Universities

Explore regions and learn how we support you at every stage—from bachelor's to PhD and DBA. Our consultants provide tailored application support, personal statements, and interview preparation.

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How we support you

Bachelor search and applications

Searching and applying for a bachelor's degree is no easy feat. You're not only choosing your subject following A-Levels (Advanced Level qualifications) or equivalent qualifications but also navigating hundreds of undergraduate programme options offered by universities across the UK. Many students need specialist support and guidance to make these life-defining decisions.

As with all our clients, after an initial consultation, you work with a specialized consultant who provides tailored support based on your specific needs and ambitions. A typical package includes:

  • Course and University Selection

    Our consultants will guide your degree programme search, exploring all available options based on your academic qualifications, predicted grades, career aspirations, and preferred study location.

  • Personal Statement Development

    We work with you to craft a compelling personal statement that showcases your academic passion, relevant experiences, extracurricular achievements, and motivation for studying your chosen subject.

  • UCAS Application Support

    Our consultants help you complete your UCAS application, ensuring accuracy across all sections including qualifications, references, and personal details.

  • Supporting Essays

    We provide expert guidance on academic preparation and any additional essays required for competitive courses or specific universities.

  • Interview Preparation

    This includes mock interviews with our experienced consultants who understand undergraduate admissions processes, plus detailed constructive feedback to build your confidence.

Masters degree search and applications

Searching and applying for a taught Masters degree is no easy feat. You are not only choosing your specialization following your undergraduate degree but also navigating hundreds of programme options offered by universities across the UK. Many students need specialist support and guidance to make these career-defining decisions. At HMS Education, our expert advisers have successfully supported numerous postgraduate applicants in their Masters search to find their ideal taught programme and throughout the application process.

As with all our clients, after an initial consultation, you work with a specialized consultant who provides tailored support based on your specific needs and ambitions. A typical package includes:

  • Course and University Selection

    Our consultants will guide your Masters programme search, exploring all available options based on your undergraduate qualifications, career goals, and preferred study location.

  • CV Preparation

    We work with you to showcase your academic achievements, relevant professional experience, and extracurricular activities, tailoring your CV for each programme you apply to.

  • Personal Statement or Statement of Academic Purpose

    Our consultants will help you craft your personal statement, articulating your motivation for postgraduate study, relevant academic and professional experience, and specific research interests within your chosen field.

  • Supporting Essays

    We provide expert guidance on academic reading and preparation of any additional essays required for your applications.

  • Admissions Tests

    Our consultants support test preparation and practice where programmes require entrance assessments.

  • Interview Preparation

    This includes mock interviews with our experienced consultants who understand postgraduate admissions processes, plus detailed constructive feedback to build your confidence.

PhD search and applications

Searching and applying for a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is no easy feat. You are not only choosing your research specialism following your master's degree but also navigating selective doctoral programme options offered by universities and research institutions across the UK. Many aspiring academics and researchers need specialist support and guidance to make these career-defining decisions.

As with all our clients, after an initial consultation, you work with a specialized consultant who provides tailored support based on your specific needs and ambitions. A typical package includes:

  • Programme and University Selection

    Our consultants guide your PhD programme search, exploring all available options based on your master's qualifications, academic background, research interests, funding opportunities, and preferred supervisory arrangements.

  • Research Proposal Development

    We work with you to craft a compelling research proposal that demonstrates academic rigor, addresses a significant research gap, showcases methodological sophistication, and aligns with potential supervisors' research expertise.

  • Application Portfolio Support

    Our consultants help you compile your PhD application portfolio, ensuring coherence across all components including your CV, academic transcripts, publications or research experience, and research statement.

  • Supporting Documentation

    We provide expert guidance on securing strong academic references, crafting your statement of purpose, and preparing any additional materials required by competitive programmes or funding bodies.

  • Interview Preparation

    This includes mock interviews with our experienced consultants who understand doctoral admissions processes and research defence expectations, plus detailed constructive feedback to build your confidence in articulating your research vision.

DBA search and applications

Searching and applying for a DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) is no easy feat. You're not only choosing your research specialism following substantial professional experience but also navigating selective doctoral programme options offered by business schools across the UK. Many senior executives and professionals need specialist support and guidance to make these career-advancing decisions.

As with all our clients, after an initial consultation, you work with a specialized consultant who provides tailored support based on your specific needs and ambitions. A typical package includes:

  • Programme and Business School Selection

    Our consultants guide your DBA programme search, exploring all available options based on your master's qualifications, professional experience, research interests, executive career trajectory, and preferred study format.

  • Research Proposal Development

    We work with you to craft a compelling research proposal that demonstrates academic rigor, addresses a significant business challenge, draws on your professional expertise, and aligns with faculty research strengths.

  • Application Portfolio Support

    Our consultants help you compile your DBA application portfolio, ensuring coherence across all components including your CV, academic transcripts, professional achievements, and research statement.

  • Supporting Documentation

    We provide expert guidance on securing strong professional references, crafting your statement of intent, and preparing any additional materials required by competitive programmes.

  • Interview Preparation

    This includes mock interviews with our experienced consultants who understand doctoral admissions processes and research defence expectations, plus detailed constructive feedback to build your confidence in articulating your research vision.

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Step 1: Discovery Call

Your journey begins with a Discovery Call—a brief introductory conversation to understand your academic goals and answer your initial questions. This call is designed for clarity and connection, helping you decide whether our approach is the right fit before moving forward.

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Step 2: Strategic Advisory Consultation & Roadmap — £199+VAT

A one-to-one, in-depth meeting with our Head of Academia. Here we explore your circumstances, ambitions, and long-term goals in detail, designed to give you confidence about the road ahead. After the consultation, you receive a tailored written report detailing how we support you, key application timelines, associated costs, and a clear plan for how we can partner with you on your university application. This session lays the foundation for success, ensuring you know exactly how to proceed with your application and secure your place at a top UK institution.

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