Request a CAS for a DES application

Guidance on requesting a CAS for a Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme application.

Who is able to request a CAS for use in a Doctoral Extension Scheme (DES) application?

The Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who are studying for a doctorate level qualification. At the University of Edinburgh, students who are studying the following programmes can apply for this visa route:

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Doctor of Psychotherapy and Counselling
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Doctor of Science (DSc)
  • Doctor ofVeterinary Medicine (DVMS)
  • Doctor of Education (EdD)
  • Doctor of Engineering (EngD)
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Doctor of Law (LLD)

 

When can I request a CAS for use in a Doctoral Extension Scheme (DES) application? You are able to request a CAS for use in a DES application once you have completed and passed your viva voce exam and have agreed the date for the final submission of your thesis.  

Please note: You must submit the form and your visa application before you submit your thesis.