As an international student, there are many opportunities to gain work experience during your time at Bath. While there are some visa considerations to keep in mind, you can access a wide range of experiences to develop your skills and understand the UK workplace.
Working with your Student Visa
Before undertaking any work experience, you'll need to understand the restrictions that apply to your student visa. These include limits on working hours during term time and types of work you can do. Make sure you're clear on these rules before applying to any opportunities.
Find out more about working with your Student Visa
Understanding UK work culture
Understanding the local work culture and practices is essential for making the most of any work experience opportunity in the UK. Find out about workplace expectations, visa requirements, and employment practices through our International Students Get Started guide, which provides valuable information to support you throughout your time at Bath. Understanding these requirements and expectations early in your studies can help you make informed decisions about work experience and graduate roles.
Go to Get Started: International students
Work experience tips
- Check MyFuture regularly - new opportunities are added throughout the year
- Be realistic about your academic workload - choose experiences that complement rather than compete with your studies.
- Consider combining different experiences - part-time work, volunteering, and student groups will all help build your skills
- Document your experiences and skills as you go - this will help when updating your CV and making future applications
- Use MyFuture resources to help you every step of your career journey
- Don't think you need to have all the answers straight away - short term work experience like internships are a great way to try out an industry or role to see if it's right for you