The Tier-1 visa is also in the fomat of Mth yy.
I think that can be explained and it should not be an issue.

Degree certificate is enough for your English requirement.
Please check abt your university in the points based assesement tool in the bia website

Hi All,

The following are my Tier 1 Visa details. I was bit worried about Maintaince but due to change of rules recently it make it easy.

Application Submitted - 06/03/2008
Reference Number given - 08/03/2008
Decision Taken - 03/04/2008
Documents back with visa - 11/04/2008

ALL THE BEST