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

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

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