Students need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV or live on an online TV service, or to download or watch BBC programmes on demand, including catch up TV, on BBC iPlayer. This could be on any device, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, or games console.
A TV Licence is required for:
Student halls – you’ll need to be covered by a licence to watch TV in your room.
House or flat share with separate tenancy agreement – you’ll need to be covered by your own licence.
Property with joint tenancy – you’ll need one licence to cover the whole place.
There are multiple ways to pay for a TV Licence:
Pay in one go
You’ll make a single payment of £169.50 every 12 months.
Pay every three months
You’ll make four payments of £43.62 (includes a £1.25 charge) over the year.
Pay monthly
You’ll spread the cost of your first TV Licence by paying £28.25 a month for six months. After that, you’ll pay £14.12 a month.
Pay by Direct Debit, credit or debit card
It’s easy to set up a Direct Debit. You’ll need your account number and sort code to hand.
If you have any questions about this, feel free to contact the Advice Centre.