Wider reading for personal statements
This page was made possible with support from Allen & Overy.
Research has shown that university admissions tutors think a paragraph about wider reading is the most valuable part of a personal statement. This page is here to help you find and talk about a piece of research or wider reading in your chosen subject.
You can find links to recommended websites by clicking on your chosen subject in the lists below, or by searching for your subject here:
How to use these resources
On each website listed below you will find recommended reading materials and resources relevant to your chosen subject.
We recommend you start by exploring a few different websites and resources, before choosing one to focus on.
Once you have found a resource that interests you, use the downloadable prompt question sheets to help you make notes. Don’t feel like have to answer all of the questions – answer the ones you have the most interesting things to say about.
Once you’ve had a go at answering these questions, you can pull your answers together into a paragraph for your personal statement.
