Part time Work Options in UK for International Students

Recently the UK relaxed post-study work visa (graduate route visa) rules for international students. This will allow international as well as Indian students to stay in the UK for work after finishing their studies. However, there are certain rules regarding part-time work in the UK for international students who went on a student visa. In case any international student does not comply with the rules laid down by the UKBA, they risk facing deportation. Candidates can work on-campus or off-campus whatever opportunities they get. Following are the restrictions on working part-time while on UK student visa:
- Maximum of 20 hours per week of paid/unpaid work for those studying at degree level or more. This means that you cannot work for more than 4 hours per day with weekends off
- Maximum of 10 hours per week of paid/unpaid work during course term for language centre students
- The Student visa must be valid and issued for a full-time course
- Full-time work is allowed during vacations
- Students pursuing part-time courses are not allowed to work in the UK by authorities
- You can’t work full-time until you have received a work permit (Tier 2)
- Self-employment, freelance, and contract work are not permitted
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Before taking any part-time job, work placement, internship, unpaid, or volunteer work check that your tier 4 (general) visa status allows you to work in the UK. Working for too many hours can make you feel tired and stressed, which will directly affect your studies. That is why many universities and colleges recommend international students work for a maximum of 15 hours per week. The rationale behind this is maintaining a study-life balance. You need to think about how a job will affect your daily life, and seek help from your tutor or international student support officer if you have any concerns.
Top Part-time Jobs in the UK for International Students
Job | Salary |
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Teaching Asistant | £11.65 per hour |
Customer Service Representative | £11.13 per hour |
Event Planner | £14 per hour |
Tutor | £25 per hour |
Baby Sitter | £13 per hour |
Dog Walker | £12.50 per hour |
Library Assistant | £12 per hour |
Barista | £10 per hour |
Note: There might be variations in the salary amount depending on the employer or organisation norms.
Best Job Sectors for Students Studying in the UK
Finding a part-time job that pays as well is not so easy, so, here is a list of high-paying job sectors that pay more than the regular part-time work to students.
Jobs |
Pay per hour (Approx.) |
---|---|
Marketing |
£11.50 |
Accountancy |
£12 |
Education |
£11.34 |
Health services |
£10.80 |
Social Care |
£9.50 |
Administration |
£9 |
Sales |
£8.80 |
Children Contact Supervisor |
£9.15 |
Customer Service |
£10 |
Retail |
£9.38 |
Students can work both on-campus and off-campus. Some of the on-campus jobs include library assistant, bookshop assistance, university health centre trainer, tutor, etc. Some of the off-campus jobs include data entry, delivery services, reception jobs, etc.
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