Higher Education and Me
Explore how to apply to university through UCAS, learn more about personal statements and get ready to start your application.
Browse our videos and resources below to find out more about applying to university and making your higher education choices.
Choosing a Course and University
Making the right decisions for you
Beginning your research about university can be a daunting prospect, here we have included some resources, web links and information on how to get started, what to think about and how to go about starting to make those important decisions about where you might study.
This video will help get you started.
Researching Universities and Courses
Hear from our Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager Chris about how to research and make your university choices.
Personal Statements
Supporting your UCAS application
Personal statements are an important and integral part of making your university application.
It really is your opportunity to ‘sell’ yourself. You have probably heard people talk about what to include (or not) and how to structure it along with top tips for getting started.
There is a lot of useful information out there and here you will find some resources, videos and links to help you begin to write yours.
Download our Personal Statement Guide, it’s full of useful tips and advice from admissions tutors.
The Application Process
How to apply through UCAS
Hear Bob Savill, Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions talk you through the process of applying to university and UCAS in this video.
UCAS and Applying to University
Find out more about completing your UCAS application.
More Resources
Learn more
Find out more about applying to university and accessing higher education at the links below, or email our Outreach team on outreach@chi.ac.uk.
- Sussex Learning Network – A local partnership enabling learners to participate in and progress through higher level education.
- Uni4Me – Events, activities and resources from UK higher education organisations.
- Uni Taster Days – A great source for university tasters events, workshops and opens days.
