Make sure you get the balance right

How many hours students are currently working each week during term-time is not really certain. Some institutions advise that students should not work more than 10 hours a week, and there are others that set a higher recommended limit of 15 hours a week. There is no doubt that some students exceed even 15 hours a week.

Inevitably there are difficulties balancing these two commitments, and surveys have found students reporting that their studies have been adversely affected by their part-time jobs. Although they might not miss lectures and seminars, students report problems with tiredness, stress and pressure on study time.