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1 City Centre Built-up Areas Parks/ Open Space nu northumbria STUDENT RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION 2010 ENTRY Newcastle upon Tyne 1. Coach Lane Campus Finchale Hall, Rothbury Hall 2. Marleen Court 3. Parrish Court University Accommodation Key to University Accommodation Metro Station Metro/ Rail Line Main Roads Minor Roads Designed and produced by Norhtumbria Graphics J_10/09 Information and Advice Information and advice is always available from the Accommodation Office and other sources within the University. However, the following are a few important points you should bear in mind when living in student accommodation. Council Tax University residences are exempt and so is most private accommodation occupied by students on production of proof of enrolment at the University. TV Licences Student accommodation is not exempt and a TV licence is required. Short stay accommodation A list of local hotels, guesthouses and hostels for short visits is available from the Accommodation Office or on the University website. All enquiries regarding accommodation should be sent to: The Accommodation Office Northumbria University 1 Ellison Terrace Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST Telephone: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) rc.accommodation@northumbria.ac.uk University Website:

2 The Accommodation Service Northumbria University can house most first year UK undergraduates from outside the local area and new overseas students who require accommodation and apply in good time. Some UK postgraduates can also be offered accommodation. Because priority is given to new students when offering University rooms, most second and third year students live in privately rented accommodation of which there is a plentiful supply in Newcastle. University residences provide a great environment for UK and overseas students to mix. Students have a unique opportunity to develop culturally as well as academically, as there are students from around the world living in our residences, for example from China, Malaysia, Thailand, India, and North America, as well as European countries such as France, Germany, Spain and Greece. Local Students from within NE1 18, NE20 42, DH2, 3, 4 & 9, and SR1 6. Unfortunately, owing to demand from students outside Tyne and Wear, the University is unable to offer rooms to local students before the start of the academic year. However, you may still apply for accommodation and your application will be placed on a waiting list for vacancies that may arise after the start of term see How to apply on page 17 for more details. Newcastle upon Tyne is a thriving city with a large student population attending Northumbria University, Newcastle University and Newcastle College. The number of students has increased rapidly in recent years, but there is a lot of University and private accommodation. There are over 19,000 full-time students at Northumbria s Newcastle and Coach Lane campuses, and about 3,700 bedrooms in various University residential schemes. Applying for Accommodation All undergraduates and postgraduates should apply online. Complete your application in full, together with your preferences. Most University flats are let to mixed sex groups but there are some flats reserved for single sex groups. We cannot guarantee to meet your preferences. Please make sure that you make the required number of accommodation choices, as the most popular residences do fill quickly. Allocation Policy The Accommodation Office allocates accommodation to applicants who meet the necessary criteria in date order of receipt 1

3 Accommodation Options for New Students University Accommodation The University provides accommodation in its own Halls of Residence, with or without meals, and in self-catering flats for groups of students sharing. The University also has letting or management arrangements with private owners and Housing Associations. All accommodation is close to or within easy travelling distance of the University. Further details are on pages Adapted Accommodation The University provides adapted accommodation for students with disabilities. This includes some rooms adapted for wheelchair users in the City Campus s Claude Gibb Hall, in Glenamara House and Camden Court, as well as part-adapted flats at the Coach Lane Campus in Rothbury Hall and at Stephenson Building in Shieldfield. In addition, there are some rooms adapted for hearing impaired students at Glenamara House, at the Coach Lane Campus, at Claude Gibb Hall, at Marleen Court and at Knoll Court. For more advice and information, please contact the Accommodation Office, or the Disabilities Adviser, Student Services, Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST Tel (0191) sv.disability@northumbria.ac.uk Private Renting A large number of privately rented flats and houses are advertised in Newcastle from January onwards, and students are advised to view properties and satisfy themselves as to suitability before signing a contract. Profile Jeff Elliott House Manager, Stephenson Building I started working for the University in April 1996 at Stephenson Building as the Senior Caretaker Warden, prior to that I worked for Newcastle University as a Senior Caretaker Porter and livein Warden. In 2000 I transferred to Lovaine Flats in the city as House Manager; I stayed in this post for two years before returning to Stephenson building as House Manager. I have over 15 years experience working in varied student accommodation in the two universities and 22 years in the Armed Services; all my past experience has been with adults of a similar age, I have travelled to most corners of the world so can appreciate the concerns residents have living away from home. The Accommodation Office will offer advice and assistance wherever possible. If you would prefer to find your own accommodation rather than apply to us, you are most welcome to use our service at any time. This may appeal particularly to deferred entrants or older students. Adapted accommodation in Glenamara House If you have applied to us for accommodation, but subsequently find your own accommodation and therefore wish to withdraw your application, please advise us accordingly. Cost of Accommodation A guide to accommodation costs is included in this booklet, where appropriate, these include estimates of fuel and internet prices in 2010/11. Actual rents will be fixed in spring Profile James Clark Student Assistant University Accommodation general information Study bedrooms: Accommodation is provided in single study bedrooms. Most rooms have a usable floor area of 9.5m 2 to 10m 2, (i.e. excluding the private bathroom, if applicable), furnished with single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, etc. Some residences have larger or smaller rooms or a range of room sizes, and a guide to room sizes is given in the description of each residence. Shared kitchens are equipped with cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave oven and most have a vacuum cleaner. Fuel: Accommodation fees often include average consumption for heating and lighting; where gas and/or electricity is not included you should allow on average 10 per week. Check individual residence descriptions and the price guide for more information. The University has a developing environmental policy to reduce carbon emissions. Students will be encouraged to conserve energy in residences and rewards and incentives are under consideration for students in our accommodation in 2010/11. Insurance for your personal possessions is included in the rent, where the building is managed by the University. Students can top up the policy for valuable items or items outside the room; more details will be sent with your offer of accommodation. Where the building is not managed by the University, insurance is often included; again, check individual residence descriptions and the price guide. Telephone/internet access: Most residences have this facility although the type of provision does vary. See the individual residence descriptions for more information. Living in Halls of Residence when you first move to University is the ideal way to settle into life away from home and to meet new people. I made the decision to live in Knoll Court in my first year; it was the first time I had truly been living away from home. You meet so many new people in your first weekend that you suddenly feel a lot better, knowing that everyone is in the same situation as you. Knoll Court is a really social place, and everyone wants to get on and get to know each other, it is an amazing atmosphere there. It is for this reason; I am now entering my third year of living at Knoll Court. In 2008, I applied to become a Student Assistant within Accommodation Services, which basically means that I, along with two other colleagues, provide out-of-hours support to students dealing with pastoral issues and a wide variety of other problems. The reason I applied was because I wanted to be able to pass on my experiences, and to help other people overcome the difficulties that I faced in my first year, plus living in halls with the students means that I also get to enjoy the social life too. Please note that peer-to-peer file sharing is not available. Bedding is not provided. Bedding can be hired for the whole academic year if required in the University s own residences. Parking is not available on the City and Coach Lane campuses and in several other residences. Where parking is provided, spaces are usually limited and offered on a first come, first served basis after room offers have been confirmed. In most cases an annual charge is payable. See the relevant residence description for more information. There is now a great alternative to owning and bringing a car to University with you. Option C Car Club provides access to cars on a pay as you drive basis. For more information go to Contracts and Tenancy Agreements: Please note that in all University accommodation, students are expected to pay for a full year and will have to sign a binding Tenancy Agreement for the appropriate length of contract usually at least 43 weeks. As property types and locations vary throughout the city, we recommend you view the accommodation when you receive an offer of a room. Students who wish to move out during the year will only be given permission once a suitable replacement Northumbria student has been found by the tenant to take over the contract and on payment of an administration fee. The replacement student must not currently live in any of the residences. Students who vacate their rooms in May or June, before the end of contract are not entitled to any refund. 2 nu

4 En Suite Accommodation Please note that if you are allocated an en suite room, it could be in any of the available buildings. Knoll Court Modern Quayside location. Camden Court (345 rooms) Eight-storey flats built next to the City Campus in 2002, with lift access to all floors. Rooms: There are 314 rooms in self-contained flats for groups of four to six students. Average size rooms, each with own en suite: shower, toilet and a wash basin. Shared kitchen/dining room in each flat. Also 31 self-contained studio rooms for single students with en suite and mini-kitchen unit comprising sink, hob, microwave and fridge. Provided: Electric central heating and fuel costs are included in the rent. A 14 TV in each room with licence provided at no extra cost. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board. Launderette, cycle store and limited car parking on site (20 spaces). Camden Court Heart of the City Campus. You will need to bring: Cooking equipment, crockery and bedding. Telephone/internet access: Students can connect to the internet for lite usage at no additional cost, it is possible to upgrade to super usage at an approximate cost of 4.99 per week. These figures will be finalised at a later date. For further details please contact Camden Court. Rent: Standard room approx per week, 4, per academic year. Studio: approx per week, 5, per academic year. (Note: All students must have a guarantor to pay their rent in full or by three instalments.) Contract: 43 weeks minimum. Owned and managed by a specialist private housing provider UNITE. The University has exclusive nomination rights to all rooms. Knoll Court (281 rooms) Four- to seven-storey flats built in 2005, close to the City Campus and just a short walk to the Quayside. Lift access to all floors. Approx 10 minutes walk from the city campuses. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of four to six students (mainly four-bedroom flats). Slightly larger than average size rooms, each with own en suite: shower, toilet and a wash basin. Large shared kitchen/dining room in each flat. Within many flats there are some larger rooms (54 in total, for single occupancy), with ¾ size beds. Also, six rooms for couples with double beds in some flats. Provided: Electric heating, fuel costs are included in the rent. Kettle, iron, ironing board and toaster. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Within the complex there is a launderette, cycle store and limited parking (12 spaces). You will need to bring: Cooking equipment, crockery and bedding. Details are available at Rent: Standard room approx per week, 4, per academic year. Larger room approx per week, 4, per academic year. Room for couple approx per week, 5,285 per academic year. Leased and managed by the University. 4 nu

5 Victoria Hall (206 rooms allocated to Northumbria University) Multi-storey flats built close to the City Campus (five minutes walk), opened September Rooms: In self-contained flats, mostly for groups of four students. Average size rooms each with own en suite: shower, toilet and a wash basin. Shared kitchen/dining room in each flat, with communal TV and satellite package included. Within all flats there are some larger, deluxe rooms (66 in total), with bigger beds, for single occupancy. Provided: Electric heaters, fuel costs included in the rent (up to 200) Possessions insurance included in the rent. Within the complex there is a launderette and cycle store. 24 hour on site security. Cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils; microwave, toaster and kettle in communal kitchen. You will need to bring: Bedding. There is no parking available. Telephone/internet access: Individual internet connection included in the rent. Private telephone line in each room (optional extra). Rent: Standard room approx per week, 4, per academic year. Deluxe room approx per week, 4, per academic year. (Note: Payment by instalments is only possible if students have a UK guarantor resident in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, otherwise payment in full for the academic year is required at the start of the tenancy. First instalment or full payment is required when accepting the offer.) Contract: 43 weeks minimum. Owned and managed by a specialist private housing provider Victoria Hall: the University has a letting agreement for several blocks. Quay Point Big residence, new campus, short walk. Victoria Hall Heart of the City Campus. Quay Point (695 rooms) Seven- to nine-storey flats built close to the City Campus (City Campus East five minutes walk and City Campus West 10 minutes walk) in September Lift access to all floors. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of six students. Average size rooms each with own en suite: shower, toilet and a wash basin. Shared kitchen/dining room in each flat, with communal TV and Sky package included. Within many flats there are some larger rooms (83 in total), with double beds, for single or double occupancy, these rooms are only available to couples who are both students. Provided: Electric heaters, fuel costs are included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Within the complex there is a launderette and cycle store. 24 hour on site security. Microwave, in the communal kitchen. You will need to bring: Cooking equipment, crockery and bedding. Telephone/internet access: PCs and laptops can connect to the internet on payment of a one-off fee of approximately 160 for the year for the basic package. There is a telephone in each room with no connection fee. Rent: Standard room approx per week, 4, per academic year. Premium room per week, 5, per academic year. (Note: Payment by instalments is only possible if students have a UK guarantor resident in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, otherwise payment in full for the academic year is required at the start of the tenancy.) Contract: 44 weeks minimum. Owned and managed by a specialist private housing provider Liberty Living; the University has exclusive nomination rights to all rooms. 6 nu

6 Catered Accommodation Self-catered Accommodation Claude Gibb Hall (261 rooms) Twelve-storey block on City Campus West built in 1960s with refurbishment programme between 2000 and Lift access to tenth floor. Five minutes walk to City Campus East. Rooms: Larger than average size, each with a wash basin. Shared showers and toilets on each floor. Meals: Two per day breakfast and evening meal (lunch at weekends) in teaching and assessment weeks. Provided: Small kitchenettes with microwave ovens for preparing lunches and meals in vacations. Kettles, irons and ironing boards. Central heating, fuel costs are included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Launderette. You will need to bring: Cooking equipment, crockery and bedding. There is no parking available. Details are available at Conventional telephones and telephone lines are not provided. A shop is situated near the entrance to the Hall, which is available to all students on the City Campus. Rent: Approx per week, 4, per academic year. Contract: 38 weeks and 1 day minimum. No need to worry about food here! Claude Gibb Hall With food, the best price on City Campus! Lovaine Hall (part) Lovaine Hall (26 rooms) Four-storey block on City Campus West, built in the 1970s. Stairs to upper floors, no lifts. Five minutes walk to City Campus East. Rooms: Smaller than average size, each with a wash basin. Shared showers and toilets on each floor. Meals: Two per day in dining room of adjacent Claude Gibb Hall breakfast and evening meal (lunch at weekends) in teaching and assessment weeks. Provided: Shared kitchens for groups of between six and ten students for preparing lunches and evening meals at weekends. Irons and ironing boards. Central heating, fuel costs are included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Launderette nearby. You will need to bring: Cooking equipment, crockery and bedding. There is no parking available. Details are available at Conventional telephones and telephone lines are not provided. Rent: Approx per week, 3, per academic year. Contract: 38 weeks and 1 day minimum. Without food, the best price on City Campus! Lovaine Hall (part) (130 rooms) Lovaine Hall Four-storey block on the City Campus West, built in the 1970s. Stairs to upper floors, no lifts. Five minutes walk to City Campus East. Rooms: Smaller than average, each with a wash basin. Shared showers and toilets on each floor. Provided: Shared kitchens for groups of between six and ten students. Irons and ironing boards. Central heating, fuel costs included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Launderette nearby. You will need to bring: Cooking equipment, crockery and bedding. There is no parking available. Details are available at Conventional telephones and telephone lines are not provided. Rent: Approx. 77 per week, 3,322 per academic year. Lovaine Flats Make friends from around the world in our quiet residence. Lovaine Flats (255 rooms) Designated as a Quiet Residence with a distinctive multicultural mix. Four-storey flats on the City Campus West, built in the 1970s. Stairs to upper floors, no lifts. Five minutes walk to City Campus East. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of five or seven students. Smaller than average size. Shared kitchens, recently refurbished, shower and toilet in each flat. Provided: Central heating, fuel costs included in the rent. Possessions insurance included in the rent. Launderette nearby. iron, ironing board and bedding. There is no parking provided. Details are available at Conventional telephones and telephone lines are not provided. Rent: Approx. 77 per week, 3,322 per academic year. Lovaine Flats 8 nu

7 Clapham House (113 rooms) Seven-storey block built next to the City Campus in the mid-1980s, with lift access to all floors. City swimming pool and main shopping centre within five minutes walk. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of four students, slightly smaller than average size. Good size shared lounge in each flat, with separate kitchen, and bathroom with shower and toilet. There are also six self-contained studio flats bedroom plus separate kitchen and bathroom for single students. Provided: Electric central heating, fuel costs are included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Launderette on site. iron, ironing board and bedding. There is no parking provided. Telephone/internet access: Internet access is included in Details are available at Most flats have a telephone line which can be reconnected, or telephone lines can be installed, at students own cost. Rent: Standard room approx per week, 3, per academic year. Studio flat approx. 112 per week, 4,832 per academic year. Owned by a local Housing Association and managed by the University. Clapham House Swimming, shopping and study on your doorstep. Glenamara House Heart of the City Campus. Glenamara House (312 rooms) Four- to seven-storey flats built next to the City Campus in 1995, with lift access to higher floors. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of six to eight students. Slightly larger than average size, each with a wash basin. Shared kitchen/dining room, shower, bath and two toilets in each flat. Provided: Gas central heating, fuel costs are included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Launderette, cycle store and limited car parking on site (12 spaces). iron, ironing board and bedding. Telephone/internet access: Internet access is included in Details are available at Conventional telephone lines can be installed at students own cost, (or reconnected where already installed most flats have a telephone line.) Rent: Approx per week, 3, per academic year. Stephenson Building Big rooms, big views, big art! Stephenson Building (330 rooms) Six-storey flats in a building converted and refurbished in 1993, with lift access to all floors. Located minutes walk from the City Campus. Big views from the top floor and next to the Biscuit Factory, Britain s Biggest Original Art Store. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of four to eight students (mostly five/six). Range of room sizes, mostly larger than average size. Shared kitchen/dining room and bathroom facilities two showers and two toilets in five bedroom and larger flats. Provided: Electric central heating, fuel costs are included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Launderette, cycle store and covered car parking on site (31 spaces). iron, ironing board and bedding. Details are available at In addition, conventional telephone lines can be installed at students own cost, (or reconnected where already installed most flats have a telephone line.) Rent: Approx per week, 3, per academic year. Leased and managed by the University. 10 nu

8 Albion House (47 rooms) Flats in a four-storey building converted and refurbished in 1988, with upgrading since. Located minutes walk from the City Campus. Albion House benefits from a city location close to shops, Newcastle Football Ground and entertainment, but is also adjacent to Leazes Park. The park has a lake where you can go boating in summer, there are tennis and basketball courts and it is a great place to go for a run or simply sit back and watch the swans, right in the heart of the city. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of six students, mostly about average size. Shared kitchen/dining room and bathroom facilities two showers and two toilets in each flat. Provided: Electric central heating and fuel costs are included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Launderette, limited (free) off road car parking (four spaces). iron, ironing board and bedding. Details are available at Most flats have a telephone line, which can be reconnected, or telephone lines can be installed, at students own cost. Rent: Approx per week, 3, per academic year. Owned by a local Housing Association and managed by the University. Premier shopping, Championship football and premier park. Albion House Rubicon House Rubicon House City living! (56 rooms) Six-storey flats in a building converted and refurbished in 1995, near the central railway station, about minutes walk from the City Campus. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of four to six students. Mostly above average size, all with a wash basin. Shared kitchen/living room and bathroom facilities two showers and two toilets in larger flats. Provided: Gas central heating, fuel costs are included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Washing machine and dryer in each flat. Lift access. iron, ironing board and bedding. There is no parking available. Details are available at Most flats have a telephone line which can be reconnected at students own cost. Rent: Approx per week, 4, per academic year. Privately owned and managed by the University. Charlotte House Charlotte House (part, 30 rooms) City centre living. A complex of flats in a four-storey building above shops in the city centre. There are 106 rooms in total and the University has a letting arrangement for 30 rooms. It is located minutes walk from the City Campus, close to Rubicon House. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of five/six students, average size. Shared kitchen/living area. Bath, shower and two toilets in each flat. Provided: Electric off-peak heating, fuel costs are not included in the rent. Launderette on site. iron, ironing board and bedding. There is no parking provided. Telephone/internet access: Internet available in kitchen/living areas, cost included in the rent. Telephone also available in bedrooms at student s own cost. Rent: Approx. 93 per week, 3,813 per academic year. Contract: 41 weeks minimum. Privately owned and managed, the University has a letting agreement. Parrish Court (150 rooms) Student accommodation on three floors above shops opened in 1993, in busy Shields Road shopping centre, approx 1.25 miles from City Campus. On a main bus route and next to Metro station. Lift access to all floors. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of five or six students, average or above average size. Shared kitchen/dining room and two showers/toilets in each flat. Provided: Sky TV available in all bedrooms with one free film channel and one free sports channel. Electric central heating, fuel costs not included in the rent. 24 hour security. Launderette. Limited parking (10 spaces). There are a small number of guest rooms available for visiting family and friends. iron, ironing board, and bedding. Telephone/internet access: Cable internet service available for approx. 135 per year. Telephone socket in each flat for students to arrange connection if required. Rent: Approx. 61 per week, 2,684 per academic year. Contract: 44 weeks minimum. Privately owned and managed, the University has a letting agreement. Supermarket, bus and Metro on your doorstep Parish Court 12 nu

9 Coach Lane Marleen Court Live in your own house, with free car parking. Marleen Court (141 rooms) Two-storey houses built in 1992 around a courtyard with gardens back and front, 1.5 miles from the City Campus and 1 mile from Coach Lane Campus. Rooms: In self-contained houses for groups of six students. Average room size. Shared kitchen/dining room, shower, bath and two toilets in each house. Provided: Gas central heating, fuel costs are included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Washing machine in each house. Limited to one (free) parking space per house. iron, ironing board and bedding. Telephone/internet access: Private telephone line, cable for TV/internet can be installed at residents own cost. Rent: Approx. 77 per week, 3,322 per academic year. Health and teaching students live on the doorstep here. Coach Lane Residences Coach Lane Residences (On average 46 rooms per building comprising single and large single rooms.) Three-storey residential blocks built in the 1960s on the Coach Lane Campus (2.5 miles from the City Campus), where the School of Health, Community and Education Studies is based. Offered to Coach Lane based students. A free bus service operates between the City and Coach Lane. Rooms: Single rooms, slightly larger than average size, each with a wash basin. Large single rooms are very generous as they were formerly twin rooms. Shared bathrooms and toilets on each floor (baths with shower attachment). Provided: Shared kitchens, common room/tv lounges. Central heating, fuel costs are included in the rent. Possessions insurance is included in the rent. Launderette on campus. You will need to bring: Cooking equipment, crockery and bedding. There is no parking provided. Telephone/internet access: PCs and laptops with wireless cards can connect to the University network at no extra charge in the common rooms only. Conventional telephones and telephone lines are not provided, but can be installed at students own cost. Rent: Approx per week, 2, per academic year. Large room per week, 3, per academic year. Rothbury Hall (42 rooms) Three-storey block, built in 1992, on the Coach Lane Campus. (2.5 miles from the City Campus), where the School of Health, Community and Education Studies is based. Offered to Coach Lane based students. A free bus service operates between the City and Coach Lane. Rooms: In self-contained flats for groups of seven students. Slightly larger than average size, each with a wash basin. Shared kitchen/dining room, shower, bath and two toilets in each flat. Provided: Electric central heating, fuel costs included in the rent. Launderette on campus. bedding, iron and ironing board. There is no parking available. Telephone/internet access: PCs and laptops with wireless cards can connect to the University network at no extra charge in a limited number of rooms. Conventional telephones and telephone lines not provided, but can be installed at students own costs. Rent: Approx per week, 3, per academic year. Rothbury Hall Based at Coach Lane Campus. 14 nu

10 Private Renting Most continuing students live in privately rented accommodation, but new students can opt for private accommodation as well. A detailed guide to Flat Finding which is updated annually in January is available on the University website. Most rented properties are available to groups of between two and six students and are within a 2-mile radius of the city centre. Charges and standards of this type of property vary considerably There are a large number of properties available, although single person flats and unfurnished flats are seldom offered. From around May, many landlords will accept their chances of leasing to an organised group of students is unlikely and will then start to assemble flat sharers into groups themselves. The benefits of privately rented accommodation include being able to choose your own accommodation and deciding with whom to share. All rented property for five or more students, on three or more floors large houses and upstairs Tyneside flats with attic rooms must be licensed as Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMO) by Newcastle City Council and observe a strict code of standards fire alarms, gas and electricity certificates, security and management certificates, etc. Full details can be found on Newcastle City Councils website at Landlords of smaller student properties are encouraged to participate in the Shared Housing Accreditation scheme (details at Although compliance for this scheme is voluntary, you should try to select a property where the landlord has either joined this scheme or has a registered HMO and you can therefore be assured of the safety standards provided. We strongly advise you to view any property in person before agreeing to accept a tenancy and signing a contract. If possible, you should arrange a visit to Newcastle a few weeks before the start of the academic year and be prepared to pay rent from that time, although this will depend on individual negotiations with the landlord concerned. We strongly recommend that you do not make a long-term commitment to a property over the internet from overseas. It is much more advisable to visit Newcastle, inspect the property and sign a contract after arrival. It may be possible to book temporary overnight accommodation (until early September) during the summer in the University Halls of Residence as a base from which to seek privately rented accommodation. Bookings should be made in advance by telephoning the Accommodation Office and asking for short stay accommodation for students. Students are legally responsible for leases and tenancy agreements and should seek advice from the Accommodation Office if they are at all unsure of the terms or validity of agreements before accepting. The University has contact details for many landlords and agents on our website and there are several Estate Agents and Letting Agents located in the city centre near the University campus offering rented accommodation throughout the Newcastle area, as do a number of student accommodation websites. HOW TO APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION 2010/11 ENTRY All applications should be made online using the application form on the University website: UK UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS When shall I apply? Applications for accommodation can made from January 2010 onwards, if you have accepted Northumbria as your Firm or Insurance offer through UCAS. You should receive an acknowledgement on submission of a successful application. Additional information will be sent to you depending upon your status. When will I be offered a room? (i) Students holding Unconditional Firm offers We start offering rooms from June/July onwards to students with unconditional offers. (ii) Students holding Conditional Firm offers You will be made an offer of accommodation when your status changes from conditional firm to unconditional firm. Most student offers are dependent upon A level results. If you do not satisfy the entrance criteria, for example if your grades or points are not quite high enough or one of your exam results has not been received, you will EITHER be informed by UCAS that you have been unsuccessful, OR the status of your application to the University will remain unchanged at Conditional Firm, as you are still being considered for a place on your chosen course or an alternative. In these circumstances, if you are subsequently offered and accept a place on your original course or an alternative, either through your original application or via clearing, it is essential that you phone the Accommodation Office at once (quoting Ref CF1) and confirm that you wish your application for accommodation to be considered. Although the Accommodation Office is advised about changes in course offers after A level results, you ll know before us, so it will be very helpful if you phone the office to ensure your application is dealt with as quickly as possible at a very busy time. You need not wait for written confirmation of your revised offer, as long as you have verbal confirmation that the offer is definite and not subject to conditions. (iii) Students with Conditional Insurance or Unconditional Insurance offers If you are not accepted by your firm choice of institution after results are published and you become unconditional at Northumbria, please contact the Accommodation Office if you require accommodation. Please note that, given the high demand for campus accommodation, priority is given to applicants who make Northumbria their firm choice. The most popular residences will be not be available to Insurance applicants, but we should be able to arrange accommodation. (iv) Students with late Unconditional offers, via clearing You will need to make an accommodation application unless you have done so previously and contact the Accommodaion Office. What are the chances of getting a University room? There is plenty of student accommodation in Newcastle and we can normally arrange accommodation for new nonlocal students who need accommodation and who apply early enough. If your application is received before August, and you are an unconditional or conditional firm applicant, we should be able to offer a room in one of the University residential schemes described in our booklet. BUT, please note that most students request the main University residences on or near the City Campus and we may not be able to meet your particular preferences for accommodation. If you are an insurance applicant, or apply before August, we should be able to arrange a room in one of the University residences, or in one of the privately managed residences, some of which are described in this brochure, or arrange other private accommodation. 16 nu

11 UK POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS Please apply when you have received an offer at the University and definitely intend to take up the place. Please indicate the type of offer conditional or unconditional. We will offer rooms from June/July onwards. LOCAL UK STUDENTS Prospective local UK students, from within NE1 18, NE20 42, DH2, 3, 4 & 9, and SR1 6: Unfortunately, owing to demand from students outside Tyne and Wear, the University is unable to offer rooms to local students before the start of the academic year. However, you may still apply for accommodation and your application will be placed on a waiting list. Some vacancies arise after the start of term as a result of students leaving the University and also as a result of students who wish to move out during term-time and need to find a replacement student for their room. Quite a number of local students obtain rooms this way in the first few weeks of term so we would encourage you to go on the waiting list if you are keen to attend Northumbria. POINTS TO REMEMBER 1. Offers of accommodation are sent from June/July onwards. This offer is valid for seven days, after which the offer will be withdrawn. 2. You will need to read and sign your Tenancy Agreement within the seven day period. Please remember this is a legally binding contract. 3. You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm your room (exact amount depends on the particular residence). 4. If you will be away from your home and unable to access your information please ensure you leave instructions for your parents or a relative to act on your behalf. Offers of accommodation will be held open for a seven day period only. 5. If you wish to withdraw your application for accommodation please notify the Accommodation Office immediately. Please note that information about withdrawals and other matters is not necessarily passed on by academic or administrative staff in Admissions or Academic School offices. OVERSEAS AND EUROPEAN STUDENTS All applications should be made online using the application form on the University website When should I apply? You should apply for accommodation when you have been offered an unconditional place at the University, i.e. a place which is not dependent on exam results and you definitely intend to come to study at Northumbria University. If you have a conditional offer you can still apply for accommodation if you are sure you will satisfy the entrance requirements and intend to come to Northumbria. What are the chances of getting a University room? Single students Northumbria University can offer a room to overseas students, for their first year here, who are coming to the University for at least a full academic year of study and whose application for accommodation is received by the University before 1 August Most European students can also be offered accommodation if they apply in good time as well as students studying for a single semester. However, because demand for the most popular campusbased University rooms is very high, it will not be possible to give everyone their first choice of accommodation. That s why we ask you to select several preferences for accommodation in your application. Married students or couples The University only has a limited amount of accommodation for married students or couples some self-contained apartments or rooms in Halls or flats sharing with other students so you may need to come and look for private accommodation. Couples with children will also need to come and look for private accommodation, as the University does not have any suitable accommodation for families. Please note, if you do move into University accommodation you will have to occupy and pay for the room for a whole year and sign a contract to this effect, so we would not advise moving into University accommodation if you do not want to stay for your first academic year. What do I need to do when I receive an offer of accommodation? You will receive various documents about your accommodation including a Tenancy Agreement for your first year of study. This is a binding contract for at least 43 weeks in most residences. You will need to read, sign this and submit it to the Accommodadtion Office, together with a non-refundable deposit of to confirm your room (exact amount depends on the particular residence). This should be done within 10 days; after 10 days the offer will be withdrawn. What if I decide not to attend your University after I have applied for, or been offered, accommodation? If you wish to withdraw your application for accommodation please notify the Accommodation Office immediately. We rely on such communication and display of goodwill to speed up the allocation of accommodation to new students. Please note that information about withdrawals and other matters is not necessarily passed on by academic or administrative staff in Admissions or Academic School offices. What if I want to arrange my own accommodation? If you do not wish to apply for University Residences, you can arrange your own private accommodation and rent a flat with other students. If you require this kind of accommodation, you will need to allow yourself time to come to Newcastle before your course starts so that you can look at the accommodation available. To consult our Flatfinding Guide, look at the University website: If you want to find private accommodation, you should arrive well before the start of the academic year to look at the flats and houses that are available in Newcastle, and the University Accommodation Office will try and assist you in your search. You can stay for a few days in the University residences on the City Campus while you look for private accommodation. This temporary accommodation is available at a cost of about per night from August 2010, but only until 4 September 2010 at the latest. If you want to book temporary accommodation, please rc.reservations@northumbria.ac.uk a week or two before your arrival. After 4 September, temporary accommodation is available in hotels or hostels check the University website for more information. Personal data given in your application will only be used in compliance with the Data Protection Act If you are allocated Accommodation in privately owned residences essential information will be shared with the company concerned. 18 nu

12 Price Guide Name of University No of Date Location/Distance from Private Minimum Approx Rent Included in Rent Comments Residential Scheme Rooms opened City Campus Bath Contract Per Basic Where fuel is not included allow 10 per week Room Length in Per Week Contract Fuel Internet Insurance average. Coin operated laundry facilities available Weeks in most residences, only free where stated. Camden Court 2002 Next to city campuses Single room ,298 TV in all bedrooms with licence included in rent. Studio-self contained ,700 TV in all bedrooms with licence included in rent. Knoll Court miles (10mins walk) Standard Room ,304 Larger room ,636 Room for couple ,285 Quay Point miles (10/15 mins walk) Standard Room ,350 See Internet subscription from approx 160 per year. Premium Room ,498 Note TV with Sky in kitchens with licence included in rent. Victoria Hall 2008 Close to city campuses Standard Room 140 (5 mins walk) ,116 See Fuel costs included in the rent up to 200. Private Deluxe Room ,395 Note telephone line in each room optional extra. Claude Gibb Hall On City Campus West ,313 Includes 14 meals per week. Lovaine Hall On City Campus West ,899 Includes 14 meals per week. Lovaine Hall On City Campus West ,322 Lovaine Flats Quiet residence On City Campus West ,322 Clapham House 1985 Next to City Campus West Standard ,866 Studio ,832 Glenamara House Next to city campuses ,972 Stephenson Building miles (10/15 mins walk) ,806 Albion House mile(10/15 min walk) ,715 Free laundry room. Rubicon House miles (15 mins walk) ,108 Telephone line available. Free washing machine in each flat. Charlotte House miles(15/20 mins walk) ,813 Parrish Court miles ,684 See Note Internet subscription approx 135 per year. Marleen Court miles city, 1 mile Coach Lane ,322 See Note Telephone line or cable available at residents own cost. Free washing machine in each house. Free parking. Coach Lane Standard Room 1960s The University s second campus ,930 See Note Access to University network in common rooms only. approx per building 36 at Coach Lane, 2.5 miles from the Coach Lane city centre, with free bus service Large Room 1960s ,277 See Note Access to University network in common rooms only. approx per building 10 Rothbury Hall The University s second campus ,413 See Note Access to University network in a limited number at Coach Lane, 2.5 miles from the of rooms. city centre, with free bus service Included in the rent. NB. 38 and 43 week contracts in University Residences are actually 38 weeks and 1 day and 43 weeks and 1 day to allow for enrolment arrangements. Private accommodation Between per week, 2,600 4,680 per year. Generally 52-week binding tenancy agreements, excluding fuel bills. Price depends on quality and location of accommodation. 20 nu10

13 Newcastle City Centre A167 Airport A1 North Clayton Road CENTRAL MOTORWAY Osborne Road Osborne Terr. Portland Terr. Jesmond Road (A1058) Sandyford Road A167(M) We are delighted to send you information about residential accommodation at Northumbria University. Inside this booklet you will find: Descriptions and photographs of all the main University residential schemes. An approximate guide to the prices of residential accommodation. Details of how to apply online. Please read the booklet carefully before you apply there s a lot of useful information included. We hope this and our website are helpful, but please contact staff in the Accommodation Office if you have a query. The Accommodation Office can also offer advice about living in private accommodation. The contact details are: The Accommodation Office Northumbria University 1 Ellison Terrace Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST Telephone: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) rc.accommodation@northumbria.ac.uk Our website is Disclaimer All information is accurate at the time of going to print but is subject to change. Royal Victoria Infirmary St James Park A69 Carlisle St James Boulevard Scotswood Rd A695 Blaydon Queen Victoria Road Strawberry Place Gallowgate (A186) Westgate Road Coach Station Claremont Road St Thomas Street Leazes Park Rd St West Clayton Newgate Clayton Street Street Neville Street Central Station Forth Banks Redheugh Bridge Haymarket Eldon Square Blackett St Grainger Street Bridge Barras St Mary s Place Northumberland Street Bigg Market Civic Centre City Hall John Dobson Street 3 4 Albion House Dance City Rubicon House 1 Charlotte House 2 A184 Gateshead A1 South Northumberland Rd NORTHUMBERLAND RD Pilgrim St Market Street Grey Street Sandyford Road Saville Row RIVER COLLEGE STREET New Bridge Street Dean St Mosley St Durant Clapham House The Side High Level Bridge ELLISON PLACE Road Claude Gibb Hall Swing Bridge 5 City Campus West FOOT- BRIDGE FOOT- BRIDGE Lovaine Hall & Flats 6 City Rd Tyne Bridge (A167) FOOT- BRIDGE 12 Chester St Technopole Melbourne Street Live Theatre Quayside Victoria Hall Glenamara House 7 Pandon Bank Falconar St Tower St Argyle St TYNE Portland Road Shield Street Clarence St Stoddart Street 8 9 Camden Court City Campus East One way New Bridge Street (A193) 10 Quay Point Stepney Lane Gibson St Knoll Court City Road The Sage Gateshead University building University accommodation Metro station Car park Bus station 11 Sandgate Pedestrianised or buses only Warwick Street Stephenson Building Crawhall Road Howard St Gateshead Millennium Bridge (pedestrian) BALTIC Key to University Accommodation 1. Rubicon House 2. Charlotte House 3. Albion House 4. Clapham House 5. Claude Gibb Hall 6. Lovaine Hall & Flats 7. Glenamara House 8. Camden Court 9. Stephenson Building 10. Quay Point 11. Knoll Court 12. Victoria Hall Note: map is not to scale and for illustrative purposes only. All University residences shown are within about 1 /2 mile of the City Campus.