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Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) Interview Day

Here is everything you need to know before attending your Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) interview. We look forward to meeting you.

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Arranging your interview

To arrange your interview, please sign in to our University Events Portal. Applicants must attend an interview before being offered a place on the course. If you have received an interview invitation but haven't booked yet, log in now to secure your spot.

If you haven't used our Events Portal before, you can sign in with the same email address you used for your application. To access your account and bookings options, click on 'Forgot your password?', follow the steps to set up your account, and then log in to book your place.

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Can't make an interview date?

If you’re not able to attend any of the interview dates available, or have booked but need to reschedule, you can contact our Admissions Team via email on [email protected] who will help find a suitable date for you

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GETTING TO YOUR INTERVIEW

Our Newport campus is in the heart of Newport City. It is easily reached by car and has excellent public transport links. 

Getting Here

Interview advice and preparation

At the University of South Wales we use the interview process to talk about your reasons for choosing the course, and answer any questions you may have. You will be invited to attend your preference of an online or in-person interview at the Newport Campus, which will include giving a short presentation.

Your presentation (with slides) must explain how your experience and qualifications demonstrates your suitability to teach in the further, adult and vocational education sector. You will also be asked to submit a piece of academic writing.

 Please include your full name on the document.  If you are a graduate, you should send a marked piece of academic writing from your degree OR if you are a non-graduate, please send a 500-word piece of your writing using the following questions (as a guide only):

  • What subject are you intending to teach, and what are the range of qualifications and courses you are interested in and likely to teach on?
  • Who are you expecting your learners to be? What are their likely backgrounds, strengths, support needs and future aspirations?
  • How will your life experiences and qualifications so far be useful in your development as a teacher?
  • What are your main areas for development as a student teacher, and what are you looking forward to on the course?

  • What subject are you intending to teach? 
  • Who are you expecting your learners to be? 
  • How does it make you feel when you help someone struggling? 

  • Why do you want to become a teacher within the Post Compulsory sector? 
  • What inspired you to consider this profession? 
  • Why do you think you are well-suited to become a future teacher? 

  • What parts of the course do you think you will find most challenging? 
  • What are you looking forward to most about the course? 
  • Where are you hoping to make the biggest difference? 

  • What qualities do you need to be professional? 
  • What do you think demonstrates professional behaviour? 

Top tips to help you prepare

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Familiarise yourself with your application form and personal statement beforehand.

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Review the sample interview questions online and practice some interview scenarios.

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Check if your school or college can help you with preparation.

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Prepare some examples that allow you to reflect on relevant experience or skills.

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Rehearse your answers so you’re clear on what you’d like to tell us at the interview.

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First impressions count! Plan your journey, arrive on time and dress appropriately.

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Be confident, be calm and be yourself. Good luck!