To apply to any university in the UK you will need to complete a UCAS Application form. However some universities (Cambridge and Oxford) also provide additional application forms for you to complete.

The UCAS Application Form comprises of four pages and is broken down into a number of different parts:

Page 1 Page 1 addresses all the factual and personal information required. It includes the basics such as name, address, date of birth etc…. It also includes the part where you specify the courses and universities you want to apply to. You can select up to six different courses/ universities but this is all done on only ONE UCAS form. Page 2 Page 2 concerns factual information relating to the academic qualifications you have undertaken and are currently undertaking. Page 3 Page 3 covers any employment history and The Personal Statement. The Personal Statement is an absolutely crucial part of the application form. It is the area where you get to provide more information about yourself. You should consider this area a personal presentation of your personality, your interests, your motivation in life and your strengths. Any previous and relevant experience is also considered an asset. Page 4 Page 4 consists of an academic reference from a teacher or tutor from your school or college. To find out more about how to complete the application form to the best of your ability, read our additional details on Personal Statements, References and Completing the Application Form.