Work while you study
Are you interested in working part-time alongside your degree?
Here at Queen's, we understand that university is about more than just studying. Having a part-time job could enhance your university experience and make you some extra cash. You could build confidence, learn valuable skills, make new friends and give your CV a boost. We recommend you work no more than 15 hours a week to manage working alongside the demands of your degree.
As one of the biggest student employers in Belfast, there are a wide range of roles you can apply for at Queen’s. These include roles like student ambassador, tour guide and various hospitality roles. And you’ll be working for the university, so you can be sure your employer will understand the demands of your degree.
Through QWork, you can register your interest in working on a casual basis on campus, view opportunities, apply for and manage your assignments.
Students can also find opportunities away from the university using MyFuture, or other job boards such as Ni job finder, Indeed and Jobsite.
Queen’s can offer you support and guidance if you are looking to secure your placement. You can get in touch with your Faculty or School’s careers or placement advisers, if you’d like to talk through your options or get advice.
Even if you aren’t searching for a placement, you might be keen to find an internship during vacations or to get some work experience.
Find work experience opportunities
We also host an annual Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair. You can come along to these to meet employers and learn about different careers.
Whether you’re interested in gaining experience or you simply want to give back, there are lots of opportunities for you to volunteer.
The Students' Union runs volunteering programmes that offer a great way to help out, gain new skills and make friends. Our volunteering initiatives include:
- Homework Clubs
- Handy Helpers
- Volunteer from the comfort of your own home
- Volunteer in local communities
You can even get extra credit for your volunteering work. The Queen’s University Future-Ready Award scheme rewards students who do volunteer work. Find more ways you could get rewarded for volunteering.
If you have been granted permission on your visa and you are enrolled on a full-time course of study, you are permitted to work in the UK.
Depending on your course of study, you will be granted permission to work 10 or 20 hours per week during term-time (whilst studying) and full-time during vacation periods (outside of term time).
For further information on working while in the UK, click here.
