Education | Study Abroad

Before you look for a job in the UK, check that your passport stamp or visa sticker allows you to work. If your visa says that you can work in the UK during your study then you can start looking for jobs if you want to.

As in most countries, there are some conditions for working which you’ll need to check before you look for a job. If you’ve got the passport stamp/visa sticker that lets you work, you can do so as long as:

• You can’t be self-employed, you can’t set up or run your own business, you can’t provide services as a professional sports person or entertainer, or you can’t pursue a career by taking a full-time position while studying. It’s mean you can work in cafes, restaurants etc.
• You can’t use the money that you hope to earn while doing part-time or vacation work cannot form part of your entry visa application. You’ll need to show that you can meet the cost of studying and living in the UK without relying on employment apart from money gained from a guaranteed sandwich year placement, or earned through employment at the institution at which you will be studying. So working part time during your study can’t be mean it will be used for studying in the UK
• You can only work 20 hours a week. It is very important that this is not exceeded.
• The work you are undertaking is a work placement (including ’sandwich’ years in employment) that forms a compulsory part of your course
• In some schools, you may also be able to undertake an internship with a company lasting for up to three months.

You have to follow rules above if you want to work in the UK during your study.

You are in the UK and studying, if you would like to work during your study you can easily find a job within the school or around the school.

If you have permission to work in the UK, you can easily find out about any part-time jobs that are available by consulting notice boards around your institution or check any websites about , looking in local newspapers and job centres, and visiting your college or university careers office. Many institutions have their own job opportunities which shows part-time and holiday vacancies and some may issue job vacancy bulletins. The careers service can also provide you with extensive information and advice about employment, training and further study, and help you with job-hunting and making applications.

The jobs you looking for may be hanging on the school walls or in the university papers.

The careers service can also give you with extensive information and advice about jobs, training and further study, and help you with job-hunting and making applications.

We have some suggestions about takin a job;

Calculate your time:

Before taking a job, think carefully about how much time you will have available. Success on your course is your priority. Your studies may be intensive and demanding and you should be realistic about the amount of time this will leave for part-time work. Many students find that working part time helps improve their English, but you must be careful not to let work interfere with your studies.

You may not be able to afford or travel halfway round the world and spend some years in another country at this stage of your life, but that won’t be meaning that you wont be able to gain an internationally respected UK education. Every year, more than 200,000 students study for UK qualifications in their own country, either by attending a local college or university where UK qualifications are taught, or by distance learning, using the internet, email, CD-ROMs and other audiovisual material to study in their own time.

This way allows you to study in the way that suits your lifestyle and your money. It means that you don’t have to leave your job, or make your family unhappy, or spend a long time away from your own country. It also means that you improve your job prospects, immerse yourself in modern and innovative learning techniques and give yourself a fabulous start to whatever career or further study you decide to go on to next.

You’ll earn recognised and respected qualifications

There is a lot to earn from studying in the UK. UK qualifications, including A-levels, BTECs, HNDs, degrees from UK universities and professional qualifications are respected all over the world. All UK qualifications have to meet rigorous standards, and this applies just as much to ones you study in your own country as those you’d take in the UK. You’ll have to meet the same standards as students studying in the UK and your work will be checked regularly to make sure that this is the case. Your UK qualification is a mark of quality, proving to future employers that you’re up to whatever task they set.

Your school, university or college will really support you

UK universities and colleges are really supportive and will take care of you during your study. There are thousands of international students in the UK from all around the world. UK colleges and universities have a long history of providing education to students based overseas. Virtually all UK universities are involved in some form of overseas delivery of their qualifications, and they may have twinning arrangements with institutions in your own country, who will let you use their facilities, libraries and other resources.

It’s fantastic value

Of course, the biggest advantage of studying for a UK qualification in your own country is the cost. Many students are unable to come to the UK for their studies because they can’t afford to leave their job, because they have a family to support, or because the cost of living in the UK is much higher than in their own country or because some visa problems or because they are unable to do so.

If you’re in this position it doesn’t mean you’ll lose out. You will still benefit from top-rate support throughout your study. You’ll have access to lecturers and tutors by email and telephone and will be able to chat to other students and share your experiences with them, via internet chatrooms. It’ll be the next best thing to campus life.

Use your time carefully!

If you choose to study in your own country, you’ll be able to plan your own time, fitting your studies around your other commitments. If you’re a busy manager, working full time, you may prefer a course that involves little or no contact with teaching staff, so that you work entirely at your own pace, or you may prefer a part-time course that’s delivered through a local college, where you can meet lecturers and tutors face-to-face to discuss your studies. If you don’t have other commitments, you may prefer to go into college every day, giving you virtually the same experience that you’d have if you were a student in the UK.

Earn the skills and qualities employers want

UK qualifications let employers know at a glance that you’ve got the skills they’re looking for, putting you on the right track for a great job and a great salary. This applies to qualifications studied in your own country, as well as ones you gained in the UK. A degree from a UK institution will let employers know that you’re capable of independent thought, able to undertake research and analysis and that you’re prepared to work hard. In fact, the resourcefulness required to track down your own research materials when you’re not a few minutes’ walk away from the university library can be a real feather in your cap when you’re looking for a job.

Practice your English

Learning English will be the one of your best earning!

You might not have to speak English every day, but your language skills are bound to improve during your studies as you’ll be communicating with UK academics over the telephone or by email. Presenting your essays and research in English will have a great effect on your written communication skills and you’ll be amazed at how much you pick up about UK teaching methods and culture.

You may also have access to the online language resources your institution would make available to students in the UK, as well. All of this means that you’ll finish your course with a good understanding of UK language and culture that will give you a good start in your search for a new or improved international career.

Studying in the UK

The fees for your university or college or generally courses will vary dependent on the kind of course you choose and will differ from university to university and school to school and are at the discretion of the institution.

For a week’s course you could pay anything from under £200 to over £1000. It is really depending on the nature of the course you choose. It is always wise to check schools websites to find out what rates they are doing!

Study in the UK

The charges you pay to study at an independent school include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities, but it’s to check exactly what is included with the school. You may be asked to pay extra for language tuition.

Charges differ from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,500 per year and fees can be as high as £25,500.

Please have a look at School’s websites to see their current prices!

Career-based and pre-university study

UK career-based and pre-university schools fees can differ considerably between institutions, but the figures below show approximately what you’ll need to pay.

You can find more information on school’s websites!

Undergraduate study

You’ll definetely get big value for money from a UK undergraduate education no matter where you choose to study. The figures below show approximately what you can expect to pay, but it’s worth bearing in mind that course fees can vary considerably between institutions. You can find more details on individual education institutions’ fees on our site by checking out their profiles.

Postgraduate study and MBAs
You’ll get big value for money from a UK postgraduate education no matter where you choose to study. The figures below show approximately what you can expect to pay, but it’s worth bearing in mind that course fees can vary considerably between institutions. You can find more details on individual education institutions’ fees on our site by checking out their profiles.