University master's research studentship practice interview
Research question, feasible methods, independent study habits and fit for a university-funded master's research place. Practise the 5 questions selection panels ask with follow-ups. Paid plans add scored feedback on every answer.
Free with an Intaviu account: 320 credits a month, at 10 credits a minute of practice. Private: interview creators never see them.
- 20 minutes
- 5 questions
- Scored feedback on paid plans
About the award
This interview is for a university-funded master's place built around a substantial research project. The panel wants a focused question, a design that fits the available time and evidence, sound preparation from previous study and signs that you can work independently while using supervision well.
How to prepare
- Check the university's official studentship page for current funding terms, eligibility, subject scope and dates.
- Reduce your proposed topic to one clear question and define what the project will not cover.
- Test whether your intended data, participants or sources are realistically accessible.
- Review one previous assignment or project that demonstrates useful research skills.
- Prepare sensible alternatives for the riskiest part of your proposed design.
Common mistakes
- Proposing a question too broad for a master's research timetable.
- Naming a method without explaining why it suits the question.
- Ignoring practical access, ethics or data quality issues.
- Presenting independence as working without guidance.
What to expect
A real selection interview
5 questions the way selection panels ask, with follow-ups when an answer needs more.
Spoken, like the real thing
Speak your answers in your browser or the free desktop app, with live captions. You can ask the interviewer to repeat anything.
Scored on 4 areas
The things this interview weighs most. With a paid plan, your report shows how you did on each one.
A private report
On Plus, Pro and Premium: every answer scored, your strongest lines quoted and what to say differently next time. Interview creators never see it.
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