Tier 4 (General) – repeating
If you have been offered a choice following your results, you should
seek immigration advice as the
decision you make could have serious consequences for your future plans.
It's possible that the choices you have been offered on academic grounds
aren't available to you due to the Tier 4 rules and requirements.
There are a maximum number of years you can spend in the UK studying so
any changes to your studies that will result in you spending longer than
planned obtaining your qualification must be considered very carefully.
The University may not be able to issue you with a CAS if you don't have
enough time left to finish the course.
Your options
If you have been offered an option not listed below please contact the
International Services Team.
You will continue to be studying a full time course and are likely to have
to apply for further leave as a Tier 4 (General) student visa to complete your
course. If you will have spent the maximum number of years allowed in the UK
studying before your course finish date, you won't be eligible for a CAS.
If you wish to apply to extend your Tier 4 visa from within the UK you must
do this before the start of your repeat year. We recommend students do this so
that they can continue their studies through to completion without interruption.
If you don't apply for further Tier 4 leave before your repeat year begins, you
will have to make the application in your home country overseas. The latest
you can apply for Tier 4 leave to complete your course will be in the University
vacation before your Tier 4 visa expires. You should note that when making an
application overseas you'll have to attend a
credibility interview and must be
able to demonstrate that you're a genuine and credible student, you may be asked
about your academic failure and your progression since then.
If the Board of Examiners have offered you the opportunity to repeat one or
more modules, but not a full repeat year, this will affect your student
immigration status and you will have to leave the UK. If you will have spent the
maximum number of years allowed in the UK studying before your course finish date,
you won't be eligible for a CAS.
You will continue to be studying a full time course but on a part-time basis
for the specified period(s). See the various options you may be offered below.
The module(s) is taught in both the autumn and spring terms followed by an
examination in the summer term, in the next academic year
You will be attending in all terms and therefore can remain in the UK during
this period provided you have a valid Tier 4 (General) visa. If you will need to
extend your student immigration permission to complete your course, the University
is able to sponsor you under Tier 4 (General) for the full academic year provided
you are eligible for a CAS.
The module(s) is taught in the autumn term followed by an examination in the
summer term, in the next academic year
If you have a valid Tier 4 (General) visa, you should leave the UK at the end
of the autumn term. Your Tier 4 visa will be curtailed by the Home Office and you will
need to apply for fresh entry clearance before you return to the UK to take your
exams in the summer term.
The module(s) is taught in the spring term followed by an examination in the
summer term, in the next academic year
If you have a valid Tier 4 (General) visa, you should leave the UK at the
end of the academic year, your Tier 4 visa will be curtailed by the Home Office.
You will need to apply for fresh entry clearance to return to the UK for the start
of the spring term in the next academic year.
Tier 4 visas
If you have a Tier 4 visa, the University is required to report changes
in your studies to the Home Office. The University is only able to sponsor
you under Tier 4 (General) for the periods that you are required to be in
attendance. You should leave the UK when you aren't required to attend and
will usually have to apply for fresh entry clearance before you return.
Old rules student visa
Students who have an old rules student visa (a student visa that was
applied for before 31 March 2009) aren't allowed to study part-time in
the UK so different rules apply to you. Please seek
immigration advice immediately.
Immigration rules
The UK Government change the Immigration Rules and Guidance frequently and
so the University isn't able to guarantee continued Tier 4 sponsorship as we
must comply with the rules and requirements in place at the time of your CAS
request.
Further information and advice