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Discover your student
accommodation
I really enjoyed my time
in halls of residence. I
made lots of friends and
settled in to student life
very quickly. University
accommodation is ideal
because it offers you a
place to study, eat, sleep
and socialise in safe,
informal surroundings;
a place where you can
be at the heart of student
life, but find your own
space when you need it.
Michael Lewis, Psychology student.
2 Your guide to accommodation
‘Wherever you choose to
Where will you be LIVING? live, it will be a memorable,
amazing time of your life.
The people around you
At Birmingham we offer a fantastic range of accommodation,
and the great range
all of which provides a safe, supportive and sociable start to
of things to do will make
your university experience.
you feel right at home.’
Paul, third year English and Drama,
Whether you prefer the picturesque location LIVING Jarratt Hall
of the Vale Village with a view over the lake, LIVING is the university’s Accommodation
or to be closer to campus in the Selly Oak or Service, designed to help you with all your
Pritchatts Park Villages, there is something to suit accommodation needs during your time
your needs. Villages offer several different types at Birmingham. Our team are on hand to
of accommodation, ranging from en-suite study answer any queries you may have regarding
bedrooms to self-contained apartments, with the accommodation. You can contact the team
option of being self-catered or on our Meal Plan either via phone or email or you can pop into
so that it fits into your lifestyle. All of our rooms LIVING which is located in University Centre
have wireless internet access and IPTV. There on the Edgbaston campus.
is a team of staff on hand to help you 24 hours
a day ensuring that you feel at home here. Freshers’ Guarantee Scheme
The University guarantees a room in University
Making the most of living with us or nominated bedspace with our partner private
For most people, moving into student providers of accommodation to first-year Pritchatts Park – Oakley Court
accommodation becomes the first introduction undergraduates provided you have:
to independent living, and making new friends p Applied to our University through UCAS If your application does not fall under one
is a huge part of the experience of living in (not clearing) of the above guarantee schemes you are still
University accommodation. At Birmingham p Have accepted our academic offer firmly strongly encouraged to apply for accommodation.
we offer a welcoming environment, which is (not insurance) In practice, LIVING is usually able to offer
designed to foster the development, education p Have submitted the accommodation accommodation to most applicants, and
and wellbeing of our students. We actively application by 31 May 2015 where this is not possible you will be advised
promote a culture of respect in our diverse (Home/EU students), or 31 July 2015 of the other options available to you. If you are
community which is inclusive to all students, (International students) coming to Birmingham with a partner, we have
staff and community members. As such we p Confirmed by 1 September 2015 a small number of double studio apartments
work hard to ensure that our services, that you are coming to this University which are ideal for a couple.
communications and spaces are accessible p Come to Birmingham on your own
for all, including students with disabilities. (not with family or a partner) Our accommodation is offered on a 42 week
p Applied for accommodation for a full or 50 week contract basis (for postgraduates).
To make sure you get the best out of your academic year If you only require accommodation for part of
time with us, we encourage you to take part the academic year then you are still encouraged
in the life and activities of the accommodation. to apply, however students applying for a full
There are numerous activities to get involved Students holding Birmingham as their year’s accommodation will take priority.
with, from volunteering, participating in our insurance offer should still apply and their
‘green’ initiatives, becoming an active or application will be held until all guarantee If you would like information about living in
elected member of the Residents’ Association, students have been accommodated. the private sector, LIVING will be happy to
becoming a Student Mentor or being part of provide advice.
i
our Welcome Team. There is something for
everyone and the varying opportunities will Postgraduate Guarantee Scheme
enhance your experience, as well as providing The University guarantees a place in University Keep in touch
you with a chance to meet new people. Other accommodation to all first year postgraduate
activities include events, trips, sports and the international and Non-UK EU students Follow us on
chance to be part of the social life of your providing you have: Twitter @livingatbham
accommodation, with the social centre in p Accepted our academic offer
Facebook /birminghamaccommodation
each village helping you to make the most firmly by 1 September 2015
to ask questions, see deadline reminders
of living in University accommodation and p Submitted the accommodation
and to help you find other students who
settle into student life. application by 31 July 2015
you’ll be living with.
p Come to Birmingham on your
own (not with family or a partner)
View 360° tours of
LIVING is open Monday to Friday, p Applied for accommodation
each of our rooms at:
9.00am–5.00pm for a full academic year
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 8000
accommodation
Email: living@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Your guide to accommodation 3
Choosing your accommodation
It is important you spend time choosing the right accommodation
for your first year at Birmingham. Our wide range of accommodation
Do I want:
types ensures we can provide for all needs and budgets.
Meal Plan
Self-catered
We offer a wide variety of accommodation
types; ranging from single study bedroom
accommodation based in cluster flats sharing Ensuite
kitchen and bathroom facilities, en-suite
Shared bathroom
accommodation, where each bedroom has its
own bathroom but flats share kitchen facilities, Studio/Apartment
and studios and apartments, where residents
have exclusive use of a kitchen and bathroom.
Single study bedroom, en-suite Meal Plan or self-catered?
or studios and apartments? Would you like the freedom of self-catered
p Single study bedroom accommodation or the convenience and variety
From £85 per week offered on the Meal Plan? This is something to
p En-suite study bedroom consider when choosing accommodation. The
From £129 per week Meal Plan is our catered accommodation and is
p Studios and apartments available at the Vale village (see page 6 for more
From £190 per week information). Self-catered accommodation is
available across all villages.
Once you have decided which type of
accommodation you would like, and whether
you want Meal Plan or not, you then have
our three villages to consider. These are
described over the next few pages, and there
is a summary table at the end to help you
with your choices.
Mason
Apply online i
The Hub and Shackleton
As soon as you have your
offer of a place to study
‘I lived in Maple Bank in my first year – it was my first here you can apply
choice because of its location on the Vale. I loved the for our accommodation.
friendly atmosphere that came from living in a block You can apply online at
with lots of other students.’ www.birmingham.ac.uk/
Lucy, Second Year International Relations applyaccommodation
4 Your guide to accommodation
‘I’ve loved every minute of living in Elgar and the Vale
The Vale Village has definitely become my home from home. Living in
halls has allowed me to meet a huge variety of people
and it’s been a great place to spend my first year
The Vale Village is home to over 3500 away from home!’
undergraduate students and provides a Rosie Bentley, First year BSc Physiotherapy
wide range of accommodation to suit all
needs and budgets.
The Vale Village is centred on the Hub,
which is the heart of the Meal Plan, offering
Single study bedroom and Meal Plan
a restaurant, café, bar and convenience store,
as well as Hub Help, a reception service for
accommodation Aitken
the Vale offering assistance 24 hours a day, Aitken is made up of 23 houses and
365 days per year. Maple Bank flats housing 147 students, ranging
Home to 180 students across 35 flats. between six and nine bedrooms. Each
The Vale Village, set in beautiful parkland, is Each flat has five study bedrooms, single study bedroom has a wash hand
just a short walk from the University campus. a shared kitchen/diner, and shared basin, with shared kitchen/dining rooms,
It is made up of seven residences, centred bathroom facilities. and shared bathroom facilities.
around the lake. The Vale is host to Vale Fest,
a student-run summer festival full of music, Weekly fee £121 Weekly fee £139
food, comedy and fun after the exams are Total fee £5,063 Total fee £5,854
over. Each year in November it also hosts
a huge fireworks display over the lake.
Single study bedroom and self-catered
accommodation Tennis Courts
Located opposite the Vale Village and
Maple Bank accommodates 694 students in single
Home to 255 students across 52 flats. study bedroom accommodation. Flats
Each flat has five study bedrooms, range between four and six bedrooms,
a shared kitchen/diner, and shared with shared kitchen and lounge, and
bathroom facilities. shared bathroom facilities.
Weekly fee £85 Weekly fee £110
Total fee £3,557 Total fee £4,623
Aitken
En suite study bedroom and Meal Plan Shackleton
accommodation Shackleton accommodation is situated
above The Hub and houses 350 students
in Meal Plan accommodation. Each flat has
between two to eight study bedrooms and
Elgar Court a shared kitchen and dining area, with the
Houses 236 students across 40 flats. Each majority being en-suite.
flat has five or six en-suite study bedrooms,
with a shared kitchen and dining area. Weekly fee £180
Total fee £7,565
Weekly fee £173
Total fee £7,262
Chamberlain
Chamberlain our brand new
accommodation for 2015, houses 726
students across 117 flats. Each flat has
five or six en-suite study bedrooms and
shared kitchen and dining facilities.
Weekly fee £186
Total fee £7,808
Elgar Court
Your guide to accommodation 5
En suite study
bedroom and
self-catered
accommodation
Mason
Accommodates 840 students in 159
flats. Each flat has five or six en-suite
study bedrooms and shared kitchen
and dining areas.
Weekly fee £147
Total fee £6,165
Studios and apartments
Chamberlain
Chamberlain offers 24 self-catered Studio
Apartments, which are available to both
undergraduate and postgraduate students
Chamberlain Student Residence – on a 42 and 50 week contract basis.
NEW for 2015!
Chamberlain is our brand new purpose built Studio Apartment
student accommodation located at the Vale Weekly fee £235
Village, which is designed to accommodate Total fee (42 weeks) £9,867
726 students in a comfortable, convenient and Total fee (50 weeks) £11,759
vibrant community. Welcoming its first students
in September 2015, you will be among the first
to live at this contemporary student residence. Shackleton
Shackleton features 15 self-catered studio apartments, which are available to both
Chamberlain will consist of four buildings, undergraduates and postgraduates on a 42 week and 50 week contract basis.
three low rise blocks and a 20-storey tower
set in beautiful parkland just a short walk from Studio Plus Studio Apartment
the University campus. Chamberlain will consist Weekly fee £202 £235
of 117 flats providing catered accommodation Total fee (42 weeks) £8,460 £9,867
in en-suite study bedrooms of five or six sharing Total fee (50 weeks) £10,082 £11,759
a kitchen and lounge. There will also be a small
number of self-contained studios for those who
want a more exclusive living experience. The Mason
ground floor of the new tower will provide Mason offers 36 self-catered studio apartments, including some larger apartments, which are
social spaces including a bar and restaurant, a available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students on a 42 and 50 week contract basis.
launderette and other amenities. Students living
in Chamberlain will benefit from the flexible and Studio Apartment Studio Apartment Plus
convenient Meal Plan package. Further Weekly fee £235 £252
information about the Meal Plan can be found Total fee (42 weeks) £9,867 £10,559
on page 6 and the prices for Chamberlain are Total fee (50 weeks) £11,759 £12,584
on page 4.
6 Your guide to accommodation
‘I lived on the Vale and
Meal Plan loved Meal Plan. There
was so much choice and
The Meal Plan is both flexible and convenient, offering a being able to just swipe
variety of food at outlets at the Vale and across campus your card to pay was
that cover opening times from 8.00am until midnight. simple. Perfect when you
don’t want to cook!’
Jamie, third year Human Biology
It is simple to use: £50 each week is loaded We cater for most dietary requirements
on to your student ID card, and you then use including Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian and
this card over a seven day period as you would Gluten free and our chefs are always at
a debit card at any University catering outlet. hand to discuss individual student needs. p The Hungry Duck, serving street food, is
The card is refreshed each week with a new located above the Duck and Scholar and
amount of £50. The Hub at the Vale provides a number of serves Gourmet hot dogs during the night.
distinct food offers: p At the base of the new Chamberlain Tower
The Meal Plan fee of £47.06 a week is p ‘The Melt’ opens all day for breakfast will be a dedicated restaurant and bar,
included in your accommodation rent, and then and lunch, with barista coffee, pastries opening for the first term of 2015, which
we top it up to £50 each week giving you one and cakes served in between. The Melt, offers a great destination restaurant for
free meal a week. You must spend all of your with its comfy armchairs, is a great place you to enjoy more of a high street dining
£50 each week as the funds will not roll over to relax and hang out with your friends, experience with friends.
to the next week. and with wireless internet available it is
often used by students to carry out some
There are many benefits to meal plan including: group study over a coffee.
p It adds to your social life as students living p ‘Infusion’ is our largest restaurant on
in flats on Meal Plan all come down to The The Vale and opens at 4.30pm for dinner.
Hub to eat together in the evening It offers a choice of ten main course items
p With a busy academic and social timetable along with a salad bar, homemade soups
it’s important to eat well, the University’s and deserts. Infusion is the ideal place to
catering department provides a range of come home to for dinner. Flatmates often
healthy foods eat together and it is a great way of
p Frees up valuable time that would otherwise unwinding after a busy day on Campus.
be spent shopping, cooking and washing up Freshers, particularly in those first few
p Helps you budget your finances easily weeks of arriving, gain a real sense of
every week belonging and community from dining
p With over 20 coffee shops and restaurants with their flat mates here and settle in very
on campus including the Business school, quickly to their new life at The University
Medical school and library, there are a wide of Birmingham. The Hub
variety of food options available to you p Our popular Pizza Shack is located in the All of our students are welcome to use
p No need to carry cash and if you lose your Melt, serving 14” pizzas freshly made to the Hub facilities, and those not on Meal
ID card no one else can access your money order up to midnight. Our pizzas can be Plan can pay for food and drink at any of
p Meal times aren’t set so you can eat eaten in the pizza shack or boxed ready the outlets. As well as The Melt, Infusion,
whenever suits you best for students to take back to their flats. The Hungry Duck and the Pizza Shack, the
Hub also has a number of other attractions
for our students.
p This includes the student bar,
‘The Duck and Scholar’, with pool
tables, live bands and cocktails. With
its fantastic views across The Vale lake,
The Duck and Scholar is a firm favourite
with our students.
p A convenience store is located next
to Reception in The Hub and provides
a range of fresh and frozen groceries
alongside a range of drinks and
confectionary. Costcutter also sells
newspapers, stamps and some
pharmaceutical products.
p Students can also get active and enjoy
the view whilst exercising on the outdoor
gym equipment surrounding the lake.
Your guide to accommodation 7
Pritchatts Park Village
Pritchatts Park Village is located adjacent to the north west of ‘Living in Pritchatts House
the Edgbaston campus, and accommodates students in a variety for my first year was great
of residences with a popular Social Centre at its heart. Pritchatts – Having a large flat meant
House is also home to our brand new Global Community. that I got to know people
The Pritchatts Park Village accommodates facilities, vending area, quiet study zone, and really quickly in Fresher’s
just over 700 students across five self-catered ATM. Staff are accessible 24/7 through the Week which really helped
residences and is only a five to ten minute walk main reception. Pritchatts Park is conveniently
from campus. The Social Centre provides a located close to the University train station,
me settle in.’
great space for you to relax and get to know sports tracks and Medical School. It is also Milly, Third year Music
your fellow residents, offering a large lounge close to the popular Harborne village, which
with a bar, large screen television, games offers a lively area of bars, cafés, restaurants
and small supermarkets.
Pritchatts Park Pritchatts Park Pritchatts Park Social Centre
Single study bedroom accommodation
Ashcroft The Spinney
Ashcroft is made up of four accommodation Postgraduate accommodation
blocks close to the Metchley sports pitches.
Recently refurbished, 198 students live in Six houses and twelve flats are offered in
33 flats, each offering six single study The Spinney, providing accommodation over
bedrooms, a shared kitchen and diner and 50 weeks for 104 postgraduate students in
shared bathroom facilities, benefiting from single study bedrooms around an attractive,
two showers per flat. landscaped area. Each flat or house has
between five and eleven study bedrooms, a
Weekly fee £92 shared kitchen and dining area and shared
Total fee £3,884 bathroom facilities. Bedding is provided.
Weekly fee £104
Total fee (50 weeks) £5,179
Oakley Court
Oakley Court offers 21 flats built around a
Mason
beautiful, landscaped courtyard. The flats
range between five and thirteen single study The Spinney
bedrooms, with a large shared kitchen and
diner and shared bathroom facilities, with
communal areas cleaned on a twice-weekly
basis. In addition, there are a number of
duplex flats where the residents of two single
bedrooms share shower and toilet facilities.
Single Duplex
Weekly fee £116 £122
Total fee £4,854 £5,131
Oakley Court Pritchatts House
8 Your guide to accommodation
Studios and apartments
Pritchatts Road houses ‘You never know who you’re
The Pritchatts Road houses consist of four converted properties offering 55 single and double going to meet at university
studio apartments. These are of particularly high quality and bedding is provided. These studios are
and having friends from
very popular with postgraduates and mature undergraduates and are offered on a 50 week basis.
all over the world is so
Studio Studio Plus Studio Apartment Studio Apartment Plus enriching. You can learn
Weekly fee £190 £202 £235 £252
Total fee £9,497 £10,082 £11,759 £12,564
unique and interesting
things from different cultures
and it really broadened my
horizons as a person. Also,
it’s great knowing I have
somewhere to stay if I visit
my friends’ home countries!’
Grace, BSc Business Management
Pritchatts Road Houses
Pritchatts House Global Community
New for 2015, Pritchatts House has been make it the ideal place to meet and socialise
transformed into the Global Community at with other residents. Accommodating 163
Pritchatts Park Village. This unique living students in single study bedrooms with
environment will provide residents with an hand-wash basins, each flat contains between
opportunity to build friendships with students 15 and 18 study bedrooms, a shared kitchen
from around the world. In large flats, designed and dining area and shared bathroom.
for socialising and interacting, residents will Communal areas are cleaned on a daily basis,
live with both UK and international students Monday to Friday. There are also a number of
in a truly multicultural setting. The Global duplex flats where the residents of two single Enhance your University experience and
Community will feature social activities and bedrooms share shower and toilet facilities. develop cross-cultural skills as a member
special events to introduce residents to UK of the Pritchatts House Global Community.
and world cultures in fun and interactive ways. Students interested in the Global
This experience is available to undergraduate Single Duplex Community will be required to write a
students and a small number of postgraduates. Weekly fee £90 £95 statement of up to 250 words max on why
Total fee (42 weeks) £3,782 £3,989 they want to be a part of this unique living
Pritchatts House will be home to the Global Total fee (50 weeks) £4,507 £4,754 experience, this will be requested during
Community. Its central location near to the the application process.
Social Centre, and its uniquely large flats,
Your guide to accommodation 9
Selly Oak Village
‘Jarratt Hall provides a
strong sense of community,
The Selly Oak Village is located adjacent to the south west whilst located conveniently
of the Edgbaston campus, next to the Selly Oak high street in the centre of Selly Oak
with its numerous student amenities. – the closest hall to the
University campus.’
Jarratt Hall is home to over 700 students. There are both undergraduate Samuel, Jarratt Hall R.A President
2013–14
and postgraduate flats here in separate designated areas. It is the
closest residence to the University, with the Edgbaston campus just a
five minute walk away. It has a secure entry system providing maximum
safety and offers a residents’ courtyard, which is popular for summer
barbeques. Jarratt Hall also has a small social room on site with TV/
games equipment available. It is situated in the heart of Selly Oak, which
is home to much of the student population, offering plenty of choice for
bars, cafés and eating out, as well as having supermarkets nearby.
Jarratt Hall
En-suite study bedroom accommodation in flats ranging from
five to six bedrooms with shared kitchen and dining area.
Standard en suite
Weekly fee £129–£133
Total fee (42 weeks) £5,423–£5,598
Total fee (50 weeks) £6,672
Large en suite and refurbished Jarratt Hall
Weekly fee £133–£134
Total fee (42 weeks) £5,598–£5,633
Total fee (50 weeks) £6,672–£6,713
‘Living at Victoria Halls was great! The
* price range due to phased refurbishments service was excellent – if you had a problem
it was resolved quickly and the security
measures meant you always felt safe. The
rooms were spacious and similar to university
owned accommodation. My favourite part of
living in Victoria halls was meeting people, it
certainly made first year incredibly special to
make so many life-long friends.’
Lizzie Turney, BA Philosophy and English Literature (3rd Year)
Victoria Hall (partner accommodation)
Victoria Hall is one of our partner accommodation providers who we
have nominated bed spaces with to maintain our Freshers’ Guarantee
Scheme. Housing 400 students in cluster flats offering en suite,
self-catered facilities, Victoria Hall is arranged in three buildings
opposite Jarratt Hall, a stone’s throw away from the campus, Victoria
Hall is the closest accommodation to the University. For further
information please refer to www.victoriahall.com
Weekly fee £137
Total fee £5,754
10 Your guide to accommodation
Partner accommodation
In order to maintain the Freshers’ Guarantee Scheme,
the University has entered into agreements with private
providers of purpose built student accommodation to
supplement University stock.
These bed spaces form part of the Freshers’ LIVING will manage your application and
Guarantee Scheme and you may be allocated allocation but you will receive your offer of
to one of these rooms in your first year. Each accommodation which will include a contract
year between 500–1000 students within the from the private provider. The accommodation
Guarantee Scheme are allocated to these sites. has good commuter links with the campus and
These providers work very closely with the city. There are regular trains, cycle paths and a
University to ensure that the cost, range of shuttle bus service also runs between campus
facilities and support provided is similar to that and some of these sites.
of University-owned accommodation. Liberty Gardens
Liberty Gardens (partner accommodation)
Liberty Court (partner accommodation) Liberty Gardens offer self-catered
Self-catered, en-suite accommodation. accommodation with shared bathroom
Flats in Liberty Court have a particularly facilities. It is close to the city centre and
large lounge area and are situated around just five minutes from Five Ways train
a large courtyard. For further information station, which is just one stop from
please refer to www.libertyliving.co.uk University station. For further information
please refer to www.libertyliving.co.uk
Weekly fee £119
Total fee £4,977 Weekly fee £114 Liberty Court
Total fee £4,767
Next steps
You can apply online for accommodation once you have your offer
Apply for accommodation
of a place to study here. Applications usually open 1 December; Applications open 1 December, you can
you will need your student ID and an email address to apply. apply online at www.birmingham.ac.uk/
accommodation once you get your offer
of a place to study at the University.
All accommodation is allocated randomly we cannot always guarantee this as
through our automated allocation process, allocations are dependent on availability.
to ensure that offers of accommodation are
Guarantee Scheme
as equal as possible. Some accommodation Clearing, insurance and late applicants should
Application Deadlines
is inevitably more popular than others, therefore still apply for student accommodation, but your UK/EU – 31 May
your first preference of accommodation is not application may take longer to process once you International/Postgraduates – 31 July
guaranteed. have confirmed you are coming to Birmingham
as you will be outside of our guarantee scheme.
Accommodation offers are sent out by email
Offers of accommodation
once you have fulfilled the entry requirements A £550 pre-payment will be required are made once you have fulfilled the
for your place at Birmingham and you have to secure your accommodation when you conditions of entry and confirmed your
accepted your place. You can expect to receive receive your offer. This is not a deposit; it will place at University (Usually in August)
your offer in August, within 14 working days of be deducted from the overall accommodation
having confirmed your place. Students whose cost. You can then opt to pay for your
places at Birmingham are unconditional can accommodation in full, or in instalments.
Your accommodation
expect to receive their offers in June or July. (This applies to University accommodation
is confirmed
only. Our partner providers of accommodation
once you have paid your prepayment.
When you apply you will be asked to select deposit and payment information will follow You are usually given 4 days to
four to six accommodation preferences, with your offer, if appropriate). accept the offer of accommodation.
including whether you’d prefer a mixed or (usually August/September)
single sex flat, an en suite or shared bathroom, For more information on fees please visit
and Meal Plan or self-catered. Whilst we www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/
allocate preferences wherever possible, accommodation/index.aspxYour guide to accommodation 11
Our student community
‘The Welcome Team
RARESIDENTS’
ASSOCIATIONS
Residents’
helped us with various Associations
Each University residence
problems we had has an elected Residents’ Association (RA)
encountered, delivering supported by the Guild of Students. The
committee is made up of first year students
advice only experience
who are elected by you, their fellow residents.
can grant.’
First Impressions, The Residents’ Associations exist to support
Student Experience Project and represent your needs to the University
on issues that matter most and ensure all
residents get the best possible experience
whilst in university accommodation. The
committee is responsible for arranging a
host of activities to help you settle into
University life and get to know the students
you are living with.
Events organised by the Residents’
Associations for you to enjoy include the
Winter Balls, sporting competitions, and trips
to local attractions such as the Sea Life
Centre, Glee Club and Cadburys World.
If you’re interested in finding out more
about the RA Scheme, please visit
www.guildofstudents.com/raevents
Advice & Guidance ‘My Student Mentor has an
Student Mentor Scheme Advice
& Guidance
in depth understanding of
student life and therefore
Coming to University is very exciting, but for some can also be knows exactly how to
overwhelming at times. However, no matter how big or small your advise me and help ease
worry, the Student Mentor Scheme is here to assist. my worries. She has made
my first year at university
Throughout your academic year, Student support, whilst empowering you to manage so much easier and is truly
Mentors are on hand to offer you advice and your own issues. Where appropriate they inspirational to me’
guidance on a variety of issues including shared make referrals to specialist sources of help.
living and accommodation related issues, your First year resident, 2013/14
general wellbeing, academic studies and any The Student Mentors provide group and
financial matters you may encounter. one-to-one support as well as organising
a variety of events and activities throughout
In addition, to ensure you have the best start to Welcome Week and throughout the rest
your university life, the Student Mentor Scheme of the academic year.
employs a Welcome Team who’ll greet you on
arrival, help carry your luggage, answer your Your needs, as a student, are always at
questions and help you settle in to your new the heart of everything the Student Mentor
surroundings. Scheme delivers!
Student Mentors and the Welcome Team are If you wish to find out more about the
students just like you, who are in their second Student Mentor Scheme, you can visit
year or beyond, therefore having a good www.guildofstudents.com/help-advice/
understanding of the challenges faced during studentmentors and for regular updates ‘like’
your first year at university. The Student Mentors us on facebook.com/studentmentorscheme
are here to listen to you, provide advice and or ‘follow’ us on Twitter @StudentMentors112 Your guide to accommodation
Sustainable Living
Sustainability is at the heart of student accommodation.
We are passionate about championing pro-environmental
behaviour supporting projects that promote sustainable
living to staff and students.
Whilst living at our residences you will Our environmental impact is also considered
become familiar with GREG, the Green when undertaking new builds and refurbishing
initiative that aims to spark action into residences, with a large percentage of our
students living in our accommodation, accommodation powered by our own
so that Recycling and Environmental Combined heat and power stations, which
behaviour becomes the norm – Genius! maximise the production of energy and
recuperate heat loss. Other projects include
This student led initiative promotes the use of above specification insulation,
sustainability at the residences by engaging implementation of LED lighting and the use
with behaviour change through events, of light sensors across the residences, all of
competitions and campaigns. If you would like which has contributed in a reduction in C02
to get involved with GREG and enhance your emissions per bed space since 2005/06.
student experience, there are opportunities to
volunteer with GREGs Green Army, allowing We are proud to be a Fairtrade university
you to create a real and valuable impact on and have held this status for over 10 years. Contact GREG at
making the university a greener campus. Students and visitors to the university can greg@contacts.bham.ac.uk
enjoy Fairtrade teas, coffees, bananas and for sustainability information.
Students have access to comprehensive other sweet treats at our restaurants and cafes.
recycling facilities across our three Villages You can support GREG on his mission
and inhabitants are educated on saving energy to reduce carbon emissions by following
and reducing waste. Students are positively Even Vale festival, our annual student and tweeting him at...
encouraged to take part in our annual end of festival held at the Vale at the end of
term charity reuse scheme every summer, which summer term, looks to maximise recycling
reduces waste and provides vital funds and and promote its sustainable credentials, www.facebook.com/whoisgreg
resources for local charities. Since 2011 we with quirky solar powered stages and
have raised in excess of £80,000 for charity. generators run on bio fuel. www.twitter.com/UoBGREG
Accommodation Open Day
If you would like to see more of our
accommodation, then you can visit our Our next
annual accommodation open day, usually
held in April, where all our accommodation Accommodation
can be viewed and you have the opportunity Open Day is Saturday
to speak with students currently living at 25 April 2015.
each residence.
If after attending this open day you
would like to change your accommodation
preferences, then you can do so by logging
in to your online application and updating
your preferences any time before the
application deadline, this will not impact
the allocation process.Your guide to accommodation 13
Further information
Customer Service Managers Universities UK Code of Practice The Vale Village and Pritchatts Park Village
Each village has dedicated Customer Service The Universities UK (UUK) Code of Practice have a limited number of mobility parking
Managers, who are responsible for certain sets out the principles for the provision and spaces which operates on the same basis
residences, and are here to make sure that management of our student residences and is as Jarratt Hall above.
you have the best possible experience whilst fully supported by the University of Birmingham.
you are living in student accommodation. All University-owned student residences In addition, the Vale Village and Pritchatts Park
comply with the regulations set by the Code. Village have a limited number of parking spaces
We are committed to providing a high quality The Code establishes a set of standards and for which permits are available from reception.
service and your Customer Service Manager undertakings about our management practices There is a termly or annual charge for permits.
is here to provide a support resource for you. and the relationship between the University of Please note this operates on a first come first
They deal with a wide variety of issues – Birmingham and customers throughout their serve basis due to the limited availability of
you can talk to them if you are having any stay with us. It covers, among other matters, parking spaces. Visitors parking permits are
problems or if you have feedback on the health and safety, maintenance and repair, and also available.
standard of your accommodation, or if you relationships between managers and you, our
have suggestions of how we could improve student tenant. Laundry service
your time at student accommodation. All sites have washing and drying services
For more information on the Code of Practice run on a card-based system. These are open
Student support please see www.birmingham.ac.uk/ 24/7 and we also use an online app for you
The University welcomes students with codeofpractice to check their availability from the comfort
disabilities and offers support to make sure of your own room.
that students with disabilities can take full Car parking
advantage of a university experience whatever The University has a very limited number of
your support needs. Within the accommodation parking spaces on its residential sites and
there are some adapted flats suitable for therefore you are not encouraged to bring
students with disabilities. We positively your own vehicle. You are not permitted to
encourage you to tell us if you have a disability park vehicles at Jarratt Hall, except for blue
in order to ensure the most appropriate badge holders by prior arrangement with
accommodation is offered to you. We reception for drivers who require access
can also offer the opportunity to ‘sample’ to a mobility parking space.
accommodation in some cases to ensure
that it is appropriate, before accepting the
offer. In addition, car parking is available
at most sites for students who are blue
badge holders. For further details visit
www.birmingham.ac.uk/accommodation
and www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/
support/disability to register your particular
needs, or contact LIVING to discuss your
requirements in more detail.14 Your guide to accommodation
Living and Guild Lettings
Private sector accommodation
Some applicants may not be eligible
for University accommodation under our
Guarantee Schemes or may not choose
to live in University accommodation. Also,
after their first year at the University, many
students choose to live in shared housing
in the private sector.
Living, alongside its partners Guild Lettings,
can help with finding accommodation in the
private sector, including advice on likely costs,
contract matters and suitable locations. They
can also advise on local accommodation for
students with families.
Living, the University’s accommodation
service, and Guild Lettings, the Guild of
Students’ lettings service, work in partnership
to help students find the right accommodation
for them during their studies at Birmingham.
Guild Lettings are the first point of call for
students searching for private rented
accommodation, they only work with
landlords accredited with the Midland
Landlord Accreditation Scheme and do
not charge any fees to students.
The University of Birmingham private sector
accommodation search facility can be found
at www.birminghamstudentpad.co.uk and more
information on Guild Lettings can be found at
www.guildlettingsbirmingham.co.uk
Key Messages p You will be required to make a £550 p You can view photos on our Flickr account
p Accommodation is allocated randomly pre-payment in order to secure your – www.flickr.com/photos/livingatbham
based on your preferences through room. This amount is only requested p You can submit an application to return
our automated allocation process. once we have made you an offer to student accommodation each year.
p Apply for accommodation online at of accommodation. You usually have p Come back to us for private sector
www.birmingham.ac.uk/accommodation four days to accept. accommodation, as we work in
p The guarantee scheme application p You can expect to wait up to 14 working partnership with Guild Lettings and
deadlines are: days, after A-level results day, before can find you quality houses in the local
– UK/EU – 31 May 2015 receiving an offer of accommodation. area with accredited landlords –
– International/Postgraduates – p All our accommodation will be open at and we don’t charge fees to student.
31 July 2015 our viewing day on 25 April 2015. If after
p You can choose up to six accommodation attending this day you wish to change your
preferences. accommodation preferences, you can do For further information check out our
p You are not guaranteed your first so by logging into your online account accommodation at:
choice of accommodation, however and making the appropriate changes.
all our accommodation offer attractive p View 360 degree tours of each room www.birmingham.ac.uk/accommodation
living conditions, and the majority of on our website. www.flickr.com/photos/livingatbham
students settle in quickly once they p Follow us on Facebook and Twitter www.facebook.com/
have arrived and start to make friends. for the latest accommodation information birminghamaccommodation
p You are able to request to stay in and news, these pages will be updated www.twitter.com/livingatbham
single sex accommodation. regularly during the allocation period.Summary of accommodation 2015–16 * The costs and costs per week (rounded to the
nearest whole £) should only be used as a guide
as the accommodation fees are calculated on a
daily rate.
** 50 week contracts are only available to PG
students except for Shackleton, Chamberlain and
Room types Name of accommodation Location Number PG UG Cost per Total cost Contract Parking*** Wheelchair Mason apartments, where they are available for
of rooms week* length** adapted both UG and PG students.
Single bedroom with Tennis Court Vale Village 694 £110 £4,623 42 weeks (limited) *** Parking is limited and there may be a separate
shared facilities Maple Bank Vale Village 255 £85 £3,557 42 weeks charge. There is limited parking at The Vale.
(self-catered) Ashcroft Pritchatts Park Village 198 £92 £3,884 42 weeks (limited) However parking spaces are for students with
special circumstances. Please apply for a permit
Oakley Court Pritchatts Park Village 141 £116 £4,854 42 weeks (limited)
from village receptions.
Pritchatts House Global Community Pritchatts Park Village 114 £90 £3,782–£4,507 42/50 weeks (limited)
The Spinney Pritchatts Park Village 104 £104 £5,179 50 weeks (limited) **** Prices for partner accommodation for 2015/16
Liberty Gardens**** Partner Accommodation 204 £114 £4,767 42 weeks are yet to be confirmed and so these prices are a
guide only.
(Meal Plan) Aitken Vale Village 147 £139 £5,854 42 weeks
Maple Bank Vale Village 180 £121 £5,063 42 weeks ●
Studios and Apartments also suitable for couples.
Shackleton Vale Village 44 £158–£176 £6,619–£7,405 42 weeks
Shackleton (Large) Vale Village 3 £164 £6,882 42 weeks
Bedding is provided in all postgraduate
Duplex – two sharing one Oakley Court Pritchatts Park Village 72 £122 £5,131 42 weeks (limited) accommodation. Undergraduates can buy these
bathroom (self catered) Pritchatts House Global Community Pritchatts Park Village 48 £95 £3,989–£4,754 42/50 weeks (limited) through our website. You are bound to the
accommodation contract for the 42/50 weeks
En suite Mason Vale Village 804 £147 £6,165 42 weeks stated, unless you withdraw from the University
(self-catered) Jarratt Hall (Standard) Selly Oak Village 430 £129–£133 £5,423–£5,598 42 weeks or find a replacement student to take over the
Jarratt Hall (Large) Selly Oak Village 34 £133–£134 £5,598–£5,633 42 weeks contract. Further information is available online.
Jarratt Hall (PG) Selly Oak Village 276 £133–£134 £6,672–£6,713 50 weeks
Victoria Hall**** Partner Accommodation 300 £137 £5,754 42 weeks (limited)
DISCLAIMER:
Liberty Court**** Partner Accommodation 332 £119 £4,977 42 weeks
Although this information was correct
(Meal Plan) Chamberlain Vale Village 702 £186 £7,808 42 weeks at the date it was published, details and
Elgar Court Vale Village 236 £173 £7,262 42 weeks (limited) other conditions are subject to revision
Shackleton Vale Village 288 £180 £7,565 42 weeks from time to time. Services may be added,
changed or withdrawn, and we do try to
Studios and Apartments Mason (Studio Apartment) ● Vale Village 6 £235 £9,867/£11,759 42/50 weeks amend this information as soon as changes
(self-catered) Mason (Studio Apartment Plus) ● Vale Village 30 £252 £10,559/£12,584 42/50 weeks occur. Please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/
accommodation for up to date information.
Chamberlain (Studio Apartment) Vale Village 24 £235 £9,867/£11,759 42/50 weeks
Shackleton (Studio Apartment) ● Vale Village 8 £235 £9,867/£11,759 42/50 weeks
Our accommodation guide is in circulation
Shackleton (Studio Plus) Vale Village 7 £202 £8,460/£10,082 42/50 weeks for a year and runs from December to
Pritchatts Road (Studio) Pritchatts Park Village 31 £190 £9,497 50 weeks (limited) December as this is when we set the
Pritchatts Road (Studio Plus) ● Pritchatts Park Village 21 £202 £10,082 50 weeks (limited) residence fees for the following year. Please
note that the prices for 2016–17 will be
Pritchatts Road (Studio Apartment) ● Pritchatts Park Village 3 £235 £11,759 50 weeks (limited)
online from December 2015.
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