How to write a personal statement for Music

Music is an incredibly competitive degree, so how can you make sure you stand out in your application? We asked Dr Adam Behr, Senior Lecturer in Contemporary and Popular Music, what he looks for in the perfect Music personal statement. There is a lot of pressure on applicants to nail their personal...

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How to write a personal statement for Nutrition

Are you interested in studying a Human Nutrition degree? One of the first steps to applying to the degree is to write your personal statement. To help you with your application to study Human Nutrition, we spoke to Professor of Nutrition, Prof. Tom Hill, to find out what he looks for when assessing...

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How to write an English Language/Literature personal statement

When you're applying to university, a personal statement is your chance to showcase what you can offer. It's important to be persuasive, direct, and really project your love of your subject. You also need to highlight why you think your chosen university should want you. Ultimately, an English...

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Why Scottish students should study in England

You don’t need to hop on a plane to study in another country…just cross the border into England. If you’re a Scottish student thinking about studying in England, then keep reading, because we’ve taken a look at some of the differences between Scottish and English universities – and the results may...

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Need revision advice? We asked our students...

Looking for some top exam revision tips that actually work? We spoke to our students Ashley, Olivia, Giorgia and Leila to get their best revision advice.

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What are Offer Holder Days?

An Offer Holder Day is a day-long event where you can visit a university and delve deeper into your chosen degree programme through a range of activities, alongside other students who have been given an offer to study the same course as you. Once you receive an offer from your chosen universities...

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When to apply to university in 2024

Sorting out your university application can feel overwhelming. How do you know when to submit your application? Is it better to submit it straight away? And when should you get started? Find answers to all these questions and more in our latest blog. From researching courses and visiting Open Days...

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What is a Bachelor’s degree?

A Bachelor’s degree is one of the most common and widely available degrees that you can study at university in the UK. But do you know how long it takes to complete a Bachelor’s, what the different abbreviations mean in degree titles, or what you can do with your qualification after you have...

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How important are GCSEs?

It can be hard to think further than school or college when you're a young person. In this blog, we'll talk you through how GCSEs can inform your next steps and why they could be the jumping-off point for your future. In this blog, we’ve explained just how important GCSE grades are. And the options...

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