University of York
- Start Date: 20 Jun, 2022
- 3 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Gain tips and support on how to prepare for your university interview, from what to research to understanding interview feedback.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Learn how to map out and prepare for the entire interview process
On this three-week course from the University of York, you’ll gain insights, tips, and techniques to help you prepare for and complete your university interview. You’ll also look at what is likely to happen after the interview and how to deal with feedback.
Explore the different types and formats of university interviews
University interview formats will differ depending on which institution you are interviewing at and the course you are interviewing for.
You’ll delve into the different formats that university interviews can take and how best to prepare for each. You’ll also look at other aspects of pre-interview preparation, from understanding your invitation to preparing a piece of work ahead of time.
Discover tips for your interview day and how to structure answers
This course will guide you through the entire process of university interviews, including what questions you might be asked and what Admissions Tutors are looking for. You’ll also gain tips for the day itself such as how to practice, doing your research, and engage with a bank of examples.
You’ll also look at ways to efficiently structure your answers and what questions you should ask your interviewer, both to gain vital information and to show engagement and enthusiasm for the subject.
Develop interview techniques and strategies with the experts from the University of York
At the University of York, there are several courses that use interviews as part of their application process. Throughout this course, you’ll hear from a range of colleagues from across the university to give you a real insight into the process.
You’ll also hear real-life experiences from students who have been through a university interview themselves, helping you map out how to take on a university interview to the best of your ability.
This course is designed for first and second year college students, Year 12 and 13 students, and mature students returning to learning.
If you are looking at or have applied to a university course that uses an interview as part of the application process, this course will help you with the preparation and process of the university interview.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
University of York
The University of York combines the pursuit of academic excellence with a culture of inclusion, which encourages everyone – from a variety of backgrounds – to achieve their best. We are a high-performing, research-intensive Russell Group university, committed to providing an environment where great minds can thrive.
We support our students’ ambitions by offering opportunities to develop and grow, and to learn from the diverse skills and perspectives in our community. Through this approach, we create independent critical thinkers of the future who prosper in a global workplace.
York’s diverse community makes it an inspiring and exciting place to work. Our academics are world-leading in their field, undertaking research that has a global impact and is supported by an informal culture which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. At York, students are taught by these researchers and benefit from their extensive knowledge and real-world experience.
Situated in the historic and cosmopolitan city of York, the University’s green and open campus is an excellent environment in which to live and to learn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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