Counselling and Mental Health BA (Hons)

Student visa holders can bring dependants (spouse/partner and children under 18) to the UK if studying a postgraduate level course (RQF level 7 or above) lasting 9 months or longer, or a government-sponsored undergraduate course lasting longer than 6 months.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students on non-government sponsored courses cannot normally bring dependants on a Student visa.

Student visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacation periods.

Eligibility: Available to all Student visa holders studying full-time degree courses at higher education institutions with a track record of compliance.

Allows international students who have completed an eligible UK degree to stay and work in the UK for 2 years (3 years for PhD graduates) after graduation. No sponsor required and can work in any role at any skill level.

Eligibility: Must have completed an eligible course at undergraduate level or above at a UK higher education provider with a track record of compliance. Must apply from within the UK before current Student visa expires.

After Graduate visa expires, individuals can switch to Skilled Worker visa if they secure eligible employment. After 5 years of continuous lawful residence on qualifying work visas (including Skilled Worker), can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (permanent residence).

Eligibility: Must secure job offer from licensed sponsor in eligible occupation meeting skill and salary thresholds. Counsellors and related roles may qualify under specific SOC codes if meeting requirements.

Dependants of Graduate visa holders (if they were dependants during the Student visa period on an eligible postgraduate course) can work without restrictions in the UK.

Eligibility: Only applicable if dependants were on the Student visa as dependants of someone on a postgraduate course lasting 9 months or longer.