What to do when results do not go to plan These last few months have been challenging for all you students in Year 13, and with results day looming this week, many of you will be going through the Clearing process if you haven’t achieved the A Level grades required for your firm and insurance […]
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Journalism – Boost Your Personal Statement
Thinking about studying journalism at university but not sure what to include in your personal statement? Journalism is a competitive industry, but if you’re considering studying a degree in this exciting discipline, it’s important that you convey your enthusiasm, capability and written communication well – your personal statement is therefore the best place to evidence […]
Computer Science – Boost Your Personal Statement
Considering studying Computer Science or a related degree at university but not sure how to boost your personal statement? Read on! If you’re currently studying Computer Science as an A Level or Computing/IT BTEC, evidencing your interest in the subject through your current studies is a good place to start but what do you do […]
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 […]
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 […]
Resource Round Up – Learning on your Own!
There’s more stuff than ever out there to do online and at home to support learning at home, 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 […]
Healthcare and Psychology Degrees – Boost Your Personal Statement
Get creative with your career exploration during Lockdown Are you in a catch-22 situation planning to study a healthcare degree but cannot obtain experience? Or are you considering a Psychology degree and looking to evidence an understanding of human behaviour? You can’t control the current situation but here are some ideas you can take control […]