your motivation to study hospitality, leisure, and tourism.
How can we best prepare the Million for a rapidly evolving job market?
Tom Ravenscroft, Chief Executive Officer, Skills Builder
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.
How to get into work
Heading into the world of work offers you the chance to start earning, get experience, build your skills to increase your employability, and improve your CV for the future.
How to manage a successful apprenticeships programme
We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.