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All applicants to UK Universities must write a personal statement as part of their UCAS application. Since UCAS changed to a new personal statement format for the 2025 application cycle, applicants are understandably a little confused about how to best write their personal statements. 

In our experience, the most effective way to learn about personal statements is to read well written examples. To give you an idea of how to nail the new format, our team of expert consultants has compiled a selection of example personal statements following the new UCAS format for 2025. Follow the links below for subject-specific example personal statements. 

2025 Personal Statement Examples

Arts and Humanities:

Example Classics Personal Statement

Express your passion for ancient cultures and literature all whilst satisfying the new UCAS personal statement format.

 

Example Economics Personal Statement

Learn how to demonstrate your interest in economic systems and stimuli whilst proving your mathematical nouse through the perfect personal statement.

Example English Literature Personal Statement

Whether your passion lies in Shakespeare, Austin, or Steinbeck, learn how to paint yourself as the perfect English candidate through the new personal statement format.

 

Example Law Personal Statement

Learn how to compose a new-style personal statement to best highlight your aptitude as a student of the law.

Example Music Personal Statement

Your aptitude for music alone isn't enough if you can't write about it cogently; learn how to do so with our example music personal statement using the new 2025 format for UCAS personal statements.

Example Politics Personal Statement

Whether you dream of fighting human rights abuses, or want to get stuck into the nitty gritty of the UK electoral system, learn how to demonstrate your passion for politics through the personal statement.

Sciences:

Example Computer Sciences Personal Statement

Taking your interest in Computer Sciences and putting it down concisely in words can be very difficult; learn how to do it with our example personal statement.

Example Engineering Personal Statement

With so many areas to explore in the wide world of engineering, selecting the best ones and responding to the 2025 personal statement prompts can be difficult. Learn how to nail it with our example.

Example Medicine Personal Statement

If you're preparing to apply to Medicine, you've likely put in a whole lot of work already with work experience, admission test preparation, and other extracurricular activities, Learn how to tie them together with our example personal statement.

 

Example Psychology Personal Statement

There is so much left to discover regarding the human mind, making psychology a fascinating subject to apply to. Learn how to articulate your passion for psychology with our 2025 personal statement exemplar.

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