INTENTIONS TESTING / PRE-CAS CREDIBILITY CHECK

The reasons/answers should be specific to the student’s academic background, subject knowledge, and career aspirations, avoiding generic or
common reasons. This applies to all the questions, and the responses should be personalised based on the research, well-supported, and directly
relevant to the student’s individual profile. Please kindly note that students should maintain eye contact with the interviewer throughout the
interview, and referring to notes is strictly discouraged. If a similar question is asked more than once, the student should be able to answer
confidently by rephrasing their explanation rather than repeating the exact same sentence. They must demonstrate natural flow, clarity of
understanding, and the ability to articulate the same point in different ways — without sounding rehearsed or memorised.

Student Name/ID:

1. What course have you chosen to study? 1. What are the modules you will be learning?
Students should be able to clearly explain the modules included in
a. What is your highest qualification? their programme, along with:
b. X and XII passed-out year? • The credit points, including pathway modules and specialisation
c. Why did you choose this course? modules.
d. How does this course relate to your previous studies? • A brief explanation of what each module covers — what they
e. What are your future plans and aspirations?
will study, the concepts they will learn, and the skills they will be
f. How is this course/qualification going to help you achieve your
taught.
future goals and aspirations?
g. What kind of skills and knowledge will you gain from this • A basic but accurate understanding of the purpose of each
course? module, the knowledge it provides, and the skills they are expected
h. Do you know which modules you will be studying and what to gain from completing it.
will you be taught in each module?
i. How will you be assessed? 2. Why this course?
j. Who’s the programme leader of the course Students should be able to explain the specific skill sets they will
k. What is the exact name of the course, duration, start date, acquire from the modules taught in this course, and how these
and end date? skills align with the roles they aim to pursue after graduation. Their
l. What are your favourite modules? explanation must clearly show:
• How the learning outcomes of the modules match the job
descriptions of the careers they want to apply for.
 • How each module contributes to developing the competencies,
tools, and industry knowledge needed for their desired profession.
• Why this course is the right pathway for achieving their long-
term career goals.

In short, the student must connect the module-based skills to the

real job requirements, demonstrating that this programme is the
most suitable academic and career choice for them.

2. Why did you choose this University? 3. Why did you choose this particular university?

a. Which campus you have selected, and why? We need to know if you have done research on the programme you
have selected. Please compare the programme with 2 other universities
b. What is the Campus address? in London and answer why you chose uws.

You can include rankings, tuition fees, location, course modules etc to
c. What is the website address?
make your point.
d. What are the amenities provided by the university? 4. What are the amenities provided by the university?

e. What other universities did you consider? ● The student should provide details
5. Why did you choose this particular London campus?
f. What are the courses you considered in other Universities and
compare on basis of the modules? ● The student should provide valid reasons for choosing
the campus
g. What student societies or events are available? 6. What are the other universities that you have considered?
● Here, the student should be able to demonstrate
relevant points that support the decision to choose this
particular university, and should also be able to
compare similar other universities with points that
clearly indicate the reasons
 7. What are the courses that you have considered?
● Which courses have been compared in the other
universities in the UK? The student should be familiar
with the modules of the other courses identified during
the research
● Please list the modules, comparisons, and other
important factors that have been considered in
choosing this particular university and course

3. Why did you choose to study in the UK? 8. Why are you not opting to study this programme in your home
country?
● The student should be able to demonstrate valid
a. Why did you not choose to study this programme in your home
country? reasons why similar courses in their country were not
considered
b. Are similar courses available in your country? If yes, why did you
● As this course is available in your home country as well,
not consider them?
may I know why you chose not to pursue the local
option? It would also help if you could share which
colleges or universities you explored locally, and what
c. Why didn’t you choose other countries where degrees are highly programmes you reviewed there. Please also clarify
valued globally? whether the course modules offered in your home
country were comparable to the modules taught in the
d. Did you apply to any other country for studies ever before? UK.

e. Have you ever had a visa rejection?

The student should provide valid points for this answer,
supported by the best examples and comparisons
9. Why didn’t you choose other countries where the degrees are
valued highly globally?
The student should provide detailed explanations of the universities they
compared and clearly justify why they chose the UK over other countries.
These reasons must be specific to the student’s academic background,
subject knowledge, and career aspirations, rather than generic or
commonly used explanations. This applies to all questions — responses
should be personalised, well-supported, and directly relevant to the
student’s individual profile.
The student should also be able to mention the other universities they
considered in different countries, along with an understanding of the
modules and course fees at those institutions.

1. Why the UK?

Students should clearly explain why they have chosen to study their specific
programme in the UK. When mentioning practical studies, they must
elaborate on what ‘practical learning’ in the UK truly entails. This should
include the UK’s emphasis on group learning, academic discussions,
research-driven assignments, independent study, and a research-based
education model that promotes critical thinking, real-world problem-
solving, and industry-aligned application. These learning methods enable
students to gain real-time experience, helping them become work-ready by
the time they graduate.

Their explanation should not be generic; it must demonstrate a clear

understanding of how these academic practices in the UK differ from those
in other countries, and why this makes the UK the right choice for their
chosen programme.
4. Where will you be staying in the UK?

a. How far is your accommodation from the university?

b. How are you planning to reach the university from your

accommodation?

c. Which airport will you be flying into in the UK?

d. Which places in the UK would you like to visit?

e. How do you plan to spend your time academically and freely?

5. What are your future plans after you finish your studies? 1. What are your future plans after you finish your studies?

a. How does this qualification help you achieve this?

● Return to home country.

b. What are the skills and knowledge that you will acquire from this ● Identify the companies you want to join.
course?
● Specify the positions you are aiming for.
c. Will you return to your home country after your studies? ● Mention the salary package you are targeting.

2. how this will help you in achieving the future goals?

Identify two modules that will help you achieve your goals and explain
 the skills you will learn to reach them.

6. Can you tell me a little about yourself and your family background

a. Do you live with your parents?

b. How many siblings do you have? Do they live with you?

c. What do your parents do for a living?

d. What is the annual income of your sponsor or family? Does your

sponsor own any agricultural land or other properties?

e. Who owns your family home?

f. Do you have any other relatives currently studying in the UK?

g. What exciting activities have you done in the last few days?

h. Marital status?

i. Any plans to marry in the next few months?

j. What if you fall in love while in the UK?

7. How will you be funding your studies?

a. Who is sponsoring you?

b. What is the annual income of your sponsor?
c. Do they have any dependents?
 d. What is your sponsor’s source of income?
e. Sponsor proof details?
f. Where is the money deposited and when was it transferred to
you?

g. What is the name of your bank?

h. How old are the funds?
i. Are the funds sufficient for the full course duration?
j. Can your sponsor support your entire course?
k. Tuition fee details?
l. Have you received any scholarships?
m. Are the funds available and sufficient for your visa application?
n. How much does the UK student visa cost?
o. Are you aware of the IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) charges?
How much it costs?
p. What if currency fluctuation happens—how will you manage?
q. Have you completed your TB test?

8. Will you need to work part-time to help fund your studies/living

expenses whilst in the UK?

a. Are you aware of the UKVI rules regarding student work hours
during term and holiday periods?

9. Do you intend to bring anyone else with you to the UK?

(family/dependents)