I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at LSE in Jan 2017
Interview
Informal. Mostly question about past research and some know algorithms. The idea is for them to get to know you, and check validity of your CV. You are suppose to present idea or general topics for future research.
Interview was held in two stages. First stage with main supervisor to understand motivation. Second stage interview was held with both supervisors, technical questions on overall understanding of topics discussed in research proposal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe the problem discussed in your research proposal
I applied through university. I interviewed at LSE
Interview
40-45 minutes in total. I used the first ten minutes to present the research proposal. The remaining thirty minutes were reserved for engaging in discussions and answering questions. In the last part you could raise questions to the interviewer. The interviewer will most likely to be your future supervisors and PhD programme director.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Why do you want to do a PhD?
- Specific questions within your research proposal
Online Interview with a lot of related questions for about 50 minutes. Two teachers held the interview and the result was published after roughly half a month. Not difficult as imagined.