Want to work part-time while you study? Lots of students benefit from the extra money, new skills and experience, but it's important to keep your studies and work in balance.

Working part-time as a student can be a valuable way to top up your monthly budget, experience working in real-world environments and add value to your CV – ready for when you graduate. 

However, it's important to make sure you can fit any part-time work in with your studies. You should feel confident that you're reaching your full potential and graduating with the best possible results.

How much should you work?

If you're a full-time student, we recommend that you don’t work more than 20 hours per week during term time, but we recognise that this isn’t always possible.

 

Earn while you learn

At Bath Spa University, we understand the importance of balancing your studies with gaining valuable work experience.

That's why we offer our students a range of part-time job opportunities throughout the academic year.

Find out more on our jobs on campus page.

 

Rules for international students

International students are usually permitted to work up to 20 hours a week during term-time if you're studying on a Student Visa.

Your hours permitted will be detailed in your Student Visa vignette, BRP or digital status (see more on your rights and responsibilities). 

The University's Careers team have put together comprehensive guides to working in the UK on MyCareer that cover

  • Preparing to work in the UK
  • Understanding what UK employers want
  • Finding and applying for UK work experience
  • How to shine through the recruitment process as an international student
  • Positive conversations: how to talk to employers about visas
  • Returning to your home country (or another country) to work after your studies.

For individual guidance on working while on a Student Visa, please email immigrationadvice@bathspa.ac.uk.

We can help you find work

You could work for the University or the Students’ Union in a number of different roles. Please see the opportunity pages on MyCareer and the SU website for the latest vacancies. 

Our Careers and Employability team can also help you find and apply for part-time work.