Your other living expenses will depend on your way of life. Most students spend in the region of £7,400 - £11,000 a year on their living expenses, including accommodation. If you have expensive hobbies, you will need to factor these into your budget, or be prepared to adjust your lifestyle.
| Expense | Likely cost per year | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | £3,719.80 (self-catered - single room - no basin)-£7,524.83 (catered/private) | Further information is available from the accommodation office |
| Food | £615 (catered) - £1,230 (self-catered/private) | Be warned, spending £5 a day on a coffee and a sandwich could increase costs by over £1000 per year! |
| Utilities | Approx £180 per person per year in private sector. (When living in University accommodation bills including utility costs (gas, electric, water), internet, TV licence, and insurance are included in the UoB rents) | Costs vary depending on the size condition of a house. |
| Books, printing and photocopying | £300 | You will need to budget for personal copies of books, printing and photocopying. |
| Clothes and toiletries | £650 | Can cost a lot more than expected. |
| Entertainment and sports | £1,500 | A University sports pass costs around £295 for the year but consider additional activities and travel costs. |
You should also think about phone calls, birthday presents and travel expenses, particularly if you study a long distance from home, as well as additional course costs, such as smart clothes for placements.
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