Personal Statement:Web development 1 - The Student Room

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

Since the internet was introduced to me at an early age, I always aspired to use the internet to benefit myself or other people. I realised that the internet is a powerful tool capable of solving any problem. Whenever using the internet I always find myself analysing the design and functionality of websites - how they could be improved, what makes them successful.

I became fascinated with web design when I got my first computer several years ago, spending hours experimenting with CSS and HTML coding. I have continued to spend a lot of my time with computers as the majority of work produced in my BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design course involved using Adobe Creative Suite. I feel my passion for design and computing is a good combination that is relevant to this course as well as my desire to learn.

I want to attend university to learn as much as possible about web development and become part of a web design company after graduation. During the year between now and the beginning of the university course I will be learning web frameworks and programming languages such as Ruby on Rails, Perl and PHP. I will also be developing web applications and designing graphics for a Manchester based internet company.

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

As a person I am organized, punctual and a quick learner. I enjoy problem solving and motivating myself, which I feel plays a key part in learning how to use programming languages and creating websites. I specialised in graphics for my BTEC course which involved working around design briefs to produce digital and print media, I found these projects the most interesting as I enjoy designing around specifications.

Working as a group or independently played a big part in all of my college courses, from producing presentations to the class, to carrying out fieldwork or experiments. I feel these characteristics will help me excel in this course and provide me with the skills required to be successful within the web development industry.

I have recently designed my own website which I use as a portfolio and a place to practice using HTML, CSS and PHP.

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

In my spare time I enjoy reading, music, travelling, art and socialising, these have all led me to use the internet to research and keep updated with my interests. I have benefited greatly from applying the internet to my hobbies, which is another reason why I aspire to become a web developer.

Universities applied to:

• Manchester Metroplitan University (Web Development)
• University of Salford (Internet Tech & Multimedia)
• University of Leeds (New Media)

Grades achieved:

• Law (AS) - B
• Geography (AS) - A
• Psychology (AS) - B
• Photography (AS) - A
• Art & Design (BTEC Nat Dip.) - Distinctions

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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