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UCAS Personal Statement Questions 2026-27

3 questions, answered once and sent to every course you apply to through UCAS.

Personal statement

4,000 characters max, shared across all three answers

Each answer needs at least 350 characters, and the question text itself does not count towards the limit. The same statement goes to every course you apply to through UCAS.

  1. Why do you want to study this course or subject?

  2. How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

  3. What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

Checked against official sources. Last verified August 30, 2026.

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