To obtain a UK visa, you'll need the following documents
Original Birth Certificate
CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) Form Passport
Academic Original Documents
Proof of financial support
English language proficiency test scores
Immigration Health Surcharge
Tuberculosis Screening Certificate
Visa applications should be submitted within 6 months of receiving the CAS form and no later than 3 months before your course begins.
If your course lasts less than 6 months, you can arrive up to 1 week before it starts. For courses longer than 6 months, you can arrive up to 1 month in advance.