Advice on your application

We've put together some advice for undergraduate applications that will help your personal statement stand out.

If you're looking to study a full-time undergraduate course and you're from the UK, you'll need to apply online via UCAS. Applications for all UCAS Undergraduate courses should arrive at UCAS by 18:00 on 29 January 2025. Part-time, postgraduate and international students can apply online direct to us. You will find full information on the 'How to apply' tab on each course page.

The ultimate guide to personal statements

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Applying for 2026 entry or beyond?

If you’re applying to university for 2026 entry, you may be aware that the format of personal statements is changing. We’re here to help you understand how to complete the personal statement and explain what’s expected from your application.

Personal statement advice

Using Chat GPT and AI to help write your personal statement

Want to use AI tools to help write your personal statement? Find out the essential dos and don'ts.

Using AI

How to use the ABC method

Using the ABC method to structure your examples will help you demonstrate why you’re the perfect person for your chosen course.

How to use it

Writing a personal statement for different subjects

You can only submit one personal statement for all five of your UCAS choices, find out how to do it.

Our guidance
  • Application checklist

    Take a look over our handy checklist to make sure you've got everything covered before hitting 'send'.

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  • What to write in your personal statement as a mature student

    If you're a mature student or someone returning to education, your application will be a little different to those applying straight from college or sixth form. We’ve put together some dos and don’ts for your personal statement.

  • Dos and don'ts for writing personal statements

    Need some inspiration to help you put pen to paper? These tips should help.

  • What to include in your personal statement

    Don't know where to start? We give you four key areas to cover.

  • How to start your personal statement

    Six top tips to help you get started and nail your university application.

  • How to write a personal statement: your top questions answered

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