The Houses
Student Houses play a major role in University life. They are in great locations, as you can see on the accommodation map and are within easy reach of the University precinct either on foot or bike. They vary in size and character and facilities they offer.
They allow and encourage every new intake of students to create their own living environment (within reason..!). Residents make their own rules, and live by them, yet there is a framework to deal with those who will not live within these and the University regulations, but which also supports anyone who feels they cannot live with these rules, or who are struggling to adapt to University life.
Along with your fellow housemates you decide if you want to be a social house or flat, or if want to create a quieter relaxing environment for studying.
The style of living is a great learning curve for when you move into living in your own house with your friends in the 2nd and 3rd years. You will be more accustomed to living with some freedom, not having your bedrooms cleaned, or your dinner cooked for you!
So if you have lived away from home already or fancy a bit more freedom then Student Houses could be right for you!
Key Features
- Most student rooms have individual telephones and access to ResNet.
- All houses have shared kitchen and common room facilities
- There is a well trained team of Senior and Deputy Senior Residents who provide assistance to students living in the houses.
- A third of rooms have ensuite facilities
- Most rooms are let on a 40 week tenancy
- All houses are non-smoking
- All Student House residents automatically become members of Orbital one of the largest student societies in the University. They organise social and sporting events for freshers in Student Houses, throughout the year, as well as a hectic fresher week schedule.
How to Apply
2011/12 - All the information you will need to help you make your choice and help you apply can be found in the Guide for New Undergraduates