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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