The key requirement to be eligible for the Graduate Route visa is that you successfully complete a relevant course in the UK. The relevant course must be either:
- an undergraduate degree
- a Masters degree
- a PhD degree or other doctoral qualification
Or one of the qualifications listed in paragraph GR 5.2 of Appendix Graduate of the immigration rules:
- a law conversion course validated by the Joint Academic Stage Board in England and Wales
- the Legal Practice Course in England and Wales, the Solicitors Course in Northern Ireland, or a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice in Scotland
- the Bar Practice Course in England and Wales, or the Bar Course in Northern Ireland
- a foundation programme in Medicine or Dentistry
- a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- a professional course requiring study at UK bachelor’s degree level or above in a profession with reserved activities that is regulated by UK law or UK public authority.
Your current Tier 4 or Student Route visa must be valid when the Graduate route goes live on 1 July 2021. You must complete and submit a Graduate route visa application form before your current visa expires.
For more information, please visit the International Student Support (ISS) website. Alternatively, submit a Compass enquiry and an ISS Adviser will help you.
Published: 19 May 2021