United Kingdom · Current UCAS format
UCL UCAS personal statement
UCL's undergraduate guidance emphasizes interest in the subject and reflection on relevant study and experiences. The UCAS statement is shared across course choices, rather than a general UCL-only supplement.
Writing format
Three UCAS personal-statement questions
What to prepare
- 1Explain what draws you to the subject with an academic idea or question you can discuss.
- 2Connect your qualifications and learning to the course you chose.
- 3Use other experiences only when you can explain what they taught you about the subject or study.
How to approach the writing
- UCL recommends spending roughly 75–85% of the statement on subject interest and preparation.
- Reflect on a small number of strong examples instead of listing every activity.
Before you submit
Check your exact UCL course requirements; some programmes have additional selection steps. Confirm the current UCAS character limit and question wording in the application.
Read UCL personal statement guidance ↗Official source checked 2026-09-25.