As a Student visa holder you can complete a work placement as part of your study in the UK.
The placement must:
Placements can be:
The University remains responsible for your attendance throughout the work placement. The placement unit in your school will monitor your attendance whilst you are undertaking a placement in the UK or overseas.
Contact the placement department in your school
The Immigration team must report your work placement details to Home Office. These details include the following:
You must keep your School’s placement unit updated with any changes to the above whilst you are undertaking a placement.
Your decision to undertake a placement as well as timing can have an impact on your visa.
Download our factsheet below for further information:
Factsheet - Work placements for Student visa holders
For any questions regarding work placements contact the Immigration & Compliance team or attend one of the Immigration Drop-in Sessions (term-time only) on Mon & Wed 1200-1300 and Fri 1100-1200, so we can advise you further.
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