Preparing for your interview
You'll receive details about your interview, which will be held virtually, via email. We'll send this to the email address you included on your application. Remember to check your junk email inbox.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to book an interview slot via email, unless stated otherwise. When you book your interview slot, we’ll send you a confirmation email. It will include the date and time of your interview, the link to access your interview, as well as what you may need to prepare or have with you on the day. If you can’t make any of the available interview slots, get in touch and we'll do our best to accommodate you: international.interviews@sunderland.ac.uk.
Your subject (A-Z)
How to prepare
You'll be expected to prepare a portfolio of your creative work which shows what you have done so far and what interests you. We're not looking for perfection as we appreciate you're still developing work – we're interested in your creative potential.
Your portfolio
Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation, ZIP file or links to websites or videos. Here are some of our top tips:
- Remember it's about quality not quantity – aim for between 10-20 pieces of your work.
- Display a range of styles and techniques.
- Show us work completed in or outside of your studies.
- Include ideas that didn't work.
- Demonstrate your research, for example, design sheets or sketchbooks/scrapbooks of things that inspire you.
- Include photographs of 3D or large 2D work.
- We also like to see uncompleted or work in progress.
If you're applying for more than one course, make sure your portfolio demonstrates work relevant to both/all.
To upload your portfolio, please log into your myApplication portal to view any outstanding actions and navigate to the checklist section. Here you'll have the option to upload a document.
Please contact internationaladmissions@sunderland.ac.uk for further portfolio guidance.
Your interview
Congratulations on being invited for an interview, we're really looking forward to meeting you.
We aim to make our Audiology interviews as relaxed as possible, as it’s our opportunity to learn more about you and your interest in Audiology. It’s also a chance for you to ask any questions you might have about the University, your chosen course, or the application process.
If you haven’t already, you’ll soon receive an email containing your interview date and time. We'll aim to provide you with an interview date as soon as possible, however this can take up to three weeks during holiday and busy periods. You'll also receive a reminder email 24 hours before your interview.
How to prepare
We recommend you do some research into current discussions, problems, and challenges within healthcare. We also encourage you to research Audiology at the University. As our course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science, we'd encourage you to read about their Practitioner Training Programme to learn more.
You may want to consider the rationale for choosing this career and how your personality lends itself to this occupation. Reflect on what attracted you to the profession and show you've researched the career, and you understand the role. You'll need to back up your answers with personal experiences. For example, delivering care in a professional environment, voluntary, caring for family members, or volunteering with youth groups.
What to expect on the day
Your interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams and will take no longer than 30 minutes. A link to join the interview meeting will be in your interview confirmation email.
You’ll participate in a panel interview, and this will be conducted by academic staff, NHS Trust Clinicians, and Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) representatives.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Your interview
Congratulations on being invited for an interview, we're really looking forward to meeting you.
We aim to make our Cardiac Physiology interviews as relaxed as possible, as it’s our opportunity to learn more about you and your interest in Cardiac Physiology. It’s also a chance for you to ask any questions you might have about the University, your chosen course, or the application process.
If you haven’t already, you’ll soon receive an email containing your interview date and time. We'll aim to provide you with an interview date as soon as possible, however this can take up to three weeks during holiday and busy periods. You'll also receive a reminder email 24 hours before your interview.
How to prepare
We recommend you do some research into current discussions, problems, and challenges within healthcare, and to look at the NHS structure, organisational values, and principals. We also encourage you to research Cardiac Physiology at the University. Investigating patient-centred care and how this will apply in a healthcare setting will also help you prepare for your interview.
You may want to consider the rationale for choosing this career and how your personality lends itself to this occupation. Reflect on what attracted you to the profession and show you've researched the career, and you understand the role. You'll need to back up your answers with personal experiences. For example, delivering care in a professional environment, voluntary, caring for family members, or volunteering with youth groups.
Further resources include:
- Academy of Healthcare Science
- National School of Healthcare Science
- Society for Cardiac Science and Technology.
What to expect on the day
Your interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams and will take no longer than 30 minutes. A link to join the interview meeting will be in your interview confirmation email.
You’ll participate in a panel interview, and this will be conducted by academic staff, NHS Trust Clinicians, and Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) representatives.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Your interview
Congratulations on being shortlisted for an interview, we're really looking forward to meeting you.
Our Community and Youth Work interviews give you the chance to understand how your course is structured and to show us your passion for the subject.
How to prepare
We'd advise you to research some current key issues or recent discussions surrounding the community and youth work sector in advance of your interview.
As part of the interview process you'll complete an individual interview with one of our academics. You'll be required to answer a variety of questions, which you'll be provided with shortly ahead of your interview date, so you can prepare accordingly. Think about your understanding of community and youth work and how you can demonstrate the values you can bring and your motivation and commitment to becoming a community and youth worker.
What to expect on the day
Your interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams and will take around 30 minutes. A link to join the interview meeting will be in your interview confirmation email.
During the individual interview, you'll be asked a range of straightforward and open questions giving you an opportunity, based on your experience and values, to demonstrate your attributes. This is your opportunity to tell us more about yourself and why you would be a great candidate for the course. Questions will be provided ahead of your interview.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Dress code
Please dress smartly for your interview, but ensure that you're comfortable.
Your interview
Congratulations on being shortlisted for an interview, we're really looking forward to meeting you.
Our Education interviews give you the chance to understand how your course is structured and to show us your passion for the subject. Our Education staff are friendly and welcoming, and the interview process is a relaxed one.
How to prepare and what to expect on the day
We would advise applicants to research some current key issues or recent discussions within the education sector, in advance of your interview.
Primary Education and Secondary Education pre-interview tasks
Artefact (pre-interview task)
Please have with you an artefact that could be used in a classroom context to stimulate learning.
Be prepared to explain how you could use this to engage pupils and develop interest in the relevant age group. Your artefact could be (for example) a story, a poem, a picture, or an object.
You'll have a maximum of five minutes to explain:
- The age group of children you would use it with or the specific subject it would incorporate
- How you would introduce it into the classroom environment
- What specific learning it would inspire or develop
What to expect on the day
Your interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams, a link to join the interview meeting will be in your interview confirmation email.
You'll take part in a group task with the other candidates, where you'll have open discussions about Education and the skills you think are relevant to the role of the teacher in your chosen age group. Don’t feel like you need to have all the answers, we're interested in you as a person and want to know why this is the chosen route for you.
The group task will be followed by an individual interview with an academic. During this interview, you'll be asked a range of open questions giving you an opportunity, based on your experiences, to demonstrate your values, attributes, and desire to teach in the sector.
English and Maths tasks
You'll complete an English and Maths task as part of the interview process. These are used as a formative assessment tool to begin your subject knowledge development. Please note, these tasks are relatively basic, they're not exams that require revision beforehand.
PGCE in Further Education and Skills (FES) pre-interview tasks
Assignment
You're required to complete a pre-interview task to have with you on the day. This task will require an understanding of teaching in its broadest sense and an awareness of the need to be inclusive.
You should write around 1,000 words on the following:
"What do you believe the purpose of education to be?”
Here are some points of discussion that you may wish to refer to:
- The Further Education and Skills sector
- Equality and diversity
- Barriers to learning
- Economic growth or contributions to the workplace
- Personal fulfilment
- How people learn
- Progression to the workplace or higher education
You may include literature references in this discussion to support your argument.
What to expect on the day
Your interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams, a link to join the interview meeting will be in your interview confirmation email.
The interview process will start with a presentation to cover the frequently asked questions about the course and give you a chance to learn more about what you'll be studying. You may wish to have a notebook to hand to take down any important information and we'll make sure that you get a copy of the presentation slides.
You'll then take part in a group task with the other candidates, where you'll have open discussions about lesson planning and developing knowledge in the FES sector.
Following this group task, you'll have a one-to-one interview with a member of the FES team. During your interview, you'll be asked a range of open questions giving you an opportunity, based on your experiences, to demonstrate your values, attributes, and desire to teach in the FES sector. This will include talking about what subject(s) you may want to teach for your placement experience. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about the course.
English and Maths comprehension task
You'll be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task as part of the interview process. If you require any adjustments to complete this task please let us know as soon as possible.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Don’t forget to prepare your pre-interview task:
- An artefact for Primary and Secondary Education courses
or
- Your completed assignment for the PGCE Further Education and Skills (FES) course
Dress code
Please dress smartly to your interview, but ensure that you're comfortable.
How to prepare
You'll be expected to prepare a portfolio of your creative work which shows what you have done so far and what interests you. We're not looking for perfection as we appreciate you're still developing work – we're interested in your creative potential.
Your portfolio
Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation, ZIP file or links to websites or videos. Here are some of our top tips:
- Remember it's about quality not quantity – aim for between 10-20 pieces of your work.
- Display a range of styles and techniques.
- Show us work completed in or outside of your studies.
- Include ideas that didn't work.
- Demonstrate your research, for example, design sheets or sketchbooks/scrapbooks of things that inspire you.
- Include photographs of 3D or large 2D work.
- We also like to see uncompleted or work in progress.
If you're applying for more than one course, make sure your portfolio demonstrates work relevant to both/all.
To upload your portfolio, please log into your myApplication portal to view any outstanding actions and navigate to the checklist section. Here you'll have the option to upload a document.
Please contact internationaladmissions@sunderland.ac.uk for further portfolio guidance.
How to prepare
You'll be expected to prepare a portfolio of your creative work which shows what you have done so far and what interests you. We're not looking for perfection as we appreciate you're still developing work – we're interested in your creative potential.
Your portfolio
Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation, ZIP file or links to websites or videos. Here are some of our top tips:
- Remember it's about quality not quantity – aim for between 10-20 pieces of your work.
- Display a range of styles and techniques.
- Show us work completed in or outside of your studies.
- Include ideas that didn't work.
- Demonstrate your research, for example, design sheets or sketchbooks/scrapbooks of things that inspire you.
- Include photographs of 3D or large 2D work.
- We also like to see uncompleted or work in progress.
If you're applying for more than one course, make sure your portfolio demonstrates work relevant to both/all.
To upload your portfolio, please log into your myApplication portal to view any outstanding actions and navigate to the checklist section. Here you'll have the option to upload a document.
Please contact internationaladmissions@sunderland.ac.uk for further portfolio guidance.
How to prepare
You'll be expected to prepare a portfolio of your creative work which shows what you have done so far and what interests you. We're not looking for perfection as we appreciate you're still developing work – we're interested in your creative potential.
Your portfolio
Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation, ZIP file or links to websites or videos. Here are some of our top tips:
- Remember it's about quality not quantity – aim for between 10-20 pieces of your work.
- Display a range of styles and techniques.
- Show us work completed in or outside of your studies.
- Include ideas that didn't work.
- Demonstrate your research, for example, design sheets or sketchbooks/scrapbooks of things that inspire you.
- Include photographs of 3D or large 2D work.
- We also like to see uncompleted or work in progress.
If you're applying for more than one course, make sure your portfolio demonstrates work relevant to both/all.
To upload your portfolio, please log into your myApplication portal to view any outstanding actions and navigate to the checklist section. Here you'll have the option to upload a document.
Please contact internationaladmissions@sunderland.ac.uk for further portfolio guidance.
Your interview
Congratulations on being invited for an interview. We're really looking forward to meeting with you.
Our Journalism interviews are relaxed and friendly and are designed as an opportunity to get to know you. It's also a chance for you to ask any questions you might have about the University, your chosen course, or the application process.
If you haven’t already, you'll soon receive an email with our available interview dates. Please book your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. You’ll receive all information and the link for the interview in your confirmation email.
How to prepare
- Consider what attracted you to the course you are applying for. Check out the course details on the University website before you attend to support with this.
- Make sure you're aware of the main national news or sports stories in the week running up to your interview.
- Think about the type of content you particularly enjoy and be prepared to talk about any writing/reporting you've done, including video or audio content if relevant.
Your interview
Congratulations on being invited for an interview, we're really looking forward to meeting you.
We aim to make our Nursing interviews as relaxed as possible, as it’s our opportunity to learn more about you and your interest in Nursing. It’s also a chance for you to learn about our fantastic facilities and ask any questions you might have about the University, your chosen course, or the application process.
If you haven’t already, you’ll soon receive an email inviting you to book an interview slot from available dates and times. Once you have booked a slot that suits you, you’ll receive an email confirmation containing all the details of the interview along with any preparatory tasks or useful information.
How to prepare
We recommend you do some research into current discussions, problems, and challenges within healthcare. We also encourage you to research Midwifery Practice at the University. As our course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), we'd also advise you to visit the NMC website to learn more.
You may want to consider the rationale for choosing this career and how your personality lends itself to this occupation. Reflect on what attracted you to the profession and show you've researched the career, and you understand the role. You'll need to back up your answers with personal experiences. For example, delivering care in a professional environment, voluntary, caring for family members, or volunteering with youth groups.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Dress code
Please dress smartly to your interview, but ensure that you're comfortable.
What to expect on the day
Prior to your interview you’ll receive full details of the meeting date and time in your confirmation email. Your interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams and will take no longer than 20 minutes. A link to join the interview meeting will be in your interview confirmation email.
Upon joining your interview, you’ll be welcomed by your interview team. You’ll then begin the interview, which will be assessed by a panel of three interviewers. The panel may include a member of the Nursing academic team, an NHS Clinician, and a Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) representative.
Each interviewer will ask one question in turn. While one interviewer is asking their question, the other interviewers will switch off their cameras and microphones. This allows you to focus on one question at a time, similar to a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format.
The questions are designed to explore your values, communication skills, motivation for nursing, and understanding of healthcare. At the end of the interview, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the programme or studying nursing at the University.
Please note if you are applying for more than one nursing course, you'll only need to attend one interview.
Your interview
Congratulations on being invited for an interview, we are really looking forward to meeting you.
We aim to make our Occupational Therapy interviews as relaxed as possible, as it’s our opportunity to learn more about you and your interest in Occupational Therapy. It’s also a chance for you to learn about our fantastic facilities and ask any questions you might have about the University, your chosen course or the application process.
If you haven’t already, you’ll soon receive an email containing your interview date and time. We'll aim to provide you with an interview date as soon as possible, however this can take up to three weeks during holiday and busy periods. You'll also receive a reminder email 24 hours before your interview.
When will my interview take place?
We receive a high volume of applications for this course, and interview places are often limited. If you’re unable to attend your interview, please contact us as soon as possible so that you can (where possible) be booked onto an alternative date and offer your interview slot to another applicant.
Please note failure to attend your interview without notifying the University may result in your application being withdrawn.
How to prepare
We would recommend you do some research into current discussions, problems and challenges within healthcare. We would also encourage you to research Occupational Therapy at the University of Sunderland. As our course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), we would also encourage you to visit the RCOT website to learn more.
You may want to consider the rationale for choosing this career and how your personality lends itself to this occupation. Reflect on what attracted you to the profession and show you have researched into the career, and you understand the role. You'll need to back up your answers with personal experiences. This can come from a number of examples delivering care in a professional environment, voluntary, caring for family members or volunteering with youth groups.
Our Admissions Tutor Bryony Cooper has filmed a short Master Your Occupational Therapy Masterclass which covers how to prepare for your interview, what to expect on the day and what we look for at interview. You may wish to review the masterclass before your interview.
What to expect on the day
Prior to your interview, you must prepare a PowerPoint presentation that demonstrates one of your personal attributes that best reflects the profession of Occupational Therapy. This needs to be one slide and you’ll need to be prepared to discuss it during the group element of your interview. You’ll have roughly one minute to present. The day before your interview, please send a copy of your presentation to Bryony.Cooper@sunderland.ac.uk. Please include your name and the date and time of your interview.
Your interview will take place on Microsoft Teams. You'll receive the link to the welcome/course overview in your confirmation email. Within the course overview you’ll be provided with a second link, this will be the link for your group activity and individual interview. During your group activity you'll be provided with your individual interview timeslot. At the allocated time you'll re-join the interview meeting.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Dress code
Please dress smartly to your interview, but ensure that you're comfortable.
When will I learn the outcome of my interview?
We aim to let you know the outcome of your interview within seven working days after their interview. If you do not hear back after seven working days please contact international.interviews@sunderland.ac.uk.
Your Interview
Congratulations on being invited for an interview for the Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP). We're looking forward to meeting you.
We aim to make our OSPAP interviews as relaxed as possible. The interview gives us the opportunity to learn more about your professional background, your interest in pharmacy practice in the UK and your readiness to undertake the programme. It is also a chance for you to learn more about the University and ask any questions you may have about the course or studying at Sunderland.
If you haven't already, you'll soon receive an email inviting you to book an interview slot from the available dates and times. Once you have selected a suitable slot, you'll receive a confirmation email containing full details of the interview and any preparatory activities.
How to Prepare
We encourage you to research the OSPAP programme, the role of pharmacists within the UK healthcare system and the standards expected by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). As the OSPAP is a programme accredited by the GPhC and forms part of the route to pharmacist registration in Great Britain for internationally qualified pharmacists, applicants should also familiarise themselves with the GPhC's standards for pharmacy professionals and standards for pharmacy education and training.
Approximately 24 hours before your interview, you will be sent access to information about the programme that you should read before your interview, along with a numeracy test and a situational judgement test (SJT) based on ethical scenarios and professional behaviours.
The numeracy test assesses your ability to solve pharmaceutical calculations and basic chemistry-related questions. Numeracy is an important component of the OSPAP programme and pharmacy practice, and a pass mark of 70% is required. The situational judgement test assesses professional behaviours and decision-making skills. You will be presented with pharmacy-related scenarios and asked to respond to questions about how you would manage them. Your responses will be discussed during the interview.
What to Bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Dress Code
Please dress smartly for your interview whilst ensuring you are comfortable.
What to Expect on the Day
Your interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams and will normally last no longer than 30 minutes.
Before the interview, you will complete the online numeracy and situational judgement assessments using a secure link sent to you approximately 24 hours beforehand. The link is unique to you and can only be used once.
During the Teams interview, a member of the Pharmacy Practice team will discuss your motivation for studying OSPAP and becoming registered as a pharmacist in the UK, your understanding of a commonly used medicine and its clinical application and your responses to the numeracy test and situational judgement scenarios.
The interview is designed to assess your communication skills, professional judgement, numeracy skills, clinical knowledge and readiness to undertake postgraduate pharmacy study in the UK. At the end of the interview, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the programme, the University, or studying at Sunderland.
Your interview
Congratulations on being invited for an interview, we're really looking forward to meeting you.
We aim to make our Paramedic Science interviews as relaxed as possible, as it’s our opportunity to learn more about you and your interest in Paramedic Science. It’s also a chance for you to learn about our fantastic facilities and ask any questions you might have about the University, your chosen course, or the application process.
If you haven’t already, you’ll soon receive an email containing your interview date and time. We'll aim to provide you with an interview date as soon as possible, however this can take up to three weeks during holiday and busy periods. You'll also receive a reminder email 24 hours before your interview.
When will my interview take place?
The University operates a gathered field admissions approach for our September intake onto Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care. This means we interview over a number of weeks and our interviews will take place on specified dates. You will be allocated an interview date and time.
We receive a high volume of applications for this course, and interview places are often limited. If you’re unable to attend your interview, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can (where possible) book you onto an alternative date and offer your interview slot to another applicant.
Please note failure to attend your interview without notifying the University may result in your application being withdrawn.
How to prepare
We recommend you familiarise yourself with the NHS values looking into the 6 C's of healthcare. Think about examples from your own life where you have demonstrated these values.
As our course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), we would also encourage you to visit the HCPC website to learn more. Consider the role of protecting the public, standards of conduct, performance, and ethics.
Reflect on what attracted you to the profession and show you have researched the career, and you understand the role. As Paramedic Science is a professional course, consider what professionalism means and be prepared to discuss ethical concepts.
In addition to the HCPC website you might also wish to visit The College of Paramedics and the NHS Constitution.
You should have received a document titled Paramedic Science Interview Information in your confirmation email. This guide, written by Tony Jackson, our Admissions Tutor, contains valuable details about your upcoming interview, including what to expect and how best to prepare.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Dress code
Please dress smartly to your interview, but ensure that you're comfortable.
What to expect on the day
Your interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams and will take no longer than 30 minutes. A link to join the interview meeting will be in your interview confirmation email.
Your audition
Congratulations on being invited for an audition, we are really looking forward to meeting with you.
Our friendly academics will make sure your audition is as stress-free as possible. If you haven’t already, you'll soon receive an email with our available interview dates. Please book on as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
How to prepare
As part of the interview process, you'll need to perform an audition piece that you've prepared and developed in advance. This needs to be something you're comfortable performing.
You'll be expected to perform one of the following based on the course you have applied for:
- BA (Hons) Performing Arts: This is a very varied course so we accept auditions in the form of many disciplines. A monologue, a dance, a song, or even a piece of comedy. We'd also be happy to see a combination of two or more disciplines.
- BA (Hons) Screen Performance: This course focuses on acting for screen so we would like to see a monologue for your audition.
We want you to shine and show us what you are capable of during your audition. We want to see your skills and where you could develop further, but also to see your confidence and your willingness to perform in front of others. You may want to rehearse your piece to family and friends beforehand.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Dress code
You don't need to wear formal interview attire to your audition but you will need to wear clothing suitable to perform.
What to expect on the day
Your audition will either take place online in a live audition format or be recorded and submitted online. You will receive any details and useful information in your confirmation email.
Your interview
Congratulations on being invited for an interview, we're really looking forward to meeting you.
We aim to make our Pharmacy interviews as relaxed as possible, as it’s our opportunity to learn more about you and your interest in Pharmacy. It’s also a chance for you to learn about our fantastic facilities and ask any questions you might have about the University, your chosen course or the application process.
If you haven’t already, you’ll soon receive an email inviting you to book an interview slot from available dates and times. Once you have booked a slot that suits you, you’ll receive an email confirmation containing all the details of the interview along with any preparatory tasks or useful information.
How to prepare
We advise you to research some recent discussions surrounding healthcare. We also encourage you to research Pharmacy at Sunderland. As our course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), we'd also suggest that you visit the GPhC website to learn more.
You may want to consider the rationale for choosing this career and how your personality lends itself to this occupation. Reflect on what attracted you to the profession and show you've researched the career, and you understand the role. You'll need to back up your answers with personal experiences. This can come from various roles, such as delivering care in a professional environment, voluntary, caring for family members, or volunteering with youth groups.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Dress code
Please dress smartly to your interview, but ensure that you're comfortable.
What to expect on the day
Your Pharmacy interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams and will be one-to-one with a member of the pharmacy academic team. Your interview should last no longer than 30 minutes. In your confirmation email, you'll receive the link to join your interview at the allocated time. Please read our MPharm interview privacy policy.
Your interview will consist of questions around situational judgement and your reasoning of why you would like to become a pharmacist. The interview aims to identify personal and professional attributes rather than academic, which are equally important in a future pharmacist. You'll be assessed by a member of the pharmacy academic team. Please note there may be some numeracy-based questions in your interview.
How to prepare
You'll be expected to prepare a portfolio of your creative work which shows what you have done so far and what interests you. We're not looking for perfection as we appreciate you're still developing work – we're interested in your creative potential.
Your portfolio
Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation, ZIP file or links to websites or videos. Here are some of our top tips:
- Remember it's about quality not quantity – aim for between 10-20 pieces of your work.
- Display a range of styles and techniques.
- Show us work completed in or outside of your studies.
- Include ideas that didn't work.
- Demonstrate your research, for example, design sheets or sketchbooks/scrapbooks of things that inspire you.
- Include photographs of 3D or large 2D work.
- We also like to see uncompleted or work in progress.
If you're applying for more than one course, make sure your portfolio demonstrates work relevant to both/all.
To upload your portfolio, please log into your myApplication portal to view any outstanding actions and navigate to the checklist section. Here you'll have the option to upload a document.
Please contact internationaladmissions@sunderland.ac.uk for further portfolio guidance.
Your interview
Congratulations on being invited for an interview, we are really looking forward to meeting you.
We aim to make our Physiotherapy interviews as relaxed as possible, as it’s our opportunity to learn more about you and your interest in Physiotherapy. It’s also a chance for you to learn about our fantastic facilities and ask any questions you might have about the University, your chosen course or the application process.
If you haven’t already, you’ll soon receive an email containing your interview date and time. We'll aim to provide you with an interview date as soon as possible, however this can take up to three weeks during holiday and busy periods. You'll also receive a reminder email 24 hours before your interview.
When will my interview take place?
We receive a high volume of applications for this course, and interview places are often limited. If you’re unable to attend your interview, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can (where possible) book you onto an alternative date and offer your interview slot to another applicant.
Please note failure to attend your interview without notifying the University, may result in your application being withdrawn.
How to prepare
We would recommend you do some research into current discussions, problems and challenges within healthcare. We would also encourage you to research Physiotherapy at the University of Sunderland. As our course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) we would also encourage students to visit the CSP website to learn more.
You may want to consider the rationale for choosing this career and how your personality lends itself to this occupation. Reflect on what attracted you to the profession and show you have researched into the career, and you understand the role. You'll need to back up your answers with personal experiences. This can come from a number of examples delivering care in a professional environment, voluntary, caring for family members or volunteering with youth groups.
Our Admissions Tutors Chris Carter and John Stephens have filmed a short Master Your Physiotherapy Masterclass which covers how to prepare for your interview, what to expect on the day and what we look for in an interview. You may wish to review the masterclass before your interview. For the exact timestamps, please view the video on YouTube.
What to expect on the day
Your interview will take place on Microsoft Teams. You'll receive the link to the welcome/course overview in your confirmation email. Within the course overview you’ll be provided with a second link, this will be the link for your group activity and individual interview. During your group activity you'll be provided with your individual interview timeslot. At the allocated time you'll re-join the interview meeting.
Please allow the full morning or afternoon for your interview, which will consist of a group activity followed by an individual interview. The group activity is a discussion-based task comprised of current issues within healthcare.
Your interview will be assessed by a member of the Physiotherapy academic team and a Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) participant. The group activity is a discussion-based task with up to five candidates, where you'll demonstrate your understanding of current issues and challenges within healthcare. You'll also carry out an activity where you'll be assessed on your values, problem-solving and communication skills. The group activity will last around 45 minutes.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Dress code
Please dress smartly to your interview, but ensure that you're comfortable.
When will I learn the outcome of my interview?
We aim to let you know the outcome of your interview within seven working days after their interview. If you do not hear back after seven working days please contact international.interviews@sunderland.ac.uk.
Next steps
We'll email you with the outcome of your interview and you'll also be able to view this decision on your myApplication portal(opens in new tab) and UCAS Hub(opens in new tab).
If you have a query about your application, please contact internationaladmissions@sunderland.ac.uk.
Questions
If you have any questions about your interview, audition, or portfolio, please contact us at international.interviews@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3374.
Your interview
Congratulations on being shortlisted for an interview, we're really looking forward to meeting you.
Our Social Work interviews give you the chance to meet the team you’ll be taught by. This is your opportunity to understand how your course is structured and to show us your passion for the subject.
How to prepare
As social work is a regulated profession and successful completion of the course gives you basis to apply for registration with the English regulator, Social Work England, it would be a good idea to familiarise yourself with Social Work England's website.
We would advise you to research some current key issues or recent discussions surrounding the social work sector in advance of your interview.
You'll be required to complete an assessed group discussion with other applicants as well as an individual interview. During the interview, it’s important you show some understanding of social work and can demonstrate what values you can bring and your motivation and commitment to becoming a social worker.
What to bring
Please have a form of photographic identification for your interview (for example, passport, student card, or driving licence). Please note marriage certificates do not count as identification.
Dress code
Please dress smartly to your interview, but ensure that you're comfortable.
What to expect on the day
Your interview will take place on Microsoft Teams. You will receive a link to join the interview in your confirmation email. You'll take part in a group task with the other candidates, where you'll be asked to discuss a specific topic in relation to social work practice, and you'll be assessed on your individual participation. The group task will last approximately 45 minutes. Following this, you'll be allocated an individual interview slot.
Individual interview
During the individual interview, you'll be asked a range of straightforward and open questions giving you an opportunity, based on your experience and values, to demonstrate your attributes. This is your opportunity to tell us more about yourself and why you would be a great candidate for the course.
Please be aware that your individual interview slot may be a significant amount of time after the group task (this will depend on the group size of applicants), but it will take place the same day. During this time, you'll have the opportunity to chat with staff and ask any questions you might have.
Please note that any individual requests for specific interview timeslots should be made prior to the day of interview. We'll try to accommodate such requests, but cannot guarantee this.
Both your group discussion and individual interview will be scored by staff and co-educators and offers will be made based on these scores.