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How to write about 2 courses in 1 personal statement?

So I've been writing my personal statement for uni and I'm applying for 2 courses (Software Engineering and Computer Forensics) but obviously I am only allowed one PS. One of the questions for the statement is why does this course interest you? Obviously I know why I'm interested in these courses but I was wondering if you have any tips on how to answer this question without mentioning the name of the course but also answer why I'm interested in both courses?

Reply 1

alleycat393

While they sound quite similar I don't think they are so you may struggle. I don't think you can write one PS for both but I'm going to quote in a colleague who knows more about this than I do @PQ

Reply 2

Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by CH558

Computer forensics is quite a rare course - I'd imagine that's the course that makes up the fewest of your choices?

If so I would recommend contacting the universities concerned and asking outright if they would mind you applying to the course with a Software Engineering focused PS. They're likely to say yes, or they might ask for your to submit an additional short PS (1000-2000 characters or so) explaining your interest in forensics. Either way you'll get a nice clear answer on whether you can use a SEng PS (and if so your job writing a good PS will be easier).