Why are you applying for your chosen course(s)?

UCAS PERSONAL STATEMENT OFFICIAL FORMAT
Why does this subject interest you? Include evidence that you understand what’s required to study
the course, e.g. if applying for psychology courses, show that you know how scientific the subject is.




Why do you think you’re suitable for the course(s)? Do you have any particular skills
and experience that will help you to succeed on the course(s)?


Do your current or previous studies relate to the course(s) that you have chosen? If so, how?
Have you taken part in any other activities that demonstrate your interest in the course(s)?
Also think about any other achievements you’re proud of, positions of responsibility that you hold or
have held both in and out of school, and attributes that make you interesting, special or unique.


Have you taken part in any other activities that demonstrate your interest in the course(s)?
Also think about any other achievements you’re proud of, positions of responsibility that you hold or have held both in and out of school, and attributes that make you interesting, special or unique.


Skills and achievements
Universities like to know the skills you have that will help you on the course, or generally with life at university, such as any accredited or non-accredited achievements. Write these down her

Also think about any other achievements you’re proud of, positions of responsibility that you hold or
have held both in and out of school, and attributes that make you interesting, special or unique.






Skills and achievements
Universities like to know the skills you have that will help you on the course, or generally with life at university,
such as any accredited or non-accredited achievements. Write these down here. Examples can be found at
www.ucas.com/personalstatementskills.