Undergraduate and Postgraduate Social Work Interview

Pre-interview tasks required:

• Have a form of identification (e.g. passport, driving licence, etc.) ready to present on arrival.

• You can read two articles to read in readiness for the written test ahead of your interview. You are allowed to bring one side of A4 handwritten notes.
  British Association of Social Workers (2021) What Social Workers Do?
  Social workers aren’t incompetent child snatchers – so why are they portrayed that way?
• 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 HOME applicants (On-Campus)) please arrive from 30 minutes before the interview to ensure you are on time. In many cases, latecomers will not be permitted.There are refreshment facilities on campus and if you are accompanied to your interview, your guest is welcome to use these whilst you have your interview.
• For INTERNATIONAL applicants (Online) interviews, please ensure you have 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 day will involve the following: 

  Written Test, Course Presentation, Break - results of written task stating if you can continue to interview, Group Discussion, Break, and then Interview.

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, you can decline your date/time via e:Vision up to 48 hours before your selection event and you must then log a helpdesk call to request a new date or withdrawal. If you’re unable to attend less than 48 hours before, please get in touch with Admissions via 01902 323505 as soon as possible. Find out more about responding to your invite here.

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 518803