Student visa work condition

Working part-time can be a great way to earn some extra money, develop your skills – including your English language skills, if you’re not a native speaker - and meet new people. You need to think carefully about whether you can fit it in with your academic studies. 

Student visa holders at our University can work:

• Up to 20 hours a week in term time if you are studying for a qualification at degree level or above. This means that your course is at SCQF level 9 or higher.
• Up to 10 hours a week in term time if you are studying for a qualification below degree level. 
• Full time outside term time (for study at all levels), which includes in official vacation periods, during assessed and integral work placements, and after completion of course.

Working in the UK during studies

Rights, responsibilities and restrictions

UKCISA Guidance - Student work

National Insurance Number

Everyone who works in the UK needs a National Insurance Number. If you are planning to work in the UK in any capacity then it is worth applying for your National Insurance Number as early as you can. Find out more about National Insurance Numbers here:

National insurance numbers and tax

UKCISA Guidance - Finding work, employers and tax