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Students with a Tier 4 (general) or Tier 4 (child) visa can work up to 20 hours per week during their studies and full-time during vacations if they meet the following criteria:
- are over 16
- studying a course at NQF level 6 (degree level) and above at a publicly-funded higher education institution are studying a short-term study abroad program with an overseas higher education institution
- are studying a course at NQF level 6 (degree level) and above at a publicly-funded higher education institution
- are studying a course at NQF level 6 (degree level) and above at a publicly-funded higher education institution
When it comes to working as a student in the UK, you have a variety of possibilities. If you’re lucky, you might be able to find work on campus. Keep in touch with your campus career center and check their bulletin board/online portal for employment openings on a regular basis.
Almost every retailer and eatery employs students on a regular basis. To find a suitable employment, look for openings in neighboring department stores, cafes, multiplexes, pubs, restaurants, hotels, hostels, and takeaway stores.
You may be a tutor and make more than a regular barista if you’re a masters or doctoral student, or if you think you can teach something. Not everyone gets an office job, but if you have prior expertise and experience in areas such as social media, marketing, sales, web development, and so on, you might be able to get work as an intern on a part-time basis.
How to find a job in the UK?
- Staying in touch with your university’s placement or career center is the best method to locate a job on campus. They keep their notice board or bulletin board up to date on a regular basis.
- Administrative employment, cafeteria jobs, and teaching assistant roles are all available on campus.
- Look for off-campus work openings on websites such as StudentJob, Employment 4 Student, Careers Group London, and others.
- Look for opportunities in the hospitality and retail industries; they are frequently plentiful.
- If you are a student with any prior qualifications or knowledge, you can also work as a tutor.
Working in the UK after graduation:
If you want to stay and work in the UK after you finish your program, you’ll need to apply for a visa extension.
The following are the three most popular visas for international students:
- Visa for new businesses
- Tier 2 (General)
- Tier 5 (Specialized) (Temporary Worker)
Lastly, it is critical to remember that breaking your immigration conditions is illegal in the United Kingdom. If your passport sticker or identity card says ‘No Work’ or ‘Work Prohibited,’ you can’t work. In the United Kingdom, breaking the law can result in dire repercussions, including expulsion.
