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Ordinary/unclassified BA degree ok for visa?

 
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debo-smile



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:56 am    Post subject: Ordinary/unclassified BA degree ok for visa? Reply with quote

Hi,

I will be completing a BA degree with the Open University this year and it will be awarded as an unclassified or ordinary degree - will this be ok to obtain a working visa or do I need an honours degree?

Many thanks,

Debbie Smile
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Glenski



Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nobody ever EVER needs any honors degree to qualify for a work visa here.
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Apsara



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

An ordinary BA is fine. I have a plain 3-year BA from a NZ university, majoring in Spanish, and that was perfectly sufficient for me to get a working visa.

The only issue people can have with degrees is whether it is from an accredited institution. I take it the Open University does distance learning? Check that it is accredited in your home country if you're not sure.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for your replies - that's very reassuring to know!

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