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If I choose a one-year course with a placement year in the UK, what will be the total tuition fees and duration of stay allowed for a Master's?

22 Jul 2026 · Answered by Vandna Rani · 1 min read
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A one-year master's course in the UK with a placement year typically means a total study duration of two years. Your student visa usually covers the full course plus a short period after completion - typically four months for courses of 12 months or more.

- Tuition fees: You’ll pay the standard annual fee for year one, plus a reduced fee for the placement year. For example:
- Cardiff University: £33,200 (first year) + £2,440 (placement year)
- University of Kent: £2,000 (placement year; first-year fee varies)

Fees and exact visa durations are subject to change and vary by university and course.

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