International Students
The Graduate visa route
Our Diploma structure is designed with one outcome in mind: giving you the qualification and experience to progress onto the UK's Graduate immigration route.
The Graduate route is a UK Home Office immigration category, not a college qualification. Eligibility depends on Home Office rules current at the time of your application — our international team provides guidance, but cannot guarantee visa outcomes.
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Year 1 — Study
Complete your Diploma coursework on campus in Glasgow, holding a Student visa.
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Year 2 — Paid placement
Move into your supervised industry placement, continuing to build UK work experience in your field.
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Graduation
Successfully complete your programme and receive confirmation of award from the college.
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Graduate visa application
Apply to the Home Office for the Graduate route, which permits eligible graduates to live and work in the UK for 2 years (3 for PhD-level study) without employer sponsorship.
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Build your UK career
Use your Graduate visa period to gain further experience or transition to a Skilled Worker visa with an employer.
Start your journey
Start on the placement-year pathway
Every Diploma course includes the paid placement year that underpins this route.