As an international student, you have many opportunities to gain work experience while at Bath. Your Student visa has specific rules about work, but you can still access many experiences to build your skills and learn about UK workplaces.
Working with your Student visa
Check your Student visa rules before you start any work experience. These rules limit how many hours you can work during term time and what types of work you can do. Make sure you understand these rules before you apply for any opportunities.
Find out more about working with your Student visa
Understanding UK work culture
Learn about UK work culture to get the most from your work experience. Our 'Get Started' guide for international students explains workplace expectations, visa requirements, and employment practices. Understanding these 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 support your studies, not compete with them.
- Consider combining different experiences - part-time work, volunteering, and student groups will all help build your skills.
- Record your experiences and skills as you go - this will help when you update your CV or apply for opportunities.
- Use MyFuture resources to help you at every stage of your career journey.
- You don't need all the answers straight away - short-term work experience, like an internship, is a great way to try out a role or industry.
Developing your English language skills
We offer courses to develop your English language skills at university. This will help you navigate UK job applications and interviews more easily and succeed in the workplace. Choose from one-off workshops to semester-long courses:
- Professional English for Employment: For PGT students only - build your confidence in using workplace English and expand your professional communication skills.
- English Language Skills courses: For all undergraduate and postgraduate students who use English as a second language - develop your vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, speaking and writing skills.