Writing your UCAS personal statement? These guides cover exactly what to include for specific subjects, including what admissions tutors look for, how to structure your statement, and common mistakes to avoid. See real personal statement examples across all subjects, or read our university guide for the full picture on UCAS applications.
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Midwifery personal statement
What to write, how to structure it, and what admissions tutors look for
Teaching & leadership personal statement
How to stand out for education courses, with examples and teaching-specific tips
Photography personal statement
How to write one that shows admissions tutors you think like a photographer
Law personal statement
How to demonstrate legal thinking and analytical skills
Medicine personal statement
Structure, examples, and what medical school admissions tutors look for
Computer science personal statement
Show computational thinking, projects, and problem-solving skills
Psychology personal statement
Demonstrate scientific thinking and engagement with psychological research
Nursing personal statement
Patient-centred care, NHS values, and what nursing tutors look for
English personal statement
Close reading, critical analysis, and showing genuine literary engagement
Geography personal statement
Fieldwork, current issues, and genuine geographical thinking
Accounting personal statement
Commercial awareness, numeracy, and professional qualification routes