I'd suggest that you try and do some research on the interview panel (even on their uni web page) to find out about the directions they are going in and work out where your interest fits into their field. They have to feel that you are enthusiastic enough (as they probably are about their particular field) to be able to complete a useful masters. Also try to think about the modules in the masters course and what you bring to each one. I think if you have a message in mind that you want to get across you can bring any question round to it somehow.

Thanks Louisa, I am v excited, really wasn't expecting it. The proposal is in the learning disabilities field, guess it went via the right markers! Hope you've heard now; the delays might just depend on your finance dept relaying the info through! Its going to be a big change for me for Sept, but I'm now counting down the days at work.

We also did quite a detailed project proposal even though the guidelines say it can be quite vague -not sure they mean it! We did a timeline of potential projects over the 4years. Was a lot of work, I'm not sure how I got through the period of application. But putting specific time aside in your and your tutors diary and having a timetable for when you need the first draft and final proposal might help. Also spending time with your tutor a few weeks before might be useful to make sure you're both approaching it from the same direction. Good luck if you're still waiting x

Just found out I got the 3+1 funding, so results are definitely out. I heard from my tutor, so I think your uni will have the results, rather than direct to you. I didn't think I would have any chance of getting the funding, it came as a real shock (a nice one), so I feel for you guys who've not got it. I don't know exactly what clinched it; I think the combination of right student, project and tutor matching up helps.