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Because of recent changes, it is now easier than ever for international students to earn extra money while in the UK.
New rules have been introduced to make it easier for you to work while you study. Opportunities available to you include part-time or vacation work, as well as course-related work placements. And you can even apply to stay on in the UK at the end of your course through the Training and Work Experience Scheme
(TWES).
Finding a job
You can find out what part-time jobs are available by consulting notice boards around your institution, looking in local newspapers and Jobcentres, and visiting your college or university careers office. Many institutions now have their own 'job shop', which displays part-time and holiday vacancies and, sometimes, issues job vacancy bulletins.
The careers service can also provide you with extensive information and advice about employment, training and further study (including opportunities after graduation, work permits, and work experience opportunities), and practical help with job-hunting and making applications.
Following the rules
As you can see, there are many employment opportunities for international students in the UK. But there are a few conditions you should keep in mind:
You cannot run your own business, be self-employed, provide services as a professional sports person or entertainer, or pursue a career by taking a permanent full-time position.
With the exception of work organised by your university or college, money that you hope to make while doing part-time or vacation work cannot form part of your visa application. You must show that you can meet the cost of studying and living in the UK without employment or financial assistance from the state.
Work experience after your studies
On graduation, there may be opportunities to work with leading UK and international corporations in the UK, or to join national and international firms in Europe, the United States or, indeed, in any part of the globe. At the end of your course, you may be able to stay and work in the UK through
TWES.
To be eligible for this scheme, you will have to do one of the following:
- Undertake training leading to a recognised professional or specialist qualification (e.g.
accountancy)
- Follow a graduate training programme leading to international
employment
- Join a work experience scheme where you gain up to twelve months' work experience with a UK
employer
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