Attend an interview

Some of our courses will make offers once they have interviewed all the shortlisted candidates.

Attending an interview gives you the opportunity to ask questions about the course and the university, and allows tutors to assess your suitability for the course before making you an offer.

Admissions tutors value evidence of your passion and commitment to a subject, as it is an indication of high motivation for being able to enjoy and successfully complete a course. An interview is an excellent opportunity to display your enthusiasm for your subject and discuss your relevant experience of the subject area.

You will be contacted by an admissions tutor if you're required to attend an interview. This could be through the applicant area of studentcentral, or via email. Make sure you log on to the applicant area regularly to manage your application, and respond to interview invites.

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What to expect

Each school takes a different approach to interviews. Usually your interview will include an introduction to the course and the chance to speak to lecturers and tutors.

You may be asked to bring documentation with you, such as your qualifications or project work, to present your portfolio (usually for art or design courses), or to prepare a short presentation. Your admissions tutor will let you know what you'll be required to prepare for your interview.

If you're based overseas we may invite you to conduct your interview over the telephone or via Skype, rather than in person. If you're required to present a portfolio, you may be asked to submit a digital portfolio.

Subject areas that usually require an interview

  • Architecture
  • Art and design
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Occupational therapy
  • PGCE and teaching
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Social work