Do Tier 2 Visa require a Master's Degree for the applicant?

Hi,

I want to know that do Tier-2 Visa require a Master's Degree for the applicant (when the Employer files the Visa on behalf of him/ her), under the new rules after 1st April 2009?

No, but you get more points if you have one:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... 2/general/

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... idance.pdf