UCAS: What to include in a personal statement

Personal statements should be well written and articulate. Spelling, accuracy of grammar and diversity of vocabulary

are important.

Things to consider and include in your statement

• Why do you want to study this subject?

• Speciﬁc aspects of the course that are of interest to you

• Experience in performing arts/dance/Musical Theatre

• Examples of school coursework or practical work you have completed that relate to this subject

• Books, magazines, web sites you are aware of/read that are related to the subject area

• Work experience, a part time job, or a hobby that might relate to some aspect of the subject area

• Community, charity or voluntary involvement

• Sixth form activities or other school related involvement in the subject area

• Personal experiences that have encouraged you to explore this subject leading to the desire to study at University

• Where you think a degree in this subject might take you in the future

• Evidence that you are a reliable and responsible person

• What you might have gained from formal extra-curricular activities such as Young Enterprise, World Challenge,

Duke of Edinburgh Award, Asdan Award, Scouts, clubs, debating societies, or similar.

Your interests and skills

• What you like to do in your free time

• Your wider sport and leisure activities Subjects you might research or study in your own time

• Subjects you study that are not examined

• Languages you speak

• Prizes you have won or positions achieved in your interests

You can ﬁnd examples of good statements for a wide range of subjects here.