Preparing for Oxford or Cambridge Psychology Interviews
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- Опубліковано 26 лис 2024
- Hi!! Had a few requests after my last video to give a little more info about the interview process for psychology at Oxbridge so here you guys go! This is based around the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (PBS) course at Cam, and the Experimental Psychology course at Ox!
Quick aside- I have literally no idea why the door behind me looks like it's warping in the video?? If anyone knows about Google Pixels and can explain please lemme know because it is BUGGING ME.
Hope this is helpful!
Kiera Adams xxx
Thank you for this Kiera, I have passed it on to my daughter who has her interview next week. Very well structured and articulated.
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful. Good luck to your daughter! If you or her have any more questions feel free to drop me a message
Hi Kiera. What would be a good example of a question to ask at the end of the interview?
@@lorettabrown87 One type of question would be regarding the practical aspects of the course: e.g.: how much lab time do we get a term? I also find it's good to ask how you can prepare for the course if you get a place. My interviewers gave me some really great tips about books to read! I hope this is helpful :)
Hey Loretta, how did the interview go for your daughter? :)
@@ElowenFaye Hi Pia. She's just started 3rd year at Cambridge so very well!!
This was very useful!!! Thank you very much for uploading this video! I have my interview tomorrow!! xx
I'm glad you found it useful! Good luck for tomorrow- I'm sure you'll do amazing x
@@kieraadams6880 Thank you very much! The video made me feel more confident in the interview today! xx
@@chloejasmine9337 Yay! So glad to hear it :)
i've got my cambridge interviews next week for PBS, thank you for this!!! xx
Good luck!! Would love to hear how it goes :) x
Hey Kiera, Thank you so much for the tips and tell your experience!
Hi! I know that this video is from a while back, but I was wondering, (hoping, really) if you're still active? I tried to follow the other comments to Facebook, but unfortunately I couldn't find your page. I wanted to ask about some potential books on the 'to-read' list to prepare, and I had a couple other questions. Even if you don't have the time for that, I wanted to say thank you for this wonderful video-- you're a lifesaver!
this was very very helpful, I have an interview at bolton university tomorrow !
Hi, Kiera! thank you so much for uploading this video! it's so informative and helpful xxx
I'm glad you enjoyed! :) x
Hiya, thanks for creating this video ! I am interested in studying psych at oxford (however my a level subjects are english language/literature , media, photography and psychology) As my only “science” subject is psychology, is there anything you’d recommend to prepare for a degree like this that includes high levels of maths etc ..
Also, how would you recommend preparing for their admission tests? how difficult are they?
Lastly, do you have any recommendations of reading or podcasts that you have found interesting and useful or related to the course?
Hope these questions make sense, once again thanks for this video !! :))
Did you get in?
Got my PBS interviews next week rip. The only interview I've ever done was a McDonald's interview
How did it go?
Do you think it would be hard to get into Cambridge PBS with A levels in psychology, history and english lit as they mention that more competitive students have science and maths?
Hi Bethany! So firstly this will depend largely on the college you apply to! Some colleges have maths as a requirement whereas others don't! Also, unless clearly stated otherwise, psychology is typically counted as a science for PBS applications. So you do have a science at least! Honestly, having done maths would definitely be a benefit in the application process, but it's not the be all and end all. Perhaps highlight in your personal statement some occasions where you've gone above and beyond to research statistical methods or perform your own quantitative analysis. This will help assure the admissions team that even though you don't have a maths a level or equivalent, you are doing your bit to prepare yourself for the stats side of psychology!
@@kieraadams6880 thank you so much!! I got a grade 8 in maths gcse so could that help? And I’m not sure between psychology or law as I don’t wanna do law when I’ve never done it before and hate it
@@bethany1900 Yes that will definitely help! Perhaps try reaching out to a law student on something like reddit or linkedin and asking them some questions about their experiences? :)
@@kieraadams6880 okay thank you :)
Hi Kiera, thanks for sharing! The interview for master of psychological research at Oxford include a presentation of research project. Have you done this before? Will the questions be different?
Hi Kiera. Thanks for this video, it's helpful. Where can I contact you?
Is it necessary to have mathematics for PBS course at Cambridge?
Hi! This varies from college to college, as all have slightly different entry requirements. Whilst maths A Level would definitely benefit one's application, it is not necessary for all colleges. I did not do maths A Level and I got a place :)
Hi! I have my Cambridge PBS interview in 2 weeks. I was just wondering if you have any specific tips for going into the interview, not having done A-Level psychology? ++ do you know of any good resources for experimental design;/ core psychological methods which might be required in interview?
Hi Joanne! Firstly- well done for getting offered an interview! I find the CGP books can be quite useful for a quick overview of some topics you may have missed having not done A Level Psychology. I also love listening to psychology related podcasts as it doesn't feel like revising!
Do you have any tips about preparing the applications for psychology undergraduate program in Cambridge?
Yes! Feel free to message me on LinkedIn (link in bio!) and we can chat a little more about it!
Hi! I am applying for psychology and behavioural sciences at Cambridge - how do I make my personal statement stand out and do you recommend using the additional Cambridge personal statement section
Also would I be able to message you/ask you for some further advice about the application x
Did you male it ?
Hi! I have my Cambridge interview for PBS next week, would I be able to message you to ask some questions / further advice for it? Thanks! X
Of course! Feel free to find me on LinkedIn :)
@@kieraadams6880 Thank you!! Do you have a different form of contact I could use as I don't have LinkedIn. Instagram or Facebook messenger perhaps? Really appreciate this!!
@@elisepayne4955 Yes my facebook is the same as my name here! :)
@@kieraadams6880 I've sent you a message :)