The list below shows programmes eligible for study on a Standard Visitor visa:
- TRIUM Global Executive MBA
- MSc Health Economics, Policy and Management (modular)
- Executive MSc Health Economics, Outcomes and Management in Cardiovascular Sciences
- Executive Global Masters in Management
- Executive LLM
- Executive MPA
- Executive MSc Behavioural Science
- Executive MSc in the Political Economy of Europe
- Executive MSc in Cities
- Executive MSc Social Business and Entrepreneurship
- Executive MSc in Health Policy (LSE & Chicago Double Degree)
- Executive MSc in Evaluation of Healthcare Interventions and Outcomes in Collaboration with NICE
- Inequalities Institute - Atlantic Fellows (Non-Residential)
- Executive MSc International Strategy and Diplomacy (non-residential only)
From 15 November 2023 Qatari nationals will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation in place to travel to the UK as a visitor. From the 22 February 2024, nationals of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation in place.
Further details can be found on the UK government web pages:
Electronic Travel Authorisations
What are the facts for Standard Visitors?
- You cannot extend your Standard Visitor visa in the UK
- You cannot switch into another visa category in the UK e.g. Student Route or Skilled Worker Route
- You cannot undertake any work or business in the UK
- You can only study a course of more than six months as long as it is distance learning. This can include intensive face-to-face learning, induction, exams or assessments.
- You are not entitled to free treatment from the National Health Service.
FAQ: I'm a student on the Executive MSc International Strategy and Diplomacy Residential Pathway. Can I use a Standard Visitor visa for this programme?
The Standard Visitor visa is not suitable for the residential programme because it is a full time programme, which is eligible for Student Route sponsorship. If you do not already hold immigration permission for the UK which permits you to study, you may be eligible for a Student visa. Contact us for more information on your options.
You should not plan to apply for a Student visa and not remain in the UK on a full time basis during your programme. Full time students are expected to be within a reasonable distance of LSE during term-time and you are only eligible for a full-time Student visa if you are residing in the UK. LSE may choose to withdraw sponsorship if you are not compliant with the conditions of the visa.
If you are studying the non-residential pathway and do not already have a visa that allows you to live and study in the UK, you will require a Standard Visitor visa for your teaching blocks. You will be unable to switch to the residential format to obtain sponsorship and the expectation is that most of your studies will take place outside the UK.