You'll need a TV licence if you're watching, recording or streaming television programmes as they're being shown on TV. This applies whatever device you're watching on - a TV, laptop, tablet, mobile phone or games console - and however you're receiving the programmes - via an aerial, satellite, cable or streaming through the internet.
It's the law, and anyone living on campus who watches or records television programmes as they're being shown on TV without a valid TV licence is at risk of prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.
Your parents' TV licence probably won't cover you when you're away from home, and your hall's licence won't either. However, there are some rare occasions where you could be covered. To check whether these apply to you, please contact TV Licensing on 0300 790 6090, www.tvlicensing.co.uk
A colour TV Licence costs £159.00 from 1st April 2023. There are lots of different ways to pay - all in one go or spreading the cost weekly, monthly or quarterly. Just choose whatever's best for you.
Don't forget the student refund
If you're leaving your halls or rented accommodation and moving back home for the summer, there's a good chance you won't need your TV licence if there's one at home. If there is at least one month before your licence expires, you can get a refund for the unused month of your licence.
If you'd like a refund or further information, view the University students and the TV Licence webpage or call TV Licensing on 0300 790 6090.
When don't I need a licence?
If you only ever watch Blu-rays, DVDs or downloaded videos, you don't need a TV licence.
If you're not sure if you need one, you can find out more on the Telling us you don't need a TV Licence webpage.