Working in the UK
Student visa holders are also subject to separate requirements by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
As a condition of your visa, you must not work more than 20 hours per week. Note that Doctoral Research degrees do not have term/non-term times. If you need to work more than 20 hours per week for a short period, then see section below on Work during Annual Leave.
Sponsored students should also note any additional restrictions imposed as a condition by their funding body.
If you have any queries, please contact p.g.research@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk.
Work during Annual Leave
Doctoral Researchers may with the prior agreement of their supervisor(s), take 30 working days annual leave per year, as well as public holidays and University closure days. Doctoral Researchers can choose to take paid employment during this time.
Student visa holders can book annual leave to take up employment for more than 20 hours per week. You must speak with your primary supervisor and the relevant member of administrative staff in your School if you wish to book annual leave for this purpose. Please note that you will also require approval from the University HR department if you wish to be employed by the University for more than 20 hours per week.