Lowest cost of living in the UK
We're proud to have been named as the most affordable university in the UK by The Times (2023).Over £10 million given to students
We provided more than £10 million to students in 2022.Affordable accommodation
Our on-campus accommodation starts at £87 a week, with all your bills included.
Financial support available
Our Financial Support Team are on hand to help you with any money problems. We can help you contact Student Finance if your loan is delayed or incorrect. We can help to identify appropriate scholarships or bursaries. We can also provide general advice about managing your money.
You'll also have access to Blackbullion, a financial education app. This can help you learn key money skills like saving and budgeting.
Please note, our advisers are not trained debt counsellors or benefits advisers. If you're facing an ongoing financial problem such as debt or access to benefits, we may signpost you to external agencies.
There are lots of ways to get in touch with us:
- Call us on +44 (0)1772 891828 (Option 2)
- Email the student support team
- Come and see us on the lower ground floor of the Student Centre
What is student finance?
Student finance can be broken into two parts:
Find out more in our Student Finance guide.
Will my student loan cover everything?
Your maintenance loan is unlikely to cover all of your living costs. Most students supplement this with a part-time job. You may also receive money from family, savings, or scholarships and bursaries.
Total cost = £956
Please note that accommodation costs have been taken from our economy accommodation.
The rest of the costs are based on average UK student living costs by Save the Student 2025. Your living costs may vary.
Extra financial help

Scholarships and bursaries
We provide a number of scholarships and bursaries to help with the cost of university. Scholarships are awarded for academic or other achievements. Bursaries are based on your personal circumstances, like being a carer.