Does having a job as a student put you at a disadvantage?
As a result of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, having a job while at university has become increasingly common. Given the stagnation of maintenance loans — which have failed to keep pace with rising rent prices — and soaring inflation, it comes as no surprise that more students are working at university than ever before .
In their 2023 research report, the that 55 per cent of students surveyed were doing paid work alongside their course, up from 45
In their 2023 research report, the that 55 per cent of students surveyed were doing paid work alongside their course, up from 45
