University interview preparation
You’ve successfully submitted your UCAS application and have been invited for an interview - well done! However, you’re now wondering how to prepare. Don’t worry, the Melio team are here to help. University interviews may seem intimidating but with our guidance and preparation program you’ll soon feel more at ease.
Preparation is key
Being invited to interview is a great first step in moving towards a place at your dream university, but keep in mind that you'll be up against other deserving applicants and so it’s crucial that you plan ahead.
If you’re looking to stand out from the crowd and get advice from others who have been in your shoes, then we’ve got you covered. At Melio, we’ve designed a university preparation program tailored to your needs. By working with Melio you can:
Receive an overview of the university admissions interview process
Receive guidance from our university experts via 1:1 tutorials
Participate in mock interviews and receive valuable feedback
Gain tips and tricks on how to impress the university admissions team
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Ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Get in touch today to discuss your goals, interests, and options. Our team of experts will guide you towards the best path for your future success.
Why do universities ask applicants to attend an interview?
Some universities use interviews as one of the key methods of determining your fitness to enrol in your desired academic programme. In order to learn more about potential students, universities will invite potential candidates to an interview. During the interview, universities are looking to:
• Verify the information on your UCAS form
• Determine whether you have reasonable expectations and a sincere interest in the subject
• Determine whether you can successfully complete the course
• Provide you with information about the course and university
• Provide you with an opportunity to ask questions
• Determine which applicants are most appropriately matched to the course and university
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Questions you may have
What courses require an admissions interview?
Interviews are frequently required for applicants in the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, education, music, and art & design.
Social science applications and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses are less likely to require an interview. For courses that aren't generally interviewed for, certain universities will still conduct interviews. This may occur if the course is oversubscribed or if there’s a certain part of your application that the university wants to discuss with you.
Regardless of the subject, Oxford and Cambridge will not award applicants a place without an interview. Candidates may also receive invitations to interviews from Imperial College London and University College London.
How do I know when my interview will take place?
In the UK, all university applications are submitted through UCAS, so it is their responsibility to notify you if you’ve been selected for an interview. This is often accessible through UCAS Track. Some institutions may also get in touch with applicants personally to let them know what to expect the day of the interview. We suggest that you check your inbox (and in some cases your mail!) periodically to avoid missing important interview dates!
You can accept, decline, or ask to modify the time or date of an interview that has been given to you in UCAS Track.
Are there different types of interviews I can get asked to attend?
One to one: you and one interviewer in your academic subject having a conversation.
Panel: more than one interviewer interviewing you about your subject.
Problem or text based: depending on your subject, you might have a maths problem to solve, be asked to analyse a text, or speak in another language.
Non-academic: sometimes you will have an interview with someone from a different subject field, to get to know you and allow you to ask non-academic questions.
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