Accommodation Guide 2015 – 2016
UAL Accommodation Guide 2015 –16
Welcome If you are thinking of joining University of the Arts London and are thinking about where you are going to live, the Accommodation Services team can give you the advice you need.
Get in touch! Accommodation Services would love to meet you. We’re based in High Holborn and you can drop in and chat to us from Monday – Friday at the following times:
Our halls of residence are clean, safe places to relax, study, create and socialise. They are bases for communities who support each other to make the most of London life as a UAL student.
8am-6pm April – October 9am-5pm October – April
Full-time students in every year of study are welcome in our halls of residence. We have 13 halls across London which are home for around 3,200 students. All our halls are selfcatered, which means that all residents cook for themselves in their own kitchens. What’s more, every site has 24-hour CCTV. If you would prefer to rent privately, our dedicated Private Accommodation Advisor can give you advice and read through rental contracts. We are here to help you all year round. We know having a great home is an important part of university life and we want to support you every step of the way. Best wishes, Your Accommodation Services Team. www.arts.ac.uk/accommodation
Our address: 272 High Holborn, Holborn, London, WC1V 7EY (nearest tube station is Holborn, exit on the right and walk for approximately two minutes). Our UK telephone number: +44 (0)20 7514 6240 Speak to our International Accommodation Advisor If you’d like to speak about your accommodation options in Cantonese or Mandarin, call us at our Asian Branch Office in Hong Kong (GMT +8 hours) on: +852 3753 8813
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Contents Halls at a Glance 8 Before You Apply 12 How to Apply 16 Bernard Myers House 19 Brooke Hall 21 Camberwell Campus 23 Cordwainers Court 25 The Costume Store 27 Don Gratton House 29 Furzedown Student Village 31 Glassyard Building 33 Highline Building 35 Manna Ash House 37 Sir John Cass Hall 39 Sketch House 41 Will Wyatt Court 43 Student’s Views 45 Halls Life 47 Advice for International Students 49 Renting Your Own Place 51 Price List 53 London Living 54
Travel Times Key Tube
Bike
Bus
On Foot
Before you check out our halls portfolio, please note these terms will be used throughout. Please check page 52 for a full breakdown of costs. Types of flats Studio: Studios contain their own kitchen, private bathroom with an ensuite toilet and shower. This is all contained within one larger room with your bed and wardrobe. Standard Room: A single room in a cluster flat contains a bed, a desk and storage. The majority of standard rooms include a shower, toilet and a wash basin (often referred to as an ensuite bathroom). The only halls with shared bathrooms are Cordwainers Court, Furzedown Student Village and Sir John Cass Hall.
Twin Rooms (Only At Camberwell Campus): Twin rooms are for two residents and contain two single beds and a desk and storage each. Please visit our website for more information on differing twin room types. Cluster Flats: Your rooms will typically be in a ‘flat cluster’ of 4-8 people. You will all share a common room space and a kitchen.
LCF MS
CSM BS Archway
SM KX
Leyton Stoke Newington Hackney
Cricklewood
LCF CR
Hampstead
LCF GL
UAL RP
Holloway
Highbury Dalston
UAL HH
Cordwainers Court Willesden Green
Don Gratton House
Camden Town
Killburn Primrose Hill
Harlesden
London Fields
Sir John Cass Hall
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Islington CSM KX
Will Wyatt Court
Kings Cross Paddington
Manna Ash House
LCF CR
Ladbroke Grove
Costume Store
Marylebone
London College of Communication
North Acton
Bloomsbury
Bernard Myers House Ealing
Brooke Hall
Barbican
Holborn
Waterloo Kensington Knightsbridge
Camberwell Campus Chiswick
Earl’s Court
Hammersmith
West Kensington
London College of Communication
Westminster Victoria
South Kensington
Chelsea College of Art & Design
Elephant & Castle
Vauxhall
LCF JPS - John Prince’s Street LCF LG - Lime Grove LCF GL - Golden Lane LCF CR - Curtain Road LCF MS - Mare Street UAL HH / LCF - High Holborn UAL RP - Richbell Place
Bermondsey
Bernard Myers House
Brooke Hall
Fulham
CSM KX - Kings Cross CSM BS - Byam Shaw
Isle of Dogs
Highline Building
Chelsea
Key to Locations
Limehouse
London Bridge
Southbank
Hyde Park
Don Gratton House
City of London
Covent Garden
LCF LG
Camberwell College of Arts
Mile End
Whitechapel
Soho
Westfields Shopping Centre
Bow
Bethnal Green
Shoreditch Spitalfields
UAL HH / LCF
Oxford Street Notting Hill
White City
LCF GL
UAL RP
LCF JPS
lsea College rt & Design
illage
Sketch House
Will Wyatt Court
Key to Lines
Camberwell
Stockwell
Camberwell College of Arts
Deptford
Camberwell Campus
Battersea
Jubilee Northern Bakerloo Central Circle District Hammersmith Metropolitan Victoria Roehampton Piccadilly London Overground Waterloo & City DLR
Glassyard Building
New Cross
Peckham Putney
Brockley
Clapham
Lewisham
Brixton
Wandsworth
Herne Hill
Dulwich Southfields
Tulse Hill Balham
Putney Heath
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Catford
Tooting Bec Streatham
Tooting
Bellingham
Furzedown Student Village Sydenham
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Halls At A Glance Bernard Myers House
Location: Camberwell Nearest Tube station: Oval Nearest Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts and London College of Communication Rent per week: £177 (Standard room) £214 (Studio)
Brooke Hall
Location: Camberwell Nearest Tube station: Oval Nearest Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, London College of Communication and Wimbledon College of Arts Rent per week: £190 (Standard studio) £200 (Large studio)
Camberwell Campus
Location: Camberwell Nearest Tube station: Oval Nearest Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, London College of Communication and Wimbledon College of Arts Rent per week: There are 14 different types of room ranging from £102 (Standard twin room) to £273 (Studio large plus)
Cordwainers Court
Location: Hackney Nearest Tube station: Bethnal Green Nearest Colleges: London College of Fashion, Central Saint Martins and London College of Communication Rent per week: £144 (Standard room)
The Costume Store
Location: North Acton Nearest Tube station: North Acton Nearest Colleges: London College of Fashion, Central Saint Martins, London College of Communication and Chelsea College of Arts Rent per week: £182 (Standard room) £250 (Deluxe studio)
Don Gratton House
Location: Whitechapel Nearest Tube station: Aldgate East Nearest Colleges: London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins Rent per week: £190 (Standard room)
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Furzedown Student Village
Sir John Cass Hall
Glassyard Building
Sketch House NEW FOR 2015
Location: Tooting Nearest Tube station: Tooting Broadway Nearest Colleges: Wimbledon College of Arts, Camberwell College of Arts and London College of Communication Rent per week: £150 (Standard room) £165 (Standard ensuite room)
Location: Stockwell/Brixton Nearest Tube station: Stockwell Nearest Colleges: Chelsea College of Arts, Camberwell College of Arts and London College of Communication Rent per week: £176 (Standard room) £181 (Premium room)
Highline Building NEW FOR 2015
Location: Elephant & Castle Nearest Tube station: Elephant & Castle Nearest College: London College of Communication and Camberwell College of Arts Rent per week: £177 (Standard room) £220 (Studio)
Location: Hackney Nearest Tube station: Bethnal Green Nearest College: London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins Rent per week: £138 (Standard room)
Location: Finsbury Park Nearest Tube station: Finsbury Park Nearest College: Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, and Chelsea College of Arts Rent per week: From £176 (Standard room) to £239 (Large studio)
Will Wyatt Court
Location: Hoxton Nearest Tube station: Old Street Nearest College: London College of Fashion, Central Saint Martins and London College of Communication Rent per week: £181 (Standard room with low-lighting) to £189 (Standard room)
Manna Ash House
Location: Southwark Nearest Tube station: Southwark Nearest College: London College of Communication, Chelsea College of Arts and Camberwell College of Arts Rent per week: £192 (Standard room) £227 (Studio)
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Before You Apply
Student ID Numbers
When you’re accepted to study at UAL you’ll receive a unique student ID number. It’s usually the first three letters of your family name followed by eight numbers, e.g. ABC12345678
There is a lot of information you need to consider whether you’re renting in a UAL hall or through private accommodation. If you have any questions about any of the topics covered here, contact the Accommodation Services team on +44 (0)20 7514 6240.
You’ll need this when you apply to UAL halls. Contact your College office if you have any queries about your ID number.
Please also see www.arts.ac.uk/accommodation for full details.
Security
Every hall has 24-hour CCTV covering the inside and outside of the building. All residents will be given an electronic card, fob or key on arrival – without this, you can’t enter the building. Staff are available at all times, usually on site, and a member of the Accommodation Services team can be contacted by the halls team at any time.
Inventories
Contracts
Whether you’re in halls or privately rented accommodation, you will need to sign a tenancy contract. Make sure you read the contract carefully as it’s a legally binding document. You need to understand when your agreement begins and ends, how much your rent will be and when you need to pay it, what deposit and administration fee (if required) you will be expected to pay in advance and what your options are for beginning or ending your tenancy outside of the agreed period. You may also have the option to set up a payment schedule or to pay full rent in advance.
When you arrive in halls or privately rented accommodation you’ll be asked to complete an inventory. This lists everything in your room, and it’s very important that you check every line on the inventory carefully and fill it out in detail and return it quickly. We’ll use your inventory to check for damaged or missing items at the end of your tenancy. Let us know if you find that something is broken or damaged when you arrive so we don’t take repair costs from your deposit when you leave.
Rent and Guarantors
London is the most expensive UK city to live in. We understand all students are on a budget and we aim to make all our halls as affordable as possible. For some halls and for most private accommodation you’ll either need a guarantor (someone who agrees to pay your rent if you can’t) or you’ll need to pay a large proportion of your rent in advance. Please note guarantors are most common in privately rented accommodation and the guarantor needs to be a UK resident.
Students under 18
If you’re under 18 at the start of your contract you’ll need a ‘duty of care agreement’ signed by your parent or guardian before you move into your hall. Search ‘Information for applicants’ at arts.ac.uk for more information. 13
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Before You Apply
TV Licences
To watch live broadcasts on any device, including a computer or tablet, you will need to buy a TV Licence. A licence costs £145.50 per year and information for students can be found at www.tvlicensing. co.uk. Please note this doesn’t apply to a TV in your common room.
Transport
London is an amazing but vast city and it’s not unusual for a commute to College to take 45 – 60 minutes. It’s important to think about this when choosing where to live. For example, it takes 40 minutes on the tube from The Costume Store to London College of Communication. We recommend downloading the CityMapper App, an easy way to plan your journeys in and around London. Check out tfl.gov.uk too.
Utility Costs
All our rental prices include electricity, water, gas and internet. Laundry facilities are available in all halls and cost about £5 each week. Contents insurance is also included, but check the terms carefully if you have anything of high value that might require extra cover.
Adjustments for disabled students
We have a wide range of accessible accommodation and it’s our priority to make sure you feel at home and at ease during your studies. If you have an access need which requires specific arrangements (for example, step-free access; vibrating alarm systems or ensuite facilities) please contact our dedicated Disability Liaison Officer on accommodation@arts.ac.uk Your personal information is kept confidential and we’ll do our best to accommodate your specific access requirements. 15
If you’d like more information about Disability Services and the advice and support available, please contact +44 (0)20 7514 6156 or email disability@arts.ac.uk
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How to Apply 1. Get ready
Halls managed jointly or solely by UAL
What happens if I arrive early?
When do I need to pay?
To apply, you’ll need:
Brooke Hall, Camberwell Campus, The Costume Store, Glassyard Building, Highline Building, Sketch House and Will Wyatt Court.
If you arrive early, you might need to find alternative accommodation before your tenancy starts. Halls can sometimes check students in early, but there will be a cost attached to this. We also offer advice on alternative accommodation in London.
In order to accept your offer you will need to pay the following: £250 of advance rent, £200 deposit, a £60 administration fee (non-refundable). You will also need to set up a rent payment schedule, which is either a full yearly payment of rent in advance or three termly payments in advance (at the beginning of each term). This applies to tenancies at Brooke Hall, Camberwell Campus, Costume Store, Glassyard Building, Highline Building, Sketch House and Will Wyatt Court.
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Your Student ID number, provided with your letter of offer to study at UAL Your personal email address Your list of five preferred halls
2. Register You’ll need to register on our website before you can apply for a room in halls. Visit arts.ac.uk/accommodation 3. Apply Applications for the 2015/2016 academic year open on 6 May 2015. All applications should be made online. You’ll be asked to fill in your personal details and select your five preferred halls. Once you’ve submitted the form, we’ll send you an email confirming that you’ve completed your application. Please note not all halls are managed by UAL but we work very closely with all our hall providers.
We’ll email your accommodation offer within three weeks of application. Please keep an eye on the mailbox you registered your account with. You’ll have 14 days to accept or decline the offer (this may vary nearer to September). To accept, log in to your account to read and agree to the regulations and tenancy agreement. Once you’ve digitally signed your contract and paid your advance rent, deposit and administration fee, click ‘Finish’ to complete. Halls not managed by UAL Bernard Myers House, Cordwainers Court, Don Gratton House, Furzedown Student Village, Manna Ash House and Sir John Cass Hall. We’ll email you to let you know which hall your application has been sent to. Once you’ve digitally signed your contract and paid your advance rent, deposit and administration fee (and set up your payment plan) then click ‘Finish’ to complete.
When will I hear about my offer? If you apply on 6 May 2015 you will receive your offer approximately three weeks after you apply. Applications are received from May onwards for courses starting in September 2015 and offers are made every month from then on. There is no application deadline but we do work on a first-come first-served basis.
Please note, Bernard Myers, Cordwainers Court, Don Gratton House, Furzedown Student Village, Manna Ash and Sir John Cass, which are managed by external companies, require similar payments; you will be notified of these in your offer.
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Bernard Myers House
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Sketch House
Leyton
Stoke Newington Hackney Highbury Dalston Cordwainers Court London Fields
Sir John Cass Hall
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Islington Will Wyatt Court
LCF CR LCF GL
RP
Bethnal Green
Bow Mile End
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Don Gratton House
City of London
Limehouse
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Discover More Online London
Southbank
Bridge Facebook: /bernardmyershouse Search ‘Bernard Myers’ at arts.ac.uk for more details
Waterloo
London College of Communication Elephant & Castle
Isle of Dogs
Bermondsey
Highline Building Bernard Myers House
Brooke Hall
Camberwell
Bernard Myers House is managed by Unite Students exclusively for UAL students. This hall is signed up to the ANUK code of practice.
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olborn
Many artists and designers live in Camberwell and, with its diversity and strong sense of community, it’s easy to see why. Camberwell College of Arts is a short walk away and travelling to London College of Communication takes just 20 minutes by bus.
Camberwell College of Arts
Travel Times (minutes)
Camberwell College of Arts: Walk: 9 Cycle: 3 Central Saint Martins: Walk: 109 Cycle: 40 Bus: 61 Tube: 57 Chelsea College of Arts: Walk: 52 Cycle: 17 Bus: 26 Tube: 28 London College of Communication: Walk: 37 Cycle: 12 Bus: 20 Tube: 22 London College of Fashion: Walk: 81 Cycle: 31 Bus: 36 Tube: 51 Wimbledon College of Arts: Walk: 156 Cycle: 49 Bus: 58 Tube: 63
What’s included:
Shoreditch Spitalfields Barbican
L HH / LCF
Bernard Myers House has a strong community and is conveniently close to Camberwell College of Arts.
Three-quarter-sized bed, underbed storage, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf Ensuite bathroom Weekly cleaning of kitchen and communal areas Wifi Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Location: Camberwell Nearest Tube station: Oval Zone: 2 Nearest Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts and London College of Communication Rent per week: £177 (Standard room) £214 (Studio) Total residents: 123 Bernard Myers House 4-6 Havil Street Camberwell London SE5 7RU
Deptford
Camberwell Campus
ding Peckham Want More? We have virtual tours of all our halls: www.arts.ac.uk/accommodation
Herne Hill
New Cross
Brockley
Lewisham
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Brooke Hall
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CSM BS Archway
Sketch House
Leyton Stoke Newington Hackney
Holloway
Highbury Dalston Cordwainers Court
mden Town
London Fields
Sir John Cass Hall
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Islington CSM KX
Will Wyatt Court
LCF CR
Bloomsbury
UAL RP
Mile End
Holborn
Southbank
Discover More Online Waterloo Westminster
Elephant & Castle
Vauxhall
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Limehouse
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London Bridge
Facebook: /brookehallual London College Search ‘Brooke Hall’of Communication at arts.ac.uk for more details
Chelsea College of Art & Design
Isle of Dogs
Bermondsey
Highline Building Bernard Myers House
Brooke Hall
Camberwell
Stockwell
Camberwell College of Arts: Walk: 20 Cycle: 6 Bus: 13 Central Saint Martins: Walk: 106 Cycle: 37 Bus: 61 Tube: 50 Chelsea College of Arts: Walk: 39 Cycle: 13 Bus: 19 Tube: 38 London College of Communication: Walk: 34 Cycle: 11 Bus: 22 Tube: 25 London College of Fashion: Walk: 77 Cycle: 27 Bus: 37 Tube: 44 Wimbledon College of Arts: Walk: 144 Cycle: 46 Bus: 57 Tube: 50
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Don Gratton House
City of London
Covent Garden
Brooke Hall is 20 minutes walk from Camberwell College of Arts, and a short bus journey to London College of Communication and Chelsea College of Arts. The hall is set within its own grounds but because it’s also in a residential area you’re close to shops and other amenities.
What’s included: Whitechapel
Soho
oria
Bow
Shoreditch Spitalfields Barbican
UAL HH / LCF
PS
Bethnal Green
Travel Times (minutes)
Brooke Hall is managed by UAL. This hall is signed up to the UUK code of practice.
Kings Cross
LCF GL
Brooke Hall’s private studios offer a balance between privacy and communal living.
Camberwell College of Arts
Deptford
Camberwell Campus
Glassyard Building
New Cross
Peckham
Brockley
Want More? Brixton We have virtual tours of all our halls: Herne Hill www.arts.ac.uk/accommodation
Single bed, under-bed storage, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf Ensuite bathroom Kitchenette with microwave and electric hob Residents’ common room Wifi Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Location: Camberwell Nearest Tube station: Oval Zone: 2 Nearest Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, London College of Communication and Wimbledon College of Arts Rent per week: £190 (Standard studio) £200 (Large studio) Total residents: 104
Brooke Hall 17 Flodden Road Camberwell London SE5 9LH
Lewisham
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Camberwell Campus
Sketch House
Leyton
Stoke Newington
If you like a little history, Camberwell Campus offers you rooms in freshly refurbished Georgian townhouses.
Hackney
Highbury Dalston Cordwainers Court London Fields
Sir John Cass Hall
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Islington Will Wyatt Court
LCF CR LCF GL
UAL RP
Bethnal Green
Camberwell Campus is managed by UAL. This hall is signed up to the UUK code of practice.
Bow Mile End
Shoreditch Spitalfields Barbican
UAL HH / LCF
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Limehouse
London Bridge
Southbank Waterloo
Discover More Online London College Facebook: /camberwellcampus of Communication Search ‘Camberwell Campus’ at arts.ac.uk for more details
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Elephant & Castle
Isle of Dogs
Bermondsey
Highline Building Bernard Myers House
Brooke Hall
Camberwell
Camberwell College of Arts
Camberwell Campus
New Cross
Peckham
Want More? We have virtual tours of all our halls: Herne Hill www.arts.ac.uk/accommodation Dulwich
Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair Residents’ common room Wifi Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Location: Camberwell Nearest Tube station: Oval Zone: 2 Nearest Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, London College of Communication and Wimbledon College of Arts Rent per week: There are 14 different types of room ranging from £102 (Standard twin room) to £273 (Studio large plus). Please see page 53 for full pricing details. Total residents: 155
Deptford
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Don Gratton House
City of London
Camberwell College of Arts: Walk: 3 Cycle: 1 Central Saint Martins: Cycle: 35 Bus: 64 Tube: 55 Chelsea College of Arts: Walk: 52 Cycle: 21 Bus: 42 London College of Communication: Walk: 39 Cycle: 13 Bus: 29 London College of Fashion: Cycle: 32 Bus: 59 Wimbledon College of Arts: Cycle: 55 Tube: 70
What’s included: Whitechapel
Holborn
Camberwell Campus is home to 155 students. Its Grade II listed buildings are perfectly situated for Camberwell College of Arts, giving these halls a traditional campus feel. Many rooms have private bathrooms and original 18th century features and, as a resident, you’ll have access to the gardens.
Travel Times (minutes)
Brockley
Camberwell Campus 30-37 Peckham Road Camberwell London SE5 8PX
Lewisham
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Cordwainers Court Cordwainers Court is a small hall nestled in the heart of Hackney.
Travel Times (minutes)
Cordwainers Court offers single rooms in flats of four people, with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Popular with postgraduates, Cordwainers Court has a friendly community atmosphere. The hall is also perfectly located for London College of Fashion Mare Street students.
Camberwell College of Arts: Walk: 120 Cycle: 43 Bus: 75 Tube: 65 Central Saint Martins: Walk: 72 Cycle: 24 Bus: 53 Tube: 37 Chelsea College of Arts: Walk: 112 Cycle: 42 Bus: 54 Tube: 43 London College of Communication: Walk: 86 Cycle: 32 Bus: 52 Tube: 42 London College of Fashion: Walk: 2 (Mare Street) Wimbledon College of Arts: Walk: 248 Cycle: 89 Bus: 96 Tube: 80
Cordwainers Court is owned by the Cordwainers Charitable Trust and managed by UAL exclusively for UAL students. This hall is signed up to the UUK code of practice. What’s included: • • • • •
Discover More Online Facebook: /cordwainerscourt Search ‘Cordwainers Court’ at arts.ac.uk for more details
Leyton
Stoke Newington
Hackney
Dalston Cordwainers Court London Fields
LCF MS
Location: Hackney Nearest Tube station: Bethnal Green Zone: 2 Nearest Colleges: London College of Fashion, Central Saint Martins and London College of Communication Rent per week: £144 (Standard room) Total residents: 103
Olympic Park
Cordwainers Court St Thomas Square Bethnal Green London E9 7PS
Will Wyatt Court
LCF CR
Single bed, under-bed storage, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf Residents’ common room Wifi Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Sir John Cass Hall
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Bethnal Green
Bow Mile End
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Don Gratton House
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The Costume Store
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This cutting-edge hall in North Acton has 654 ensuite rooms in flat clusters, 73 self-contained studios and 3 wheelchairaccessible studios. Spread across 17 floors, many of the flats offer amazing views of London. The Costume Store is on the site that once housed the BBC’s costume collection. With North Acton station right across the street you are only 30 minutes away from central London. CSM BS Archway
The Costume Store is managed by The Student Housing Company in collaboration with UAL. This hall is signed Sketch upHouse to the ANUK code of practice. What’s
Cricklewood
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Hampstead Holloway
Willesden Green
Discover More Online
Camden Town
Killburn Primrose Hill
Facebook: /UALcostumestore Harlesden Search ‘Costume Store’ at arts.ac.uk for more details
Kings Cross Paddington
North Acton
Notting Hill
White City LCF LG
Ealing
Hammersmith
Hackney
London Bridge
Olympic Park
Bow Mile End
Limehouse
The Costume Store 160 Victoria Road North Acton London W3 6UL
Waterloo Kensington
Want More? We have virtual tours of all our halls: www.arts.ac.uk/accommodation Chiswick
Leyton
Single bed, under-bed storage, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf, Highbury bedside cabinet, fullDalston length mirror Sir John Cass Hall Ensuite bathroom Cordwainers Court Studio workshop and art gallery Bike storage London LCF MS Residents’ common room Fields Islington Wifi Contents insurance Will Wyatt Court Laundry facilities
Southbank
Hyde Park
Westfields Shopping Centre
Camberwell College of Arts: Cycle: 69 Tube: 75 Central Saint Martins: Cycle: 53 Tube: 37 Chelsea College of Arts: Cycle: 50 Tube: 51 London College of Communication: Cycle: 60 Tube: 50 London College of Fashion: Walk: 47 Cycle: 16 Bus: 21 Tube: 21 Wimbledon College of Arts: Cycle: 70 Tube: 71
Stoke included:Newington
Location: North Acton Bethnal LCF CR Green Nearest Tube station: North Acton LCF GL UAL RP Zone: 2/3 Marylebone Bloomsbury Shoreditch Nearest Colleges: London College of Spitalfields Central Saint Martins, London UAL HH /Fashion, LCF Barbican LCF JPS Whitechapel College of Communication and Chelsea College of Arts Don Gratton House Oxford Street Holborn City of Rent per week: £182 (Standard room) London Soho Covent £250 (Deluxe studio) Garden Total residents: 730
Ladbroke Grove
Costume Store
CSM KX
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Travel Times (minutes)
Knightsbridge
Earl’s Court West Kensington
South Kensington
Westminster Victoria
Chelsea College of Art & Design Vauxhall
London College of Communication Elephant & Castle Highline Building
Isle of Dogs
27 Bermondsey
Don Gratton House
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Don Gratton House is just a few minutes’ walk from the vibrant communities of Brick Lane and Whitechapel. Don Gratton House has 244 ensuite rooms in flats of up to seven people. Each flat shares a large, well-equipped kitchen and dining room. Don Gratton House is managed by Sanctuary Students for exclusive use by UAL students. This hall is signed up to the ANUK code of practice. What’s included: Leyton
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Stoke Newington Hackney
Dalston Cordwainers Court
Sir John Cass Hall
Discover More Online London
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Fields Facebook: /dongrattonhouse Search ‘Don Gratton House’ at arts.ac.uk for more details
Will Wyatt Court
LCF CR
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Bethnal Green
Bow
Travel Times (minutes)
Camberwell College of Arts: Walk: 80 Cycle: 28 Bus: 51 Tube: 41 Central Saint Martins: Walk: 67 Cycle: 22 Bus: 47 Tube: 40 Chelsea College of Arts: Walk: 77 Cycle: 18 Bus: 49 London College of Communication: Walk: 58 Cycle: 17 Bus: 35 Tube: 30 London College of Fashion: Walk: 18 Cycle: 8 Bus: 16 Wimbledon College of Arts: Cycle: 77 Tube: 67
Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf Ensuite bathroom. Residents’ common room Wifi Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Location: Whitechapel Nearest Tube station: Aldgate East Zone: 1 Nearest Colleges: London College of Fashion and Central St Martins Rent per week: £190 (Standard room) Total residents: 244
Mile End
Shoreditch Spitalfields
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Whitechapel Don Gratton House
City of London
London Bridge
ollege unication
Castle
Don Gratton House 82 Old Montague Street Aldgate London E1 5NN
Limehouse
Want More? We have virtual tours of all our halls: www.arts.ac.uk/accommodation
Bermondsey
Isle of Dogs
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Camden Town Primrose Hill
London Fields
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Islington CSM KX
Will Wyatt Court
Furzedown Student Village Kings Cross
Marylebone
Bloomsbury
UAL RP
Oxford Street
Barbican
Holborn
Soho
Whitechapel
Furzedown Student Village is a large hall set across three beautifully-renovated 1960s buildings.
Don Gratton House
City of London
Covent Garden
Limehouse
London Bridge
Southbank
Hyde Park
Mile End
Shoreditch Spitalfields
UAL HH / LCF
LCF JPS
LCF CR
LCF GL
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Bow
Bethnal Green
Waterloo
Knightsbridge
London College of Communication
Westminster Victoria
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Chelsea College of Art & Design
Elephant & Castle
Vauxhall
Isle of Dogs
Furzedown Student Village is managed by Find Digs. This hall is signed up to the ANUK code of practice.
Bermondsey
Highline Building
Chelsea
Based in a residential area of Tooting, Furzedown Student Village offers a great community in the heart of South London. You’ll be in a flat with up to eight people and have access to the on-site gym and residents’ common room.
Bernard Myers House
Travel Times (minutes)
Camberwell College of Arts: Walk: 102 Cycle: 32 Bus: 62 Tube: 58 Central Saint Martins: Walk: 180 Cycle: 63 Bus: 92 Tube: 69 Chelsea College of Arts: Walk: 107 Cycle: 34 Bus: 63 Tube: 50 London College of Communication: Walk: 114 Cycle: 39 Bus: 55 Tube: 41 London College of Fashion: Walk: 152 Cycle: 52 Bus: 71 Tube: 62 Wimbledon College of Arts: Walk: 64 Cycle: 20 Bus: 40 Tube: 34
What’s included: Brooke Hall
Camberwell
Stockwell
Camberwell College of Arts
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Camberwell Campus
Battersea Glassyard Building
New Cross
Peckham
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Brockley
Clapham
Facebook: /UALfurzedown Search ‘Furzedown Student Village’ at arts.ac.uk for more details
Lewisham
Herne Hill
Dulwich
Tulse Hill Balham Catford Tooting Bec
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Single bed, under-bed storage, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf Ensuite bathroom (optional) On-site gym Free shuttle bus to Tooting Broadway station Residents’ common room Wifi Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Location: Tooting Nearest Tube station: Tooting Broadway Zone: 3 Nearest Colleges: Wimbledon College of Arts, Camberwell College of Arts and London College of Communication Rent per week: £150 (Standard room) £165 (Standard room with ensuite) Total residents: 373 (150 UAL)
Streatham
Tooting
Bellingham
Furzedown Student Village
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Sydenham
Furzedown Student Village 5 Spalding Road Tooting London SW17 9BB
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CSM BS
Glassyard Building Archway
Sketch House
Leyton
Stoke Newington
Hackney Holloway
Glassyard Building is in the heart of South London, built on the site of a former glassworks.
Highbury Dalston Cordwainers Court
Camden Town
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London Fields
Sir John Cass Hall
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Islington CSM KX
Will Wyatt Court
Kings Cross LCF CR
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Bloomsbury
LCF GL
UAL RP
Bow Mile End
Glassyard Building is managed by Fresh Student Living in collaboration with UAL. This hall is signed up to the ANUK code of practice.
Shoreditch Spitalfields Barbican
UAL HH / LCF
LCF JPS
Bethnal Green
Whitechapel
d Street
Holborn Soho
Don Gratton House
City of London
Covent Garden
London Bridge
Waterloo Westminster Discover More Online of Communication London College
Isle of Dogs
Victoria
Chelsea/glassyard College Facebook: of Art & Design Elephant & Castle Search ‘Glassyard Building’ at arts.ac.uk for more details Vauxhall
Bermondsey
Highline Building
Bernard Myers House
Brooke Hall
Camberwell
Stockwell
Camberwell College of Arts
Deptford
Camberwell Campus
Glassyard Building
New Cross
Peckham
Clapham
Balham
Brockley
Camberwell College of Arts: Walk: 35 Cycle: 14 Bus: 25 Tube: 27 Central Saint Martins: Walk: 109 Cycle: 39 Bus: 58 Tube: 33 Chelsea College of Arts: Walk: 36 Cycle: 13 Bus: 18 Tube: 20 London College of Communication: Walk: 43 Cycle: 18 Bus: 23 Tube: 27 London College of Fashion: Walk: 82 Cycle: 29 Bus: 37 Tube: 17 Wimbledon College of Arts: Walk: 122 Cycle: 37 Bus: 73 Tube: 40
What’s included
Limehouse
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The Glassyard Building has 258 rooms reserved for use by UAL students. There are also 70 studio rooms open to students from all universities. You’ll have access to a dedicated creative workspace and a common room that features graduate artwork.
Travel Times (minutes)
Lewisham
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Three-quarter-sized bed, under-bed storage, full length mirror wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf Ensuite bathroom Dedicated creative workspace Bike storage Residents’ common room Wifi Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Location: Stockwell/Brixton Nearest Tube station: Stockwell Zone: 2 Nearest Colleges: Chelsea College of Arts, Camberwell College of Arts and London College of Communication Rent per week: £176 (Standard room) £181 (Premium room) Total residents: 328 (258 UAL)
Glassyard Building 7a Stockwell Green Stockwell London SW9 9JF
Brixton Herne Hill
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Dulwich
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Highline Building
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CSM BS Archway
Sketch House
Leyton Stoke Newington Hackney
Holloway
Highbury Dalston Cordwainers Court
Camden Town
London Fields
Sir John Cass Hall
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Islington CSM KX
Will Wyatt Court
Kings Cross LCF CR
Bloomsbury
LCF GL
UAL RP
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Soho
Mile End
Facebook:Holborn /highlinebuilding Covent Search ‘Highline Building’ Garden at arts.ac.uk for more details
Limehouse
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London Bridge
Waterloo London College of Communication
Westminster Victoria
Chelsea College of Art & Design
Elephant & Castle
Vauxhall
Bermondsey
Bernard Myers House
Camberwell
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Three-quarter-sized bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookcase, under-bed storage, full length mirror and storage space Residents’ common room Dedicated creative workspace Wifi Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Isle of Dogs
Highline Building
Brooke Hall
Highline Building is managed by Fresh Student Living in collaboration with UAL. This hall is signed up to the ANUK code of practice.
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Whitechapel
Southbank
Camberwell College of Arts: Walk: 34 Cycle: 11 Bus: 18 Tube: 17 Central Saint Martins: Cycle: 30 Bus: 42 Tube: 39 Chelsea College of Arts: Walk: 33 Cycle: 11 Tube: 31 London College of Communication: Walk: 4 Cycle: 3
There will be 221 ensuite bedrooms available for UAL students, which will be shared between 7 and 10 UAL students. There will also be four Studios available with a double bed, a kitchen and an ensuite facility.
Don Gratton House
City of London
Travel Times (minutes)
What’s included:
Shoreditch Spitalfields Barbican
UAL HH / LCF
LCF JPS
Bethnal Green
Bow
Perfectly located less than a five minute walk from London College of Communication and at the heart of the ever growing and developing Elephant & Castle. This is quickly becoming a dynamic part of the city and is walking distance from London’s Southbank. You will also be a short walk from Elephant & Castle Underground and Overground stations meaning you will have a 20 minute journey to central London.
Camberwell College of Arts
Deptford
Camberwell Campus
Glassyard Building Peckham
Location: Elephant & Castle Nearest Tube station: Elephant & Castle Zone: 1&2 Nearest College: London College of Communication and Camberwell College of Arts Rent per week: £177 (Standard room) £220 (Studio) Total residents: 221
Highline Building 10 Steedman Street Elephant & Castle London SE17 1JY
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Manna Ash House, just south of the River Thames, is convenient for central London and all UAL Colleges. CSM BS Archway
Sketch House
Leyton Stoke Newington Hackney
Holloway
Manna Ash House is managed by Sanctuary Students for exclusive use by UAL students. This hall is signed up to the ANUK code of practice.
Highbury Dalston Cordwainers Court
Camden Town
London Fields
Sir John Cass Hall
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Islington CSM KX Kings Cross
LCF GL
Bethnal Green
Bow Mile End
UAL RP Discover More Online Shoreditch
Bloomsbury
Facebook: /MannaAshHouse UAL HH / LCF Barbican Search ‘Manna Ash House’ at arts.ac.uk for more details
F JPS
Holborn
Soho
Covent Garden
Spitalfields Whitechapel
Limehouse
London Bridge
Southbank Waterloo Westminster
ctoria
Chelsea College of Art & Design Vauxhall
London College of Communication Elephant & Castle
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Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf Ensuite bathroom Residents’ lounge Bike storage Wifi Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Location: Southwark Nearest Tube station: Southwark Zone: 1 Nearest College: London College of Communication, Chelsea College of Arts and Camberwell College of Arts Rent per week: £192 (Standard room) £227 (Studio) Total residents: 251
Don Gratton House
City of London
Camberwell College of Arts: Walk: 40 Cycle: 16 Central Saint Martins: Walk: 41 Cycle: 16 Bus: 35 Chelsea College of Arts: Walk: 35 Cycle: 10 Bus: 33 London College of Communication: Walk: 15 Cycle: 4 Bus: 16 London College of Fashion: Walk: 53 Cycle: 16 Tube: 32 Wimbledon College of Arts: Cycle: 58 Tube: 55
What’s included: •
Will Wyatt Court
LCF CR
Manna Ash House has studio rooms and single rooms in flat clusters of up to seven people. Each flat shares a large kitchen and dining room. Close to South Bank and Bankside, Manna Ash House is perfectly located to explore central London’s restaurants, bars and cultural events.
Travel Times (minutes)
Isle of Dogs
Manna Ash House 8-16 Pocock Street Southwark London SE1 0BW
Bermondsey
Highline Building Bernard Myers House
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Camberwell College of Arts
Camberwell Campus
Deptford
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Sir John Cass Hall
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Sir John Cass Hall is home to a great creative community in the heart of Hackney, just a 10-minute walk away from London College of Fashion in Mare Street. There is a large common room and lounge area, a TV and cinema room and a separate study area with plenty of space for big artwork and pattern cutting. There are 12 shared kitchens across the building and several shared bathrooms on each floor. Community is very important here, and The Social Programme is closely coordinated with nearby Cordwainers Court.
Travel Times (minutes)
Central Saint Martins: Walk: 42 Bus: 59 Tube: 35 Chelsea College of Arts: Tube: 46 London College of Communication: Cycle: 45 Bus: 52 Tube: 42 London College of Fashion: Walk: 10 (Mare Street) Wimbledon College of Arts: Cycle: 42 Bus: 86 Tube: 48
Sir John Cass Hall is managed by Cass and Claredale Ltd, a charitable housing association whose aim is to provide affordable accommodation for students. This hall is signed up to the ANUK code of practice. What’s included: • Leyton
Discover More Online
Stoke Newington
Search ‘John Cass Hall’ Hackney at arts.ac.uk for more details
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Dalston Cordwainers Court London Fields
Sir John Cass Hall
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Will Wyatt Court
LCF CR
GL
Bethnal Green
Bow Mile End
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Single bed, two desks, shelves, built-in wardrobe, washbasin and mini-fridge Dedicated work area with large tables for artworking Cinema screening room Wifi Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Location: Hackney Nearest Tube station: Bethnal Green Zone: 2 Nearest College: London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins Rent per week: £138 (Standard room) Total residents: 132 (50 UAL)
Sir John Cass Hall 150 Well Street Bethnal Green London E9 7LQ
Shoreditch Spitalfields
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City of London
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Finsbury Park is a very cultured and unique part of London and a perfect setting for Sketch House. Next to Underground and National Rail stations and adjacent to the large 46-hectare park, we are sure students here will be excited by their North London surroundings. Within walking distance are an array of cafes, bakeries and bars. Sketch House’s interior will be inspired by the artists’ community in the area. There will be 475 ensuite bedrooms available for UAL students, which will be shared between 5-10 UAL students. There will also be 45 studios available with a double bed, a kitchen and an ensuite facility.
Travel Times (minutes)
Camberwell College of Arts: Cycle: 44 Tube: 43 Central Saint Martins: Walk: 52 Cycle: 16 Bus: 29 Tube: 22 Chelsea College of Arts: Cycle: 38 Tube: 27 London College of Communication: Cycle: 36 Bus: 55 Tube: 30 London College of Fashion: Bus: 48 Tube: 48 Wimbledon College of Arts: Bus: 139 Tube: 62
Sketch House is managed by Fresh Student Living in collaboration with UAL. This hall is signed up to the ANUK code of practice. What’s included:
Discover More Online
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Facebook: /UALSketchHouse Search ‘Sketch House’ at arts.ac.uk for more details
CSM BS Archway
Sketch House
Leyton Stoke Newington Hackney
Holloway
Highbury Dalston Cordwainers Court
Camden Town
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London Fields
Sir John Cass Hall
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Islington
Location: Finsbury Park Nearest Tube station: Finsbury Park Zone: 2 Nearest College: London College of Fashion, Central Saint Martins and Chelsea College of Arts Rent per week: From £176 (Standard room) to £239 (Large studio) Total residents: 475
Sketch House 36 Clifton Terrace Finsbury Park London N4 3JP
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Will Wyatt Court
Kings Cross LCF CR
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Three-quarter-sized bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookcase, under-bed storage, full length mirror and storage space Residents’ common room Courtyard space Dedicated creative workspace Wifi Secure cycle storage Landscaped Courtyard Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Bethnal Green
Bow Mile End
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Will Wyatt Court Will Wyatt Court is situated in Zone 1 between arty East London and the cultural West End. There are 511 ensuite rooms in flats of up to twelve people. Each flat shares a wellequipped kitchen and lounge area. There is also a large common room and a terrace with barbecue facilities. Will Wyatt is managed by GreyStar Europe Holdings Ltd. This hall is signed up to the ANUK code of practice. What’s included: • Sketch House
Leyton Stoke Newington Hackney
Discover More Online Dalston
Highbury
Facebook: /willwyattcourt Cordwainers Court Search ‘Will Wyatt Court’ at arts.ac.uk for more details London Fields
Sir John Cass Hall
LCF MS
Olympic Park
Islington Will Wyatt Court
LCF CR LCF GL
L RP
AL HH / LCF
Bethnal Green
Bow
Single bed, under-bed storage, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf Ensuite bathroom. Secure bike storage Roof courtyard Residents’ common room Wifi in common room Contents insurance Laundry facilities
Location: Hoxton Nearest Tube station: Old Street Zone: 1 Nearest College: London College of Fashion, Central Saint Martins and London College of Communication Rent per week: £189 (Standard room) Total residents: 511
Will Wyatt Court 168 Pitfield Street Hoxton London N1 6JP
Whitechapel City of London
Camberwell College of Arts: Walk: 94 Cycle: 34 Bus: 62 Tube: 42 Central Saint Martins: Walk: 46 Cycle: 17 Bus: 36 Tube: 29 Chelsea College of Arts: Walk: 83 Cycle: 30 Bus: 55 Tube: 42 London College of Communication: Walk: 59 Cycle: 23 Bus: 41 Tube: 22 London College of Fashion: Walk: 11 Cycle: 5 Bus: 12 Wimbledon College of Arts: Walk: 221 Cycle: 78 Bus: 69 Tube: 65
Mile End
Shoreditch Spitalfields Barbican
Holborn
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Travel Times (minutes)
Don Gratton House Limehouse
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Southbank
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Waterloo London College of Communication
Isle of Dogs
Student’s Views
Cordwainers Court ‘Cordwainers Court is totally awesome. Fab location, great people, wicked hall manager. Everything’s so close from Tesco and Lidl to Hackney overground and bus routes at your doorstep, not only that but the delightful London Fields and Broadway Market are a few steps away. Pubs, bars, salmon, books, anything you want you can get. Halls are great, you meet loads of cool people and Cordwainers common room is major chill and homely. Top banana. Defo recommend’.
Sophie Rush
Will Wyatt Court
The Costume Store
Furzedown Student Village
‘The Costume Store is safe and convenient with the tube station being a 30 second walk across the road. There’s a great community spirit with over 700 students you can never feel bored! We’ve also got Costa, Tesco and a local pub all less than a minute from your doorstep’.
‘I am at peace here, surrounded by genuine people who look out for each other. End of the day I feel like I am at home’.
Indira Pandey
Lucy Willcock
‘Coming from a small seaside town very different from London I was quite honestly nervous about moving here, but moving into halls made it 100% easier. It gave me confidence and introduced me to 100s of new people all feeling the same. Living in halls has given me so many opportunities, taking part in all sorts of activities from going on a late night celebrity look out around Hoxton to a sleepover in the kitchen with all my flat mates. Being here has helped me cross that bridge between living at home and being very independent’.
Naomi Allsworth
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Halls Life University of the Arts London hosts the UK’s leading Social Programme, which is entirely run by students, for students. Every year we offer you a range of experiences through events, campaigns and community projects in one of the world’s most exciting cities. We are proud of our international and socially diverse community and encourage you to join us, regardless of age or background. We want you to have the best experience possible whilst living in halls. From chilled film nights, Zumba classes, overseas trips, to some of London’s biggest student nights, we’ve got it all covered and we cannot wait to meet you!
Student Welfare Mentors Your Student Welfare Mentor is a trained postgraduate student living in your hall to offer you advice and help you with anything that has an impact on your life at UAL. This is your opportunity to speak to a fellow UAL student impartially, confidentially and informally. Moving away from home and to a new city can sometimes bring new challenges; your Student Welfare Mentors are here to make you feel at home. Your Student Welfare Mentor will have up to three weekly drop in sessions. Chat to your Mentor about anything from settling into hall life, housemate concerns, managing your work, moving away from home to making friends. Search ‘Living in halls’ at arts.ac.uk to find out more
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Advice for International Students Airport Collection
Safety
We offer a free, one-off airport collection service to students coming to UAL for the first time from non-EU countries. We will arrange a taxi driver to meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation. Search ‘Airport Collection’ at arts.ac.uk for booking details.
London is not a dangerous place, but as with any big city, it is important to take care of your personal possessions and be street-smart. Search for ‘International’ at arts.ac.uk for useful safety advice prepared by the British Council.
Electrical Items
If you want to stay in halls you do not need to have your room booked when you apply for your student visa. However, when you apply for your visa, you will be asked to give the full address of where you will be residing in the UK including the postal code. If you do not yet know the address, you can state that your Tier 4 sponsor is arranging your accommodation and include Accommodation Services’ contact details.
UK plug sockets aren’t compatible with non-UK plugs, so you will need adaptors for your electrical items – you can buy them from many shops throughout London or at airports. Please remember to check that your items are compatible with the UK’s 220–240V / 50 Hz power supply (not standard in North America) and note that ‘cube’ style adaptors are not permitted for safety reasons. International Student House International Student House arranges social and cultural events throughout the year, including free cinema screenings every Sunday, discount tourist trips around the UK and Europe, sports events and much more. You’ll automatically become a member when you join UAL so you can join in for free. Visit ishevents.org for more information.
Talk to us
If you’d like to discuss your accommodation needs in Cantonese, Mandarin or English, contact our International Accommodation Advisor on +852 3753 8813 (GMT + 8 hours) or email the team at accommodation@arts.ac.uk.
Search ‘International’ at arts.ac.uk for further details and advice.
Student Visas
It’s important for you to note that many of our tenancy contracts last for 42 or 51 weeks and your visa may not cover this whole period. We cannot let you leave your tenancy with us early.
Student Support at UAL If you have any concerns about money, immigration, your physical or mental health, working whilst studying or anything else about getting the support you need, the University’s professional teams are on hand throughout the year. Find them at arts.ac.uk by searching ‘Student Support’. You can access them in the Colleges and also make an appointment or drop in to see them at 272 High Holborn.
UK-based guarantors For some of our halls and for most private accommodation you’ll either need a guarantor (someone who agrees to pay your rent if you can’t) or you’ll need to pay a large proportion of your rent in advance. The guarantor needs to be a UK resident. If you have any concerns about this please talk to us.
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Renting Your Own Place If you choose to live outside of UAL halls, our dedicated Private Accommodation Advisor can give you advice and read over contracts. Contracts You should always sign a contract that outlines your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. It’s important to read your contract thoroughly and make sure you understand the terms and conditions before you sign and keep a copy for future reference. If you’ve got any questions or would like some advice, contact us.
Private Halls of Residence There is a wide range of private halls available in London. They are similar to UAL halls, but you will be living with students from other colleges and universities. For information on private halls, check out housing.lon.ac.uk or nationalcode.org.uk. Tips •
Always make sure you view the property before you pay anything
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View more than one place. Take photos and notes so you can compare properties
Rent can vary from £120 per week for a room in a shared house to £350 per week for a studio flat. If they’re not included in your rent, utilities like electricity, gas and water cost between £10 and £20 per week. Telephone and internet will add approximately £5 extra a week and a TV Licence is £145.50 per year.
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Make sure you’re always given a receipt. Don’t pay large amounts in cash
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Landlords should have proper bank accounts. If it doesn’t seem legitimate, don’t give them money or your bank details
Letting Agents
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Don’t accept accommodation that’s dirty or in need of repair
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Only pay rent to your landlord, not other tenants
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Not sure about a place or worried about the contract? Ask us for advice
Cost
Most properties will be marketed or fully managed by letting agents. It’s a legal requirement for letting agents to be members of a professional body or redress scheme, such as the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) or The Property Ombudsmen (TPO). Letting agents must advertise their fees and charges in advance and aren’t allowed to charge you any money before you accept a property.
Talk to us If you’d like to discuss your accommodation needs contact our Private Accommodation Advisor, Sabine Ernst on +44 (0)20 7514 6243 or email private.accom@arts.ac.uk
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Price List Hall of Residence
Weeks
Weekly Rent
Annual Rent
Bernard Myers House Standard room 42 £177 £7,434 Studio 51 £214 £10,914 Brooke Hall Standard studio 42 £190 £7,980 Large studio 42 £200 £8,400 Camberwell Campus Standard single (shared bathroom) 51 £148 £7,548 Standard Plus (shared bathroom) 51 £151 £7,701 Standard Plus ensuite 51 £178 £9,078 Large (shared bathroom) 51 £154 £7,854 Large ensuite 51 £183 £9,333 Large ensuite (Mobility adaptable) 51 £183 £9,333 Large Plus ensuite 51 £188 £9,588 Twin Standard (shared) 51 £102 £5,202 Twin Standard Plus (shared) 51 £113 £5,763 Twin Large (shared) 51 £118 £6,018 Twin Large Plus ensuite (shared) 51 £120 £6,120 Studio Standard 51 £220 £11,220 Studio Standard Plus 51 £237 £12,087 Studio Large 51 £247 £12,597 Studio Large Plus 51 £273 £13,923 Costume Store Standard 51 £182 £9,282 Studio 51 £231 £11,781 Mobility adaptable Studio 51 £182 £9,282 Deluxe Studios 51 £250 £12,750 Cordwainers Court Standard room (shared bathroom) 42 £144 £6,048 Don Gratton House Standard room 42 £190 £7,980 Furzedown Student Village Standard (shared bathroom) Standard ensuite
42 42
£150 £165
£6,300 £6,930
Hall of Residence
Weeks
Weekly Rent
Glassyard Building Standard room 51 £176 Premium room 51 £181 Highline Building Standard room 51 £177 Mobility adaptable Standard room 51 £177 Studio 51 £220 Mobility adaptable Studio 51 £220 Manna Ash House Standard room 42 £192 Studio 51 £227 Sketch House Standard room Standard room Large room Large room Premium room Premium room Studio Studio Large Studio Large Studio Mobility adaptable Large Studio
51 42 51 42 51 42 51 42 51 42 51
£176 £185 £178 £187 £183 £191 £220 £229 £230 £239 £230
Annual Rent
£8,976 £9,231
£9,027 £9,027 £11,220 £11,220
£8,064 £11,577
£8,976 £7,770 £9,078 £7,854 £9,333 £8,022 £11,220 £9,618 £11,730 £10,038 £11730
Sir John Cass Hall Standard room (shared bathroom) 41 £138 £5658 Will Wyatt Court Standard room 42 £189 £7,938 Standard room (with low lighting) 42 £181 £7,602
All bills included
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