British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons)

International students who complete an eligible UK degree can apply for a Graduate visa allowing them to stay and work in the UK for at least 2 years after completing their course.

Eligibility: Must have completed an eligible course with a Student visa at an approved UK higher education provider. Must apply from within the UK before Student visa expires.

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

Eligibility: Must hold a valid Student visa sponsored by a licensed institution for a full-time degree level course.

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

Eligibility: Must hold qualifying visa status (such as Skilled Worker visa) for 5 continuous years. Must meet salary and skill requirements for Skilled Worker visa. Some interpreter roles may qualify under eligible occupation codes.

Student visa holders on courses of 9 months or longer at postgraduate level (RQF 7 or above) can bring dependants. Graduate visa and Skilled Worker visa holders can also bring eligible family members.

Eligibility: Dependants must prove their relationship to the main visa holder and meet financial requirements. Specific eligibility depends on the visa route of the main applicant.

Dependants of Graduate visa and Skilled Worker visa holders can work in the UK without restriction. Dependants of Student visa holders on postgraduate courses can also work.

Eligibility: Must hold valid dependant visa linked to a qualifying main applicant visa.