UCAS Cycle 26 Support
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2026 Personal Statement Guides
Personal statments are changing for 2026 enty. It has changed from one longer piece of text to three separate questions.
- Why do you want to study this course or subject?
- How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
- What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?
click here for support on these questions
For subject guides to help you with your personal statement click here
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Student Finance Information
Look on to the .gov site for information on student finance. You can
- view statements
- track an existing application
- update your personal information
- and much more.
Sign up or log in to your student finance account here
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University Open Days
When are Open Days? The most common months they are held in are:
March - May for late applications or people exploring their options.
June - July for people finalising their decisions.
September - November for students about to apply.
Look here for university open days to research before applying
Upcoming University Talks and Webinars
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What Next?
What to expect now you have sent your university application off
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Student Finance Talks
These talks are aimed at any student that has applied to go university in September 2025.
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Thinking of University?
These talks are aimed at sudents looking at applying to go to university in September 2026 to help prepare you for completing an application
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University of Hull Webinars
University of Hull are offering a range of webinars for students considering undergraduate and postgraduate studies as well as subject specific session too:
Students can book now! https://shorturl.at/yiIMh
Tuesday 25th November at 5pm - Personal Statements
Wednesday 26th November at 5pm - Why Hull?
Thursday 27th November at 5pm - Unlocking the Future: The Power of Postgraduate Education
Wednesday 3rd December at 5pm - Hull University Business School - Step into the Future: Innovation & Industry 5.0
Monday 8th December at 5pm - Computer Science for Games Programming
Wednesday 10th December at 5pm - Mathematics: Can Hull survive a Zombie Apocalypse
St Mary’s University London Upcoming Opportunities
Get Hands-On University Experience at a St Mary's Masterclass Day
Our Masterclass Days offer subject-specific workshops led by academic staff and supported by current students. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for students to explore subjects they're interested in studying at degree level and gain academic evidence to strengthen their UCAS applications.
Sports Masterclass Day, Monday 24th November, 10:00-14:00
Gothic Literature Masterclass Day, Wednesday 26th November, 09:30-15:00
Computer Science Masterclass Day, Wednesday 26th November, 12:30-15:00
Psychology Masterclass Day, Tuesday 9th December, 09:30-14:00
Criminology Masterclass Day, Wednesday 10th December, 09:30-14:00
Please email your Careers & Employability Sector Lead if you are interested in attending.
Pre-UCAS Auditions
Saturday 29th November, 10:00-15:00
Our pre-UCAS auditions offer the chance to audition in front of our experienced acting lecturers, as well as take part in an acting workshop run by one of our directors.
If the audition is strong enough, we will offer your students an unconditional place on one of our acting degrees. If your students are happy to accept the offer, all they need to do is apply through UCAS to guarantee their place.
Auditions are free to book and we just ask that your students wear suitable clothing and have a 2 minute monologue prepared for their audition piece.
To book a Pre-UCAS place and find out more please email -Julie.nesher@stmarys.ac.uk
For information about our UCAS auditions in 2026, please take a look at our
St Mary's Christmas Carol Concert
Monday 1st December, 18:00-19:30
Join us for a festive evening filled with joyous songs and Christmas cheer. On Monday 1st December, the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School, directed by Charles Cole, will lead a Christmas Carol Concert as part of St Mary's University's 175th Anniversary celebrations.
The service will feature a mix of readings, traditional carols, and schola pieces followed by mince pies and mulled wine.
Tickets are free for under 16s and cost £10 for adults and £5 for senior citizens.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Book your Christmas Concert tickets here
