Personal Statement - Forensic Computing

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

I have been fascinated with computers and forensic science from the age of 12 years old and am applying to university as I would like to develop my knowledge and gain knowledge of new things. I would rather work as a programmer or a forensic computer analyst when I finish university. When I finish my degree, I intend to go into post-graduate study to expand upon my knowledge.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

My current studies are linked because I learn more about computers and programming. I did a course in GVNQ ICT at GCSE and that course has helped me to prepare for my current course. My present course also prepares me for university too. From doing this course, I hope to learn how to use an assortment of various programs that will aid me in my preferred career later on in life.

I am a hard worker and responsible. I have demonstrated this by handing in all my work in on time and asking for help when I need it - if the teacher can‘t help me, I will ask other students for their help.. I will also ask for my work to be checked before handing it in - this allows me to add more and edit some of the content in it.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

I enjoy surfing the internet and play some computer games. I also spend my time reading reviews online. I will also sometimes give computer advice to people as well.

Out of college, I enjoy listening to music and going to gigs. I also sometimes enjoy reading, I mostly enjoy reading crime non-fiction book and magazines as well as computer and motorbike magazines. I keep up with the news by watching the news or reading newspapers, usually the local paper or the Daily Mail. In addition, I also watch a programme on BBC News channel called Click. This programme talks about the most recent technology and websites.

I am a moderator of a forum. From doing this. I have learnt how to work as part of a team and have started to build upon my communication skills. As well as working as part of a team, I also have to use my common sense when moderating.

In 2004 I did work experience at the local magistrates court. A lot of this involved having to update details of people who were awaiting trials or were having their trial. It also involved having to learn general office skills (generally data entry and storing information of people on file) and not being allowed to talk about anything that I read, overheard or was told by staff.

Universities applied to:

• City University - Computer Science
• Middlesex - Forensic Computing
• Middlesex - Forensic Computing with Foundation Year

How personal statements have changed?

The current personal statement format, with three 'scaffolding' questions, was introduced by Ucas in September 2025. This personal statement was submitted before then, using the old essay-style format. It has been carefully edited into the three-question format, with all of the original wording kept.

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