Originally Posted by bensyd

On the Youth Mobility Scheme there is only an age, nationality and cash requirement (I think it's about £1900 to show you can support yourself if need be) in order to get the visa, which lasts two years. If you want to extend your stay past the two years then you would probably need a bachelor's degree in order to satisfy the points requirement for the highly skilled migrant program. on the YMS you are able to choose whatever work you want.