Art 2026 personal statement guide
Art admissions tutors explain how your personal statement can serve as a taster of your creative potential (and your interview).
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Art 2026 personal statement guide
Art admissions tutors explain how your personal statement can serve as a taster of your creative potential (and your interview).
UCAS Postgraduate entry requirements
Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.
Architecture and planning 2026 personal statement guide
If you’re applying for architecture and planning, outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms.
Drama and theatre studies 2026 personal statement guide
Whether you want to be writing plays or acting them out, admissions tutors are looking for evidence of your enthusiasm for drama and theatre studies that extends beyond the curriculum, and for your unique personality to come across in your personal statement.
Music 2026 personal statement guide
Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.
Photography 2026 personal statement guide
Whether it's an exhibition you've visited or an artist who inspires you, drawing on your photography influences is key to an impressive photography personal statement.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Arts
Studying fine art, design, photography, dance, or another arts subject? Discover what arts scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to help with the cost of course materials, plus general living expenses and tuition fees.