You may be requested to submit a personal statement as a part of the application process for postgraduate courses or jobs. This may also be called an additional information section.

Further details can be gained from applications section in the CVs and applications booklet PDF   (1.18MB)

Please note this advice on personal statements is not to be used if applying for teacher training courses, please see below.

See also Graduate Prospects information on job applications including personal statements.

Applying for teacher training

When applying for teacher training courses including PGCEs, see the Teacher Training section for personal statement advice.