You get three instalments. The first one is mid October, the second is early January and the third is early April.
First instalment = £1000
Second instalment = £1000
Third = whatever remains
I dint accommodate myself, but my friend does and she had to pay accommodation fees upfront for the first semester (about £1200, and she's in low quality, cheaper accommodation) - before the first instalment.
I'm not sure about when she paid for the second semester.
Also the phrase "I'll get a job as soon as I can"....if you don't have a part time job already assume you won't in uni. Most places won't hire without experience and you can't just assume you'll get a job right away.
And you don't have to pay any more tuition fees, but you will have to pay for printing, travel home, and books can cost £40 or more. You'll also have to pay for food, and my friend says it can cost her £100 or more a week.
Tbh, as someone who wanted to move away this time last year but ended up staying cause I didn't think I'd have the money, I don't think living in accommodation is worth it. You read online that most students do it, but honestly it's probably about 1/4 of first year students who do. It costs a lot and while the experience does look great, you do question if it's worth the money. Another friend I know has to ask her parents for £200 every month to help her with the cost of it all.
Plus the government are already cutting grants and I can see them cutting maintenance loans down. Not getting rid of them, but definitely see them reducing the amount of money you get.
My advice is unless you get a part time job within the next month (which could be transferred to a place near the accommodation, I.e. retail/fast food chain companies) you won't be able to afford to live away.
If you are desperate to, go somewhere which is about an hour away from where you currently live. That way you can stay at home during second and third years.