Assessment day

Congratulations on reaching the final stage of our admissions process: the assessment day.
We’re delighted to invite you to our Malmesbury campus for an interactive day of interviews, whilst also having the chance to look around and talk to current Undergraduate Engineers at the Dyson Institute.
You can find all the information you need for the assessment day below.
Assessment day preparation webinar
If you were unable to join us for a live session, you can watch a recording of the assessment day preparation webinar by clicking the link below. The password is: DysonI25!
Please do not share this recording.
On the day
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Arrival
You can arrive from 09:30 for a prompt 10am start....
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Welcome
The day will start with a welcome presentation at 10:00.
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Group activity
Get to know each other and solve a Dyson problem (not assessed). ...
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Behavioural or Technical interview (1)
After the group activity, you'll have your first interview....
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Behavioural or Technical interview (2)
After your first interview, you'll have your second interview....
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Lunch
You'll tour our teaching spaces, before having lunch with our Undergraduate Engineers.
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Guests return to Dyson Village
At 14:00, your guests can return to campus and join us at the Dyson Village.
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Dyson Village tour
See the accommodation and facilities in Dyson Village.
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Programme overview
You'll return to the Roundhouse for a presentation overview of the programme.
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Networking
A final opportunity to ask any questions, with staff and students.
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FAQs
Do I need to bring anything with me?
- If you have already completed your A-Levels (or equivalent), original certificates.
- Right to work document(s):
- British passport; or
- Other passport with relevant visa; or
- Full birth certificate (this must be the one that includes the details of at least one parent) together with your National Insurance letter.
What should I wear?
Our dress code is casual - both as a student and working at Dyson, so wear what you feel comfortable in. Our interviewers will be wearing jeans, skirts, chinos, t-shirts, casual shirts, jumpers, hoodys and on a very warm day we've even seen shorts. Our only no-go is anything with rude or offensive language / pictures. Please keep it respectful!
Getting here
Please arrive at the following address where security will greet you.
Dyson
Tetbury Hill
Malmesbury
SN16 0RP
When your guests return to campus after lunch, they should head to Dyson Village.
Dyson Village
Tetbury Hill
Malmesbury
SN16 0FQ
For train arrival, Kemble is the nearest station to Dyson (15 minutes by car) however you will need to pre-arrange taxis and note this is an unstaffed station with no facilities outside the morning peak. There are limited accommodation options in this village.
Swindon and Chippenham stations are on the main line from Bristol and London, with taxi ranks available outside (approx. 30-40 minutes from campus).
Pre-booked taxis from campus to stations for onwards travel is required. We may arrange shuttle taxis if demand requires.
We will contribute to accommodation and travel expenses for assessment days. We will offer reimbursement (with proof of purchase) for:
• UK (exc. NI) applicants – up to £150
• Northern Irish and European applicants – up to £250
• International applications – up to £1000
We don't want a financial burden to be a barrier to joining us. If booking or paying upfront for travel and/or accommodation yourself would affect your ability to attend an event on campus, please contact the Recruitment and Admissions team, who will be happy to support.