One of the primary means of supplementing your finances while studying on a postgraduate programme is by taking on part-time employment. There are several ways in which the University can help you to finance your postgraduate study through paid work.
Postgraduate teaching assistantships and other University work
Research students are eligible to apply for postgraduate teaching assistantships, which enable you to undertake a certain amount of teaching on undergraduate programmes. They provide a welcome additional source of income whilst also broadening your academic experience. You can get details of the assistantships when you speak to the contact within your School about your research.
You can also supplement your income by acting as a demonstrator, or by engaging in tutorial or marking work. Again, your programme tutor or research supervisor can provide further details on these opportunities.
Part-time employment
Jobs, based in the Guild of Students, can help you find part-time employment. Hundreds of vacancies are advertised online. Postgraduate students are very welcome to drop in and discuss their employment needs with Jobs staff.
Worklink, based at the Guild of Students, operates alongside the Jobzone to provide students with on-campus casual work opportunities.
Student Mentor Scheme
The Student Mentor Scheme offers peer-to-peer support for any students living in university accommodation with a range of issues including, wellbeing, accommodation, finance and academic queries. This is a paid role and you would be expected to be available for 24 hour shifts and a team meeting per week.
Further information about the Student Mentor Scheme at the Guild of Students is available by visiting the Student Mentor Scheme website or by emailing mentors@guild.bham.ac.uk.