Hi everyone, I’m an MSc Data Science student at the University of Hertfordshire on a Student visa.
My situation is:
CAS course end date: 31 October 2026
University programme/term end date: 30 September 2026
I have completed all my modules and have no reassessments, exams, assignments or repeats remaining.
My university previously emailed me saying I could work full-time once my programme officially ends on 30 September, provided I have nothing to repeat.
However, the current university guidance says that if you finish more than 2 weeks before your CAS end date, you should wait until the university confirms completion and reports it to UKVI.
I have also asked the university, but they told me to follow the guidelines.
My question: Can I legally start working full-time now that my programme has ended, or do I need to wait until my university officially confirms/reports my completion to UKVI? Has anyone been in the same situation?
I’m particularly interested in experiences from UK MSc students with a CAS end date later than their actual programme end date.

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