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Your personal statement is an important part of the application process. It is how you show a university that you are right for their course. Writing a good one can take a lot of work, but don’t worry. This isn’t a test, but an opportunity to show yourself off in the best possible light. You need to show them what would make you a good student. Be clear, be honest, and be enthusiastic about your course.
Here are the slides from the presentation on writing a personal statement
C11 Personal Statements Talk (2025.26).pptxGetting started: Think about these three key questions.............
Getting started: Think about these three key questions.............
Why?
Why?
Why do you want to study this course/subject?
How?
How?
How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
What?
What?
What else have you done to prepare outside of education and why are these experiences helpful?
Do
Do
Don't
Don't
Plan your structure
Leave it to the last minute
Sell your best skills and experience
Make it up
Be honest and sound natural
Try to sound funny or smart
Show self-awareness and reflection
Just write lists
Proofread and get someone else to proofread
Have too many proofreaders
Make it personal to you
Plagiarise other statements
Example
Example
“I spent two weeks managing customer enquiries at a department store. I learned how to interact with customers and handle complaints. The experience highlighted the importance of positive communication between a business and its customers, and taught me how to manage difficult enquiries effectively. I would like to develop this skill further by studying a degree in public relations.”
“I spent two weeks working at a department store. I enjoyed speaking to customers and helping them with their enquiries”
Skills and activities bank
This bank is here to support you with examples of skills and activities you can use in your personal statement, in case you are feeling stuck!
Problem solving skills
Creativity
Coordination
Concentration
Communication
Teamwork
Entrepreneurship
Communication
Networking
Data Handling
Leadership
Time management
Responsibility
Organisation
Presenting
Critical thinking
Listening
Educational Clubs
Art
Performance
Volunteer Work
Sport
Student politics
Student societies
Part-time job
Cultural
Languages
Music
Social Activism
Books
Articles
Journal
Radio
Ted Talks
Taster Days
These guides are a brilliant way to get started on your personal statement! There are a wide range of subject support links on this page; you can click on your subject and read through tailored support so please do click the link!
For example if you were to click on Biomedical Science; you will find specific support on the page; for example some specific further reading that can broaden your research!
It is well worth your time to read through these guides in detail!
FURTHER USEFUL LINKS
FURTHER USEFUL LINKS
Here are some more links that you can read through to further support with your personal statement writing!
Here are some more links that you can read through to further support with your personal statement writing!
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