• Postgraduate study
• Fees and funding
• 2014 entry
• • Fees and other costs
  • Living expenses
  • Funding and part-time work
  • Terms and conditions and further information

Living expenses

(2014 entry)

The following is a very generalised breakdown of how your living expenses might be allocated on a monthly basis. This figure is for guidance only. You may find that – depending on your lifestyle – you require more or less. 

You should ensure that you have adequate finance to cover your period of study. We estimate that to cover the cost of accommodation and other living expenses, a single self-supporting student (with no children) should budget for between at least £820 and £1,175 each month for the full academic year 2014/2015 in addition to tuition fees. Costs will be significantly higher if you have dependants accompanying you to the UK.

If you require a visa to study in the UK, you will need to show you have enough money to meet the maintenance requirements set by the UK Border Agency. Note that actual living costs are likely to be higher than this amount.

The cost of University-managed accommodation varies. The rent stated in the table above is an estimate. For a breakdown of accommodation costs, refer to the table, below.

Note that international students may incur higher insurance, travel and telephone costs. For reference, and to help you plan and manage your studies in the UK, visit Budgetplanning in the UK and the International Student Calculator. For a Sussex-specific budgeting tool to help you plan your finances and manage your money, visit the Student Life Centre webpages.

Student discounts

Price reductions are available to students at many shops, cinemas, museums and galleries, and on national and local bus and train travel. Many of the discounts are negotiated by the National Union of Students (NUS), which represents the interests of all students in the UK.

You will usually be required to show your student card to gain a discount. Students can also purchase a NUS Extra card from the Students' Union, which gives access to additional discounts. These are not available with your normal student card.

University accommodation costs

The guideline rents below are per week for the 2013/2014 academic year. You can find up-to-date costs on Residential Services.

On-campus accommodation

Off-campus accommodation