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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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.
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.
Electrical and electronic engineering 2026 personal statement guide
Get the circuitry right with a personal statement that powers up your good points, lets your knowledge shine, and shows what sparked your interest in electrical and electronic engineering.
Engineering and technology 2026 personal statement guide
Make sure you tailor your personal statement to the course you’re applying to and keep it personal, relevant, and reflective.
English language 2026 personal statement guide
Use your writing skills in your personal statement to highlight your passion for human language and communication in all its forms.
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.
Events management 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you want to organise a Taylor Swift concert, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, or a fancy foodie festival, tell admissions tutors what lights you up about a career in events management.
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.
Fees and funding for distance learning
Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.
Film studies 2026 personal statement guide
Direct your personal statement to success with a mixture of passion, knowledge, and know-how.
Financial support for refugees and asylum seekers and those with limited leave to remain
If you're applying to higher education and you're a refugee, asylum seeker or have limited leave to remain in the UK, there may be support available to help you with finance and your studies.
Finding university accommodation
If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.
Food science and nutrition 2026 personal statement guide
Demonstrate your enthusiasm and aptitude for a degree in food science, and give admissions tutors a taste of what whets your appetite about this subject.
Forensic science 2026 personal statement guide
Whether it was something from fact or fiction, tell admissions tutors what’s piqued your interest in forensic science, and why this is the course for you.
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.
Getting ahead with apprenticeships, with Katie Thistleton
Listen to our live studio podcasts about all things degree apprenticeships, including how they differ from traditional degrees, why you might be suitable for one, and where they're available.
Graphic design 2026 personal statement guide
Design a personal statement that illustrates your ability to be imaginative, bold, and creative.