{"id":1072,"date":"2014-01-09T11:10:07","date_gmt":"2014-01-09T11:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/?p=1072"},"modified":"2020-10-26T16:38:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T15:38:23","slug":"interview-sessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2014\/01\/09\/interview-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some courses may ask you to attend an interview session. These sessions are designed to ensure that you have the right background and skills-base for the course, as well as give you the opportunity to find out more about us. Some sessions are on a one-to-one basis, others include group sessions.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re invited to attend one of these sessions we&#8217;ll be in touch to let you know and advise you on how to book onto the next suitable date for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve any questions or queries about your interview session you can email your admissions administrator (using the email address on your letter) for further instructions, or alternatively contact our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bournemouth.ac.uk\/futurestudents\/askbu.html\">askBU Enquiry Service Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Frequently asked questions:<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3>1. What do I wear for the interviews?<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><b><\/b>It&#8217;s important to make a good impression, so smart casual wear is recommended.<\/p>\n<h3>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can my parents\/friends come to the interview?<\/h3>\n<p>We operate an open-Campus policy, so your parents, friends or family members are more than welcome to come and support you. However, they won&#8217;t be able to join you during the interview itself.<\/p>\n<p>Some family members decide to visit Bournemouth Town Centre (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bournemouth.ac.uk\/about\/transport_and_maps\/maps\/pdf\/BournemouthandPooleMap.pdf\">short drive<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebusforbu.co.uk\/\">bus journey<\/a> away) while they wait for you, some prefer to stay on Campus and make use of our various catering outlets.<\/p>\n<h3>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What do I need to bring with me to the interview?<\/h3>\n<p>In your letter or email we&#8217;ll explain if you need to bring anything specific with you, for example, a portfolio of your work.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not asked to bring anything then nothing essential is required. However if you feel you have work that could supplement your application then please bring this along.<\/p>\n<h3>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is there parking on Campus when I come to the interview?<\/h3>\n<p>Parking facilities are available on Campus. Please check your letter or email for further instructions.<\/p>\n<h3>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I have a disability &#8211; do I need to let you know before the interview?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if you have a disability please let your admissions administrator know so they can put in place any specific requirements needed for your visit, such as a disabled parking space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some courses may ask you to attend an interview session. These sessions are designed to ensure that you have the right background and skills-base for the course, as well as give you the opportunity to find out more about us. Some sessions are on a one-to-one basis, others include group sessions. 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