Your personal statement is the most important part of the UCAS application form and is the most commonly feared part too. It needn’t be scary, and there are a few key things which can help you below...

School or university may seem like a distance memory, but it’s important to still keep your skills up-to-date. You may be looking to refresh what you know, or gain all-important qualifications to upskill in your career or retrain to something completely different.

There’s a skills shortage within the construction field and there are plenty of career opportunities. Whether you’re a school leaver or looking for a change of career, you may be considering joining one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK.

It’s not for everyone so don’t panic! You may want to stay close to home, or circumstances may restrict going away to university. Or you may just want to consider other options then that type of study – which is absolutely fine.

Don’t worry that’s quite normal! It can an exciting, overwhelming, scary and freeing experience. You’re not alone – all new university students will be feeling a mix of emotions (whether they admit to it or not!). Find out below if it could be an option for you...

Engineering in the UK is currently threatened by a skills shortage that is putting 64% of engineering employers at risk. Given that engineering contributes around 26% of the UK’s GDP and that the UK has fewer female engineers than anywhere else in Europe.