So you’ve made the decision to apply for a postgraduate course and have researched the course and the University, what’s next?
A personal statement is your opportunity to showcase what you have to offer and convince the admissions tutor(s) that you have the motivation, relevant knowledge, and academic capability to successfully complete the course and reflect well on the institution.
Remember, when you have finished the first draft you can have it reviewed by one of our advisers via our Careers information and advice appointments. These can be booked via mycareer.
Best of luck!
Jenny Livesey, Careers Adviser
Before you begin
- Check whether the University admissions team has written instructions on what to include, word count, etc.
- Unless they say otherwise, we recommend you write about 500 words, which is approximately 1 A4 page.