Clearing – Preparation and tips (just in case)

Top tips before applying through clearing! Most students don’t plan to go through clearing, yet every year tens of thousands of students find their university place this way. Clearing is a process that matches undergraduate applicants to university places yet to be filled. In these uncertain times the prospect of going through Clearing can seem […]

Mathematics – Boost Your Personal Statement

So you’re considering studying Maths at university but you’re still not sure about what to include in your personal statement.  Conveying your interest in Maths can be challenging without specific examples to back it up and, understandably, as a Year 12 student in this current situation, extra-curricular activities have been hard to come by.  So […]

Meet an International Business student

A bit about me I’m Samantha – I’m an international student, originally from Venezuela who decided to move to London and chase my passion in International Business as a career pathway. I believe what makes my university experience unique is the fact I have been myself every step of the way. This is key as you can […]

Insight into Business & Enterprise

For those intrigued by how businesses work to those aspiring to be entrepreneurs, studying Business at university will introduce you to a range of skills and expertise to help you go forward. We asked Dr Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer at City’s Business School (Faculty of Management) for some advice for young people interested in studying […]

Business, Accounting, Finance and Economics – Boost Your Personal Statement

Business, Accounting, Finance and Economics are all popular courses offered at university.  If you’re considering studying any of these subjects and looking to gain some further experience to enhance your personal statement, then look no further!  Here are some ideas to help get you started.                                Virtual Work Experience Work experience is limited at present but […]

Resource Round Up: British Archaeology Week

There’s more stuff than ever out there to do at home and online, but with more and more added every day it’s getting tough to find useful, interesting and helpful resources. Right! That’s enough of the introduction out of the way! Ben here, completely taking over resource round up because it’s the Festival of Archaeology […]

Resource Round Up: Looking after Yourself

There’s more stuff than ever out there to do at home and online, but with more and more added every day it’s getting tough to find useful, interesting and helpful resources. That’s where we’re coming in with our top three picks of what we’ve found each week to help you get straight to the useful […]

Why I went to university to study Law

My name is Emily and I’m about to start my final year at City, University of London. I am a law student, which is also known as an LLB student. Why I wanted to study law After working and interning for various government organisations, I decided that the pace of legislative work wasn’t for me. […]

Law – Boost Your Personal Statement

Law is both an interesting and popular subject offered at university.  Now you’re at the end of Year 12, it’s time to consider what to include in your personal statement to make you stand out to universities.  Here are a few options you can consider to help boost it.   Virtual Work Experience   Three Law […]

Careers Support During Lockdown

My name is Maz Mullarkey and I am the Widening Participation Team Careers Adviser.          Understandably, with the current situation, students have faced a massive disruption to their education, including not having access to careers advice.  With normal academic life put on hold, this is a very confusing time for all. I work on an […]