20 Jan 2023
Employment Opportunities in the UK
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Part-time Jobs in UK
As per the Tier 4 (general) or a Tier 4 (child) visa, you can work during your studies and holidays if you meet the following requirements:
- are studying at a publicly-funded higher education institution
- are studying a short-term study abroad program with an overseas higher education institution
- are over 16
- are studying a course at NQF level 6 (degree level) and above
Part time jobs are always welcome by international students as it can meet the expense of living cost during the study time as well as provide valuable exposure of the job market. UK government has also some provisions for the advantage of international students. Generally, students can work up to 20 hours a week and full-time during holidays. To find out more, visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website.
However, if your passport sticker or identity card says ‘No Work’ or ‘Work Prohibited’, you should not work. It will be considered as breaching immigration conditions, which is against the law in the UK.
Finding part-time jobs in the UK
- Part-time jobs can be found within or outside the campus
- On campus jobs could be working in University Administration, Cafeteria, Academic Departments, and likewise.
- Off-campus jobs might be found in the hospitality or retail sectors.
- For job search, students should stay in contact with the related authorities or look for online vacancies in popular websites like Careers Group London, Employment4Students, etc.
Working after you graduate
After the completion of your studies if anyone would like to stay behind and work in UK, a new visa needs to be obtained which is also understood as the Post Study Work Visa or one can also apply for a visa extension.
Options of new visa that can be obtained would be, Tier 1 Visa (Graduate Entrepreneur), Tier 2 Visa (General) and Tier 5 (Temporary Worker). One can find out whether you’re eligible for one of these visas – and how to apply – on the UK Government website. With this visa you will get several employment opportunities in the UK.
