Accommodation Brochure 2017

Your guide to accommodation

Welcome

Living in halls is the ideal way to get the all-round university experience. At Bath Spa University we offer a range of accommodation options to suit different needs.

Whether you want an en-suite bathroom, to meet as many new people as possible or to have a quieter study environment, you will hopefully find an accommodation option perfect for you in the halls of residence provided by Bath Spa University and the private halls providers that we work with.

Rooms in halls are mostly clustered into flats, with between four to ten rooms sharing a kitchen. Additional features such as wireless internet access, common games rooms and contents insurance can be found within the different accommodation options.

All the halls of residences are situated in close proximity to the university campuses, with great city locations and easy transport links.

Whichever accommodation option that you choose, we hope that you enjoy the experience and the sense of community and social life that comes with living in student halls of residence. We hope this guide will give you a greater insight into the accommodation available and we look forward to welcoming you to Bath Spa University.

The Student Accommodation Team BSU student Accommodation are members of the ‘The Universities UK code of practice for the Management of Student Accommodation’

Green Park House

Located in the heart of Bath, Green Park House provides 461 student bed spaces.

Offering a mixture of cluster non en-suite flats, en-suite study rooms, standard and premium studios and two bed apartments, Green Park House is able to cater for a variety of different accommodation requirements.

Green Park House also has two accessible rooms in cluster flats and two accessible studios which are allocated as a priority to students with access requirements.

Built using the classic Bath Stone, Green Park makes an impressive feature to the Bath skyline. Finished to a high standard and using quality purpose built furniture, Green Park House also offers its occupants a laundry room and student common room.

You cannot bring cars to Green Park House

Green Park House’s city centre location means that students have the benefit of Bath’s thriving community on their doorstep, with access to the local transport links, shops, pubs and restaurants. Newton Park campus is easily accessible using the local buses with a bus stop conveniently located outside the residences, while students studying at Sion Hill campus, The Circus or Dartmouth Avenue will be able to stroll through the centre of Bath to their classes.

Students receive fortnightly communal area clean

Three-quarter sized beds

24-hour security

En-suites Non en-suites

Self-catered

Laundrette on-site

Free wireless Internet

Resident Tutors

GARDENS

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ituated on Newton Park campus the Gardens halls of residence are surrounded by beautiful countryside with lots of green areas that are perfect for sitting with friends or studying in the sun.

All rooms in Gardens halls have small double beds, en-suite bathrooms, fitted wardrobes, under bed storage and a good sized study desk. The nine halls of residences, which are named after trees, are built in a town house design with each house containing either 8 or 10 study bedrooms and a communal kitchen and lounge area.

There are three options of room size in the Gardens accommodation: a standard room measuring approximately 13Sqm, a large single approximately 15Sqm and 14 studio rooms which all have self-contained kitchen facilities and en-suite bathrooms.

Gardens halls also have six fully accessible rooms which are allocated as a priority to students with access requirements and one fully accessible flat with full kitchen facilities, work/study space and en-suite facilities including shower, wash basin and toilet.

Newton Park campus has several places to get hot and cold food, coffee, drinks and groceries. These include The Refectory, East Wing Coffee found in Main House, and Cafe Commons. The Students’ Union is also situated close to the Gardens accommodation and has a fully licenced bar, serving hot meals with daily deals for students. You will also find a small supermarket stocking the everyday essentials.

Double Beds Option of standard or large room

En-suites

Catered option

Laundrette on-site

Free wireless Internet

You cannot bring cars to Gardens halls of residence Option for shorter contract lengths by vacating over Easter holidays Students receive a fortnightly communal area clean

24-hour security Resident Tutors Next Bike facilities

Lakeside

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f you live on Newton Park campus you will have a range of facilities right on your doorstep; laundrettes, refectory, Students' Union, gym, library and theatre. Named after its lakeside location the Lakeside halls of residence offers a variety of different accommodation styles from small houses to larger student flats.

Langton and Temple halls of residences are both set around small courtyards, creating a cosy community feel. Both halls of residences have single rooms which include a good-sized desk, single bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and wash basin.

You'll also share bathroom and toilet facilities with up to four other residents and a kitchen and communal area between four to eight residents.

Hiscocks, Harington and Pope include both single and shared rooms, with residents sharing bathroom and toilet facilities between no more than five other students. You will share a kitchen/dining area with eight to twelve fellow residents, which includes several oven/hobs, microwaves, fridges and freezers and a seating area.

Sydney halls offers the en-suite option in Lakeside with single study rooms having a good-sized desk, single bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

You cannot bring cars to Lakeside halls of residence You do not need to vacate over Easter and Christmas vacation

Lakeside residences also have a small number of rooms in shared houses which have the option of either a standard room or a large study bedroom. Both room types include a good-sized desk, single bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and wash basin and residents share both bathroom and toilet facilities and a kitchen between 3 to 5 other residents.

Single Beds Option of standard or large room

Shared bathrooms En-suites

Catered option

Laundrette on-site

Free wireless Internet

24-hour security Resident Tutors Next Bike facilities

Bankside House

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tudying at Sion Hill campus, Dartmouth Avenue, The Circus or City of Bath College? Like the idea of living in small groups of students, all studying Arts based subjects? Bankside House could be the perfect place for you. Situated just ten minutes from Sion Hill campus, this lovely accommodation inspired by the classic Georgian terraces is made up of ten flats and two studios accommodating 42 students, and is a stone's throw from the shops, culture and entertainment of Bath. Because there are fewer people to get to know, you will quickly find there is a welcoming atmosphere in your home.

Your spacious study bedroom has everything you need, including a single bed, desk, wardrobe, chest of drawers and a modern fitted en-suite shower.

You will also share bathroom facilities with just one other person in your flat.

Bankside House also offers two studio flats with fitted kitchen facilities and an en-suite bathroom.

You cannot bring cars to Bankside halls of residence You do not need to vacate over Easter and Christmas vacation Students receive a fortnightly communal area clean

Single beds

Own shower room Shared bathroom

Self-catered

Laundrette on-site

Free wireless Internet

On call security Resident Tutor support

Waterside Court

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aterside Court managed by the private halls provider UNITE is located on the Lower Bristol Road, next to Charlton Court Halls of residences and near one of the main student areas of Bath. Newton Park is three miles away, but is easily accessed

by First Bus from the Windsor Bridge Bus Stop, a five minute walk from Waterside Court. If you are feeling energetic Next Bikes are located outside the halls of residence and the cycle path takes you right to your lectures. If you are studying at Sion Hill Campus or in the city centre, Waterside Court is only a short walk away and you can take in the sights of the Royal Crescent and Victoria Park en-route.

Sainsbury’s supermarket is approximately ten minutes on foot, as is Moorland Road which has a range of shops and restaurants as well as a bank, post office, off licence, chemist and a local supermarket.

Waterside Court comprises 316 en-suite study bedrooms, with single beds, fitted wardrobes with plenty of storage space and a study desk. With modern architecture and interior, Waterside Court is a great place to live. It's spacious, comfortable and every room has a fresh and contemporary feel. If your room is on an upper floor, you'll also want to catch the fantastic views of the river Avon to the rear and the surrounding city of Bath. The study bedrooms are clustered into flats with between five and seven people sharing a communal kitchen/lounge space complete with a breakfast bar, sofa, oven/hob, microwave and fridge-freezer.

En-suites

Self-catered

Laundrette on-site

You do not need to vacate over Easter and Christmas vacation Fortnightly communal cleaning Student possessions insurance, utilities and service bills included (excluding TV licence)

UNITE are members of the National Code of Assured Accommodation

Single beds

You cannot bring cars to Waterside Court halls of residence.

Free wireless Internet

24 hour security Next Bike facilities

Charlton Court

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harlton Court, managed by the private halls provider UNITE has 294 en-suite study bedrooms. Charlton Court delivers the finest facilities, location and living space. Rendered to complement the classic Bath Stone every room is finished to an excellent standard and if your room is on an upper floor, you will also have great views over the river Avon to the rear of the accommodation's, and the city of Bath all around.

Situated on the Lower Bristol Road and next to Waterside Court, Charlton Court is located close to Oldfield Park, one the main student areas of Bath and approximately one mile from the city centre. Newton Park is three miles away, but is easily accessed by First Bus from the Windsor Bridge Bus Stop a five minute walk from your front door. If you are feeling energetic Next Bikes is located outside the halls of residence and the cycle path takes you straight onto Newton Park campus.

If you are studying at Sion Hill campus you can take a local bus via the city centre or it is approximately 20 minutes to walk taking in the sights of the Royal Crescent and Victoria Park.

Sainsbury’s supermarket is approximately ten minutes on foot or you can pop next door to visit Lidl. Moorland Road is just a stone’s throw away which has a range of shops and restaurants as well as a bank, post office, off licence, chemist and a local supermarket.

Charlton Court offers the choice of classic or premium rooms with all study bedrooms having an en-suite bathroom, three-quarter size bed, fitted wardrobe and storage space and a study desk. In a Classic room at Charlton Court you will find yourself sharing modern kitchen facilities with four other students whereas if you opt for a Premium 1 room you share a kitchen with just two others. A Premium 2 room offers the comfort of a larger study bedroom with a shared kitchen between four or five people.

You cannot bring cars to Charlton Court halls of residence.

You do not need to vacate over Easter and Christmas vacation Fortnightly communal cleaning Student possessions insurance, utilities and service bills included (excluding TV licence)

UNITE an organisation that designs and manages student accommodation

Three-quarter sized beds Option for standard or large room

En-suites

Self-catered Option to share with less people

Laundrette on-site

Free wireless Internet

24 hour security Next Bike facilities Amazon lockers Communal games room and study space

Twerton Mill

Twerton Mill is situated in a central location on the Lower Bristol Road, within walking distance of the city and on the main bus route to the University’s Newton Park campus. Sainsbury’s supermarket is 15 minutes on foot and Lidl supermarket is conveniently located just five minutes away. Chelsea Road a popular student street is close by and offers an off licence, chemist and local shops. Managed by CRM, one of the biggest student housing providers in the UK, Twerton Mill offers high quality accommodation to help you enjoy your time at Bath Spa University.

Newton Park is less than three miles away, but is easily accessed by First Bus or Next Bikes is located outside the halls of residence and the cycle path takes you straight to the campus.

Twerton Mill has 277 study bedrooms with a mixture of en-suite rooms and traditional town houses which have shared bathrooms and kitchens. All rooms benefit from three-quarter sized beds, fitted wardrobes, under bed storage and a study desk.

The kitchens are shared between four and seven other students and are all kitted out with modern stylish furniture and facilities.

You cannot bring cars to Twerton Mill halls of residence You do not need to vacate over Easter and Christmas vacation

CRM are one of the biggest student housing providers in the UK. CRM are Board Members.

Three-quarter sized beds Option for standard or large room

En-suites

Self-catered

Shared Bathrooms

Option to share with less people

Laundrette on-site

Free wireless internet with base speed of 50mb including IPTV, VOIP and gaming

24/7/365 national call centre where local providers will assist with maintenance and security issues.

Next Bike facilities Communal common area

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LAKESIDE

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GARDENS

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WATERSIDE COURT

TWERTON MILL

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CHARLTON COURT

OLDFIELD PARK STATION

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BANKSIDE HOUSE

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Illustrations courtesy of Bath Spa University Alumni Association

Applications and Allocations

The application process Once you have accepted Bath Spa University as your firm choice with UCAS, you will receive an email in April with details about your accommodation eligibility and how to apply. For full details of the eligibility criteria please see our website.

You are then invited to apply for accommodation through our online application system.

Applications are not dealt with on a first come first served basis and you have until the specified deadline to submit an application in order to be considered for accommodation. We will start making offers of accommodation in the third week of August after A level results. You will then be asked to either accept your offer of accommodation and pay your deposit or decline your offer of accommodation.

Information about moving in and registration will be emailed to you once your deposit has been paid.

Key Points • If you have a disability or medical need you must declare this at the time of application. If you wish to be considered for priority status. Students will be required to provide medical evidence to the university.

• When your select your accommodation preferences, you are making a commitment to take up an offer of accommodation for any of these accommodation choices. You should not select an accommodation option, for which you are not prepared to accept an offer.

• Once an application form has been submitted, you will be permitted to make amendments to your accommodation preferences until the application closes. In the event that more than one application form is received, only the first application form received by the Student Accommodation Team will be used in the allocation process.

• Please be aware that it is your responsibility to ensure that your personal contact information is correct at the time of application and to inform the University of any change to contact details or circumstances between application submission and arrival at the University. You must also update UCAS Track with any change in circumstances.

Allocations After the deadline for accommodation applications, those holding priority status are allocated rooms first.

Priority status is given to the following: • Applicants with disabilities or students with access needs (who have provided medical / supporting information to the university and been approved), who have submitted an accommodation application by the deadline.

• Full-time International (non-EU) applicants, who have submitted an accommodation application by the deadline.

All other accommodation applications will be randomised; please note that rooms are not allocated on a firstcome, first-served basis. The university will try to allocate an applicant their highest ranked accommodation preference wherever possible. Every effort is made to offer applicants their first choice of accommodation, although this is not always possible due to high demand for rooms. As a result some applicants may be offered one of their other choices or in some cases accommodation for which they did not state a preference.

Please see the Student Accommodation website for more details www.bathspa.ac.uk/university-life/accommodation

Useful Information Bath Spa Venues offer beautiful rooms, buildings and spaces for wedding hire, function hire, conferences and TV location filming and studio hire www.bathspavenues.com 01225 876700 conferencing@bathspa.ac.uk Next Bikes are available to rent from Newton Park campus and from a variety of locations around the centre of Bath www.nextbike.co.uk/en/bath Connecting our campuses, First Bus offers student discounts and provides a fast and easy way to get from home, the classroom and Bath City Centre www.firstgroup.com/bristol-bath-and-west Universities UK (UUK) Code of Practice and The UK Accreditation Network www.thesac.org.uk The National Code for Assured Accommodation www.nationalcode.org The Accreditation Network UK (ANUK) www.anuk.org.uk Endsleigh Student Contents Insurance www.endsleigh.co.uk

BSU useful contacts Main Switchboard 01225 875875 Security 01225 875555 Student Administration Service 01225 876115 mycourse@bathspa.ac.uk Student Support Services 01125 876543 studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk Students Union 01225 875588

bathspasu@bathspa.ac.uk

The Student Housing Team Email: accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk Newton Park Office: 01225 876777 Green Park House Office: 01225 876666 Student Accommodation Bath Spa University Newton St. Loe Bath BA2 9BN 'Like' us on Facebook:Â BathSpaAccom 'Follow' us on Twitter:Â @BSUAccom

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