'The World's Online Marketplace' has one 1million registered users in the UK alone so there's bound to be someone who'll pay for anything you have to sell. Start with stuff you don't want (old CDs, clothes, bikes, toys) to get a feel for it. Average you'll be paid: loads sometimes! sometimes not so much. Register on eBay.co.uk!

Taking part in identity parades is easy money - you just have to stand there - but work is irregular and may depend on your appearance. Many police forces now use video line-ups but you can still get a one-off fee of £15 for being filmed. Average pay: £15 for the first hour, £7 for every hour after that. More info: ask at your local police station. This is usually a great extra income for students.

Make Money as a TV/film extra

Production companies need people of all shapes and sizes and if you're over 18 but look younger you'll be especially popular, as you can save them the cost of a chaperone for a child actor. Don't expect to meet the stars, though. Average pay: £90 a day, with bonuses for things like providing your own costume or doing a 'walk-on'. Overtime is paid at around £11 an hour. More likely to get work if you live within shouting distance of a film studio, if you live in the sticks it can be rather difficult as call ups can be rather last minute.

Make Money as a Campus brand manager

 All sorts of companies hire students to promote them on campus, from film distributors to sportswear firms. You'll get plenty of opportunities to demonstrate your business acumen, but the work can be time-consuming. Average pay: £400 a term, though some firms only pay on a commission basis. More info: look for notices on student job boards or local rag.

Pose as a life model and Make Money

You don't have to be beautiful or in particularly great shape (it may help though) but you do have to patient, able to stay still and perhaps not blush at what an artist makes of you. Good models are in demand. Average pay: from £7 or so an hour clothed, to £10 or so an hour unclothed outside London; a little more in the capital. More info: contact art colleges and adult education colleges near you. Keep away from adverts for models in local papers.

Make Money as a store demonstrator

There's lots of work for confident people in supermarkets and department stores. You might be required to show off your balancing skills, hold a food tasting or demonstrate a new kitchen gadget, for example. Hours are often in the evenings or during weekends so can fit around your studies. Average pay: varies, but can be up to £10 an hour. More info: search for 'field marketing agencies' on Google.

Make Money With Event stewarding

Concerts and sports fixtures employ a small army to help with organisation. The necessary training will be provided on the day but don't view the job as a free ticket. Stewards at football matches, for example, are expected to face the crowd, not watch the game. Average pay: rates start at £6 an hour; with training you can earn up to £25 an hour.

Make Money With Online surveys

 To make money completing surveys, all you need is a computer and some opinions. You'll be asked what you think of various products and services, and sometimes be sent things to try out. However, there are scam survey websites so do some research. Average pay: £3-£50 for each survey, depending on how long it takes. However, you'll have to pay a registration fee (around £20) up front. Start An Online Survey Now

Make Money as a Mystery shopper

Some men would pay good money not to go shopping, but 'mystery shoppers', on the other hand, get paid instead. It's not just about going to shops but perhaps to restaurants, bars or to stay in a hotel and report on how the customer's being treated. You'll get all the money for your meals, drinks or bills repaid and you may get to keep the shopping, too - unless, of course, it's diamonds. Average pay: from £6 a visit, but could be as much as £100 a day. More info: try the Mystery Shopping Agency on 020 8325 8974 or Wilkinson's the discount shop offer a 'happy shopper' reward scheme which can be found on their website.

Make Money as an Internet researcher

You may have grown up taking the Internet for granted but there are plenty of people who aren't familiar with it or are too busy to spend time on it. So if you're skilled at extracting information from a web search, you can hire yourself out as a researcher for people like lawyers and writers. Average pay: £10 an hour More info: look for notices on student job boards or contact likely clients in your area.

Make Money With Affiliate Programs

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