Working during your studies
Many students need to find paid employment while they study.
The University’s Careers Network has a range of resources to help you look for and secure a part-time job.
It is important not to work too much in term time, so your studies do not suffer and you can achieve your academic potential.
If you are an international student on a Student Visa, you also need to check whether your visa allows you to work and if so for how many hours. Our “Working on a Student Visa” webpage has more information.
Once you have a job, the employer has legal obligations towards you but equally you have responsibilities to them. It is also advisable to understand your liability to pay income tax and National Insurance contributions. Our information below will provide an overview.
How can the University support you?
If you are having a problem on your placement or need to discuss any concerns you are having, we strongly encourage you to contact the Placement team. You should do this as soon as you can and definitely before resigning or taking any action.
The Student Advice and Support Service can provide basic advice to understand your employment rights and responsibilities or tax and national insurance, but please note that we do not provide employment contract checks or employment casework and you would need to seek external specialist advice.
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Last updated: 25th January 2024