At Arden University, we’re here to help you every step of the way, from finding part-time work while you study, to securing a graduate role after your degree, and building your long-term career in the UK or beyond.
Through Arden Futures, our dedicated careers and employability service, you’ll have access to tailored support, expert advice, and practical tools designed especially for international students. You’ll connect with UK employers and international graduates who have gone on to build successful global careers.
Working part-time while you study
As an international student at Arden, you can work part-time for up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during study breaks.
Our Careers Team runs regular sessions to help you find part-time work, prepare your CV, and access local job opportunities. You can meet them on campus or contact them online, whichever works best for you.
With timetabled face-to-face classes on just two fixed days each week, you’ll also have the flexibility to balance your studies, self-guided learning, and part-time employment.
Finding a graduate job in the UK
After you graduate, your Graduate Visa allows you to stay and work in the UK for 18 months to two years, subject to Home Office immigration rules.
Your Alumni Careers Team will support you every step of the way, from job searching to preparing applications and interviews for visa-eligible employers.
You’ll also get unlimited access to Student Circus, a specialist careers platform for international students offering:
- Verified visa-sponsoring job and internship listings in the UK
- Global graduate vacancies and webinars with visa experts
- Resources to help you understand UK work visas, recruitment practices, and career planning
Your future career
Your future starts here. Your on-campus Careers Team is ready to help you turn your degree into a career you love. They’ll provide one-to-one guidance and ongoing support, and you’ll also have access to a wide range of online tools, including:
- CareerSet for AI-powered CV and cover letter feedback
- Graduates First for unlimited online mock interviews with instant feedback
- Occumi skills analysis tools to help identify your strengths
- Guidance on salary negotiation and job applications
- Practice online tests for employer recruitment processes
Through Student Circus, you’ll also be able to explore elite graduate roles, global career advice, and job-hunting guides covering more than 30 countries.
We also offer online career events and one-to-one appointments, so even if you’re off campus or balancing part-time work, you can still access expert support whenever you need it.
