If you're applying for certain courses at ARU, we may invite you to an online Teams interview, or an interview on campus.
On this page, you'll find some handy tips on how to get the most out of your day.
If you’re invited for an interview, we’ll send you an email inviting you to login to our Applicant Portal. Here, you’ll be able to:
You may need to complete a pre-interview task. Instructions will be provided.
We suggest planning your journey to campus. You’ll find directions to Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle on our website, along with walking maps and details of public transport.
Unfortunately, we don’t offer car parking on campus; however, both Cambridge and Chelmsford have Park & Ride services which will drop you off at the door.
We’ll send you a link to access your interview on Teams. We will contact you via the email address provided on your application form. Please ensure you monitor your emails (including any junk/spam folder).
Please ensure you are at a device with a camera and a microphone with a reliable internet connection. We recommend accessing the interview from a laptop rather than a mobile phone or tablet if you can. You may need to share your screen.
Please note your interview may be recorded.
When we interview you, we’re looking to see if you’re the right candidate for the course – the person that you described in your personal statement. We’re also keen to see that you can cope well in different situations.
But your interview day is a two-way experience, so make sure you’re getting everything you want out of the day, too.
Don't worry. The purpose of interviews is to find out more about you, your knowledge and values, and why you're interested in a particular career path. It's also a chance for you to ask us questions and find out more about ARU.
If your interview is online, we highly recommend visiting us at an Open Day, Taster Day or Applicant Day to get to know the University.
We look forward to meeting you!