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FILL THE GAPS BETWEEN LECTURES

A little hustle. A little more breathing room.

Flexible ideas with honest expectations.
No guaranteed earnings. No get-rich-quick promises.

◉Prolific

Take part in paid research

Short research studies you can fit around your timetable.

Online · availability varies

Who can do it

You must meet Prolific’s participant eligibility and identity checks. Joining may involve a waitlist; studies depend on your profile.

What to expect

No guaranteed hours or earnings. Researchers must offer at least £6/hour for study time; this is not an hourly wage for time spent waiting for work.

How to get started

Join through the official participant site, complete your profile honestly and read each study’s requirements. Only count approved rewards in your budget.

Deadline

Ongoing opportunity; studies and availability change.

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Checked 6 November 2026. Figures can change. Direct link, not an affiliate link.

▣UserTesting

Get paid to test websites

Share what you think while trying websites, apps and experiences.

Online · screening required

Who can do it

Application and practice test required. You will need suitable equipment and must match individual screening criteria.

What to expect

Rewards vary and are shown before each test. Screeners and the practice test do not guarantee paid work; avoid counting potential earnings as reliable income.

How to get started

Apply on the official site, take the practice test and complete suitable tests carefully. Recorded tests can include screen, voice or video recording: check privacy requirements first.

Deadline

Ongoing opportunity; accepted tests depend on demand.

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Checked 6 November 2026. Figures can change. Direct link, not an affiliate link.

↗Campus work

Turn spare hours into paid shifts

Start with your students’ union, careers service and university jobs board.

Local · role-dependent

Who can do it

Employer requirements and your right to work apply. Visa conditions may limit hours and types of work.

What to expect

Pay, hours and travel costs vary. Check the contract, rota and pay date before accepting a role. Never pay a recruiter to access a job.

How to get started

Search your university and students’ union websites for ambassador, events, library or hospitality vacancies. Filter for shifts that fit your lectures and ask about exam flexibility.

Deadline

Vacancy-specific; no live vacancy is promised here.

Official page ↗

Checked 6 November 2026. Figures can change. Direct link, not an affiliate link.

Before you startCheck your right to work, keep income records and allow time for unpaid applications. Student visa holders generally cannot be self-employed.Check work rules ↗