Alongside Your Studies

Working and volunteering while you study can be a great way to develop your skills and earn some money. 

Part time work and volunteering

Part time work and volunteering opportunities give you excellent examples of how you have developed your transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, organisation, and working under pressure, which will be highly valued by employers.

MyCareerHub

You can search for part-time work on the Careers Service jobs portal MyCareerHub.

MyCareerHub

Students' Association Jobs

Edinburgh University Student's Association offers a Student Employment Service with a range of opportunities available throughout the year.

Student Employment Service

Careers Service

The Careers Service website features useful advice on looking for part time work including:

  • an introduction to common part time jobs and employers in Edinburgh,
  • where to find job vacancies, and
  • combining part-time work and study.

Careers Service website

How to Use MyCareerHub

Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to develop your skills and enhance your CV. Find out about volunteering opportunities on the University website.

Volunteering

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