Students should allow £10,234 – £17,286 per year (43 weeks) for living expenses
Below is a guideline weekly amount for London expenses (updated as of April 2022):
If students are in Financial Hardship they should contact student services.
| EXPENSE | WEEKLY AVERAGES |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | £109 – £185 |
| Utilities (gas, electricity, internet, phone, etc.) Private accommodation only |
£33 – £64 |
| Food | £40 – £64 |
| Clothing | £7.50 |
| Household goods and miscellaneous (cleaning products, snacks, magazines, etc.) | £12 – £24 |
| Course costs (books, stationery, instrument maintenance, reeds, etc.) | £12 – £22 |
| Travel | £17 – £31.50 |
| Socialising and entertainment | £21 – £48 |
| TOTAL | £252 – £446 |
Other things to consider when planning your budget:
- tuition fees
- bed linen, crockery, cutlery, etc. (if renting)
- insurance
- for students who require a VISA national countries – police registration (£34), VISA renewal (from £475) and the Health Surcharge (£470 per year)
- travel to/from non-term time address e.g. flights, train, ferry and transfers, quarantine/self-isolation or testing costs (if in effect – check gov guidance)
If you would like help working out your budget for the academic year, please speak to a Student Adviser.
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