DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER IDEAS
Visa options for working in the UK
To stay in the UK to work after your studies, international students will need permission in the form of a visa. The rules about working in the UK are complex and change frequently, so be sure to check for full and up-to-date information. The University’s visa and immigration advisers give regular talks at the Careers Service on the current work visa options and can also cover individual queries. Check our Events Calendar on CareerConnect for details. Regrettably, the Careers Service’s staff cannot advise on visas.
Graduate Route
The Graduate Route is open for applications from 1 July 2021. This visa is an opportunity to remain in the UK to work, or look for work, for two years if you have completed an undergraduate, PGCE, or master’s Degree, or three years if you have completed a DPhil. You will need to have successfully completed your qualification before you apply but unlike other routes you do not need a job offer or sponsorship from the
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