Student Visa Cap and new application for tier 4

[OSHAYE3]

Guys,

At the moment am on PSW that will expire on December 12th, 2013.

I will be 10yrs in early September 2014 .

I came in October 2004 and started :

Oct 2004 course on MCSE Microsoft Certification for 1 yr
Sept 2005 course on computing (Access to computing) :1yr
Sep 2006 course on MCSE Microsoft Certification 1yr
Sep 2007 -July 2011......... Degree in Elec Engineering 4yrs
PSW will expire in December.

Question:

1. Can I apply for a master course or I have exceeded the limit based on the new rules on Tier 4 visa?

2. If possible, if the course will start in late January 2014, Can I apply for tier 4 inside the UK?

3 Any other alternative?

4. I am with a company that can sponsor me till June 2014 on contract. Is it possible to get tier 2 general on contract. I am planning to approach them soon.

Thank you all for your advice.

[sheraz7]

Option # 4 should be adopted because degree cap will prevent you to join Master.

[OSHAYE3]

Thank you Sheraz7. So much appreciated.

The reason I asked is because I want to make my option open. But is good to know, I have to defer my admission to do Master now till next year September 2014.

[OSHAYE3]

Sorry Sheraz7,

The MCSE is certification, not master course because you said another master. I have not completed master in UK at the moment.

Thanks,

[OSHAYE3]

Option # 4 should be adopted because degree cap will prevent you to join another Master.

Sheraz, just need urgent response the mcse is not master course, is it still advisable to apply since I have not done master programme in the UK.

Thanks, am just confused about this.

[ac123]

You have exceeded 8 years cap so you can't go for student extension

[sheraz7]

Option # 4 should be adopted because degree cap will prevent you to join Master.

Sheraz, just need urgent response the mcse is not master course, is it still advisable to apply since I have not done master programme in the UK.

Thanks, am just confused about this.

Be educated about degree cap which did not exist in old golden days but now it prevents a student to study excessive. See below:
www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=138940

[OSHAYE3]

You have exceeded 8 years cap so you can't go for student extension

But I am still 7 years as a student. Degree is 3yrs foundation level 1yr diploma level 2yrs...................

Even though I have not enrolled for master course, I have to jump to PHD. which in this case is 3yrs not possible because of 8yrs cap.

Thanks for your explanation.

[OSHAYE3]

Option # 4 should be adopted because degree cap will prevent you to join Master.

Sheraz, just need urgent response the mcse is not master course, is it still advisable to apply since I have not done master programme in the UK.

Thanks, am just confused about this.

Be educated about degree cap which did not exist in old golden days but now it prevents a student to study excessive. See below:
www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=138940

Thanks!