Financial help
Paying for your course
As a UK student you have financial support available to you. You can apply for two loans: one to cover your course fees and one to cover your accommodation and living fees. You may also receive a grant from the Government if you qualify. To find out more visit our financial support and course fees web page.
Cost of living
The cost of living for students in Derby is very reasonable, and much cheaper than in many larger cities.
But remember that everybody funds their cost of living differently and that some people spend more money on one thing than others do.
Here are approximate costs for a single student
|
Average cost per week in £s | |
|---|---|
| Rent (including heating, lighting and water) |
£88 |
| Food |
£30 |
| Travel to University per week on Unibus |
£8.65 |
| Study costs and books |
£7.50 |
| Telephone |
£8 |
| Skype |
£0 (but you will need a broadband connection and webcam) |
| Clothing, socialising and entertainment |
£40 |
| Total |
£182.15 |
This list just gives you an idea of your likely expenses. You may incur more costs than the ones listed above.
Manage your finances
You can manage your finances with the UCAS monthly budget planner. This will allow you to see your monthly income against your monthly outgoings and it will ensure that you don't forget to include any of your expenses so you will know how much you can afford to spend on luxury items.
