Undergraduate and Postgraduate Social Work Interview

Once you have applied for one of our Social Work* courses and if you have been shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview. 

Courses: BA (Hons) Social Work and MA Social Work.

Interview method: Interviews will be On-Campus for HOME students and only Online for INTERNATIONAL applicants for those wishing to start in 2025.

On Campus: The Rosalind Franklin(MB) Building, Wolverhampton City Campus, WV1 1LY.  Directions can be found here.

Interview preparation- Important Information

Pre-interview tasks required:

  • Spend time reading Social Work England’s professional standards so that you have a good understanding of what social workers do.
  • Do you know enough about the course you have applied for? Research information about the course and visit our open days and postgraduate open evenings where you can come and speak to our staff and students www.wlv.ac.uk/opendays.

  • For your clearing interview, please ensure you have a fully charged device and you have your e-mail account open on this device no later than 10 minutes before your interview time.
  • At the start of the interview, you must show a form of picture ID as proof of who the interviewer is talking to. Acceptable documents include a passport, driving license, college ID badge, etc. (please note we do not accept copies).
  • As a guide, the interview will last up to 45 minutes. 

After attending your interview, you will be notified on whether or not you’ve passed within 3-5 working days. If you are successful, your offer will be confirmed within 14 working days.

If you’re unsuccessful, you will be made an alternative offer on another course that we think you are suitable for. Find out more.

If you’re unable to attend your interview, please get in touch with our Clearing Frontline via 01902 96 8555 as soon as possible.

Please note if you fail to notify us that you’re unable to attend, your application will be rejected.

Contact us via e-mail - interviews@wlv.ac.uk

Contact us via phone - 01902 96 8555