Information and advice for year 13 students

This session explains all about the personal statement, including what it is and why it’s such a key part of any successful UCAS application. We’ll offer useful advice on how to structure your statement and the content, as well as tips to help you stand out from the crowd. At the end of this session, you should feel confident and all set to get started on writing your statement. It’s useful if you have already chosen the degree course you would like to study before doing this session.

Writing a successful personal statement session recording

Download our handout (PDF) to get the most out of the session. If you need the session in an alternative format, there is a transcript (PDF) available.

Healthcare personal statement resources

If you are specifically interested in a career in healthcare, use these helpful resources to write your personal statement: 

• download our 'Writing a health and social care personal statement' guide (PDF)
• watch our 'How to write a healthcare personal statement' video.

Tuition fees and the cost of living away from home is a big investment. That’s why it’s important that you have all the facts and know what it will cost. At UWE Bristol, we also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to new students and applicants. 

For information on eligibility for student funding and how to make an application, please watch Student Finance England's video guides.

Money-Ready for University is a collection of useful online tools and guides to help you understand and prepare for the financial realities of university study.

This session outlines the vast number of opportunities and activities on offer for you at university, and how important it is to get involved in these from your first year onwards to boost your future employability prospects. The session is aimed at students in their final year of sixth form or college who have already applied to university.

Maximising your time at university session recording

Download our handout (PDF) to get the most out of the session. If you need the session in an alternative format, there is a transcript (PDF) available.

UWE Bristol Library Services has created a range of online ‘How to’ workbooks to provide information and tutorials to help you get ready for the start of your degree.

How to make notes and read effectively

The aim of this workbook is to help develop your academic reading and note taking skills. You’ll learn to evaluate what to read and identify when skimming and scanning are useful tactics, as well as exploring how to prepare for lectures and techniques to build on your notes.

How to make notes and read effectively

How to reference and avoid plagiarism 

This workbook teaches you all about citing and referencing rules, so you’ll be able to correctly acknowledge sources and avoid any plagiarism in your assignments. It also shows you how to apply the best fit approach to different types of information and how to paraphrase effectively.

How to reference and avoid plagiarism

How to plan and structure your writing 

This workbook shows you how to properly plan and structure your writing. We’ll focus on techniques such as analysing assignment titles, organising your thoughts clearly and using paragraphs correctly.

How to plan and structure your writing

How to put your reading into writing 

This workbook introduces you to the concept of synthesis and why it’s important, as well as how to effectively summarise research and identify themes within reading. 

How to put your reading into writing

How to write critically 

In this workbook you’ll be encouraged to question your assumptions about information and evaluate evidence, helping you to develop the key skill of critical thinking.

How to write critically

Future Quest is a programme for students in Years 10 to 13, giving you all you need to know about higher education and your options ahead. You will also learn about life and study skills, as well as how to develop your self awareness, self confidence and resilience.

The Future Quest team are offering all schools and colleges free access to their collection of interactive online resources.

Future Quest

Hear more from our subject leaders about our pioneering courses and why UWE Bristol is a great place to study. Find out all about the range of exciting courses available, what you will study and where it could take you in the future. Just choose an area of interest from the ‘Explore your subject area’ drop-down menu at the top of the page.

Undergraduate subject talks

Browse our courses by subject area

UWE Bristol is spread over three campuses, all just a short bus ride from one another, and each of our sites has its own friendly community and offers something unique. Over the last five years, we've invested £300 million into our state-of-the-art facilities to create the most effective and empowering setting for our students and people to discover their potential.

Be inspired by our campuses

Campus or city living? Ensuite or separate shower room? The choice is yours. We want you to feel at home from the moment you arrive. Take a 360 degree tour of our different living spaces and get useful advice from our team of accommodation experts and current students.

Accommodation

In this tutorial we look into how you will be taught, assessed and learn at UWE Bristol. We’ll also consider what’s expected when studying at university level, and the study skills you need to get the most from your time with us.

Prepare for study

At UWE Bristol, we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to new students and applicants. These are non-repayable sources of funding to help you succeed at university.