During periods when students are expected to be engaging with their programme, the prime focus of students must be on their studies.
Whilst the University realises that students may find it necessary to work in order to support themselves, they must not arrange any employment or other activity that will cause them to be unable to attend and engage with required activities or undertake required private study.
Any students who are considering part-time employment are advised to discuss their position with their tutor before committing to that course of action.
Apprentices who are part time students on a programme designed to integrate with, and be supported by their contractual employment are expected to maintain supportive employment for the duration of their studies.
Notwithstanding this, the University recognises the value of practical experience as part of the overall University experience and understands that students may wish to take up opportunities that will enhance their future employability. When considering any employment opportunities students must bear in mind the possible impact on their studies and only accept employment that is manageable alongside their student workload.
It must be noted that examinations may take place on Saturdays during the published examination periods and that reassessment examinations (for those required to take them) are normally held during August.
The University has a range of financial support packages that students may be eligible to access. For more information, see the link within 3.0 Related Regulations, Policies and Prcedures.
Extenuating circumstances
The requirements of employment or other activities are not considered to be an acceptable extenuating circumstance. For more information about extenuating circumstances, please consult Extenuating circumstances pages directly, linked below.
2.1 International students on the Points Based System: Student route
International students on Points Based System: Student route are not normally allowed to work for more than 20 hours per week during term-times or required periods of engagement and, if they were to do so, they would be in breach of the immigration regulations and potentially subject to cancellation of their visa.
Advice for international students is available from the Visa and Immigration team within Student Services. For more information, please consult the following:
VISA and Immigration Support
2.2 Differences at University of Nottingham Ningbo China 
Includes: contact details
Differences may be present in the guidance and/or regulations concerning student employment during studies between the UK campus (UNUK) and University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC).
3.0 Related Regulations, Policies and Procedures
4.0 Version Control Table
Version Control Table
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Reformatted to align with the new University of Nottingham Policy Management Framework, based on content last modified on 5th December 2022 |
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