Personal statement advice: history
Writing a personal statement for history? We asked admissions tutors what they're looking for – and it's all down to demonstrating your interest over and above the syllabus.
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Personal statement advice: history
Writing a personal statement for history? We asked admissions tutors what they're looking for – and it's all down to demonstrating your interest over and above the syllabus.
A student's guide to Nottingham
Nottingham packs a punch when it comes to dining, shopping, nightlife, sport, and culture. But the city isn’t just about the new – it is steeped in history...
Personal statement advice: music
Writing a personal statement for music? Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed, and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.
A student's guide to London
London’s diversity and rapidity will challenge and excite you in equal amounts.
Admissions tests
Some universities require you to sit an admissions test as part of the application process – discover the different types of assessment here.
Advisers guide to Clearing for international students
Find key information on how Clearing works if you are helping a student come to study in the UK.
Applying to study in the UK from around the world
Discover how to apply to study in the UK from outside of the USA and EU/EEA/Switzerland. Make sure you've got your documents ready and are prepared to act quickly to avoid any delays.
Applying to study in the UK from the USA
Discover how to apply to study in the UK as a USA citizen. Make sure you've got your documents ready and are prepared to act quickly to avoid any delays.
Applying to the UK – advanced practitioner tips
View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
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Cambridge Pre-Us
Facts about Pre-U: who they are for, subjects, what's involved in taking one, and assessment and grades.
Career goals: Lawyer
Oxford graduate Anke takes the stand to testify on what the life of a lawyer is really like.
Career Goals: Playwright/Theatre director
How do you turn a passion for words into a career? London playwright and theatre director Lynette did just that, after finding inspiration from one author while studying English at university.
Career goals: Press officer
If a company or brand does something significant in the world but no one hears it, did it really happen?
Case studies: apprenticeships
Discover real-life stories from current apprentices, including how they landed the role and what day-to-day life as an apprentice is like.
Charlie, Level 4 historic environment advice assistant apprentice
Charlie Field is working towards a Level 4 historic environment advice assistant apprenticeship with Historic England, the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. He is based in Cambridge.