HE Admissions Interview Record

Name of Applicant: Course Applied For:

Doyle Pilkington FD Computing

Date of Interview: Non Arrival Name of Interviewer:

___/___/______
q Eddie Lee

Previous Student at Hugh Baird: Course ________________________________

Yes c No c Tutor __________________________________

Start Year _____

Record of Academic/Industrial Achievement/L3 Qualifications

Was it available: Yes c No c Photocopied: Yes c No c

Please ensure that the following points are raised and explained. All sections must be
filled in:
1. Difference between College and University Centre
o Course content and Progression routes (Two-year programmes – please inform
applicants that progression onto the top-up year is not automatic, progression from
Y0 to Y1 FdA is automatic)
o How did the student find out about the course they have applied for please add to
box here

o Has applicant studied at university level before? If yes, give details (where/when)

o Duration of the contract (standard length of course full time and part time) –
reminder that Y0 entry is 3 years’ full time for student finance applications
o Total course costs (tuition fees, other costs i.e. trips, equipment, materials), refer to
website under wider information set for full details
o SEO – personal and academic
o Timetable – class contact time (up to 14 hours), semester delivery, amount of
days’/evenings commitment to self-directed hours outside of University Centre and
group sizes (hours dependent on group size)
o Importance of Attendance and Punctuality; student is expected to attend all
timetabled sessions, including Maths and English where applicable
o Work Based Learning model and placement opportunities
o Student Experience Team (SET), Student Governor, Student Council
o Campus – study location

o Staff expertise
o Courses running (low numbers will not run, ensure students are made aware of this
– new courses require 12, all other require 15 in each year minimum. There will be
a statement on the website for cut off times to let student know if a course will not
be running)
o Right Choice (week 5), end of semester 1 review, end of semester 2

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progression/exit interviews
2. Student Services support at College (POD):
o HE Student Finance - Options to pay – student loan, if students do not provide the
Financial Notification Form from Student Finance by 1st December - they will be
invoiced for payment by the finance department), career development loan (up to
£10,000), paying own fees (50% by end of October 2020 and 50% by end of
January 2021) – students will be invoiced by the finance department – student can
book in with the POD staff for UCAS and Student Finance help
o Hugh Baird University Centre Bursary Gift (up to £500 over 2 years (£250 year 1/
£250 year 2) full time Foundation Degree only; Terms and Conditions apply see
website or bursary form)
o College Support services (inc. Counselling, Health & Wellbeing services)

o Retention and Progression Co-ordinators for Careers, IAG and support for At
Risk students, help with UCAS and Student Finance applications
o Safeguarding – children and vulnerable adults.
o Criminal convictions, spent or unspent, will need to be declared at enrolment.
o Student Parking (none)

3. The issue of learning support needs is raised and support structures outlined including:
o Registered blind/Acutely visually impaired
o Hearing Impaired
o Dyslexia
o Physical Disability ………………………………………..(Please Specify)
o Learning Difficulties………………………………………(Please Specify)
o Mental Health Difficulty
o A medical condition which may affect learning e.g. Asthma, Epilepsy, Diabetes etc.
o DSA Information sheet and DSA Coordinator contact details to be issued.

4. Has the Student Applied for:

o Student Loan/ Maintenance Loan/ Grant or Special Support Grant
o Council Tax Exemption – letters obtained from Balliol Reception
o Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
o Childcare – we do not offer but students may be able to apply through SFE for help
o Accommodation – The College does not recommend any provider

5. Students’ right to cancel within 14 days from when the contract is concluded c

Tutor’s Comments and Applicant suitability for course, (please be specific, including
declared disabilities/ well-being issues and details of any APL considerations/ evidence.
Supporting evidence for Tutor’s decision must also be attached):

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The offer is:

c Unconditional

c Conditional on achieving (interviewers must tick one or more boxes below):

c Satisfactory academic/personal/industrial reference* *delete as appropriate
c Achievement of the following qualifications (please state):

c Not offered a place (must state reason below, be specific):

c Referral to Integrated Foundation Entry Course

c Referred back to Retention & Progression Co-ordinators for Advice and Guidance

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Confirmed 1st Place Offer: Yes c No c

Proof of ID seen:
c Passport c Birth Certificate c Driving Licence

UCAS and Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) process

Has the student applied via UCAS? Yes c No c

If No:
The RPA process means that the student:

 does not pay an application fee on UCAS

 can only apply for a single choice

 clearing is not an option if they change their mind

Agree to Complete RPA form? Yes c No c

Signed By (Staff):

Signed By (Applicant):

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