If I want to take my spouse with me to the UK, what is the process or eligibility for a Master's/Postgraduate?

Whether your spouse can join you in the UK depends entirely on the type of Master's you are enrolled in, not simply on being married. A standard taught MA, MSc or MBA does not qualify your spouse for a dependant visa under current rules.

Which Programs Let You Bring a Spouse

Financial Requirements and Application Steps

• Studying in London: an extra 845 pounds a month for up to 9 months, about 7,605 pounds total.
• Studying outside London: an extra 680 pounds a month for up to 9 months, about 6,120 pounds total, held for 28 consecutive days.
• Get your CAS, apply for your own Student Visa first, then your spouse applies using your GWF or UAN reference number.
• Your spouse pays a visa fee of around 558 pounds plus the Immigration Health Surcharge of 1,035 pounds per year.

My Advice

If keeping your spouse with you is a priority, check whether your program qualifies as research-based before you accept your offer, since switching later is difficult. If your course is a standard taught Master's, plan around visitor visa trips instead, since your spouse cannot live in the UK long-term on that route.