Bath Spa University

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Where would I live?

As part of a major redevelopment of the Newton Park campus, there are plans for new halls, housing up to 500 students to be built at the top end of the campus. This, however, is subject to planning approval.

Your University Accommodation

When you become a student you might well be moving away from your home town for the first time and if this is the case one of the first things you will want to organize is where you’ll be living.

What are the options?

There are several things to consider when choosing where to live – your chosen course may determine the location, you may wish to consider whether you want to live in the city, you may wish to bring a car, and of course you need to consider how much you can afford. There are several options available – halls of residence on campus, our off site halls or one of our secured, accredited houses in the private rented sector.

Halls of residence

Many of our first year students live in self-catering halls of residence, buildings located on or near campus which have staff on site. Basic facilities such as cookers, microwaves, fridges and freezers are provided in all halls. The accommodation is self-catering, is of a good standard and Internet access and student possessions insurance are provided. Please note that we are not able to house all first year students in halls on campus – good alternative accommodation is available.

Students based at Newton Park can book halls on campus; one of our off site halls, Waterside Court or Charlton Court (conveniently located between the campus and the city centre on a good bus route); or one of our secured, accredited houses in the private rented sector.

Students based at Sion Hill campus (Bath School of Art and Design) can book halls at Bankside House which is only a ten minute walk away or they can book Waterside Court or Charlton Court. They can also choose one of our secured, accredited houses in the private rented sector.

Private rented accommodation

This is a popular option for students who prefer to live independently and in smaller groups. We secure a number of houses in the private rented sector specifically for first year students. The houses are in popular student areas of Bath, are on good bus routes and are accredited by the local housing authority.

This is also the best option for students who wish to bring their cars since students living on the Newton Park campus, Waterside Court, Charlton Court and at Bankside House are not permitted to bring cars with them.

The Student Housing Team assists in grouping students together by identifying four to eight first year students to live together. We look at personal interests, hobbies and ages to try and maximize compatibility and students are given the opportunity to contact each other before moving in.

The Student Housing Team has longstanding links with landlords in the private rented sector who are typically charging rents of around £73 – £80 per person, per week to live in a student shared house. There will be additional costs for bills such as electricity and gas of approximately £20 – £30 per person, per week. You may also be required to pay an agency fee and deposits are usually one month’s rent, payable at the time of signing the contract. Contracts are for 48 weeks and start from 1 September.

Securing accommodation

Students who choose Bath Spa University as their firm choice via UCAS and who live over 30 miles away will be eligible for accommodation. Following their confirmation to UCAS, students will receive information from the Student Housing Team regarding accommodation options and the process for securing accommodation.

• Accommodation is secured via the Student Housing Website https://housing.bathspa.ac.uk/
• We make reasonable adjustments for disabled students and those with certain medical issues.
• Students who choose Bath Spa University as their firm choice via UCAS and who live over 30 miles away will be eligible to secure accommodation.
• When securing accommodation you may be required to pay a deposit.

Living in Halls - Key Facts

• Wardens live on campus to help resolve any problems out of office hours.
• Senior students are appointed to assist residents in the everyday living in halls.
• There is 24 hour security and good facilities on campus including a launderette.
• There is a total no smoking policy in all BSU halls of residence.
• Bankside House is the nearest halls to our Sion Hill campus (ten minutes walk) and houses 43 students.
• Students living on the Newton Park campus, Waterside Court, Charlton Court and Bankside House are not permitted to bring cars.
• Rents for university-managed halls for academic year 2010/11 at Newton Park campus and Bankside House are £79 – £118 per week, en-suite studio flats at Bankside House are £135 per week (subject to annual increases). This includes heating, hot water, Internet and student possessions insurance.
• Most rooms are single but there are some shared rooms. Please note en-suite rooms in on- campus halls are limited.
• You will be required to pay a deposit which is returnable at the end of your stay (subject to damage of room and shared communal areas).
• Rent is paid in instalments.
• University-managed halls are let on a 45 week contract covering the full academic year, so you do not have to vacate your rooms at Christmas or Easter.
• You will receive information on what to bring such as kitchen equipment, bedding and how to purchase a TV licence, before you arrive.
• We can offer accommodation in halls or private sector housing to eligible students studying on one of our courses based at City of Bath College. If you’re based at one of our other partner FE colleges we won’t be able to offer you accommodation in Bath, however we can assist by providing you with contact details of people who can help at the college where you will be studying.
• Waterside Court and Charlton Court, our offsite halls, are managed by Unite. 316 first year students live at Waterside Court and 327 live at Charlton Court.