CAS interview questions and answers
If you are planning to get your higher degrees from the UK it is important that you know about the whole procedure and everything before you proceed further. Knowing about the whole procedure will help you avoid making any serious mistakes that can get your visa application rejected. Let us know about one of the most important parts of your application which is “CAS interview questions and answers”
What is a Pre-CAS interview?
A Pre-CAS interview prepares a student for the main CAS interview. This interview is taken by the university that the student applies for. A student must pass the Pre-CAS interview in order to get admitted to the university. In the interview, the student will be asked similar questions to CAS. However, there may be some differences in the question pattern. A Pre-CAS interview is usually taken through zoom, skype, or google meet. It can also be a face-to-face interview which happens rarely for a Bangladeshi student.
What is a CAS interview?
Every student applying for a UK student visa has to go through at least one if not 2 interviews. The interview that the face first will be a Pre-CAS interview. The interview that comes after a Pre-CAS interview is the CAS interview. CAS stands for confirmation of acceptance for studies. A CAS interview is conducted by the UKVI UK visa and immigration. Although, recently some Bangladeshi students get a student visa without the need for an interview. The students who have to face the interview are asked basic questions about their course, background, their intentions, and more. We will briefly talk about all the CAS interview questions and answers down below.
What are the CAS interview questions and answers?
The following questions can be asked in the interview. The question pattern can be different but the student will face similar questions:
Why did you choose the specific course and university?
Tell the interviewer what is the reason behind choosing the course and university. Also, explain how the course is relevant to your previous studies or work experience. It is always a plus point for you to talk about the course modules. In order to stay prepared, it is preferable to do some research about your course and university before going for the interview.
Demo Answer: I have chosen CSE because I have always been into technology ever since I was a kid. I have finished my bachelor’s in CSE and worked for an IT company for nearly 2 years. Therefore, I would like to enrich my knowledge of computer science for a better career (talk about course modules too). I chose the university of Hertfordshire because the University is one of the top-ranked universities in the UK offering quality education to international students, offering a variety of career-focused courses.
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Why did you choose the UK why not some other country?
Talk about what makes the UK stand out from other countries. How it is one of the most popular destinations for international students. The UK offers world-class education and some of the top-ranked universities are all located in the UK. The course duration is shorter compared to other countries which is an important point to mention.
Demo Answer: Some of the top-ranked universities in the world are all located in the UK. The country has a great environment for international students. A degree from a UK university is highly appreciated in my country. I want to work for companies like BRAC, and Grameenphone once I return home. The course duration for MSc is only 1 year which shorter than in other countries where an MSc degree can take 2 years to complete.
Do you want to work in the UK?
Tell them that your main priority is your studies. However, since you can work 20 hours a week you will work part-time when you have the chance to support your expenses.
Demo Answer: My main priority will be finishing the course and coming back to my home country for a highly paid job. Since I will be allowed to work 20 hours a week I will be working part-time to support my expenses.
What are you currently doing?
You may be asked about your current occupation. Whether you study or work or what you do for a living. You must give an honest answer and not lie when answering this question. If you don’t do anything then just simply answer that you are currently a student.
Demo Answer: I am currently working as a computer engineer at Infosys IT limited. Looking forward to gaining a deeper knowledge of computer science and engineering.
An overview of the CAS interview questions and answers:
- Your Family Background
- Financial Capabilities
- Reasons for choosing a course, university, and the UK
- Your future plans
- Your history of visiting the UK or any other countries
Conclusion:
To conclude, we can say that CAS interview questions and answers are all about asking some simple questions and answering about your intentions and future plans. It is to make sure whether or not you are eligible to study in the UK. It is important that you understand the questions well. As long as you can answer your questions clearly you can pass the CAS interview. So, do not be nervous and stay confident. It is a simple 30 minutes interview through a video call.
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