help needed 5 years cap on level 7

[gulrose786]

visited a college for admission in level 7 and admission office asked me about my previous history in uk. i told them i have only studied MBA 2 years level 7 so i can study another 3 years on same level. he asked me what was entry clearance visa i told him it was 1 year master degree but after arrival i had to change college and i did DBA during that period. he said even you had to change your first course from MBA to DBA but still UKBA will include first year as level 7 because u applied for entry clearance visa on the basis of MBA.

Making this short finally he said First visa + 2 years MBA = 3 years on level 7 so you have only 2 more years to study at level 7. i am still confused because i have used DBA level 5 as back up to extend my 2 years MBA visa and there was no issue in those days. i am still in two minds that i have 3 years to study at level 7. Please post comments on this issue

[sheraz7]

Apart of focusing only the degree cap (5 years) you must be aware that the new course must meet the academic progression criteria too. Read page 11

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visited a college for admission in level 7 and admission office asked me about my previous history in uk. i told them i have only studied MBA 2 years level 7 so i can study another 3 years on same level. he asked me what was entry clearance visa i told him it was 1 year master degree but after arrival i had to change college and i did DBA during that period. he said even you had to change your first course from MBA to DBA but still UKBA will include first year as level 7 because u applied for entry clearance visa on the basis of MBA.

Making this short finally he said First visa + 2 years MBA = 3 years on level 7 so you have only 2 more years to study at level 7. i am still confused because i have used DBA level 5 as back up to extend my 2 years MBA visa and there was no issue in those days. i am still in two minds that i have 3 years to study at level 7. Please post comments on this issue

my dear, college gave you correct information.. you have 2 year left for your level 7 course.
but after that you can study another 3 years in mres,mphil or PHD course.

do not hesitate to contact me if you need further information.