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Clinical psychology degree personal statement example (1a) MSc
This is a real Psychology personal statement written by a student for their university application to University of Sussex. It has been carefully edited into the new three-question format, with all of the original wording kept. It may have strengths and weaknesses, but it can be used as inspiration for writing your own UCAS personal statement. Ensure your personal statement is entirely your own work, copying from this example or other sources is considered plagiarism and can affect your application. There are lots more examples in our collection of sample personal statements.
This statement has been reviewed by one of The Student Room's personal statement reviewers, and their feedback is included below.
Why do you want to study this course or subject?
The four years of undergraduate studies were dedicated to studying psychology. It was a period when I started growing professionally. There, I met various professionals, studied numerous subjects, many more intelligent people I became friends with. That was a fertile ground to reflect on my future career.
Today, I can proudly declare – I am fully committed to becoming a clinical psychologist. Personal characteristics I possess are perfectly adaptable to this profession and my interest in the field outweighs all other career options. Moreover, my academic achievements signify my capability of reaching the goal.
To make this come true I am applying to MSc, which will help me to enroll into doctoral program and work within NHS.
In Sussex University I would like to continue researching the field in scope of Dr Cavanagh’s interests.
How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
Moreover, my academic achievements signify my capability of reaching the goal.
Since I am applying for master degree I can provide grades of undergraduate studies: GPA 8.8 out of 10.
Currently, I am conducting research on attitudes towards mental health service use. Once it is finished I will consider publishing it.
What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?
A desire for exceeding professionally is well seen in my initiative. I formed a group of students and created a psychology club.
Furthermore, I actively volunteered in multiple sclerosis association, where I realized I will be a skillful psychologist in future.
Universities applied to:
- University of Sussex
Grades achieved:
- GPA 8.8 out of 10
Expert feedback from The Student Room personal statement reviewer
There is a 200 words limit, this is why it is so short.
AI generated feedback
This feedback is AI-generated, based on the text of this personal statement:
This personal statement is concise and focused, reflecting the applicant's commitment to clinical psychology and relevant achievements. To strengthen the new Ucas personal statement, consider expanding slightly (if allowed) to include more specific examples of skills gained during undergraduate studies and detailing how these directly prepare you for MSc study. Also, elaborate a bit more on your volunteer experience to show transferable skills like empathy, communication, and resilience. Mentioning concrete reasons why University of Sussex and Dr. Cavanagh's research aligns with your goals is a strong point and could be emphasized further for impact. Maintaining the authentic voice is good, but ensuring clarity and coherence across sections will enhance readability. Overall, it effectively demonstrates motivation and preparedness for advanced clinical psychology study within a compact format.
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.
Need help with your personal statement? You can ask a question or get feedback from The Student Room community (and our trained personal statement experts) on the personal statement advice forum.
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