A mature student is any student who begins their degree with us aged 21 or over. Many of our students are mature students and we are committed to improving your career opportunities and supporting your decision to re-train.
We are proud that our mature students are represented across all our academic facilities, from our foundation and undergraduate degrees, to PHDs. You will be asked to provide certain supporting statements including your education history, a personal statement, and a reference. They may be looking for certain grades, UCAS points, personal qualities, or work experience. If you are unsure if your experience will support your application, you can contact our course admission tutors for more information about whether you may meet their requirements for the degree.
The personal statement is a piece of academic writing that is a minimum of 1, characters and a maximum of 4, characters or 47 lines, including blank lines , whichever comes first. Your personal statement is an opportunity to show off your suitability for your chosen courses. You can only include one personal statement in your UCAS application, and it will be used for all the courses you apply for.
You can demonstrate your interest in the course by providing examples of further reading, courses you have attended and any work experience that you have. Providing practical examples will set you apart from other applicants and prove that you are ready for university.
Try to keep your personal statement brief with positive examples. Your interview will be your chance to expand on your personal statement.
