Preparing for a Clearing Interview

Get prepared

Before you call us have a note to hand of

• your qualifications and relevant experience, include dates and details
• why you want to take this particular course
• what you enjoy about learning
• how you cope with challenging situations and people
• your experience of being part of a team
• how you motivate yourself, and deal with stress
• what you would like to do after you qualify

Call our Clearing hotline

• Call us on 01273 644000 and tell us about the course you are interested in and details of your qualifications, grades and any relevant experience

• We will let you know if we have places available and put you through to the admissions tutor for a more in depth discussion

• The tutor will confirm whether they want to invite you for interview

• You will be provided with details of where and when it will take place and what to expect which is likely to include some short tests exercises and group activities with other candidates, for example.

On the day of the interview

Remember, interviews are not designed to catch you out. They give us the best opportunity to assess your suitability for your chosen course and its demands. Attending an interview will also give you the opportunity to see whether the course and university feel like a good fit for you.

On the day you can explore the campus and get advice about accommodation and answers to any questions you may have about being a student here.

Courses that require attendance at interview before an offer can be made, include:

• Nursing and midwifery
• Occupational therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Social work
• Education