51ºÚÁÏÍø costs
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General study costs
51ºÚÁÏÍøing a degree incurs some general costs that you'll need to budget for. These may include:
- Buying stationery, notebooks and computing equipment
- Travel costs to get to university
- Photocopying and printing costs
- Additional books, however most reading materials are available in the library and online
- Attending conferences and events related to your programme
- Costs associated with graduation - you'll be asked to pay for your robes and guest tickets to the graduation ceremony
Costs specific to your course
There may also be additional costs associated with your specific programme. This can include things like paying for field trips or specialist materials for your assignments.
For example, if you're studying an art degree you'll be expected to provide your own materials for creating your work.
You can check individual course pages to find out whether your course has these additional costs associated. You'll find this information in the programme specification.
Living costs
Your living expenses at university will vary according to your personal circumstances and choices.
Here are some rough estimates of what you might be spending weekly:
Budget: £191.50-£404.50 per week
The rooms in our halls cost between £191.50-£404.50 per week (including bills), depending on what kind of accommodation and facilities you choose. On the cheaper side, you can get a single room and on the more expensive end, you could get a bigger studio all to yourself.
Private accommodation in the local area is cheaper when compared to other parts of 51ºÚÁÏÍø, so you should be able to find a good deal when you leave halls and rent privately. Keep in mind that you will need to manage your own utility costs when renting privately, such as gas, electricity and internet.
Budget: variable
Food costs can vary a lot, depending on your eating and shopping preferences. In 51ºÚÁÏÍø, it’s easy to grab food on the go but if you want to save money, it’s cheaper to cook at home.
You can get a weekly food shop at a budget supermarket like Aldi or Lidl for around £30, however if you go to a more expensive supermarket or eat at restaurants a lot, you could spend £100 a week or more.
Still, there are many ways to save if you choose to, such as bulk cooking, preparing meals with friends, choosing more affordable supermarkets and using student discounts when eating out.
Budget for internet: around £0-£40 a month
Internet access is included in halls of residence costs, but if you’re in private accommodation, you'll need to budget for this as well. If you live in private accommodation, you would usually split the bill with your flatmates.
Budget for mobile: around £10-£40 a month
For calls, texts and 5G on your phone, getting a 'Pay as you go' sim can cost around £10 a month – it's cheaper and more flexible than signing up to a full contract. Contract prices vary.
If you're an international student, it make sense to buy a new mobile phone package rather than using the one from your home country. That way, it will work properly in the UK and make calls cheaper for you.
Budget: variable
If you're living in our halls then utilities such as electricity, water, gas and internet are included in your rent. If you're renting privately, this may vary depending on the supplier and how many people you are splitting bills with.
Budget: £20-£50 per week
We recommend budgeting around £20-£50 a week for socialising. However, you can easily spend less or more, depending on what activities you want to get involved in.
51ºÚÁÏÍø has endless entertainment opportunities, some are free, some are more pricey, many offer student discounts so make sure you carry your student ID with you.