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Hi guys! I was wondering if someone who is on a 15K scholarship can live normally in the UK (Liverpool in particular) or they need to find a part time job. How much is the rent more or less and how much do you spend in addition?
Usually most (if not all) funding bodies won't allow you to work more than 6 hours per week if you are receiving full funding from them. That is to make sure that you are fully focused on the PhD they are paying you for.
The amount of rent you pay will vary by type of accommodation and where it is in relation to the city centre etc. If you budget well, a £15k stipend is enough to live comfortably (outside of London at least), and you also may be able to save some along the way.