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School of Advanced Study is a higher-education institution based in London and a member of The University of London.

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Rating based on 11 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at School of Advanced Study

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at School of Advanced Study get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do School of Advanced Study pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    36% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at School of Advanced Study?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t recommend their team

    Do people at School of Advanced Study recommend working with their team?

    Not many people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    82% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at School of Advanced Study?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

How School of Advanced Study ranks

School of Advanced Study ranks joint 64th to work for out of universities.

  1. 64= Royal College Of Music
    7.2
  2. 64= School of Advanced Study
    7.2
  3. 64= University of East Anglia
    7.2

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 10 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 17 May 2026.

Handy to know

How are people paid?

64%
by the hour
36%
an annual salary

Based on 11 School of Advanced Study employees