How to Write a Winning UCAS Personal Statement

PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PART ONE THE PROCESS, A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE Introduction Chapter One No short cuts: first do your research! Chapter Two Why go to university in the first place? Chapter Three What course to study and where? Chapter Four Your personal statement: getting started Chapter Five How to avoid a poor personal statement Chapter Six The first section: your choice of subject Chapter Seven The second section: the subjects you are currently studying Chapter Eight The third section: your extra-curricular interests and achievements Chapter Nine The final polish Chapter Ten How to apply to music conservatoires Chapter Eleven Answers to frequently asked questions PART TWO ACADEMIC PROFILES Accounting; American studies; Archaeology and anthropology; Biological sciences; Business, Banking, Management and Actuarial science; Classics; Computer science; Drama and theatre studies; Engineering (civil); English; Environmental science; Fine art and art foundation; Geography; Geology; History; History of Art; Journalism; Law; Mathematics; Medicine; Midwifery; Modern languages; Music; Nursing; Oceanography; Performing arts; Philosophy; Physics; Physiotherapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Sports and exercise science; Theatre and performance design and technology; Tourism management; Veterinary science PART THREE FURTHER INFORMATION What should I study guides; Good university guides; Alternative prospectuses; General guides to subjects and course requirements; Applications overseas; Other guides