Great question! As an international student in the UK, repeating a year or individual modules is possible, but there are important rules and implications you should be aware of—especially concerning your student visa and academic progress.

1. University Academic Rules

- Eligibility to Repeat: Most UK universities allow students to repeat a year or specific modules if you fail or do not meet academic requirements, but approval is usually at the university’s discretion.
- Academic Progression: You must demonstrate a valid academic reason for repeating, such as illness or extenuating circumstances, and follow your university’s procedures (appeals, support documents, etc.).

2. Visa Considerations

Student Visa (formerly Tier 4) Rules:

- Academic Progression Requirement: The UK Home Office requires “academic progression” for visa extensions. If you need extra time to repeat a year or module, your university must confirm that this is necessary for you to successfully complete your course.
- CAS Issuance: Your university can issue you a new CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) for a repeated year or module only if:
- The repeat is essential for course completion.
- The course is full-time and meets attendance requirements.
- Part-time Study: Student visas are generally not issued for part-time study. If your repeat year/module involves part-time attendance, you may not be eligible for a visa extension.
- Maximum Time Limit: There are limits on the amount of time you can spend studying at a particular level in the UK (e.g., 5 years at undergraduate level in most cases).

3. Financial Evidence

- Living Expenses: For any visa extension, you must show proof of sufficient funds for living costs and tuition fees. As of 11 November 2025:
- London: £1,529 per month (£13,761 for 9 months)
- Outside London: £1,171 per month (£10,539 for 9 months)

4. How to Proceed

- Contact Your University: Inform your academic department and international student office as soon as possible if you need to repeat.
- Seek Guidance: Your university’s visa team will advise on eligibility for a new CAS and help with the visa extension process.
- Plan Ahead: Prepare supporting documents, financial evidence, and be aware of new visa application fees and deadlines.

5. Consequences of Not Meeting Requirements

- If you are not allowed to repeat, or if you cannot extend your visa, you may need to leave the UK and apply for a new visa from your home country if/when you are allowed to resume studies.

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