 Why do you want to study this subject?

 Why did you choose this university?

 What did you enjoy about your A-levels?

 How would you describe yourself?

 What are your main interests?

 What are your strengths and weaknesses?

 What achievement are you most proud of?

 What are your career plans?

 Why should we offer you a place?

Can you please provide a brief about yourself?

Why do you want to study in the UK rather than your home country or another country?

Why this specific university over other options?

What is the location of the university?

What are your course modules?

How many credits are required to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree?

What are the tuition fees for the course you have chosen?

Who will fund your studies?

Can you tell me how much your living expenses will be?

What is the annual income of your parents?

What have you been doing during your study gap?

What will you do after completing your studies in the UK?

Do you have any previous visa refusals?

What are the facilities of the university, and what is the university’s ranking?

Why did you choose the A levels you're doing and what do you enjoy about them?
Why do you want to study this subject at university?

Why did you apply to this university?

What can you bring to this university?

What skills have you gained from your part-time job?

If we asked your friends or colleagues what are your good and bad points, what do you think they would
say?

What do you think university can offer you?

Why should we offer you a place?

What work experience have you done and what did you learn from it?

What career plans do you have, if any?

What qualities do you possess to follow your chosen career?

Why have you decided to not take a gap year?

Questions about yourself might include:

Tell me about yourself/How would you describe yourself?

What are you best at?

What are your main interests?

What are your hobbies?

What opportunities have you had for exercising leadership?

Describe a situation where you were put under pressure?

What are your strengths?

What are your weaknesses?

Tell me an achievement you are proud of?

Are you good at working on your own?

What are you interested in reading?

What was the last book you read and how did you choose it?

What is your favourite newspaper or periodical?

Do you follow a particular columnist in a newspaper or periodical?

Have you been abroad?

Describe your most interesting experience abroad.

What are your views on the funding of universities?

How do you think universities should achieve a good social mix in their intake?

What positions of responsibility have you held and what did you learn from them?

What have you most enjoyed at school?

What do you dislike about school?

1. Why do you want to study in the UK?

The UK institutions consistently rank among the best in the world and qualifications are internationally
valued and recognised.
UK institutions offer the flexibility of choice and enable you to blend academic and vocational courses of
your choice.
The teaching and study methodology used in the UK give you the freedom to be creative and develop
skills sets and confidence.
As a student you get the opportunity to be taught by the world's leading academics and experts; you
also benefit from their constant academic support.

2. Why did you choose to study this course?

You should demonstrate that you know about the course you have applied for, referencing specific
modules of interest‐ what they involve and why they are of benefit to you. Think about any unique
features of the course, for example, links to industry or professional accreditations and explain how the
course will benefit you personally, for example; how it will relate to your previous study and what it will
help you achieve for your future career plans.
Please note in this question student should be aware of all the modules he is going to study in the
particular course.

3. Why did you choose to study at this particular University?

You should be able to list multiple positive factors that apply specifically to this University‐ such as
academic quality, teaching facilities, a recommendation from friends etc. You should be able to explain
what research you have undertaken and give detail about the university's facilities and location in the
UK. If the interviewer thinks you have not researched the course or the university, they will refuse your
visa application.
 4. Did you consider studying any other courses or consider studying at another university either
in the UK or overseas?

Studying overseas is a big step, you should be able to demonstrate that you have made a serious and
informed choice about this step. List other institutions considered and say why you chose this University
above other Institutions. If you have looked at courses at home, you should state this, and explain why
the equivalent degree in the UK will be of more benefit to you.

5. What was the last course you successfully completed and when did you complete this?

Your answer must be consistent with the information you have previously supplied on your application
form. If anything is missing from your application form, please tell us as soon as possible

6. Given your previous study history, how will this course assist you in your future plans?

You should explain how the course you applied for follows on from your previous study. You should
explain your future career plans, e.g. what job you want to get and show that the course they want to
study is necessary to achieve this. You should explain the value of the qualification to an employer as
well as how the skills and knowledge you will gain from the course will help you succeed in your plans.

7. Where is University located and where will you live in the UK?

You should be able to say where City is geographically in the UK. You should say what kind of
accommodation you will be staying in, for example, which Halls of Residence‐ it is important you know
where your accommodation is in relation to the university and the cost of rent per week.

8. How will you travel to the university each day and how much will this cost?

You should say how far from the university the accommodation is and how much it will cost to get there
each day. If it is within walking distance, the cost will be free, if further afield then you should be able to
give some realistic estimates of public transport costs.

9. How did you acquire the necessary funds to meet the course fees and living costs?

Your financial situation will be expected to mean that you do not need to be reliant upon work to fund
your studies in the UK. The source of your income should be realistic‐ for example if your father is to pay
your fees or support your living costs but has a salary of £20,000 and two other dependants to finance,
then this may be deemed to be unrealistic. You must be able to submit evidence of the source of your
finance as part of the visa application. If the Interviewer feels the money you are saying you are going to
use is not realistically available they will refuse your visa application ‐even if you have been awarded the
10 points for your maintenance.

10. Have you ever applied for a visa to visit another country a visa to enter another country?

You should list previous visits and purpose of visit.

11. What countries have you visited and what was the purpose of your visit?

You should give full answers and ensure that they are consistent with your employment and study
history.
 12. Have you ever had a visa application refused ‐ If so why was it refused?

Having had a visa refused previously may count against you but it doesn't automatically mean this visa
application will be refused. It's important that you tell the interviewer about any refusals you have had
and explain the reasons for the refusal. You need to demonstrate that you understand the reason for
the refusal and explain why this will not happen with this visa application.

13. Have you ever been deported from the UK or stayed in the UK after your visa has expired?

You should have clear and logical reasons for studying in the UK. You should explain why coming to the
UK to study this course is a better option than studying a similar course in another English‐
speaking country or your home country.

14. What facilities are available at the University?

You should talk about any general facilities that are of interest to you, such as syndicate rooms in library
as well as facilities specific to the course they you are applying for.

15. Do you know where University is located, and how many students attend?

You need to show genuine, independent research has been undertaken, and be able to describe where
University is located. You can find this Information on the University website.

16. Provide details about two or three specific modules from the course you have chosen?

You should be able to name at least two modules and give details about the modules consistent with the
website. You should have subject knowledge that means you can talk about what each module
involves in more detail than the title of the module.

17. How is the course assessed and how many hours of study a day?

You should be able to say whether the course is a combination of exams, course work or learning
consistent with the website.

18. How does the course relate to your previous study?

Explain about the course you have applied for, and that it is a progression from what you have studied
previously; how it will enhance your previous study in terms of content and level.

19. What are your future career plans?

You should have of a clear plan for once you have finished your course, in terms of career plans or
further study. The plans should be relevant to the course, realistic and the proposed course should be a
necessary step to achieve your aim ‐i.e you could not get the JOb you want without taking studying this
course first.

20. How long is your course and what qualification will you receive?

You should be able to explain the length of the course in years and the qualification you will gain at the
end of it.
 21. How do you explain the gaps in your education/employment history and why are you
returning to study now?

If you have had a break in study, you need to explain why it is you are returning to education now, and
what the break in your studies was for. For example, is the course you intend to study a requirement for
you to reach the next stage in your career? Did you take a break in your studies to earn money to pay for
this course‐ if so, is this evidenced in your financial documents?

22. How much will your course fees be?

You should know the exact cost of your tuition fees per year.

23. How will you pay for your studies?

You should have a sustainable and credible source of finance that is sufficient for the student not to rely
on work. You must provide evidence of this when applying for your visa.

24. If father/parents paying for study, what job do they do and how much do they earn a year?

This amount must realistically be enough to support you and meet any other commitments during your
studies. If it is not realistic, your application will be refused.

25. Do you know how much your living expenses will be?

You should have some knowledge of the cost of living and an ability to meet that cost of living without
relying on work.

26. If you intend to work in the UK, do you know how many hours you are allowed to work?

You should know the rules on working (20 hours a week term time for degree level or above, 10 hours
per week for below degree level), but be clear that work is not a priority for you. If you have no plans to
work part‐time, you should make this clear.

27. Do you have any other personal commitments that would make studying in the UK difficult,
such as a family at home?

If you are coming to the UK to study while having commitments such as a family back home for whom
you are the main provider,you will need to explain how you will remain focussed on your studies and
not over‐reliant on work in the UK to meet your commitments at home.
Introduce yourself:

Hi, Thank you for taking my interview. I am Sadia Rafique from Islamabad, I have done a bachelor’s in
computer science from COMSATS Wah Cantt. After my studies, I was working as a software analyst for
two years at QuipSol Technologies. I have got an offer letter from the University of Hertfordshire for my
Master’s studies and I’ll be joining Hertfordshire for this September intake.

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Why do you want to resume your studies:

As I said, I worked for two years in the industry after the completion of a bachelor’s degree to get
expertise in software development. Some of our projects involved dealing with cyber systems. There, I
came to know about the shortage and the importance of skilled cyber-security professionals. So I
searched for universities related to this field and applied. I plan to learn these advanced topics and get a
decent job in Pakistan after completing my studies in the UK.

Why this course:

Cyber-security professionals along with data scientists are very high demands for the last 4-5 years. In a
country like Pakistan where the IT field is not fully matured yet, there is a significant shortage of skilled
IT professionals, especially in cybersecurity. I had studied information security and computer networking
course during my bachelor’s and also had a chance to work on cyber-security during my job so I thought
of advancing my skills by doing an MSc in the relevant domain. The course and modules are designed
according to industry standards and I believe studying this course will enhance my skills set according to
industry requirements.

Why this university?

This university is situated in Edinburgh which is the second-best student city in the UK. It is ranked in the
top 250 young universities in the world by times higher education. It also offers flexibility in selecting
course modules according to our desired specialist area and offers placement in the second year of the
program. The course at this university is designed according to industry requirements so I’ll be happy to
take this course at this university.

Why this course?

I have a bachelor’s degree in computing science where I studied basic topics related to this field. This
MSc program offers those courses at an advanced level and also offers placement in the second year.
This course will help me in expanding the range of skills required for IT professionals and will increase
my worth.

Why Study in the UK?          

Because the UK’s education system is among the top education systems in the world. The learning is not
limited to the classroom only and courses also offer real-life projects to work on. Secondly, Due to
English-speaking countries, it’s easy to interact with local people and learn about their culture. Also,
degrees from the UK are highly valued not only in Pakistan but all over the world. So I strongly believe
that I’ll get a very good job here in Pakistan after completing my MSc from the UK.
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Which other intuitions did you consider?

I also got offer letters from Bedfordshire and the University of Law but Hertfordshire has a good
reputation in computer sciences and it is also better in terms of ranking (601 rankings). Secondly,
Hertfordshire offers advanced research in the second year which no other institution offers.

What is your future plan?

After this degree, I plan to come back and work in the Pakistani IT industry as a cyber-security
professional. Because there is a huge shortage of skilled IT professionals here and I believe that I can get
a very good job in Pakistan after my MSc from the UK.

How studying this course will help you in achieving your future goal?

This course will help me in getting in-depth knowledge and practical skills in cyber-security. This course
also offers one research year where I will have a chance to work on a real-life research project. It will
help me in developing a good range of skills to get a good job in Pakistan.

Why can you not pursue further study in Pakistan?

I have studied in Pakistan for the last 16 years and did my BS here. After working in the industry, I
realized that soft skills are equally important along with technical skills. So, I believe that I will develop
good communication skills in English, time management skills, and also learn about different cultures by
studying in the UK. Having a foreign degree will also strengthen my CV and increase my salary in
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What is your expected salary upon your return to your home country?
I think the salary for cybersecurity professionals is around 70 to 80 thousand per month at the start,
which is enough to have a healthy lifestyle in Pakistan.

What have you been doing since then?

I was working as a software analyst at ABC Technologies Wah cant. My responsibilities were producing
software documentation and also collecting and prioritizing software requirements.

What was your monthly salary?

My salary was 45,000pkr per month.

How much will the course cost?

The total tuition fee for this course is 14,500 pounds and I have already paid 5,000 pounds and got CAS.

Who is funding your studies?

My Father in law is financing my study and living expenses in the UK. He transferred the required
amount in my husband’s account and gave us permission to use that money.

What is your financial sponsor’s income or his source of income?

My father-in-law is a businessman and his primary source of income is agricultural land and some
properties given on rent.
His annual income varies from 2 million to 3 million.

How many people are dependent upon their income?

Including me, there are six people in total. But he already gave us money for our study and expenses and
he has enough amount to support the rest of the family members.

Where have the funds been in your account come from?

My father-in-law gifted us the required money to my husband’s account. I also attached an affidavit
from him that he gave us money to live and study in the UK.

How long have the funds been in your account?

It’s been a month that the funds have been in my husband’s account.

Are the funds still there?

Yes, they are in my husband’s account.