Preparing for your interview

Before your interview

Our step-by-step list of things to do when we invite you to interview. 

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• 1. Activate your University of Brighton account

  Activate your university account straight away so you don't miss your interview invitation.

  We send interview invitations and other communications through Student View, our applicant portal. We email you login details when you apply to Brighton. Find out how to activate your account. 

• 2. Book your interview

  When we invite you to interview, we’ll email you to ask you to check your messages in Student View. Log in and choose an interview date.

  If none of the dates work for you, message us through Student View and we’ll try to find another time.

• 3. Tell us if you need any adjustments

  If you're disabled, neurodivergent or have a health condition, we can make adjustments to your interview or other admissions task. That could be:

  • extra time for a written task
  • questions shown in writing as well as spoken
  • breaks between questions, or a quiet space if you’re interviewing on campus
  • a chaperone.

  Tell us when you book, or message us through Student View before your interview. You don’t have to share more personal information than you want to.

• 4. Complete anything we ask for before the day

  For some courses we may also ask you to send documents, complete a short task or fill in a declaration before your interview. We’ll tell you what is needed and by when.

• 5. Prepare

  • Think about why you want to study the course and join the profession, and examples from your life that show it. These can come from school, work, volunteering, caring or hobbies.
  • Find out which professional body accredits your course on our course finder, and take a look at their web page. 
  • Re-read your personal statement.
  • Make a note of any questions you’d like to ask us.

Log onto Student View to choose your interview date

On the day

What to do on the day of your interview – whether you are online and on campus. 

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• Online interviews

  Most of our interviews take place on Microsoft Teams. We’ll send you a link before your interview. You don’t need a Teams account if you are using a laptop. If you join from a tablet or phone you may need to download the free Teams app at Google Play or the App Store.

  • Find a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted.
  • Join a few minutes early. You’ll wait in a virtual lobby until we let you in.
  • Have photo ID ready, such as your passport, driving licence, or school or college ID card.
  • You can have water, and a pen and paper for notes and questions.

• In-person interviews

  If your interview is on campus, your invitation will tell you where to go and who will meet you. Find out about our campuses in Brighton. 

  • Make sure you arrive a few minutes early. 
  • Have photo ID ready, such as your passport, driving licence, or school or college ID card.
  • You can have water, and a pen and paper for notes and questions.

• If something goes wrong

  If you can’t connect or something goes wrong with the technology, don’t worry. It won’t count against you. Message us through Student View and we’ll do our best to help you join or rearrange your interview.

  If you can’t attend an online or in-person interview, let us know as soon as you can and we'll try to offer another date.

   

After your interview

We'll let you know the outcome. If you're successful, you'll receive an offer through UCAS. Offers for these courses usually include non-academic conditions, such as a DBS check and Occupational Health check. Your course's entry requirements info tab explains which apply.

Frequently asked questions

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• Which University of Brighton courses require an interview?

  If you've applied for one of these courses, we'll invite you to interview if your application is shortlisted. 

  • Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons)
  • Midwifery BSc(Hons)
  • Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons)
  • Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons)
  • Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons)
  • Pharmacy MPharm
  • Physiotherapy BSc(Hons)
  • Social Work BSc(Hons)
  • Primary Education (3-7 years) BA(Hons) with QTS
  • Primary Education (5-11 years) BA(Hons) with QTS
  • Physical Education with BA(Hons) with QTS

  Medicine is run by Brighton and Sussex Medical School, which has its own interview information.

• How will I know where my interview will be?

  Most interviews take place online on Microsoft Teams but some are held on campus. We will confirm all the details after you’ve booked your place.

• When will my interview take place?

  Different courses interview at different times of the year. You’ll be able to book a date that suits you on Student View after we invite you to interview.

• Will I be able to choose the date or time of my interview?

  Yes. You’ll be able to book a date that suits you on Student View after we invite you to interview.

• Who will I be interviewed by?

  Your interview will be led by the course admissions tutor or a member of the course admissions team. Other staff and sometimes students may take part if there is a group discussion or to answer questions.