Students should allow £10,664 - £16,856 per year (43 weeks) for living expenses
Below is a guideline weekly amount for London expenses (as of December 2019):
| EXPENSE | WEEKLY AVERAGES |
|---|---|
|
Accommodation |
£115 – £177 |
|
Utilities (gas, electricity, internet, phone, etc.) |
£24 – £40 |
|
Food |
£38 – £49 |
|
Clothing |
£5 – 7 |
|
Household goods and miscellaneous (cleaning products, snacks, magazines, etc.) |
£11 – £21 |
|
Course costs (books, stationery, instrument maintenance, reeds, etc.) |
£11 – £21 |
|
Travel |
£16 – £30 |
|
Socialising and entertainment |
£28 – £47 |
|
TOTAL |
£248 – £392 |
Other things to consider when planning your budget:
- tuition fees
- bed linen, crockery, cutlery, etc. (if renting)
- insurance
- for students from VISA national countries – police registration (£34), VISA renewal (from £475) and the Health Surcharge (£300 per year).
If you would like help working out your budget for the academic year, please speak to a Student Adviser.
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