Shrewsbury Colleges Group

If you have applied for any of the courses listed below, please bring the following with you to your interview:

HNC Performing Arts

  • Within your interview, you may be asked to demonstrate your current skills with a small performance. Please prepare one of the following:
        • Classical or contemporary monologue
        • Musical theatre song, piano accompaniment NOT available, please bring a track
        • Dance routine
  • Any questions you have in relation to the programme
  • Original copies of your qualification certificates and passport when you attend for interview.

HNC/HND Engineering

Please come to the interview prepared for the following:

  • Within your interview, you will be asked to undertake a short (30 minute) assessment. This is to establish your entry-level of Mathematics and English prior to starting our Engineering Higher Education programmes. It is not an entry test
  • A pen and calculator
  • Original copies of your qualification certificates and passport, when you attend for interview
  • Any questions you have in relation to the programme.

Certificate in Education/PCGE: Post-Compulsory Education & Training

The interview process consists of an initial overview of the programme to all candidates, followed by individual interviews ​(where you will be asked to demonstrate/evidence your passion for your subject specialism, for teaching/training and for your own continuing development). As part of the interview, each candidate will present a brief (five minute) presentation on how they would teach a topic from their subject area. You may choose the topic and curriculum level but the emphasis is on explaining the approaches you would take rather than teaching the topic. You may use a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation if you wish but this is not obligatory. You will also be asked to write a short written piece on an aspect of teaching, learning and assessment.

Please email copies of your CV and qualifications to Helen Hawksworth This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before your interview.

Foundation Degree in Education/BA (Hons) Education

The interview process consists of a brief introduction to the FdA and BA Education programmes, followed by individual interviews. Please come to the interview prepared for the following:

  • Within your interview, you will be asked to undertake a brief written exercise to establish your entry-level of written English. It is not an entry test
  • Any questions you have in relation to the programme
  • Original copies of your qualification certificates and passport, when you attend for interview.

CPCAB Counselling Level 4/Foundation Degree in Counselling Therapies

Attend a selection day that will include a number of group exercises and a short interview. Also, prepare and bring with you to the selection day a 1000 word written paper that answers the question “Why counselling, why now ?”, along with an academic and one other reference.

HNC/D in Computing

Please come to the interview prepared for the following:

  • Within your interview, you will be asked to undertake a short (30 minute) assessment. This is to establish your entry-level of Mathematics and English prior to starting our Computing Science Higher Education programmes. It is not an entry test
  • A pen and calculator
  • Any questions you have in relation to the programme • Any relevant examples of experience related to the course
  • Original copies of your qualification certificates and passport, when you attend for interview.

HNC/HND Music (Technology/Performance)

The interview will comprise a brief introduction to the course followed by individual interviews. A discussion about your interest in Music Technology or Music Performance will take place.

For those looking to take up the Music Technology route, we would expect a portfolio of work. This could include audio recordings, electronic compositions, video of completed moving image work etc. For those that wish to take up the Music Performance pathway, we would expect a prepared performance on your instrument of choice. We will answer any questions you might have during the interview, it may be worth preparing these prior to arrival. Original copies of your qualification certificates and passport, when you attend for interview.

HND in Outdoor Activities/Sport

Please bring original copies of your qualification certificates and passport, when you attend for interview. You will also be expected to discuss your experiences within your field as both a participant and a leader/coach, so please be prepared to tell us all about your knowledge and involvement in sport or outdoor adventure.

HNC in Construction

Please bring original copies of your qualification certificates and passport, when you attend for interview.
Any questions you have in relation to the course.

HNC/HND in Business 

Please bring original copies of your qualification certificates and passport, when you attend for interview.

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Skills/Foundation Degree in Science in Counselling Theory and Practice


You will be required to attend an interview that will include a number of group exercises and a short interview. Also, prepare and bring with you to the interview a 1,000 word written paper that answers the question “Why counselling, why now?" along with an academic and one other reference.

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