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.
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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.
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.
Film studies 2026 personal statement guide
Direct your personal statement to success with a mixture of passion, knowledge, and know-how.
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.
Hospitality, leisure, and tourism 2026 personal statement guide
Give admissions tutors an insight into the kind of person you are, what experience you have, and your motivation to study hospitality, leisure, and tourism.
How can diversifying providers help meet the challenge of a Journey to a Million?
Joy Elliott-Bowman, Director of Policy and Development, Independent Higher Education (IHE)
How to write a cover letter
Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.
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.
Marketing 2026 personal statement guide
If you're applying for a marketing degree, make sure you can sell yourself in your personal statement!
Mathematics and statistics 2026 personal statement guide
Regardless of the subset of maths you love, demonstrating your motivation and enthusiasm for the subject is key to an impressive maths and statistics personal statement.
PR and communications 2026 personal statement guide
Communicate why you’re the best fit for a degree in PR and communications with a punchy, pertinent, and precise personal statement.
Questions to ask at an exhibition
This is your opportunity to talk to lots of different universities, colleges, employers, and other experts about anything to do with uni or apprenticeships and, most importantly, to ask questions.
Supporting your child’s university transition
Once results day is out the way, you might be wondering how you can best make use of the summer before university or college starts. Here's some ideas to get you inspired!
Volunteering
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the school sector?
Geoff Barton, General Secretary, The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)