UCL MSc Finance Personal Statement

Personal statement requirements

“There is a section in the application form for you to enter a personal statement (3,000 character limit, including spaces) or attach a statement as a separate document. ”

The personal statement allows you to express your motivations and suitability for the programme you are applying to.

There is a section in the application form for you to enter a personal statement (3,000 character limit, including spaces) or attach a statement as a separate document. Your personal statement should be no longer than two sides of A4 paper.

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/applying-graduate-study/what-you-need-complete-application/personal-statement

You should consider the following questions when writing your personal statement:

• Why do you want to undertake the programme or research?
• What are your academic interests?
• Why do you wish to study at UCL?
• What educational experience do you have?
• Do you have any relevant work experience?
• Have you completed any extracurricular and voluntary activities relevant to the programme?
• What are your career aspirations?