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Journalism 2026 personal statement guide
Tell your own compelling story and show admissions tutors just how persuasive you can be, by writing an effective and engaging personal statement.
Learning disability nurse
Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.
List of job profiles and career ideas
Have a dream job in mind? See what it takes to get there with our comprehensive guides…
Making informed subject choices
Give your students the tools they need to make informed decisions about which subjects to study at A level or equivalent – with one eye on their future plans.
Medicine 2026 personal statement guide
If you want to join the medical world professionally, you’ll need more than a spoonful of experience and the right dose of research to write the perfect personal statement.
Midwifery 2026 personal statement guide
Tell admissions tutors why you want to become a midwife, your existing insight into the role, and evidence the skills you have that midwives need. Add a bit of personality and you’ll ensure you stand out for a place on a midwifery course.
Modern apprenticeships
Modern apprenticeships are available in Scotland and give you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification, while getting industry experience and a salary.
Moving to and living in the UK
Most universities provide a range of activities to help you settle into UK life. Here are some tips about moving to and living in the UK.
Navigating school or college
Studying for exams, making choices about what to do next, and managing friendships and relationships means there’s a lot going on whilst you’re at school or college. It’s a transitional time in life – but you’re not alone. Use these resources to help you navigate your teenage career.
Neurodiversity support for apprenticeships
Discover the support options for neurodiverse applicants and apprentices with UCAS
Next Steps: What is the experience of students from a care background in education? report
In its newest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, in partnership with the Unite Foundation, examines the educational experiences of students from a care background.
NHS grows its nursing workforce with UCAS' unique student insight
NHS develops detailed insights into nursing candidates with UCAS, to inform a comprehensive campaign speaking to the next generation of nurses
Nursing 2026 personal statement guide
Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous, so you’ll need to show you fit the bill.
Occupational therapist
Occupational therapists empower people to overcome the difficulties they face with living independently. They improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities, illnesses, traumas, ageing, and long-term conditions.
Optometry 2026 personal statement guide
Visualise what admissions tutors want to know about you, your knowledge and your experience, and how that makes you suitable for an optometry degree.
Orthoptist
You’ll help improve the quality of people’s lives by treating eye disorders and spotting serious neurological conditions