Paid work while studying

Academic work should be the priority throughout your studies, and you should refer to college rules and guidance before seeking paid work during term time, when there may be some opportunities for limited paid employment in college or for the University. Whilst you may decide to undertake paid work outside term time to supplement your income, this will need to take into consideration any academic work you are expected to complete during the vacations.

If you do decide to undertake a limited amount of paid work during your studies, whether as part of your academic development or to help to support yourself financially, you must observe the University's paid work guidelines and ensure that any paid work undertaken does not adversely affect your studies or ability to complete your course on time.

If you are studying at Oxford under the terms of a visa, refer to working while studying page for information regarding working in the UK.

• Teaching opportunities: departments and colleges are sometimes able to offer teaching work.
• Demonstratorships - in the experimental sciences, graduate students can sometimes work as a demonstrator in practical classes.
• Research Assistantships - these are available from some departments and faculties.
• Junior Deans – Advertised by colleges, these positions involve providing pastoral care to other students and being on-call day and night several times a week. Junior Deans normally receive free college accommodation, free meals and a modest annual stipend.