01/12/2004, 05:32 PM
Thought I'd post my thoughts on the interview I had yesterday, for Psychology at Leeds. I was interviewed because I am a mature student (will be 24 next year) and I do not have the usual qualifications they ask for. I was asked firstly about the essay they'd asked me to write, how I approached it etc. I was a bit thrown by the next few questions which were about the content covered in the degree course and the form of the teaching; I was very nervous and everything went out of my head so I don't think I made a very good first impression! Next few q's were about my Access Course, what have I learned from my job, how do I think I'd cope moving from full time employment to study, etc. My overall impression when I left was that I think they'd be reluctant to offer one of their places to a mature student when places are so competitive. At least they said they'd let me know within a week. Hope this helps anyone else going for an interview and any other mature students out there - good luck everyone.