INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Give your introduction (Full name, D.O.B, Nationality).

My name is abc. I am a Pakistani nationality holder. I was born in --- Pakistan

and my UB no is ------- my date of birth is ----- I am very hardworking, self-
motivated and optimistic with positive attitude. Since my childhood, I am
ambitious and passionate towards achieving the goals and I have been working
hard for that. I belong to a very educated family and they know the importance
of education. We are --- family members including my father, my mother and
my --- siblings. My family is very supportive especially in terms of my
education, they knows education is a weapon to improve the life and I also
think that this is the most important tool to change one’s life. My family
always supported me throughout my life and now it is my turn to fulfill their
dreams by getting the best education.
Now about my educational background I did matriculation from--- in --- and
then after matriculation I completed my Intermediate from --- in --- Recently I
have completed my graduation from --- in ---.

Where did you complete your high school/bachelor’s

degree?

I completed my high school at ----

Have you considered any other university?

Yeah. I considered 2 other universities.

1. University of Northampton
2. University of Greenwich

According to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
University of Northampton ranked on 97TH number and University of
Greenwich ranked on 107th number.

While University of Bradford ranked on 89th number. So I preferred University

of Bradford due to its better ranking, it’s course structure & course modules.
Why you choose University of Bradford?

 I chose to study in this university, because it has some of the best faculty
members in my field of study whom I greatly admire. Furthermore, the
university itself is a high ranking university and has produced some of the
finest alumni in the world.
 The University of Bradford is a public research university located in the
city of Bradford.
 This University has a history of offering new and innovative degrees to
meet the changing needs of students, industry and the community.
 They have 7,480 undergraduate and 2,290 postgraduate students and It
was the first British university that establish a Department of Peace
Studies which is currently the world's largest university centre for the
study of peace and conflict.
 In University of Bradford Monthly research seminars are delivered by
world-class academics with student participation to enhance their
knowledge and skills.
 According to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
University of Bradford ranked on 89th number.
 The University of Bradford is famous for its high teaching quality
teaching staff. They have academic and industry experts who
continuously help their students to grow.
 In University of Bradford there is an art gallery, theatre and music centre.
 Their curriculum is designed with these experts so it means you will gain
a plenty of hands-on practical experience.
 Course modules in University of Bradford are more attractive and useful
for me this is the other reason for choosing University of Bradford.
 Moreover University of Bradford have Academic skills advice Service
which helps students in various areas such as academic study and
interpersonal skills and it will be very helpful for me.
 Furthermore University of Bradford has a proactive academic tutor
scheme which aims to ensure that during my stay at university I will have
opportunity to take help from member of academic staff.
 Well the course modules offer by the University of Bradford are exactly
as per my career’s demand and need.
 The course structure is very vibrant and useful which emphasizes to
develops conflict analysis, leadership and decision-making skills.
  Postgraduate politics courses of the University of Bradford were ranked
2nd in the UK for employability in the 2018 Postgraduate. I have been
interested deeply about Middle East Politics and here I will have a great
chance to enhance my knowledge to learn more about Middle East
Affairs from the Senior Lecturer in Middle East Politics Dr. Afshin Shahi
who has a strong grip in this regard.
 In the Psychology department the students will have opportunity to
engage in practical work and will use the extensive psychological
laboratory provision in the Division of Psychology.
 This awesome Learning will generate more spaces for me to become a
successful professional in this particular field.
 In University of Bradford Research in politics and international relations
was ranked 7th out of 56 universities in the UK in terms of its impact on
society and public policy.
 Moreover I secured GBP Scholarship in the University of Bradford.
 Furthermore, University of Bradford has a proactive academic tutor
scheme which aims to ensure that during my stay at university I will have
opportunities to meet with an assigned member of academic staff.
 University of Bradford also has Career and employability services where
my employability will be enhanced. After gaining this service I can enjoy
a great future having very good salary.
 When my personal academic and professional development will be
developed it will be very helpful for me to start my career.
 University of Bradford also has Career and employability services where
my employability will be enhanced.
 This University has an international community of students from more
than 120 countries.
 They offers extensive support for their students, including help with
gaining work experience, free English language support, and a range of
scholarships that help talented international students to achieve their
goals.
 The university originally specialized in technology, business, health
sciences and engineering, but has since expanded its areas of study to
include other subjects across languages, science and social sciences.
 University of Bradford focuses on time, energy and resources on making
this a great place to work and study.

Have you visited the UK before?

No, this would be my first time visiting the UK.

What is your English Language Qualification?

Ielts/ Language cert ESOL B2 Communicator.

What did you score on your tests? (Ielts, Language Cert)

I took the Ielts and I scored ---.

You only considered or also have sent application?

No I didn’t sent any application because courses of those universities didn’t suit
me.

Have you received any offer from those considered

universities?

No, I didn’t receive.

How you will find University of Bradford?

After landing at Leeds International Bradford Airport, there will be different

transport sources available for me like public transport, Uber, cab Etc. I guess I
will use Uber because this service is also available in my home land.

What are your future plans?

After getting degree from the well-known University of Bradford my further

future plan is to returning back to my homeland where I will definitely start my
career by pursuing job opportunities.

My country is everything to me so I want to get this degree for my own country

to serve myself for Pakistan and I will definitely come up with something big by
getting this degree from UK. Well I know I will have a number of options, after
the completion of this particular degree. There will be a great chance for me
after this particular course to start my career in Pakistan.

Do you have any mindset for further education after your

degree?

Yes I have decided to do MS/PHD after completion of my recent degree.

After getting degree from University of Bradford UK how
will you utilize this?

I will utilize this as opportunity for experience. After getting this wide range of
experience from UK I will utilize this experience in my home land by starting
my career. Because international degrees have more value in Pakistan so I will
definitely get a great job in Pakistan. According to my opinion I can have a
better future in my home land.

Why are you changing your field?

I have decided to change my field, from this to this because for the past two
years after my graduation, I have been working in an ABC company where I
have taken --- course. I believe that practice, and the experience I have gathered
in the last 2 years, have given me enough knowledge to go into the field I am
switching to. I now wish to attend a university for it, so that I can get
professional guidance and certification.

Where will you stay during your studies?

I will stay in university’s accommodation.

How much pay you are receiving at the moment?

I am not doing any job yet

How much pay you will be considering to get after this

course?

0.2 to 0.3 Million PKR (Monthly)

How you know that they will offer you this salary after this
course?

Well different multinational companies use different sources for advertisement

and mention their salary package as well as job designation. Through these
advertisement I get to know that this salary will be offered after getting this
degree.

Who is sponsoring your education?

My parents will be the ones sponsoring my education and funding my cost of
living in the UK, for the duration of my studies.

What does your father do?

My father is an ----

Do your father have any land or business?

Yes, my father have some land located in nearby city/village ------.

The amount you mentioned in your account if we want to
verify will you provide the documents?

Yes, without any delay I will provide all the documents.

How your course will be assessed?

My course will be assessed through group discussions, multimedia

presentations, assignments, projects Etc.

Your course modules?

For example if student choose Psychology the course modules will be

 Conceptual Issues in Psychology and Mental Health

 Brain and Behavior
 Understanding Social Development
 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
 Thinking Psychologically at Bradford
 Applications of Professional Psychology
 Introduction to Psychology
 Peace and Violence: Theories, Cases and Challenges
 A Critical History of Crime and Punishment
Why you choose this course?

BS/Master’s degree in abc course can be useful because many jobs in the field
require a strongly prefer people with a BS/master's degree. In short, a
BS/master's degree has the potential to advance your career. Therefore the main
aim of choosing this course is to enhance my knowledge and develop the skills
related to this course.
OR
I am passionate about studying this course, and I would love to expand my
knowledge of it. In my country, we do not have many experts in this field, but I
believe that what I learned during my studies would help me improve the
existing systems in my country and equip me to stand out as well.

Why have you decided to go to school now, instead of

starting a career?

I wish to get further education, because the course I have chosen for my
postgraduate studies, will further enhance my knowledge about the career I am
in now. I strongly believe that the program I am applying to study in, will
provide me with the know-how I need to excel in my career path.

Why you prefer UK over Pakistan?

 I prefer UK because the degree from UK Higher Education Universities

is respected around the world where almost half million students are
studying from all around the world also a degree from any British
University will look incredible on a CV. I have chosen United Kingdom
for my advanced education because of its well renowned universities.
 The other reason for choosing UK is that, UK provides scholarships and
have lower education costs.
 UK studies taking less time to complete the degree too in comparison to
Pakistan.
 The UK is one of the world’s most popular destinations for higher
education with lower educational expenses. My degree will generally take
less time & cost lower expenses for completion in UK comparatively
from Pakistan that’s why I prefer UK.
 Universities in the UK have the best academic standards in the world while
mostly the Universities in Pakistan have less academic standards.
 In Pakistan the quality education is not so good and have less worth than
international degrees.
 The other reason why I prefer UK over Pakistan is that In Pakistan the course
duration of courses are very long and time taken.
 UK provides many health benefits to their students on the other hand the
universities in Pakistan don’t provide any health benefits.
  In Pakistan there is also lack of implementation of educational policies, poor
physical facilities and defective examination system.
 The vital role of education has been neglected in Pakistan which has led
to low development in all fields of life.
 In Pakistan there is also lack of best qualified staff.

What will you do after graduating?

After graduation I will be returning to my home country to take a job, using

what I have learned in University of Bradford.

Have you booked your accommodation?

No I am in corresponding with university’s official. Once I have confirmed

about my visa I will do contact to university’s official, pay my expenses and
book my spot.

How many types of accommodation University of Bradford

is offering?

University of Bradford is offering two types of accommodation:

1- The Green Village

2- Town Houses of the Green Village

Into where on campus you will be staying?

1- The Green Village

2- Town Houses of the Green Village

The Green Village is one of the most sustainable student accommodation

developments of its kind. It offers university students a great student community
which is so close to the University of Bradford campus facilities as well as short
walk from the centre of Bradford.

Have you any friend or relative in UK?

No, I don’t have any friend or relative in UK.

What facilities your university is offering?

 University of Bradford have many leading-edge health, life science,
engineering and informatics research and teaching facilities of world-
class standard. for business to benefit from.
 There are a Number of Facilities are provided by the University of
Bradford Such as J.B. Priestley Library which is open 24 hours .The
library is sectioned into areas including silent areas, quiet areas, and
discussion areas.
 There are also rooms that can be booked for group work or study/revision
sessions.
 They have fantastic sports facilities on campus including Unique Fitness,
which offers a swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, a spin room, and a
climbing wall. As well as a range of fitness classes, pitches and courts
and a multi-use sports hall.
 The Sports Park, five minutes’ walk from campus, has 3G pitches, tennis
courts, a physic room and a new conditioning suite geared towards team
sport training. University of Bradford Students' Union has over 30 sports
clubs to choose from.
 Unusually for a city-centre campus, there's plenty of open space here at
Bradford - perfect for outdoor study when the weather is nice.
 You'll find many formal and informal study spaces across campus,
meaning you'll always find somewhere to get things done if you need a
change of scenery from the library.
 In the Psychology department the students will have opportunity to use
the extensive psychological laboratory provision in the Division of
Psychology.
 In University of Bradford Monthly research seminars are delivered by
world-class academics with student participation to enhance their
knowledge and skills.
 Many of these rooms have a computer which connects to a large TV
screen, which can be really useful for my group studying.
 There are vending machines located just outside the library, which is
perfect for a quick snack or hot drink when studying. If that doesn’t tickle
one’s fancy, there are shops in Student Central (around a 1-minute walk
from the library in the same building) that sell food and drinks.
 More over There is a language center which will be very useful for me to
enhance my communications skills. In addition, I secured 5000 GBP
scholarship which is also a very good incentive for me.
  Furthermore, The university has a "leading-edge 100-seat PC cluster" for
teaching, learning and computer-based assessment, and there is an art
gallery, theatre and music centre.
 The UBU is located in Student Central, connected to the J.B. Priestley
library, and is a state of the art building designed for students.
 The University has fully catered conference facilities, meeting rooms and
accommodation available for business hire at beautiful Heaton
Mount Conference Centre.
 Language Centre

What is your sponsor’s monthly income?

PKR 0.8 Million PKR (Monthly).

Who is your sponsor’s monthly expenditure?

PKR 0.35 Million PKR (Monthly).

How many dependent of your sponsor?

My sponsor has --- dependents.

Will you give back this money to your father?

Yes of course. After completion of my degree, I will have multiple options to

earn money. I will avail them and give money to my father.

What do you know about Bradford city?

It is England’s highest city. Bradford is located at the centre of the UK and is

multicultural city which is located at West Yorkshire. It is located
approximately 8.6 miles west of Leeds and lies in the eastern foothills of the
Pennies. As of June 2020, the population of Bradford is about 550,000 people.
The city covers a total area of 64.5 square kilometers (25 square miles).
It has direct rail connections to London and Leeds Bradford Airport is just six
miles from the city centre.
The city of Bradford offers vibrant cultural, retail, dining and
entertainment experiences, as well as stunning nearby countryside. It's well
connected to other parts of the UK and is one of the country's more
affordable student locations.
The National Science and Media Museum, located in Bradford, West Yorkshire,
is part of the national Science Museum Group in the UK. The museum has
seven floors of galleries with permanent exhibitions focusing on photography,
television, animation, video gaming, the Internet and the scientific principles
behind light and color. It also hosts temporary exhibitions and maintains a
collection of 3.5 million pieces in its research facility.

Bradford has a significant economy with in the Yorkshire and the Humber
Region, It is the 3rd largest at around 10 Billion British Pounds, which is mostly
provided by the Financial and Manufacturing industries.

Bradford has a football club too. Although I am a big fan of Leeds United
football Club because one of my favorite player plays in this club named
Patrick Braford (Attacker) Jack Harrison (Attacker), Tyler Robbits mid fielder,
Stuart Dallas (Defender) Rodrigo (attacker) and as you know Leeds is
neighboring city of the Bradford . I will have a great chance to enjoy my leisure
time there by watching these great players in the stadium (Elland road) having
Capacity of 37890 Spectators.

Moreover Bradford is the world's first UNESCO City of Film with attraction
such as Bradford City Hall, Bradford National Science and Media Museum,
Bradford City Park, Bradford Alhambra Theater as well as Cartwright Hall,
where I can enjoy my leisure time by exploring these beautiful Places.
Furthermore, as with the vast majority of the UK, Bradford experiences a
maritime climate with limited seasonal temperature ranges and generally
moderate rainfall throughout the year.

Different modes of transports are available such as

 Buses
 Train
 Taxi
 Uber

Two nearest cities are LEEDS and Manchester, where LEEDS is approximately
11.8 miles away from the Bradford and it can take about 35 Minutes. On the
other Hand Manchester is 39.2miles away which may take 1h to 1h:15 Minutes.

Which are near Railway and Bus Stations?

Well there are different Train Station near University of Bradford such as;
1- Bradford Interchange
2- 2- Bradford Forster Square
Moreover, if I talk about bus stations,
1- Great Horton Road,
2- Ash grove
3- Great Horton Road Laisteridge Lane
What will be your living cost over there?
According to Tier 4 visa guidance my living cost will be 9207/Pounds annually,
and 1023/Pounds monthly. (Outside London).
12006/Pounds annually & 1334/Pounds monthly (Inside London).
What will be your working hours over there?
According to Tier 4 visa guidance my working hours will be 20 hours per week
(During studies) and 40 hours per week (During vacations).
University’s Location:
Richmond Road Bradford BD7, 1DP United Kingdom.
Have you applied through an agent?
Yes I’ve applied through an agent but if the same question will be asked in
embassy, I know how to respond.