Destinations › United Kingdom
Destination
Study in the United Kingdom from Nigeria
One-year Master’s degrees, seven admission routes we use, and 18 months of post-study work on Graduate visas applied for from 1 January 2027.
Most LightTouch students go to the UK. We place HND and third-class graduates directly on Master’s programmes, apply for pre-registration nursing and OT, and plan courses around the Skilled Worker salary rules.
Who this destination suits
Graduates wanting a fast, internationally respected Master’s; HND and third-class holders who’ve been told to do a top-up first; nurses and allied-health professionals; anyone planning to convert study into long-term work.
LightTouch’s role
We match your transcript and budget to programmes that will actually admit you, build the application and CAS, prepare you for the visa and any interview and, where it’s your goal, select courses with the strongest route into Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Many UK universities interview you before they issue a CAS. Our clients prepare with Interview Ready first.
Key facts
Updated: October 2026| Main intakes | September (main), January (secondary) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (taught Master’s) | £14,000–£38,000/yr (international fee, 2026/27), by course & university |
| Proof of funds | Tuition + 9 months’ living: £1,529/mo (London) or £1,171/mo (outside). Rises to £1,570 and £1,203 for applications made on or after 30 November 2026. 28-day rule applies. |
| Work while studying | Up to 20 hrs/week in term; full-time in holidays |
| Post-study work | Graduate visa: 18 months for applications made from 1 January 2027 (3 years after a PhD). 2 years for applications before that date |
| Skilled Worker visa | General threshold £41,700; healthcare roles from ~£25,000 |
Checked against official sources. Rules change, so we confirm the figures for your case before you apply.
Universities
Universities we apply to.
- University of ExeterExeter · UK
- University of DundeeDundee · UK
- Northumbria UniversityNewcastle · UK
- Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham · UK
- University of GreenwichLondon · UK
- University of East LondonLondon · UK
- University of SunderlandSunderland · UK
- University of South WalesPontypridd · UK
- UWE BristolBristol · UK
- Canterbury Christ Church UniversityCanterbury · UK
- Coventry UniversityCoventry · UK
- Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh · UK
Routes
Routes we use in the UK
Direct Master’s for HND and third-class graduates
Pre-registration nursing
Study to Skilled Worker
Interview preparation
University offers
Current terms at key UK partners
Terms at UK universities we apply to: how fast offers come back, study-gap flexibility, application fees and the English evidence each university accepts. Terms change by intake. We confirm the current position before you pay anything.
| University | Intakes open | International tuition (PG taught, 2026/27 sample range) | Offer turnaround | Study-gap allowance | App fee | English evidence (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Exeter | Aug, Sep | £24,700–£31,200 | 8+ days | Not listed | £0–£35 | TOEFL 90 | PTE 67 | Duolingo 120 |
| University of Dundee | Sep | £22,500–£28,200 | 4–7 days | Not listed | £0 | IELTS 6–7 | TOEFL 80–95 | PTE 64+ |
| Northumbria University | Sep | £19,350–£21,500 | 8+ days | Not listed | £0 | IELTS 6.5–7 | Duolingo 120 | PTE 64 |
| Birmingham City University | Sep | £17,690–£20,960 | 0–3 days | Up to 4–10 yrs (varies) | £0 | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 72 | PTE 59 |
| University of Greenwich | Sep | £17,500–£17,975 | 0–3 days | Up to 2 yrs | £0 | IELTS 6.5 | Duolingo 115 | PTE 59–63 |
| University of East London | Sep | £15,560–£21,860 | 4–7 days | Not typical (confirm) | £0 | IELTS 5.5–6 | PTE 59–64 | TOEFL 46–60 |
| University of Sunderland | Sep | £16,500–£19,000 | 8+ days | Not typical (confirm) | £0 | IELTS 6–6.5 | PTE 59 |
| University of South Wales | Sep | £16,200–£17,900 | 8+ days | Not listed | £0 | IELTS up to 7.5 by course | Duolingo 110 | PTE 59 |
| UWE Bristol | Sep | £16,250–£17,000 | 8+ days | Up to 3 yrs | £0 | Duolingo 105–120 | TOEFL 80–90 | PTE 59–62 |
| Canterbury Christ Church University | Sep | £15,500–£17,000 | 0–3 days | Up to 1–3 yrs | £0–£35 | IELTS 5–6 | TOEFL 60 | PTE 59 |
| Coventry University | Sep, Nov | from £14,800 | 4–7 days | Up to 3 yrs | £0 | Duolingo 105 | TOEFL 79 | PTE 65 |
| Edinburgh Napier University | Sep, Jan | £12,330–£21,430 | 8+ days | Not listed | £0 | IELTS 6–6.5 | TOEFL 80 | PTE 59 |
Tuition shows the range across sampled taught programmes on partner platforms; your course may differ. Turnaround times are the platforms' reported averages, not promises. Deposit, instalment-plan and scholarship terms come from partner circulars and change by intake. Ask us for the current position on any university here. Nothing on this table is a commission or trade term; it is the same information a student can verify with the university.
Questions
Questions
Can I do a UK Master’s with an HND or third-class degree?
How much money do I need to show for the visa?
Will a UK degree let me stay and work?
Do you charge for UK applications?
Check if United Kingdom fits your budget.
Send us your course and budget on WhatsApp. We’ll confirm the figures for your case.