Personal Statement Questionnaire

You are required to submit a personal statement as part of your application to study at UPIC and University of Plymouth.

What is a personal statement?

A personal statement is a short testimonial, written by you, which tells us more about your skills and experience, and – most importantly – why you want to study with us.

Before you complete the form, think about your answers carefully and make sure that you check them before clicking ‘Submit’. All statements will be checked for plagiarism, so please make sure that this is your own work. Once you have submitted your responses, our admissions team will update you on the status of your application within two working days.

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UPIC Personal Statement Questionnaire

First Name:

Surname:

Student ID :

Date of Birth:

Email address

Please explain why you have chosen to study at UPIC and Plymouth University

We would like you to talk about what made you want to study with us here, so you might want to discuss the location of UPIC and the University, and the University’s facilities. We are also looking to find out why you have chosen to study here rather than at another university, so you can mention the other institutions you have applied to and tell us why you have chosen Plymouth instead. (75 words minimum)

What has attracted you to studying here in the UK?

Choosing to study in another country is a big decision, so tell us why you have chosen the UK rather than another destination. If universities in your home country offer similar courses, please tell us why you’ve chosen to study abroad instead. (50 words minimum)

Please describe your reasons for wanting to study your course of choice.

You might wish to talk about why this subject interests you, or any modules or classes that you have found interesting. (75 words minimum)

How does your chosen course support your future career aspirations?

We would like you to talk about the career you hope to have in the future. You might want to talk about any skills that you hope to gain from your degree, and how these will help you in the future. Please try to be specific; for instance, if you hope to run your own business in the future, explain what kind of business. (75 words minimum)

Briefly tell us about how your previous studies and experience relate to the course that you have chosen.

This is your opportunity to tell us about your past experiences. You might want to discuss the previous courses that you have studied and found interesting, and how they link to your chosen course. If you have not been studying for more than a few months, we would like you to discuss what you have been doing in that time, how your experiences have related to your chosen course, and why you are now choosing to return to your studies. (75 words minimum)

Please tell us about any other information that you would like to include to support your application.

Have you previously studied in the UK?

YesNo

I am completing this form for:

Please insert the name of the course you are applying for.

Declaration:

I confirm that I have completed this statement myself and that the information provided on this questionnaire is original, true, complete and accurate and that no information requested or other material information has been left out. I give permission for Plymouth University and UPIC to check the authenticity of this information by contacting any of the institutions or businesses that I have include. I also give permission for the UK Visas and Immigration to share any previous immigration history with Plymouth University and UPIC when assessing my eligibility for the course. I understand and accept that Plymouth University and/or UPIC reserve the right to cancel my application if they have convincing evidence that I (or anyone acting on my behalf) have given false or misleading information.