Do's Don’t

Your Introduction Please mention your full name and DOB, talk Please do not give one line statement. Please do
about your academic background/professional not mention anything which are irrelevant to
background. Mention year wise activity and your course
about your family background.
Why University ?  You should clearly demonstrate that you Please don’t give any generic answers Example: I
have researched in detail the university like this university, this university has good
and compare it to other universities with campus, good Wi Fi facility, library facility and so
the same course. on. I applied only in this university and got admit
 Talk about the facilities the university is and decided to study here.
offering you to support you with your
course (Course Specific Facilities)
 Talk about how this course is different
and what modules the university is
offering which are different from other
universities.
 You can also mention course
accreditation.
 You can also mention ranking of the
university and course ranking as well.
 If ranking is one of the reasons, you must
provide the source of the ranking i.e.
who compiled the ranking information?
If, there other universities are ranked
higher, why did you decide not to study
at a higher ranked university?
 Explain what factors were important to
you and talk about any research you did
before you applied and any other
Universities you thought about applying
to and why you chose particular
university instead.
  Please mention employability services
(mention some company names) and
student satisfaction rate
Why Course ?  Please explain how this course will  My friend is also studying this course.
benefit you in achieving your future  I will get good job if I do this course. I
plans. don’t know what job.
 What all skills and knowledge will you  I want to join my family in the UK and
acquire after completing this course? work there as well.
 What research you have done about this  Do not just name the modules, kindly
course? Look at other universities – explain at least 3 modules in 2 to 3 lines
course comparison. Explain at least 3 for each.
modules in 2 to 3 lines each of the  Do not repeat your words or statements.
course.  Please give brief answers do not just give
 What course specific facilities university one line statement.
is offering you to facilitate you with your
course
 How this course relevant to your
previous academic/professional
background.
Why UK?  Academic Related Don’t give scripted or generic answers For Ex: UK
 Differences in Educational System is the best country. My friend is studying in UK
 Using accurate statistics and source of and UK has post study work options and part
info known What Attracted you to time job options that’s why I want to study in UK
choose UK? Why not study in your Home
Country or any other country:
 Standard of Education
 Duration & Cost- Mention the Fees and
specify the duration and do not provide
generic statements
 What makes it better than similar courses
in your home country, or in other English-
speaking countries?
  Use the names of the other countries
and the name of the respective
education institute while stating
the comparison
With other universities did you consider?  Please mention what all universities you  Please do not mention I have only
have looked at while making final applied in this university.
decision.  Only this university gave me admit so
 Talk about modules which are not offered decided to study here.
in the other universities.  I did not look at other universities my
 Provide other supplementary reasons of agent suggested me to apply here only
why not choosing any other University
like assessment criteria, teaching
pedagogy, location, fees structure,
scholarship, etc. Do a thorough research
on the other universities and do a course
comparison.
Future Plans  Explain the future job title (One single  I don’t know what I will do.
job Title) and then job description in 2 to  I will think about it after completing my
3 lines. course.
 Please link the modules with job  I will stay back in the UK and look for the
description that is the knowledge or skill job.
set that you will gain from these modules  I am not aware what all jobs I can do
which will help you build your
candidature for that mention job title.
 Mention the name of 2 to 3 companies
where you would like to work at the
above job title.

 Intention to come back to your home

country. Just listing your goals will not
make a strong case for you, you need to
explain in detail how you meet them. You
need to explain what skilland knowledge
 you will gain that are specific to your
course will benefit you towards achieving
your goals. This is your chance to show
your ambitions. Talk enthusiastically
about your realistic short and long-term
targets, basing your answers around the
course, university, skills, and knowledge
you are expecting to gain and how it will
benefit you to achieve your goals?
Outline
 the various steps to your ideal job, in
relation to the course you have applied
for and how the university will foster
your development.

Living in UK or Accommodation arrangement  How much accommodation costs per I have not done any research or looked at the
month? option. I will decide after getting my CAS or visa.
 Journey duration & Costs of the
everyday commute
 Full address with Pin Code Explain where
you will live in UK and have your research
done well in advance.
 You can talk about various on campus, off
campus or private accommodation
options
 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE FURTHER CAS PROCESS

 Passport

 TB Screening Test Report

 Unconditional letter from university

 Original transcripts / mark sheets (from Secondary school till the last degree obtained)/Degree Certificate

 IELTS (In original)

 Work experience certificate (If relevant – in Original)/CV- if have Gap of more than 2 years

 ATAS certificate (If required, please read the offer letter carefully)

Funding docs:
 1 months Bank statements – ORIGINAL (minimum 28 days old untouched balance) - (Self/Parents)
with a covering letter from the Bank Manager – print within a week.

 covering letter from the bank - Fixed deposit should be minimum 28 days old – (Self/Parents)

 Bank Loan sanction letter & Covering letter or disbursement letter – Original (if any) along with Bank
Managers visiting card.
 Bank manager email ID

 Parents’ Consent letter if they are sponsoring.

 A f f i d a v i t of support - - if there is any change in name.

 Student original Birth Certificate in English, if parents are sponsoring.

Note: The financial documents should be from approved UKVI banks.

1. What is your Name, Date of Birth & Nationality?

2. Can you please tell me about your family detail/background? (What does your father &
mother do?)

3. Tell me about your academic background? OR What is your previous/ last education? When
did you complete it?

4. Why are you starting your studies again? Or how do you explain the gap in your education /
employment history – What were you doing since the time you completed your last
qualification? (if student is working).

5. Which course you are going for? Or which program have you applied for?

6. Where will you study in the UK and where is it located? (in which university?)

7. How many universities you have applied at? Which? Or Which other universities you have
considered?

8. Why you selected this University? OR why you want to go in this university? (Cover minimum 6
- 8 points) OR What do you like about this university?

9. Why have you selected this, Campus? (if university has more than one campus, talk about your
campus)

10. Why did you choose this course? OR Why did you choose this course you have applied for and
how does it relate to your previous education? (Cover minimum 2-3 points)

11. What is the duration of your course?

12. What is the level of your course?

13. Did you consider any other course?

14. Tell me the subjects of your course that you will study in this university? (Explain each module)

15. How will this course or program benefit to you in your future? (Cover minimum 3 - 4 points)
16. What are the Teaching criteria of your course?

17. What are the Assessment criteria of your course?

18. How many hours of study is required for your chosen program?

19. What is your Future Plan? Or What are your long-term plan? Or What are your future career
aspirations? Or What are your post study plans?

20. What are your total tuition fees?

21. Why you want to study in the UK? (Cover minimum 6 - 8 points)

22. Which universities did you research or applied in INDIA?

23. Why UK not India or other countries? OR why do you want to study in the UK rather than your
home country? (Cover minimum 3 - 4 points which must include 2 points each about Why not
India, why not other English-Speaking country)

24. Have you researched for any other country? What research did you do?

25. Do you know how much your living expense will be in UK? Or Do you know how much your
cost of living will be in UK?

26. Have you done any research regarding the accommodation how much will be the rent of the
accommodation per week?

27. What is your current occupation and how will your chosen course benefit your intended career
path?

28. Who is sponsoring you?

29. How will you manage your expenses? OR How will you manage cost and expense in UK? OR
How will you pay for your studies?

30. How much funds do you have to cover your tuition fees and living expenses ?

31. Do you have any friend or relative in UK?

32. Are you married or not?

33. What are your working rights in UK? OR If you intend to work in the UK, do you know how
many hours you are allowed to work?
34. What is your course start & End date?

35. Have you ever applied in any other country?

36. Have you been to any other country?
37. Have you ever had any Visa refusal for any country?
38. How do you know about Work Placement?
39. How will you find work placement while being in the UK?
40. What will happen if you do not attend the university regularly?