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English Personal Statement Examples
What is an English personal statement?
An English personal statement should explain what you enjoy about the subject and why.
University admissions tutors want to see reflective, well thought out piece of creative writing, displaying impeccable use of the English language.
As an English UCAS applicants, you will be expected to demonstrate confidence and flair for writing.
How do I write an English personal statement?
You should write in a concise, clear, formal but friendly style. If you want to prove that you know how to study English literature, then your personal statement should reflect this, not undermine it.
Read some of our English personal statement examples above to help get your creativity flowing, as well as our top rated statements .
Make sure you do some research before you start writing. Wider reading can help get you ahead, whether that’s broadening your horizons within fiction, drama and poetry (ask your tutor or librarian for pointers) or swotting up on literary theory.
The Internet also has many great resources for enhancing your English language and literature knowledge.
What should I include in my English personal statement?
- What are your reasons for wanting to study English at university? Have you enjoyed reading since you were a child? Do you love the global appeal of literature? Or how stories can change and influence society? Try to pin down what it is in particular that draws you to this subject.
- Think about whether any books you have studied at A level English have impaced you, or anything you have read outside of your school studies.
- Talk about your strengths and analytical skills, and give any examples you can of your commitment to the course and your creativity. Did you enhance these through your A level studies, through work experience, or through your hobbies or extracurricular activities?
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