International students and graduates

Resources to support you in finding part-time and graduate work.

This includes things you need to know before working part-time during your studies. You will also find advice on identifying UK graduate employers who may sponsor a visa application, and also on finding work outside the UK.

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Working in the UK

Finding a part-time job 

International students

If you are an international student, your visa will tell you if you can work in the UK and how many hours you are permitted to work per week.

If you are unsure, contact our International Student Support Team, or you can visit the  or  (UK Council for International Student Affairs) websites.

EU students and Brexit

To date, there has been no change to the rights and status of EU nationals in the UK as a result of the EU membership referendum.

Resources for finding part-time work 

Finding a graduate job 

The UK job market offers particular challenges for non-EU graduates looking to work in the UK after completing their studies. Find out more about your legal rights and obligations, and get help to identify potential sources of job opportunities.

  •  by UKCISA includes information on current government schemes for international graduates, changes to legislation, job hunting advice, family members' rights and more.
  •  is available from gov.uk. This lists employers who have previously sponsored applicants. It does not guarantee that they will sponsor future applications.

Resources for finding graduate jobs

Working outside the UK

GradLink  

 is a free careers site for international students at all higher education institutions across the UK. 

The site includes a range of features, such as a CV-building facility, and job-alerts for students based on their preferences. The site also includes seven country/regional sections for China, SE Asia, India, The Gulf, Africa, Eastern Europe and Canada. All sections include jobs, advice, news, CV-builder, case studies and more.

Information resources 

  •  has information about working in numerous countries.
  •  includes job seeking resources, advice on visa requirements and more. Content provided by AGCAS (Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services).

Lockin China job portal 

Lockin China is a recruitment platform that supports students to find employment in China. Lockin China actively seeks and matches graduates with employment opportunities. They also work with employers who recruiter Mandarin speakers, so some roles may also suit UK students who have the relevant language skills.

Use the portal to:

  • Keep up to date with the Chinese labour market
  • View opportunities from Chinese and International organisations
  • Search roles in China for home and / or UK Mandarin speaking students
  • Research information to help your job search and the recruitment process
  • Identify more about Lockin China and how they can assist our students and graduates.