Can I work in the UK on a Short-term study visa for English?

This is a study-only route, and the work restriction is strict. It covers not just paid employment but also unpaid work, internships, and work placements, so you cannot use the course as a way to gain UK work experience.

If you breach the work conditions, it can affect your current stay and any future UK visa applications. Applicants who want to combine study with work should look instead at routes such as the Student visa, which allows limited work in certain circumstances.