Criminology 2026 personal statement guide
Don’t rob yourself of the opportunity to argue your case for why you deserve a place on a competitive criminology course.
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Criminology 2026 personal statement guide
Don’t rob yourself of the opportunity to argue your case for why you deserve a place on a competitive criminology course.
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.
Early careers multichannel campaigns
Reach the right candidates and their influencers on the right channels. 1.3 million students come to UCAS each year to explore their next steps – we're ahead of Google when it comes to students seeking information about higher education.
Education 2026 personal statement guide
Go beyond teaching in your education personal statement, to really explain your passion and interest in how we learn, the role of education today, and how we can shape learning environments.
English literature and creative writing 2026 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.
Environmental and earth sciences 2026 personal statement guide
Demonstrate your passion, concern, or curiosity about environmental issues in a clear and personal environmental and earth sciences personal statement.
Exhibiting at Create Your Future
Our subject-specific flagship event, Create Your Future, is an unmissable opportunity to meet students suitable for your creative courses, apprenticeships, and other services.
Farah's environmental management placement in the Galapagos
Want to find out what it's like to do a placement abroad? Farah Hamdan went further afield than most people to follow her passion for conservation – read about her amazing experience in the Galapagos Islands.
Fill your accommodation
From targeted paid social campaigns to integrated multichannel delivery we can support your annual campaign plans and help you get your living space noticed.
Filling in your UCAS Undergraduate application
Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.
First-generation students
Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.
Freshers' stories wanted!
We’re giving away three iPads to make lectures, research, and staying in touch easy while you’re at uni!
Gap years
Gap years can be used to enhance your CV, travel, learn new skills, and much more. Find out more and get some inspiration here.
Graphic design 2026 personal statement guide
Design a personal statement that illustrates your ability to be imaginative, bold, and creative.
HE provider good practice briefing for estranged students
This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new flag to identify estranged students in the UCAS application for 2023 entry. We have worked with Stand Alone to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
HE provider good practice briefing for refugees, asylum seekers, and students with limited leave to remain
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges, supporting the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who are refugees, asylum seekers, and those with limited leave to remain in the UK. We have worked with STAR Network, Refugee Education UK and We Belong to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.