Interview information

PGCE Primary with Qualified Teacher Status interview information

Your interview experience is an exciting opportunity for you to demonstrate your passion for the course you are applying for.

What to bring to your interview

If you have selected an on-campus day: 

• Photographic proof of your identity, for example your passport, driving licence. If you do not bring this you may not be interviewed.
• Originals of GCSEs to show that you have achieved a grade 4 or above in English Language, Mathematics and Science.
• Your original degree certificate (if you have it).

If you have selected an online interview, be prepared to show on screen: 

• Photographic proof of your identity, for example your passport, driving licence. If you do not bring this you may not be interviewed.
• Arrive 10 mins early to your scheduled interview time in order for these checks to occur prior to the start of your official interview.

If offered a place and you accept, be prepared to bring to your first day of the course: 

• Originals of GCSEs to show that you have achieved a grade 4 or above in English, Mathematics and Science.
• Original degree certificate.

Please read the article from The London Review of Education [PDF]. If you have trouble accessing from the link, the full citation is:  

Race, R., Ayling, P., Chetty, D., Hassan, N., McKinney, S.J., Boath, L., Riaz, N. and Salehjee, S. (2022) ‘Decolonising curriculum in education: continuing proclamations and provocations’. London Review of Education, 20 (1), 12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14324/LRE.20.1.12.  

The article can be accessed via Google Scholar for free. Come prepared to discuss the key points with your peers.   

General information

If you are unable to attend your interview

If you are unable to make your interview date for whatever reason or if you would like to withdraw your application with us, you can request to do this by completing our short form.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments, particularly if you have any disability or special needs, to help us to assist you in the interview process, for example any access or communication issues.

Is the interview day compulsory?

Yes. You will need to attend the interview before we can make you an offer on the programme.

If you are running late on the day

We know that delays are sometimes unavoidable so, if you are running late on the day, please contact us as soon as you are able to and let us know your estimated arrival time. If necessary, we can tell you any alternate arrangements for your interview. In some instances, if you expect to be significantly late, we may suggest you book for a different date.

Visiting the halls/campus

Come onto a campus tour and get a real feel for life here. You will have an opportunity to look around, see our facilities and chat to current students and staff. If you are unable to visit the university in person, you can chat online to our students. You can also book a campus tour.

You can also take a Virtual Tour of our campuses and halls of residence.

Get in touch

Should you have any questions, or if you require any reasonable adjustments to attend your interview contact us by:

• telephone: +44 (0)1332 594741
• email: myinterview@derby.ac.uk