Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Whatever your chosen course, if you need a visa to study in the UK the personal
statement is an important part of the University’s assessment of your genuine
intent to study here.
Writing your personal statement may help you prepare your thoughts ready for any
interview either with University staff or, if applying for a visa to study at Hull,
with visa officers.
Make sure your personal statement is your own work – it must not be written by an
agent or other adviser or copied from another applicant
Your interest in the course and how it fits with your career aspirations
How your previous study links with this course
If applying for a new academic discipline tell us why you now have an
interest in the new area
Why you would like to study at the University of Hull specifically
Relevant work experience or other experience relevant to the course
(particularly important if you applying for a course in a professional training
are such as teaching, nursing or social work)
If applying for a new academic discipline tell us why you now have an
interest in the new area
And anything else you would like to tell us about yourself that makes you a
great candidate
International students must tell us about all prior UK study (whether
completed/passed or not, including any short courses)
Your personal statement is not a test of English language spelling or grammar but
we will expect you to be able to write a clear summary