Review the version you submitted
Read your statement, CV, portfolio or proposal as an interviewer would. Be ready to explain dates, project contributions and changes of direction. Identify any claim that needs a concrete example. The interview should not introduce a different story from the application.
Practise the academic conversation
For a taught course, explain why the curriculum fits and what preparation you bring. For research, explain the question, relevant prior work and a realistic starting method. Practise responding when you do not know an answer: acknowledge the limit and describe how you would investigate it.
Put this guide into practice
Create a short record for your intended programme. Add the relevant notice or document beside each item; leave unpublished details marked “to confirm”.
- Interview language, time zone and permitted materials
- Final submitted version you can explain accurately
- Research question, preparation and suitable methods
Check the practical instructions
Confirm the platform, time zone, identity procedure and allowed materials. Test audio, camera and a stable connection in advance. Keep the programme contact available for genuine technical problems. Do not use a hidden person or tool to supply answers where that breaches the selection rules.
Use a short practice cycle
Record a two-minute introduction, listen for unclear points and repeat with a shorter explanation. Ask a trusted person to pose follow-up questions rather than only reading a prepared script. A good result is an honest, comprehensible account of your readiness; no rehearsal can guarantee the admissions decision.
Requirements depend on the university, programme, intake and your circumstances.
FAQ
Should I memorise a long perfect introduction?
Prepare key points, but practise an adaptable conversation. You should be able to answer questions about your actual work without relying on a script.