An individual interview is a one‑to‑one discussion with a lecturer or curriculum manager and forms an important part of the application process for some courses. The interview provides an opportunity to talk in more detail about your interests, career aspirations, and reasons for applying, as well as any relevant education, work, or life experience you bring.

During the discussion, the interviewer will also explore your understanding of the course and assess your readiness to study at the required level. This approach allows the college to gain a fuller picture of your personal strengths, motivation, and commitment, while also giving you the chance to ask questions and determine whether the course is the right fit for you.



Please note depending on which course you have applied for, you may be interviewed via MS teams or face to face.  

What to expect on the day

Individual Interview

Courses that use this selection method:

  • Access to Computing SCQF 5

  • Applied Sciences @ SCQF Level 5 & 6

  • BEng Chemical Engineering (University of Aberdeen)

  • BEng Engineering (University of Aberdeen)

  • BEng Mechanical Engineering (University of Aberdeen)

  • BSc (Hons) Applied Biological Sciences (University of Aberdeen)

  • Centre Forward

  • CG Professional Cookery (Level 1) (Aug)

  • CG Professional Cookery – Prep and Cookery (Level 2 & 3)

  • Fast Track to Nursing

  • HNC Applied Biological Sciences

  • HNC Architectural Technology with Digital Construction

  • HNC Chemical Process Technology

  • HNC Civil Engineering

  • HNC Engineering: Fabrication Welding and NDT

  • HNC Fabrication and Welding Engineering

  • HNC Measurement & Control Engineering

  • HNC Professional Cookery

  • HNC Professional Cookery – Patisserie

  • HNC Working with Communities

  • HND Applied Biological Sciences

  • HND Applied Chemical Sciences

  • HND Applied Science with Biomedical

  • HND Chemical Process Technology

  • HND Cyber Security

  • HND Hospitality Management – Year 1

  • HND Industrial Biotechnology

  • HND Mechanical Engineering

  • HND Photography

  • HND Visual Communication

  • Hospitality Operations SCQF Level 5

  • Lifestart

  • NC Computing with Cyber Security

  • NC Creative Industries

  • NC Creative Industries: Graphic Design

  • NC Creative Industries: Photography

  • NC Measurement and Control Engineering

  • NC Mechanical Engineering

  • NQ Access to Chemical Engineering

  • NQ Access to Creative Industries

  • NQ CAD for Construction and Manufacture

  • NQ Intro to Business and Administration

  • NQ Working with Communities

  • Passport to Learning

  • Pathfinder

  • Pre-Apprenticeship in Fabrication and Welding Engineering

  • SVQ Hospitality Services

  • Workstart

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