Work and study

Balancing your studies and gaining experience

Most students have some form of paid employment while they are studying.

As a student you may be looking for work because you want to:

  • supplement your income
  • gain valuable work experience in a sector of interest
  • improve your CV
  • build a network of contacts
  • develop skills and knowledge
  • gain a sense of personal growth and fulfilment

Our job board can help you find graduate vacancies, sandwich/industrial placements, internships/summer work, part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work-based learning placements.

LJMU students and recent graduates have exclusive access to opportunities for flexible, part-time, paid work through Unitemps at Liverpool John Moores University - our very own on-campus recruitment agency.

As well as boosting your finances whilst you are studying, assignments strengthen LJMU students' CVs, their employability skills and their organisational awareness. Find out more and register for the service.

You can also work with Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union. JMSU employ current students and graduates to work in a wide range of roles. Take a look at the current vacancies on the JMSU website.

Please be aware
Research has shown that if you’re a full-time student, a job that takes up over 20 hours per week can have a detrimental effect on your grades so when considering employment think about how you can create an optimal work/study balance.

Postgraduate study and professional development

If you want to enhance your career prospects our postgraduate programmes or professional development courses can help you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Take a look at our postgraduate pages to discover the reasons you should take your study to the next level with LJMU including our expertise and excellent support, world-class facilities, our global collaborations and networks, scholarship opportunities, and much more.

When it comes to professional development we can offer you and/or your organisation a range of development opportunities so you can realise your dreams and meet business objectives in a way that won’t interfere with your working life.