UK VISA APPLICATION INTERVIEW Guidelines

1 What course you have applied I have applied MSc Marketing with Advanced Practice at
for? Ulster University.
2 What is the level of the course RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) Level 7
you have applied for?
3 How long is your course Full Time 21 months.
duration?
4 How many hours of classes you The compulsory Advanced Practice element of this
will have to attend per week? programme takes place after you have studied the taught
modules at the Masters stage and will enable me to undertake
a 15 week long internship, or applied consulting project,
working with a real organisation on a live business problem.
This gives me the opportunity to gain experience of the
workplace environment and/or practical experience of the
“real world” issues faced by those currently engaged in
marketing. The Advance Practice stage module provides an
excellent way to put my learning into practice and hence,
enhance your employability. It also provides me with an
enhanced knowledge of the workplace which will facilitate the
completion of your Dissertation. If i undertake an internship
this maybe paid or unpaid.
5 What is the structure of the The Modules are:
course? How many modules?
1. Academic and Professional Development – MSc
Can you name those?
Marketing – 0 credits:
This module aims to review and enhance participants’ existing
academic writing skills in contexts relevant to the modules it
Modules:
complements. It will also introduce skills and frameworks
specific to postgraduate study, with weekly opportunities for
participants to transfer these elements to their own
All modules are core.
assignments and to obtain feedback on their progression. As it
provides the skills required to succeed in all written
assignments, this module is compulsory.
1. Academic and
Professional
Development –
MSc Marketing – 2. Foundations in Management – 20 credits:
0 credits. The aim of this module is to provide students with a
2. Foundations in framework of knowledge from which they can understand and
Management – critically analyse the strategic goals of management,
20 credits. appropriate organisational structures and management’s role in
3. Marketing delivering strategic goals, as well as identify suitable strategies
Management –
 20 credits. to enable organisational growth.
4. Strategy and
Innovation – 20
credits.
5. Global
Marketing – 20 3. Marketing Management – 20 credits:
credits. The aim of this module is to reflect the ethos of creating a
6. Digital collaborative learning ecosystem wherein issues are explored
Marketing at the student, practitioner and academic interface. Outcomes
Communications of this research-driven approach to teaching, learning and
– 20 credits.
assessment offer commercial relevance and impact.
7. Marketing
Analytics – 20
credits.
8. 4.
Entrepreneurial Strategy and Innovation – 20 credits:
Marketing – 20This module serves to raise students’ awareness of the theories
credits. and practices of strategic management. While the module
covers a range of strategic issues relating to the ethos of
organisational planning and sustainability, it also places
For students undertaking an emphasis on recognising and capitalising on competitive
internship: business opportunities through the lens of innovation.

1. Internship & 5. Global Marketing – 20 credits:

Professional This module focuses on themes of internationalisation and
Development Project – issues including government policy, market entry modes and
60 credits exporting. Students will be able to advance their
understanding of the challenges faced while operating in an
international marketing environment.

For students not doing an 6. Digital Marketing Communications – 20 credits:

internship:
This module enables students to gain theoretical and practical
insights into the ways in which SMEs approach marketing in a
digital world. Students will discover the importance of social
media marketing to enhancing the technological and global
1. Applied Consulting dimensions of strategic marketing in small and larger firms
Project – 60 credits. alike.

And
7. Marketing Analytics – 20 credits:
Applied Marketing Project – 40
credits This module provides students with an understanding of
qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods in order to
conceptualise and develop a project portfolio. It enables
students to develop digital literacy skills in order to collect,
analyse and report on data from a variety of digital sources.
8. Entrepreneurial Marketing – 20 credits:

The Entrepreneurial Marketing module allows students to

review, reflect on, and critically evaluate marketing theories
through the lens of the entrepreneurial manager. Students will
discover why marketing is a core but largely undervalued
component of new venture creation.

For students undertaking an internship:

1. Internship & Professional Development Project – 60

credits: This module is designed to further enhance
the employability of the students who have completed
the MSc Marketing whilst giving them experience of a
workplace environment. In considering this they
produce both reflective reports which help aid skills
development, and also an internship project in which
they apply the theoretical concepts encountered on the
course to a “live” management issue.

For students not doing an internship:

1. Applied Consulting Project – 60 credits: This

applied module enhances the practical and
employability skills of students by requiring them to
undertake consultancy projects for real life case study
clients. The module requires students to draw on
relevant theories from previously studied MSc
Marketing modules, and to apply these in marketing
contexts, to deliver valuable project outcomes for client
companies.

And

1. Applied Marketing Project – 40 credits: This

module enables students to apply knowledge and skills
acquired throughout the course to an organisational
issue or problem. This follows from Marketing
Analytics module and feeds into developing skills of a
Marketing Consultant.
6 How the course will be assessed? The compulsory Advanced Practice element of this
programme takes place after you have studied the taught
modules at the Masters stage and will enable me to undertake
a 15 week long internship, or applied consulting project,
working with a real organisation on a live business problem.
This gives me the opportunity to gain experience of the
workplace environment and/or practical experience of the
“real world” issues faced by those currently engaged in
marketing. The Advance Practice stage module provides an
excellent way to put my learning into practice and hence,
enhance my employability. It also provides me with an
enhanced knowledge of the workplace which will facilitate the
completion of our Dissertation. If me undertake an internship
this maybe paid or unpaid.

7 How many credits you will gain I will gain 240 credits after completing MBA with Advanced
after completing MSc? What Practice. I will achieve MSc degree.
qualification you will achieve?
8 What course you have completed I have completed BBA from one of the reputed private
before this? institutions named South East University of Bangladesh in
2017.
Which University?

9 Since you already completed

● I aim to learn more key marketing as this would
your BBA why another degree
now? increase my scope of knowledge and further help me to
get more jobs in the future.
● I am working as a Junior Accountant in Sonar Bangla
Life Insurance Company from 2017 to till now. It has
been 3 years since I have completed BBA, now I think
is the right time to take my studies and marketing one
step further as it will definitely elevate my knowledge
as well as I will gain competitive edge in my career.
● In addition The Advance Practice will help me gain
valuable workplace environment experience.

10 What will be the learning Learning outcome will be:

outcome of this course?
● Provide an advanced study of business and
management with a particular focus on
Marketing
 ● Prepare and/or develop students for a career in
marketing and business by facilitating the
development of enhanced transferable skills
necessary for marketing management at a
variety of levels
● Develop students’ ability to apply knowledge
and critical understanding of marketing and
business to complex issues, both systematically
and creatively, to improve entrepreneurial
marketing and business practice
● Enhance students’ lifelong learning skills and
personal development in order to work with
self-direction and originality and to contribute
to business and society at large
● Critically evaluate the application and impact of
marketing theories and concepts to practical
marketing problems
● Develop strong transferable skills of logical
reasoning, creative thinking, effective
communication and the ability to critically
evaluate contemporary issues
● Acquire the skills necessary to conceive, design
and implement a substantial research project
● Cultivate highly developed lifelong learning
skills and an appreciation for continuing
personal and professional development, through
self-directed and reflective learning
11 How this course is related with I have done BBA and I am an active member in my company
your past and current studies? and being a punctual and prompt accountant where this course
is very much related to my previous studies as its curriculum
of multiple business discipline offers a broader view of
business management. Moreover, I believe the previous
studies and my proposed MBA with advanced practiced
supports my career aspiration to become a successful manager
and in that sense it has a great link.

12 Which other university you have Yes, I have researched few universities and their courses
researched? How much is their including –
tuition fee?
What is the course duration? University of Birmingham
Where is the campus?
MSc Marketing
Duration: 1 year
Tuition: £23,580
Core modules

● Consumer Behaviour (20 credits)

● Marketing Management (20 credits)

● Marketing Research (20 credits)

● Marketing Strategy and Planning (20 credits)

● Research Dissertation (60 credits)

London School of Economics

MSc Marketing
Duration:12 months
Tuition fees: £30,960
Course Modules:

● Principles of Marketing

● Marketing Analytics I: Consumer Analysis

Fundamentals
● Consumer Insights: Behavioural Fundamentals

● Marketing Action Learning Project

University of Bristol
MSc Marketing
Duration: 1 year
Tuition fees: £26500
Course module:

● Marketing (Digital)

● Marketing (Strategy and Business Development)

● Marketing.
 Imperial College Business School
MSc Strategic Marketing
Duration: 1 year
Tuition fees: £30,700
Course module

● Brand strategy

● Consumer behaviour

● Digital marketing

● Marketing analytics

● Marketing research

● Relationship marketing
Not choosing those universities because the ulster university
provide me MSc marketing with advanced practiced and vast
of credits. At the same time ulster university tuition fees is
very reasonable. Those university tuition fees are so high and
course duration is short.
13 Did you consider any other Yes, I considered MSc Finance However, finally decided to
course? Can you give details? study MSc International Business with data analytics with
advanced practice as it has more demand in job market in
Bangladesh and also MSc IB with data analytics with
advanced practice is more suitable for business background
student rather than other business subjects.
14 Why did you choose this Ulster University is a multi-campus university that can trace
university and not the other its origins back to 1845. The university has now spread
university you have researched? beyond its Northern Ireland roots to include branch campuses
in London and Birmingham, run in partnership with QA
Higher Education, formerly QA Business School. We are a
truly international university with over 2,000 international
students from over 80 different countries and Alumni from
121 countries.
The branch campuses offer globally recognised, fully
accredited degrees at Bachelors and Masters levels. We have
an excellent reputation for research, for providing work-based
learning, and for the level of recognition granted by
professional bodies.
We aim to create the best opportunities for our students by
putting an emphasis on work-based learning. This contributes
to over 92% of Ulster graduates being in employment or
 pursuing further studies within 6 months (DLHE Survey
2018).
Just some of the many reasons to come and study with
ulster university:

● Degree courses focused on industry-relevant education

● Academic staff with up-to-the-minute real-world

expertise

● Excellent scholarship and bursary opportunities

● Competitively-priced for all undergraduate and

postgraduate programmes

● Stimulating curriculum

● Unparalleled links with top employers create career

opportunities

● High quality campus facilities in London and

Birmingham

● Partnership with QA, who have 20+ years developing

business and IT skills and are the UK’s largest
corporate training provider
UU joint goal is to combine the quality of Ulster’s degree
programmes with the commercial outlook of an international
leader in training and talent development, and so enhance our
students’ employability.
In the process we have attracted faculty members with
significant up-to-date experience in the business world. We
have also established purpose-built teaching facilities that
prepare students properly for the professional atmosphere and
technological environment they can expect when they
commence or progress their careers.

15 Why did you choose to study at

● According to Times Higher Education 601–800 th
Ulster University?
World University Rankings 2019 & 151–200 th Young
University Rankings 2019
● According to Complete University Guide - Ulster
 University has been ranked as 58 th in 2020 League
Table Ranking in the UK
● Ulster University provides work-based learning

● Ulster University is Winner of 'Most Improved Student

Experience' (THE, 2016).
● According to DLHE Survey 2016 94% of graduates are
in work of further study within 6 months of graduation.
● Ulster University has links with top employers which
will create career opportunities.
● Academic staff with up-to-the-minute real-world
expertise

16 What is your plan after After completion I plan to come back to my Bangladesh and
completion? start my career in managerial position. It will be much easier
for me to get promotion quickly as I have already obtained
more than 3 years’ work experiences in this industry and
having an MSc Marketing with advanced practiced from UK
will definitely give me competitive advantage in job market.

17 What is your expected salary My expected salary upon returning to my home country is of
when you return to your home £1000 to £1200 per month rising by 20% in next 2 years. In
country? next 5 years, I want to see myself in higher position in which I
can earn around £1800 £2000 per month with increment
opportunities.
18 Who is funding your studies? My father funding my tuition fees he has a business like
poultry and hatchery. He already transfers money to my
account.

In Canada
19 Which other countries
universities have you researched?
I have researched some university they offer data analytics
subject:

University of Saskatchewan
MSc Marketing
Duration: 2 years
Tuition fees: $45000 (Canadian dollar)

York University
MSc marketing
Duration: 24 months
Tuition fees: $ 47000

Reasons behind not choosing these universities are their tuition

fees are higher than UK University and the weather is too cold
compare to UK.

In Australia

University of Sydney
Masters of Marketing
Duration: 2 years
Tuition fees: $90000 AUD

University of Melbourne
MSc Masters of Marketing
Duration: 2 years
Tuition fees: $69632 AUD

Reasons behind not choosing these universities are their tuition

fees are higher than UK University.

In USA

University of Southern California

MS in marketing.
 Duration: 1 year
Tuition fees: $54900 US dollar

Columbia University
MS in Marketing Science
Duration: 1 year
Tuition fees: $64320 US dollar

Reasons behind not choosing these universities are their tuition

fees are higher than UK University and I personally prefer UK
as they are providing my required subject along with
scholarships.

20 What job does your financial? My father is a business man. We have brick field and real
estate business.
Sponsor does? What is the yearly
income of your financial His annual income is approximately £60,000/ to £70,000/ per
sponsor? year. So per month it would be near about £6,000/ to £7,000/
per month.

21 How many people dependent on My mother and myself.

your brother?
22 What is your Marital Status? Single

23 Any study gaps? After successfully completing BBA in 2017 I straight away
joined in Sonar Bangla Insurance Company as a junior
Accountant, and still working there.
24 How did you apply for the I have applied with the help of a British Council listed
course? education agent, Study Finder Limited – they have offices in
London. I got the recommendation from one my friend.
25 How much is your tuition fee? Tuition fee for MBA with Advanced practiced is
How much have you paid? £18500(London) £17000(Birmingham). I have received
scholarship of £4000. So, I will be paying £15,000. I have
already paid £5,500 as advised in my unconditional offer
letter.
26 Have you visited the university's Yes, I have
website?
27 What is your study location? Do Address – 110-114 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7HT Nearest
you know the address? station – Liverpool Street
28 Do you know the living cost in Estimated living cost in London is £1200 / £1300 per month.
the UK? How much per month?
I expect to spend around £1200 per month all together.
How much you expect to spend
per month?

29 Where will you live and how you I will be living on a reasonable distance from university
plan to attend the classes? campus as I believe the accommodation cost will be much
cheaper if live in little bit far away from my campus since the
central London accommodation cost is expensive.
I have friend who lives in East London. He has already talked
with few land lords and I also done some research. I’m
planning to live somewhere which is 30-40 minutes far away
by underground train from my university campus. Once the
visa confirms then I will confirm the accommodation
accordingly as they required to pay non-refundable deposit
money to book accommodation.
NB: (Make sure you know your friend’s name, date of birth,
occupation and their UK address)

To find rented accommodation:

1. https://www.gumtree.com/
2. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/
3. https://www.spareroom.co.uk/student-accommodation
4. https://www.accommodationforstudents.com/
5. https://www.zoopla.co.uk/
30 Why you have chosen to study in The UK is one of the world’s most popular destinations to
the UK over other study study higher education, with more than 500,000 international
destinations including USA, students enrolling each year.
Canada and Australia?
⮚ One of the world’s leading destinations for
international students, second only to the USA. UK
universities are among the best in the world, and
consistently perform well in world rankings. They also
have a reputation for world-class research.
⮚ UK higher education degrees and qualifications are
recognised by employers and academics worldwide.
⮚ Students get the opportunity to develop the skills,
knowledge, critical thinking, and connections to drive
forward their careers.
⮚ High quality postgraduate study opportunities are also
available at the majority of UK universities.
It's a great place to live and study
The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Scotland,
Northern Ireland, and Wales. Each country has distinct
regions, each offering large cosmopolitan cities, towns, and
countryside villages.

● The UK has a multicultural society, with a rich

diversity of cultures, languages, and faiths.
● I will find widely varied cuisine, strong transport links,
famous music festivals, and international sporting
championships.
For more details:
https://www.ucas.com/studying-uk
https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/why-study

31 You could have studied the

● UK education is practice based and teaching is tailored
course at much less cost in
Bangladesh, why you want to to meet current industry and business requirements.
spend more for the course in ● UK universities prepare students with ‘soft skills’ like
studying in the UK? critical analysis skills, leadership skills, motivation
skills, persuasion skills, negotiation skills, presentation
and other cognitive skills.
 ● Higher education cost in Bangladesh in recent years
has increased significantly.
● Though it would cost me more to study in the UK, but
the benefit against the costs would be many times
more.
● Education in Bangladesh is mostly theory based and
aims to provide academic knowledge which is bookish

32 Why you want to study in London is a hub of higher education excellence, full of
London? institutions that provide high-quality teaching and learning.

There are so many reasons why students love studying in

London, from the strong network of university facilities, the
broad career opportunities, the thriving social life and the
melting pot of cultures.

In the glorious heart of England, London is a diverse, modern

and exciting city with a long cultural and intellectual heritage.

London is situated in a prime, central location in the country,

and offers everything you could desire from a capital city.

I chose London to study because the educational system is

world’s class qualified and also, they provide latest academic
knowledge. In addition, I must share you that in my country
perspective, UK degrees are considered top ranked rather than
other countries, so it’s easy to get high ranked job here and
lead a successful career.

For more information:

⮚ https://study.soas.ac.uk/london-best-city-for-
international-students/
⮚ https://blog.intostudy.com/living-abroad/travel/29-
reasons-to-study-abroad-in-london/
 ⮚ https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cul/london-the-city/5-
reasons-to-study-in-london/

Additional Questions to prepare for:

What is marketing
What is global marketing, digital marketing, entrepreneurship; some examples: