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You will have living costs for the time of your study, so the length of a course is something to consider when you are making your decisions. Living costs will vary depending on where you live and your lifestyle.
Typical weekly spending (full-time student on three year degree course)
Rent £77.30
Books £8.20
Supermarket £18.40
Going Out £10.60
Buying Clothes £11.10
Transport £12.30
Utility bills £14.30
Telephone bills £9.00
Eating out £11.60
Drink £15.40
Cigarettes £13.90
Weekly total £202.10
(Source : NatWest bank Student Money Matters survey, August 2007)
If the course includes time abroad, you will have to manage your finances to cover those expenses. You might get extra funding for some courses where you spend time in Europe, but you should check that your financial support covers your time abroad.
To get some ideas about items to consider when thinking about and estimating your study costs, click here for an online student cost of living calculator.
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