Part-Time Jobs Near Aston University

International students at Aston University may be able to work part-time while studying, depending on the conditions of their UK Student visa. Most eligible full-time international students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during official vacation periods, but students must always check the exact work conditions on their visa or share code.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Job type	Where students may find work	Why it can suit students
Retail assistant	Bullring, Grand Central, supermarkets, high street stores	Flexible shifts and customer service experience
Cafe or restaurant staff	Birmingham city centre, Digbeth, Jewellery Quarter, campus-area cafes	Evening and weekend shifts are common
Bar or event staff	Restaurants, hotels, stadiums, venues and city events	Useful for students comfortable with late or weekend work
Customer service assistant	Call centres, shops, service desks and local businesses	Builds communication and UK workplace confidence
Warehouse or logistics assistant	Distribution centres around Birmingham and the West Midlands	Suitable for students comfortable with physical work
Student ambassador	University events, open days and student support activities	Campus-friendly work with useful communication experience
Admin assistant	Offices, clinics, agencies and small businesses	Helpful for business, law and IT students
Tutor or peer mentor	Private tutoring, campus support or subject mentoring	Good for students with strong academic skills
Care or support worker	Care homes and community support providers	Relevant for health and social care interests, subject to checks

Locations To Search Around Campus

Aston's campus is close to Birmingham city centre, so students can search in:

• Birmingham city centre
• Bullring and Grand Central
• New Street and Corporation Street
• Digbeth
• Jewellery Quarter
• Colmore Business District
• Eastside
• Selly Oak and student areas
• Retail parks and supermarkets across Birmingham

Students should also check transport time before accepting a job. A slightly higher hourly rate may not be worth it if travel becomes expensive or affects attendance.

On-Campus And Aston-Linked Options

Aston's Careers and Placements team helps students search for paid part-time roles, volunteering, placements and graduate jobs. Campus-linked roles can include student ambassador work, events support, administrative help, peer mentoring or student-facing support roles.

These roles are competitive, so students should apply early, keep a simple UK-style CV ready and check university job systems regularly.

Work Rights For International Students

Students should remember:

• Work rights depend on the exact visa conditions.
• Many full-time degree students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time.
• Students can usually work full-time during official vacation periods if their visa allows it.
• Students must not exceed their permitted hours.
• Self-employment, freelance work and some business activity are restricted under Student visa rules.
• Students should keep employment contracts and payslips for their records.

Tips To Get A Part-Time Job Faster

• Prepare a one-page UK-style CV before arrival.
• Apply in the first two weeks of the semester.
• Visit nearby shops, cafes and restaurants with a printed CV.
• Use Aston careers resources and student job portals.
• Be open to weekend and evening shifts.
• Keep your class timetable ready before applying.
• Practise short interview answers.
• Build references through volunteering if you do not have UK experience.

Part-time income can help with living costs, but it should not be treated as the main source for tuition fees. Students should budget for tuition, rent, food, transport, visa costs and emergency expenses before arriving for the September 2026 intake.