Employment
1. Part-time Work
- International students on a foundation course or a degree course of more than six months are allowed to seek part-time work for up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and full time in vacations.
- The University recommends that no student work more than 15 hours per week.
- If you are on a course that is below degree level (with the exception of a foundation course) you will only be allowed to work 10 hours per week during the academic year.
2. Full-time Work
- You are not allowed to work full time except in University vacations.
- Vacations can vary according to level of study.
3. DO NOT come to the UK depending on paid employment.
4. Non-EEA Students on courses of 6 months or less
5. If you hold a Tier 4 student visa you can only undertake a work placement if it is an assessed part of your course.
At all times, the information given to Entry Clearance Officers/Immigration Officers must be complete, accurate and true. Records are kept of all communications and conversations. Any misunderstanding or discrepancy can lead to the original or subsequent visa applications being rejected.
This information is correct at the time of publication. The UK government is making a number of changes to the immigration system. We will update our website as quickly as possible when information changes. You must check these pages regularly.