Contextual Interviews

A contextual offer is a degree offer that takes into account an applicant's circumstances beyond their academic achievements including an applicant’s socio-economic and educational background, aiming to promote fair access to higher education. If you meet any of the contextual conditions you may be approached my our Admissions department and offered an interview. The aim of this interview is to assess an applicant on a reduced entry tariff or potentially progress your application directly to an unconditional offer.

Interview method: Interviews will be Online for those wishing to start in a 2025 intake.

Interview preparation- Important Information

Bookings:

If you are eligible for an interview, you will be contacted by Admissions and given to choice as to whether you'd like to have an interview, to achieve an unconditional offer. In this e-mail you will be asked to book an interview via an online booking form.

If you require support with booking this interview, please contact the Conversion Team via interviews@wlv.ac.uk or 01902 518803. 

Pre-interview tasks required:

  • Have a form of identification (e.g. passport, driving licence, etc.) ready to present on arrival.
  • Do you know enough about the course you have applied for? Research information about the course and visit our postgraduate open evenings where you can come and speak to our staff and students www.wlv.ac.uk/opendays.

  • Please ensure you have a fully charged device and you have your e-mail account open on this device no later than 10 minutes before your interview time.
  • At the start of the interview, you must show a form of picture ID as proof of who the interviewer is talking to. Acceptable documents include a passport, driving license, college ID badge, etc. (please note we do not accept copies).
  • The interview will last up to 30 minutes and will be with a member of the academic subject staff from your course.

After attending your interview, you will be notified on whether or not you’ve passed within 3-5 working days. If you are successful, your offer will be confirmed within 14 working days.

If you’re unable to attend your interview, please contact the Conversion Team via interviews@wlv.ac.uk or 01902 518803. 

Contact us via e:mail - interviews@wlv.ac.uk.

Contact us via phone - 01902 518803