The validity of a UK student visa (Student Route) depends on the length and type of your course:

1. For Degree-Level Courses (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD):
- Your visa will usually be granted for the duration of your course plus an additional period (typically 4 months) to allow you time to make arrangements after your studies.

2. For Courses Below Degree Level (e.g., Diploma, Foundation):
- Your visa will usually cover the length of your course plus 2 months after your course ends.

Typical Durations:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree: Visa valid for the course duration (usually 1–4 years) plus 4 months.
- PhD/Doctoral degree: Visa valid for the course duration (usually 3–5 years) plus 4 months.

Important Notes:
- The visa is only valid as long as you remain enrolled and meet the visa conditions.
- After graduation, you may be eligible to apply for a Post Study Work (PSW) visa (Graduate Route), which allows you to stay in the UK for up to 2 years (18 months as per the latest update) for Bachelor’s/Master’s graduates, and up to 3 years for PhD graduates.

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