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You've got just 4000 characters to say why you want to study your subject. It's not much! And it may seem even harder if you want to study more than one subject on a joint honours course.

Dr Chris Collins shares his advice on what to include in a personal statement. From how to show your passion, demonstrate your experience and connect different subjects together Chris's short video will help get you started.

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  1. Writing your personal statement

    Writing your personal statement. You've got just 4000 characters to say why you want to study your subject. It's not much! And it may seem even harder if you want to study more than one subject on a joint honours course. Dr Chris Collins shares his advice on what to include in a personal statement. From how to show your passion, demonstrate ...