Working part-time
Recommended work hours for full-time undergraduate students is no more than 15 hours per week during term-time, and postgraduate students no more than 20 hours per week. It’s important that you leave enough time for your academic studies.
Finding a job, placement or internship
The University Careers Service advertises student vacancies through mycareer and offers advice on finding part-time work, suitable work experience placements or internships.
Tax
The government provides guidance on paying tax as a student worker, including advice on tax refunds.
EU students
Students from European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need permission to work in the UK, but will need to get a National Insurance number before starting employment.
International students
We recommend that international students read the following advice on working while you study:
Working in the UK during your studies
Working in the UK after your studies
Sponsorship while you study
Some employers offer sponsorship for all or part of a course. Sponsors could include major national or local employers and the Armed Forces. Local careers offices may also help find sponsors.
Funding enquiries or money worries
Money advice queries:
money-advice@bristol.ac.uk
Call our Student Services:
+44 (0)117 428 3000
Track your skills
Reflect on, record, and develop the skills you are gaining through part-time work.