A STUDENT GUIDE TO ACCOMMODATION 2020/21
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A STUDENT GUIDE TO
ACCOMMODATION
2020/21
WELCOME WHY CHOOSE HALLS OF RESIDENCE?
- Security personnel What can you expect in
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all prospective
patrol the campuses. your accommodation?
students. Here at Accommodation Services we are
- CCTV on all campuses.
committed to assisting students in the transition from While there are some
- Heating in all rooms.
home to university life. minor variations on each
- Free basic package
internet connection campus, a standard room
The University offers accommodation in University is furnished with:
socket and wi-fi
Managed and Partner halls of residence at various - bed, mattress and
(upgrades are available
locations in Birmingham. mattress cover
for an additional cost).
- Accommodation (you will need to bring
The majority of our accommodation offers en suite rooms, your own bed linen)
staff available on all
suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students. - curtains/blind
campuses during
We also have two-bedroom flats with shared facilities at - wardrobe
office hours.
University Locks. - chest of drawers
- Accommodation
Services’ commitment - bookshelf
For students with a physical or sensory impairment, we - study desk and chair
to quality.
have accessible purpose-built rooms at some of the halls of - mirror.
residence. Further information is available on request.
The majority of
I hope you find this booklet helpful in terms of giving self-catering kitchens
information about accommodation at Birmingham City are equipped with the
University. For up-to-date information please visit our following:
website at bcu.ac.uk/accommodation. - electric cooker
- fridge/freezer
- microwave
- kettle
- toaster
Jane Grimmett - ironing board.
Assistant Director
Each site has its own
Estates and Facilities launderette.
Please note there may be some minor variations on each
campus. Full details of the facilities available at each
site can be found on the website.
UNIVERSITY
LOCKS
POSTCODE: B4 7XJ
LAYOUT: Two-bedroom non en suite flats,
FACILITIES
three-to eight-bedroom en suite flats.
En suite (cluster flats)
FACILITIES: Shared kitchen/lounge per flat including
a TV. Social room with a TV, a study room Three-quarter beds
and a gym. Music practice rooms for Royal
Birmingham Conservatoire students. Study/social space
LOCATION: Based next to the City Centre Campus.
Music practice rooms*
This accommodation is University Managed
Laundry
COST FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21*:
Wi-fi
Single en suite bedroom
Public areas cleaned
Weekly cost £150
39 week contract Fully fitted kitchen
(annual cost £5,850)
Convenience store
40 week contract
(annual cost £6,000) 24 hour security
41 week contract
(annual cost £6,150) Bike racks
Bills included
2 bedroom flat (non ensuite)
Weekly cost £150 (per bedroom) Two bed flats offered
39 week contract
Gym
(annual cost £5,850 per bedroom
40 week contract
(annual cost £6,000 per bedroom)
41 week contract
(annual cost £6,150 per bedroom)
*Costs indicated are indicative
University Locks is located in Birmingham city Two-bedroom flats are also available at
centre. It is just a two-minute walk away from University Locks. Each comes with a shared
our City Centre Campus. bathroom, kitchen and lounge/dining area with CAMPUS DISTANCES
a TV. University Locks to:
University Locks is ideal if you want to live close to
campus as well as enjoying that city-living feeling. We also have some accessible rooms for Campus Distance
Security is important and, in addition to 24-hour students with physical and sensory impairments. City Centre Campus 0.2 miles
CCTV, security officers are on duty out of office Margaret Street 1.1 miles
hours and there is a secure door entry system. *Please note that the music practice
Vittoria Street 1.6 miles rooms are only for Royal Birmingham
The bright and airy rooms are fully furnished. En City South Campus 2.4 miles Conservatoire students.
suite bedrooms (three to eight bedroom-flats),
each come with a shared kitchen and lounge/
dining area and a TV.
JENNENS COURT
UNITE STUDENTS
POSTCODE: B5 5JR
LAYOUT: Three-to six-bedroom flats.
FACILITIES
FACILITIES: En suite bedrooms, shared kitchen/ University partner
lounge per flat. Social space with TV and
study room. En suite
LOCATION: Based in the heart of the city centre next
to our City Centre Campus. Three-quarter beds
Jennens Court is a university partner accommodation. Study/social space
COST FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21*: Laundry
En suite bedroom Wi-fi
(45.4 week contract)
Public areas cleaned
Weekly cost £146.50
Annual cost £6,651.10
Fully fitted kitchen
En suite bedroom 24 hour security
(51 week contract)
Bike racks
Weekly cost £142.50
Annual cost £7,267.50 Bills included
*Costs indicated are indicative
CAMPUS DISTANCES
Jennens Court to:
Campus Distance
City Centre Campus 0.3 miles
Margaret Street 0.8 miles
Vittoria Street 1.3 miles
City South Campus 2.1 miles
Jennens Court is located in Birmingham There is also a social/study space and a
city centre, next to our City Centre communal courtyard with
Campus. These modern en suite rooms tenant-only access.
are grouped into flats of between three and
six occupants. You share a fully equipped
kitchen, dining area and lounge.
THE HEIGHTS
STUDENT ROOST
POSTCODE: B4 7DR
LAYOUT: Four-to-six bedroom flats
FACILITIES
FACILITIES: En suite bedrooms, shared kitchen/lounge University partner
per flat. Common room with TV, free gym.
LOCATION: Based in the heart of the city centre and just a En suite
ten-minute walk to the City Centre Campus.
Three-quarter beds
The Heights is a university partner accommodation.
Study/social space
COST FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21*:
Laundry
En suite bedroom
(45 week contract) Wi-fi
Weekly cost £145
Public areas cleaned
Annual cost £6,525
Fully fitted kitchen
En suite bedroom
24 hour security
(51 week contract)
Weekly cost £140
Bike racks
Annual cost £7,140
*Costs indicated are indicative Bills included
Limited parking
CAMPUS DISTANCES
The Heights to: 24 hour gym
Campus Distance
City Centre Campus 0.6 miles
Margaret Street 0.9 miles
Vittoria Street 1.1 miles
City South Campus 2.3 miles
Just a 10-minute walk from the city centre, As well as the shared space in each flat, you
The Heights is convenient for students can also take advantage of the social space
based at the City Centre Campus and offers on the ground floor, which has widescreen
ideal city living. The rooms are grouped into TV with Sky, comfortable sofas and a pool
four-to six-bedroom flats, which means you table. There is also a free gym for residents
share a well-equipped kitchen, dining area to use.
and lounge with fellow residents.
BAGOT STREET
CAMPUS LIVING
POSTCODE: B4 7AY
LAYOUT: Five-to-six bedroom flats.
FACILITIES
FACILITIES: En suite bedrooms, double beds, shared University partner
kitchen/lounge per flat. A large social space
VILLAGES
which includes widescreen TV with full En suite
Sky package, pool table, foosball table and
access to a gym. Double beds
LOCATION: Based in the heart of the city centre and
Widescreen TV
just a 10-minute walk to the City Centre
Campus.
Access to gym
Bagot Street is a university partner accommodation.
Laundry
COST FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21*:
Wi-fi
Gold room
Public areas cleaned
(45 week contract)
Weekly cost £154 Fully fitted kitchen
Annual cost £6,930
Study/social space
*Costs indicated are indicative
24 hour security
CAMPUS DISTANCES
Bagot Street to: Bike racks
Campus Distance Bills included
City Centre Campus 0.6 miles
Margaret Street 0.9 miles Gym
Vittoria Street 1.1 miles
City South Campus 2.3 miles
Bagot Street - Campus Living Villages - A large social space includes widescreen
offers modern accommodation located on TV with full Sky package, pool table and
Bagot Street, just a 10-minute walk to the foosball table. Campus Living Villages
City Centre Campus and only 10 minutes also runs a Village Life programme which
from the Bullring shopping and city centre includes movie nights, cookery demos,
restaurants and bars. All rooms are en BBQs and a chance to mix with other
suite with a double bed, desk, chair and students. * subject to change
wardrobe. There is also a social/study
space and access to a gym.
STANIFORTH HOUSE
UNITE STUDENTS
POSTCODE: B4 7DN
LAYOUT: Five-to-ten bedroom flats.
FACILITIES
FACILITIES: En suite bedrooms, shared kitchen/lounge University partner
per flat, social/study space, amphitheatre
and a rooftop garden. En suite
LOCATION: Based in the heart of the city centre and
just a 10-minute walk to the City Three-quarter beds
Centre Campus.
Study/social space
Staniforth House is a university partner accommodation.
Laundry
COST FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21*:
Wi-fi
Standard room
Public areas cleaned
(45.4 week contract)
Weekly cost £149.50
Fully fitted kitchen
Annual cost £6,787.30
*Costs indicated are indicative 24 hour security
Bike racks
CAMPUS DISTANCES
Staniforth House to: Bills included
Campus Distance
City Centre Campus 0.6 miles
Margaret Street 0.9 miles
Vittoria Street 1.1 miles
City South Campus 2.3 miles
Just a 10-minute walk from the city centre, All ensuite rooms are packed with features
Staniforth House is convenient for students such as a private bathroom, three quarter
based at the City Centre Campus and offers bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. They also
ideal city living. benefit from a shared large lounge and
kitchen area to relax with your flatmates.
Take a break from your studies and relax
with friends in the garden, with panoramic
views of Birmingham city centre, or our
amazing amphitheatre!
LAKESIDE
UNITE STUDENTS
POSTCODE: B4 7EG
LAYOUT: Six-to-ten bedroom flats.
FACILITIES
FACILITIES: En suite bedrooms, three quarter beds, University partner
shared kitchen/lounge per flat and social/
study space. En suite
LOCATION: Based in the heart of the city centre and
just a few minutes' walk to the City Three-quarter beds
Centre Campus.
Study/social space
Lakeside is a university partner accommodation.
Laundry
COST FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21*:
Wi-fi
Standard room
Public areas cleaned
(45.4 week contract)
Weekly cost £143.50
Fully fitted kitchen
Annual cost £6,514.90
*Costs indicated are indicative 24 hour security
Bike racks
CAMPUS DISTANCES
Lakeside to: Bills included
Campus Distance
City Centre Campus 0.4 miles
Margaret Street 0.7 miles
Vittoria Street 1.2 miles
City South Campus 2.1 miles
Lakeside is located in Birmingham city There is a great student community and
centre, a few minutes’ walk to our City all the modern comforts you need to study
Centre Campus, and offers ideal city living. and have fun. Just a few minutes’ walk
and you'll find yourself in the centre of
All ensuite rooms are packed with features Birmingham's shopping district.
such as a private bathroom, three-quarter
bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. Each flat
benefits from a shared large lounge and
kitchen area to relax with your flatmates.
There is also a dedicated social/study
space.
BELGRAVE VIEW:
CAMPUS LIVING
POSTCODE: B5 7AJ
LAYOUT: Four-to-six bedroom flats.
FACILITIES
FACILITIES: En suite bedrooms, shared kitchen/lounge University partner
per flat. Common room with TV. Free gym and study
VILLAGES
rooms. En suite
LOCATION: Due to its location, students at City South
Campus will be allocated to this accommodation. It is Three-quarter beds
located on the corner of Belgrave Middleway and Bristol
Single beds
Road with easy access to the city centre.
Belgrave View is a university partner accommodation. Study/social space
COST FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21*: Laundry
Bronze room (single bed) Wi-fi
(43 week contract)
Public areas cleaned
Weekly cost £132.00
Annual cost £5,676 Fully fitted kitchen
(51 week contract)
Weekly cost £127.00 24 hour security
Annual cost £6,477
Bike racks
Silver room (three quarter bed) Bills included
(43 week contract)
Weekly cost £135.00 Limited parking
Annual cost £5,805
24 hour gym
(51 week contract)
Weekly cost £130.00 Study rooms
Annual cost £6,630
*Costs indicated are indicative
CAMPUS DISTANCES
Belgrave View is a modern, University You share a well-equipped kitchen and
Belgrave View to:
Partner provider hall located on Belgrave lounge with between four and six
Middleway, just over a mile from Broad Street other students. Campus Distance
and the city centre. Due to the location of this Margaret Street 1.2 miles
accommodation, we allocate all City South There are Bronze en suite rooms which
City South Campus 1.4 miles
Campus students to this accommodation. have single beds and Silver en suite rooms
which have three-quarter beds, wardrobe, City Centre Campus 1.6 miles
Recently added facilities at Belgrave desk and chair. Campus Living Villages Vittoria Street 1.7 miles
include upgraded common room with also runs a Village Life programme which
widescreen TV and full Sky package, and a includes movie nights, cookery demos,
social programme. There is a social/study BBQs and a chance to mix with
space and access to a gym on-site. other students.
* subject to changeAM I ELIGIBLE FOR - Guaranteed accommodation deadline date
for applications for UK students is 31 July
Please use the notes section of the
application form to advise us of any
Prior to arrival, you will be requested to
complete the online welcome. You will receive
ACCOMMODATION? 2020. additional information; for example, if you an email with instructions on how to complete
- Guaranteed accommodation deadline have specific requirements that you would this process. The online welcome will include
Students are guaranteed a room in University
date for applications for EU/International like us to take into account when allocating important information, for example:
Managed or Partner hall of residence for
students is 31 August 2020. you a room.
their first year, close to their location of - Living in Birmingham
study, providing they: - Useful information regarding your stay in
accommodation
- have accepted an offer on a full-time HOW DO I APPLY WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I - Checklist of items you need to bring with
course at Birmingham City University as
their first choice FOR ACCOMMODATION? HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED you, which are not supplied within the
- live further than 10 miles from their place Please view the range of accommodation ACCOMMODATION? accommodation
- Arrival instructions.
of study. Check BCU Accommodation and identify your preferences before
website postcode validation facility - Allocation of rooms will commence from: Once you have completed the online
making an accommodation application. The
bcu.ac.uk/student-info/accommodation accommodation room offer policy can be - 1 April 2020 for all students holding an welcome, you will then be required to select
- apply for accommodation by 31 July 2020. found on our website from January 2019 accepted Unconditional Firm offer (UF). your booking slot to collect your keys.
We aim to provide accommodation to new along with lots of useful information. - 13 August 2020 for all students awaiting
exam results. LAKESIDE, STANIFORTH HOUSE, JENNENS
undergraduate students if Birmingham City Please read through the details in this booklet COURT, BAGOT STREET, THE HEIGHTS AND
University is your Insurance choice or if and visit bcu.ac.uk/accommodation. If you You will receive an email (to the email BELGRAVE VIEW
you are admitted to the University through have any unanswered questions after doing address provided in the Accommodation
the Clearing process. This is subject to You will be able to move into your
so, please contact Accommodation Services Portal) informing you that you have been accommodation from the date indicated on
availability of rooms and having taken into by email on accommodation@bcu.ac.uk or you offered accommodation. Please follow the
account the location of your permanent home your Tenancy Agreement, which is when you
can call the team on 0121 331 5191. instructions set out in the email to accept will be liable for the Residence Fees.
address in relation to the place of study, but your offer.
you are not guaranteed. You must apply for If you have a disability or if there are medical Prior to arrival, you will be requested to
accommodation online by 31 August 2020. or mobility factors which have a bearing on At the point you are offered a room, you complete the online welcome. You will receive
your accommodation needs, please provide will be required to make either an advance an email with instructions on how to complete
Students who live within a 10-mile radius full details and supporting evidence at the payment or a security deposit. Your rent
of their study campus may be offered this process. The online welcome will include
time of application to enable us to allocate payment plan and installment dates will important information, for example:
accommodation at the end of the allocation appropriately. You should also contact the be provided to you during the acceptance
process (this is subject to availability). Enablement and Wellbeing team in Student process. - Living in Birmingham
We regret that it is not possible for us to Affairs for advice and assistance on 0121 331 - Useful information regarding your stay in
Guarantor details maybe required depending accommodation
guarantee a room at your preferred location. 5588 or you can visit their website at bcu.
on the accommodation you have been - Checklist of items you need to bring with
On-campus accommodation is normally given ac.uk/disability.
allocated to. you, which are not supplied within the
to students whose courses are based on or To apply for accommodation you will
close to the campus, subject to availability. accommodation
need to visit our website at bcu.ac.uk/ - Arrival instructions.
accommodation to view all of the
accommodation preferences.
PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
WHEN CAN I APPLY Once you have accepted Birmingham City
UNIVERSITY LOCKS
FOR ACCOMMODATION? University as your first choice an email will You will be able to move into your
be sent to you with details on how to apply accommodation from the date indicated on
You are able to apply for accommodation via the
for accommodation along with the link to the your room offer, which is when you will be
online accommodation application portal from
accommodation portal. liable for the Residence Fees.
March 2020, provided you have accepted an
unconditional or conditional offer of a course Please register your details and then
and made Birmingham City University your complete the online accommodation
first choice. application form.FACILITIES SUMMARY 2020/21
The description below is intended to provide a general overview of the residence’s facilities.
All are rooms in shared flats unless otherwise stated. Please note that there may be minor
variations in some areas.
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY JENNENS BELGRAVE THE STANIFORTH BAGOT
LOCKS LAKESIDE
LOCKS COURT VIEW HEIGHTS HOUSE STREET
TWO-BED FLAT
University Managed • •
University Partner • • • • • •
Price per week (£) 150 150 142.50- 146.50 127 -135 140-145 143.50 149.50 154
1st year undergrad • • • • • • • •
Postgrad • • • • • • • •
39 week let • •
40 week let • •
41 week let • •
43 week let •
45 week let • •
45.4 week let • • •
51 week let • • •
SERVICES
Laundrette on site • • • • • • • •
Social/study space • • • • • • • •
Car parking • •
Gym • • • • •
FACILITIES
En suite • • • • • • •
Number to bathroom(s) 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Single and
Bed size Three-quarter Three-quarter Three-quarter Three-quarter Three-quarter Three-quarter Double
Three-quarter
Average room size
14 inc. en suite 8-9 14 inc. en suite 12 inc. en suite 13 inc. en suite 13 inc. en suite 12 inc en suite 16 inc en suite
(sq. metres)THE CITY
JEWELLERY QUARTER
RAILWAY STATION
SCHOOL OF 5
JEWELLERY
JEWELLERY 4 3 ROYAL
QUARTER
IS YOUR
St Pauls BIRMINGHAM
Square
CONSERVATOIRE
SNOW HILL
CITY CENTRE
BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY STATION
6 CAMPUS
Barclaycard
SCHOOL OF ART 1
CAMPUS
Arena
ICC &
Great
Western
Arcade
2
Symphony Birmingham
Hall Museum &
Art Gallery
The Corporation
Brindleyplace New Street
Library of
Birmingham Street
NEW STREET High
Street
RAILWAY STATION
GRAND MOOR STREET
John
CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION
Bright
JOIN US AT BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Street
BULLRING
The Mailbox
New
AND YOU WILL BE RIGHT IN THE HEART OF A The
Alexandra
Theatre
Cinemax
FORWARD-LOOKING AND VIBRANT CITY WITH Cube Arcadian
PLENTY OF ATTRACTIONS CLOSE AT HAND. Markets
Birmingham Custard
Hippodrome Factory
FIVE WAYS The O2
RAILWAY STATION Academy
GAY VILLAGE
CITY SOUTH DIGBETH
CAMPUS
1. UNIVERSITY LOCKS
2. JENNENS COURT
3. THE HEIGHTS
4. BAGOT STREET BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
5. STANIFORTH HOUSE ACCOMMODATION
6. LAKESIDE RAILWAY STATIONS
7. BELGRAVE VIEW CITY CENTRE AREAS OF INTEREST
7NOTES
Accommodation Services The Curzon Building, City Centre Campus, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, B4 7BD T: +44 (0)121 331 5191 accommodation@bcu.ac.uk bcu.ac.uk/accommodation
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