UK Post-Study Work Options for Undergraduate Students?

To be eligible for the UK Graduate Visa (also known as the Post-Study Work Visa), the minimum course duration requirement is as follows:

Minimum Course Duration Requirement:

• At least 12 months: Your course must have been a full-time degree (such as a bachelor's, master's, or PhD) that lasted at least 12 months in the UK.

This means that if you completed a one-year full-time course, you would be eligible to apply for the Graduate Visa, provided all other requirements are met.

Note: If you completed your studies through a part-time course or if your course duration was shorter than 12 months, you would not meet the eligibility criteria for the Graduate Visa.

Key Considerations:

• Full-time course: The course must be full-time. If it was part-time, it won't qualify.

• Degree level: The course must be at the degree level (bachelor's, master's, or PhD) or higher.

• UK-based: The course must have been studied in the UK, and your institution must be a recognized higher education provider.

For PhD Graduates:

• If you completed a PhD or doctoral qualification, you are eligible for an extended Graduate Visa for three years, and the minimum duration requirement is still 12 months of study.

In summary, the key condition is that your course must have lasted at least 12 months for you to qualify for the Graduate Visa (Post-Study Work Visa).