TV Licensing

Does my parents' TV Licence cover me while I'm away at university?

Your parents' TV Licence won't usually cover you while you're away at university. You will need your own licence to watch TV on any channel, pay TV service or streaming service, and to use BBC iPlayer*. On any device.

However, if your out-of-term address has a TV Licence (for example, your parents’ or guardian’s home) this will cover you, provided you’re only watching on a device that’s powered solely by its own internal batteries (like your mobile phone, laptop or tablet) AND it isn’t connected to an aerial or plugged into the mains.

Find out more about Students and the TV Licence.