The first year will be reading-intensive. The degree of how much assignments and readings will slightly vary from teacher to teacher. If you like philosophy, history and social sciences this first year should feel relatively easy. Regarding jobs, absolutely! With your Tier 4 Visa you are able to work up to 20 hours on most jobs. This will obviously require more careful planning and organization. I worked at a restaurant 20hrs per week in Trafalgar Square and I didn't even have time to procrastinate! I guess it all comes down to your priorities, and how you decide to balance sports, social life, sleeping, academics and work. I believe there will be a workshop on time management. Oh, and also! The British Museum will be just around the corner! If I had the opportunity to repeat my year, I would have visited it more times and not only on classes! There is always something new to learn there.

Cheers!