Part-time work
At Liverpool we recognise that part-time work is an increasingly essential part of student life and do our best to help you fit work around your studies.
Legally you are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week, though the University recommends that you work no more than 15.
The minimum wage (from April 2023) in the UK for people aged 18 to 20 is £7.49 an hour. People aged 21 to 22 receive £10.18 an hour and people aged 23 and above receive £10.42 an hour.
As well as sourcing part-time work yourself, Careers and Employability also advertise local job vacancies - both inside and outside academia. Visit the Careers and Employability website for more information.
Working for the University
Postgraduate research students occasionally supplement their main source of support (within limits set by the Research Councils) by earning payments from the University. Responsibilities include:
- teaching and demonstrating work in the departments (for no more than 15 hours a week)
- exam invigilation
- administrative duties.
To find out what opportunities may be available to you, you can speak to your supervisor in your department.
Becoming a Residential Advisor
Did you know as a postgraduate student you can also work as a Residential Adviser and provide support and guidance to our undergraduate students living in University accommodation? In return we can offer you free accommodation as well as the opportunity to gain some valuable experience to benefit your future career. Visit our Accommodation page for more details.
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