What part-time work opportunities are available to MSc students at the University of Birmingham, and how do you access them?

For university-based roles, the platform is Worklink, every student who wants to work within the university applies through this system. University roles are worth prioritising over external work because they build your CV more effectively than the restaurant and pub work that tends to be the main alternative for students working outside campus. The pay rates at Birmingham reflect this value: standard student roles pay £13.36 per hour, while research assistant or project assistant roles pay £16.69 per hour, which is above the general living wage.

• For students with a background in social media or marketing, the Student Content Shaper role is specifically worth applying for.
• Students have secured this role without prior formal social media experience by demonstrating the work they have done through their own online presence, Instagram followings, content portfolios, and engagement metrics all serve as evidence.
• The student living marketing team also occasionally posts roles that suit candidates with event management or content creation backgrounds.
• The Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, which is part of the university, is another route for students with event management experience.