Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

Allows international students who have completed an eligible UK degree to stay and work in the UK for at least 2 years after graduation (3 years for PhD graduates). No job offer required and no minimum salary threshold.

Eligibility: Must have completed an eligible course at undergraduate level or above at a licensed Student sponsor; must have valid Student visa or Tier 4 visa at time of application; must be in the UK when applying

Student visa holders studying full-time degree courses at higher education level can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations.

Eligibility: Must hold valid Student visa for full-time degree-level course at licensed sponsor institution

After Graduate visa expires, graduates can switch to Skilled Worker visa if sponsored by approved employer for eligible occupation. Cyber security roles are eligible occupations. After 5 years continuous residence on Skilled Worker visa, can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (permanent residence).

Eligibility: Must have job offer from licensed sponsor for eligible occupation; meet minimum salary threshold (currently £38,700 or occupation going rate, whichever is higher, with some exceptions); meet English language requirement; continuous lawful residence for 5 years

Dependants (spouse/partner and children under 18) of Skilled Worker visa holders can work in the UK without restriction and do not need separate work authorization.

Eligibility: Must be dependant of valid Skilled Worker visa holder; must have valid dependant visa

Postgraduate students on courses of 9 months or longer at RQF level 7 or above can bring family members (spouse/partner and children under 18) as dependants. However, undergraduate students (including BSc courses) cannot normally bring dependants unless under specific government sponsorship schemes.

Eligibility: Generally not available for undergraduate degree students; available for postgraduate students on courses 9+ months at RQF level 7+