Cost of Living

It is difficult to say exactly how much your cost of living in Glasgow will be, as all students budget differently. However, below is a breakdown of the approximate costs per month for a student living in either private rented accommodation or Base Glasgow. In general, we would recommend allowing between approximately £12,000 – £13,500 for living costs per year of your course.  If you’ve got a place on the MFA Classical and Contemporary Text you’re likely to need closer to £17,000 for living costs.   If you’re bringing a partner or child with you then your costs will be considerably higher.

You should also be prepared to budget for one-off costs such as:

  • accommodation deposit
  • temporary accommodation on arrival in Glasgow
  • travel home in the holiday periods

Your tuition fees and additional programme costs will be in addition to the estimated monthly costs listed below.

Base Glasgow – per month Private Rented Sector (Flat-Share) – per month
Rent/Accommodation From £600 – £800 £550
Bills (Electricity/Gas) £0 (included in rent) £75
Mobile phone calls and Internet £40 £40
Food £130 £130
Toiletries and Laundry £30 £30
Monthly travel (around Glasgow) £0 – £70 £0 – £70
Social/Entertainment £120 £120
Contents insurance £10 £10
TOTAL £930 – £1200 / month
(£11,160 – £14,400 / year)
£1025 / month
(£12,300 / year)

–back to Finances (main)–