Will I be invited to attend an interview?

We interview all applicants for our Social Work and Pharmacy courses.

If you are applying for Social Work or Pharmacy please see our online prospectus for further details of the admissions process for these courses.

If you have been invited to an interview for Social Work, you can find out more about what to expect here.

If you have been invited to an interview for Pharmacy, you can find out more about what to expect here

For some of our courses, we will invite you to attend an interview if you are studying a qualification that is harder for us to assess on paper whether or not we are able to make you an offer. For example, if you are studying an Access to HE Diploma, a BTEC Extended Diploma or another non-traditional qualification.

We may also invite you to attend an interview if you have had a less typical educational history, which means we are unable to consider your application using our normal criteria. This can include applicants who are unable to provide predicted grades, existing qualifications or an academic reference.

Where will my interview take place

Interviews take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. Although interviews are conducted virtually, please be assured there will be other opportunities to visit our campus.

When will my interview take place?

The majority of interviews will be held from late February to early April. If we invite you to attend an interview you will be emailed with information about the interview process and details of the time and date. If you confirm you would like to attend an interview you will be provided with a TEAMS invite.

What to Expect

We want the interview process to be as positive an experience as possible for you and we will only invite you to attend an interview if we are interested in your application and want to find out more about you. Typically you will be interviewed by two or three members of staff including the Admissions Tutor and a member of our Undergraduate Progression Team.

Our Management and Business courses typically hold a group interview where you will be expected to take part in an open discussion on topics related to the course with a maximum of eight applicants and the Admissions Tutor.

The interview process is used to determine your suitability for the course you have applied for and to provide you with an opportunity to decide if our course is the right one for you.

At the end of the interview, you will be invited to ask any questions you have about the course and we will also provide you with some information about what will happen next.

How can I prepare for my interview?

Admissions Tutors are looking for students they believe have the best academic potential and chance to succeed and flourish by studying a degree at Bath. Good ways to prepare for an interview are:

• Think about what has motivated you to study the course and why you would like to study at the University of Bath
• Carefully consider what has really interested you during your current study and prepare some well thought out examples - which will help you evidence your enthusiasm and passion for your subject
• Familiarise yourself with the published course material and look at which modules may be of interest to you
• Be prepared to discuss anything you have included in your personal statement and expand on this during your interview

You will also be asked to answer some academic subject-specific questions relating to your course. Please do not get anxious if you are unsure of the answer straight away; you will be given time to work through the question and the Admissions Tutor will support you and want to see how you can apply your logic to work out the answer.

For some of our courses, you will be emailed an article to read in advance of your interview which will form the basis for some of the discussion.

How and when will I hear?

You will be notified via UCAS Track whether or not you have been successful.

We understand that you will want to know the outcome of our interview as soon as possible and therefore we will aim to notify you within two weeks from the date of your interview.

What to wear

We would like you to feel comfortable during your interview and we do not have a dress code. Lots of candidates simply opt for something smart yet casual!

Guidance for applicants with Disabilities

If you have a disability, Specific Learning Difficulty, long-term health condition, or require any additional support, we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. When you receive your invitation to attend an interview please let your departmental contact know as soon as possible so that we may discuss your requirements with you prior to your interview.

Ways to experience the university

If you are successful at interview and made an offer you will be invited to attend an Applicant Visit Day. This is a great way to find out more about your course and what it is like to study at Bath.

We also offer Undergraduate campus tours either in person or virtual campus tours led by one of our Student Ambassadors.

Travel Bursary

We offer a Travel Bursary to refund the cost of your travel for eligible applicants to attend an Applicant Visit Day. To find out if you meet our criteria and how to apply please see our Applicant Travel Bursary web page.