Retail and supermarkets
Usually available across Swansea & north Wales; apply in the first weeks of term.
🇬🇧 Swansea & north Wales, UK
Part-Time Jobs in Swansea & north Wales
Low-cost Welsh university towns. Here's what students can earn in Swansea & north Wales, the rules on hours and how far part-time pay goes against rent.
- Up to 20 hours a week in term for degree-level students
- £13/hour minimum
- Rent £400 – £650/month
- 5 universities nearby
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Can Indian students find part-time jobs in Swansea & north Wales?
Yes, within visa rules: up to 20 hours a week in term for degree-level students; full time in official vacations. At £13 an hour, 20 hours a week earns about £1,101 a month before tax — roughly 210% of a typical Swansea & north Wales room (£400 – £650). Part-time income helps with living costs; it shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
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Official sources: GOV.UK — Student visa
Working in Swansea & north Wales
- Hours allowed
- Up to 20 hours a week in term for degree-level students; full time in official vacations
- Minimum pay
- National Living Wage £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21+ (from April 2026)
- Rent (room)
- £400 – £650 a month
- Yearly living budget
- £10,300 – £13,300
- Universities nearby
- 5
Jobs
Common student jobs in Swansea & north Wales
Hospitality and cafés
Usually available across Swansea & north Wales; apply in the first weeks of term.
Campus ambassador and library roles
Usually available across Swansea & north Wales; apply in the first weeks of term.
Warehouses and delivery
Usually available across Swansea & north Wales; apply in the first weeks of term.
Earnings vs rent
How far part-time pay goes in Swansea & north Wales
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Universities in Swansea & north Wales
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About £1,101 a month for 20 hours a week at the minimum rate, before tax.
Up to 20 hours a week in term for degree-level students; full time in official vacations
Roughly 210% of an average room at 20 hours a week — enough to help, but plan savings or a loan for the rest.
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