How do I prepare for the new UCAS questions instead of a personal statement?

Instead of a single statement, you will answer a series of questions that aim to get a clearer picture of your motivation and skills. These will likely include:

• "Why do you want to study this course?"

• "How have your qualifications prepared you?"

• "What have you done outside of education to prepare?"

Focus on providing specific examples for each question. For a course like Ocean Science at Bangor, you might talk about a conservation project you volunteered for or a marine biology documentary you found inspiring.