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University of the Arts London
Housing Services 2011 2012

www.arts.ac.uk
Contents
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 31 32 36 38 Welcome Bernard Myers House Brooke Hall Coopers Court Cordwainers Court Don Gratton House Emily Bowes Court Ewen Henderson Court Julian Markham House Manna Ash House Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall Walden Street Will Wyatt Court New halls available in September 2012 University sites Halls of residence at a glance How to apply for a room in halls International students Renting private accommodation
This Housing brochure is a guide to the halls of residence and privately-rented accommodation. It contains application advice and the details of the support available to you from Housing Services while studying at the University. For more information visit www.arts.ac.uk/housing or telephone +44 (0)20 7514 6240
Cover: Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall. This page: Manna Ash House
This publication is intended to provide information to prospective students, parents, guardians and advisers. Please note that while every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy at the time of production, the information contained in this publication may be subject to change. Please visit www.arts.ac.uk/housing for the latest information.
University of the Arts London Housing Services 2011 2012
Welcome
University of the Arts London

Welcome to University of the Arts London, Europes leader in art and design education. Diverse, urban and based in the heart of London, the University comprises six distinctive, world-renowned Colleges Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Art. Whichever College you are going to attend, you are in for an exciting time. The opportunities and challenges of living and studying in a cultural capital of the world are endless. Your choices will shape your experiences and help you fulfil your creative potential. The Universitys Colleges and halls of residence are located across the city, so bear in mind that your life here will generally involve travel on public transport. Commuting is an essential part of the London experience, and it is not uncommon for Londoners to have a 45 60 minute journey from home to Central London. Travel times on the hall pages are taken from Transport for Londons Journey Planner and show average total journey times from each hall to the main site for each College. Please be advised that these are a guide only and are designed to help you to choose the most convenient hall for your College. Further information, including FAQs, on the halls and the online booking process is available on the Housing Services website. Housing Services University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn London WC1V 7EY United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7514 6240 F: +44 (0)20 7514 6247 E: accommodation@arts.ac.uk www.arts.ac.uk/housing
Housing Services
Housing Services at the University is here throughout your time as a student to advise you on your accommodation options. Whether you choose to live in one of the Universitys 12 halls of residence or in privately-rented accommodation, Housing Services can provide information and advice to help you find a suitable place to live. Once you have accepted your place on a course at the University, you should start thinking about where you are going to live while studying. It is never too early to familiarise yourself with the area around your College and the accommodation options available to you, as well as what living in London is like.
Student accommodation
The University provides 2,446 spaces in self-catering accommodation for its students. The majority of the rooms are en suite and are within flats with a shared kitchen. A few of the halls are room only and students share the bathroom and kitchen. All rooms are furnished to include a bed, desk, chair and wardrobe. Most rooms have a small chest of drawers.
International Housing Adviser

Based in Hong Kong, the International Housing Adviser is part of the Universitys Housing Services team and can help you with all of your Housing needs. Languages spoken are Cantonese, Mandarin and English. T: +852 3796 3769 (GMT +8 hours) E: accommodation@arts.ac.uk
Key to facilities
Shared kitchen En-suite bathroom Laundry facilities Common room Bike storage Security Internet access
Key to travelling around London
Walking
Bike
Bus
Underground
Overground train Cordwainers Court
Bernard Myers House

4 6 Havil Street Camberwell London SE5 7RU
See key page 2 Travel Zone
Zone 2
Total travel times from Bernard Myers House to:

Camberwell College of Arts SE5 8UF
Nearest tube stations Nearest train stations Nearest bus routes
Oval, Elephant & Castle (20 30 minute walk) Peckham Rye, Denmark Hill (20 minute walk) 12, 36, 63, 171, 343, 436
London journey planner
3 mins 15 mins
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design Kings Cross
www.tfl.gov.uk
Rooms Room sizes
28 mins
55 mins
126 standard rooms and studios Standard 12m2, studio 20m2

Standard room, Bernard Myers House Bedrooms have a large bed (4ft) with underbed storage, study desk, bookshelf, wardrobe and an en suite bathroom. Minimum contract
Chelsea College of Art and Design SW1P 4JU
18 mins
49 mins
London College of Communication SE1 6SB
A lot of the residents go to The Tiger pub on Camberwell Green. It is just a short walk away and is good for food and drinks. It is one of the local hang-outs for the students.
Mariya Raynova, Hospitality Manager, Bernard Myers House
Standard 42 weeks, studio 51 weeks Standard 146, studio 190 Local area
Cost per week, including all utility bills except TV licence
10 mins 20 mins 35 mins

London College of Fashion W1G 0BJ
Bernard Myers House is situated a 15 minute walk from Camberwell College of Arts and a 20 minute bus ride to London College of Communication in Elephant & Castle. The South Bank (for film, theatre and music) and Tate Modern are a little further afield, as are the Cut and London Bridge with numerous pubs, bars and restaurants. Camberwell is a culturally and ethnically diverse area with a strong sense of community. Many practising artists and designers choose to make their home in this part of London. Managed by Unite Group plc.
31 mins 50 mins 54 mins 1 hour 12 mins
Wimbledon College of Art SW19 3QA
For more information

Bernard Myers House www.arts.ac.uk/housing/bernard-myers-house.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm
Garden, Bernard Myers House Bernard Myers House
Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing
Theres a good selection of cafs, pubs and restaurants in the area. The House gallery and caf is popular with the students and is very near Camberwells Wilson Road site. Theres also the Sun and Doves pub, which is like a home away from home.
Aileen Mann, Residence Manager, Brooke Hall
Brooke Hall
17 Flodden Road Camberwell London SE5 9LH
Zone 2
Total travel times from Brooke Hall to:

Nearest tube station
Oval (20 minute walk)

Nearest train stations
Loughborough Junction, Denmark Hill (15 20 minute walk)

Nearest bus routes

12, 35, 36, 40, 45, 68, 171, 185, 436

www.tfl.gov.uk
Rooms
29 mins 44 mins
13 large studios, 92 studios

Brooke Hall Studio room, Brooke Hall All studios have a small kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator/ freezer, single bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk and an en suite bathroom. Room sizes
18m2 approximately large studio 14 16m2 approximately studio

Minimum contract
14 mins 33 mins 35 mins 48 mins

42 weeks
Cost per week, including all utility bills except internet and TV licence
175 large studio, 165 studio Local area

Brooke Hall is located a 20 minute walk from Camberwell College of Arts and a short bus ride to both London College of Communication and Chelsea College of Art and Design. Set within its own grounds in a residential area, Brooke Hall is close to the shops, bars and restaurants of Camberwell New Road and Camberwell Church Street. A little further afield, for film, theatre and music, is the South Bank and Bankside, and for contemporary art you will find Tate Modern. Camberwell is a culturally diverse area with a strong sense of community. Many artists and designers choose to live in this part of London.

26 mins 43 mins 55 mins 1 hour 2 mins 1 hour 2 mins
Postgraduate Students
Please note that one of four blocks (15 rooms) is reserved for the sole use of Postgraduate students. Managed by University of the Arts London.

Brooke Hall www.arts.ac.uk/housing/brooke-hall.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm
Studio room, Brooke Hall
Coopers Court
10 14 Maplin Street Mile End London E3 4SX
See key page 2
Coopers Court is dedicated solely to postgraduate and mature students.

Travel Zone
Total travel times from Coopers Court to:

Zone 2
Nearest tube station Nearest bus routes
Mile End (1 minute walk) D6, 25, 205, 277

www.tfl.gov.uk
Rooms
54 standard rooms
Standard bedroom, Coopers Court Each bedroom has a bed, desk, chair, bookshelf, wardrobe, and an en suite bathroom. Room sizes
26 mins 47 mins
Coopers Court is good because it is equidistant between Stratford, Hackney, Limehouse and Whitechapel in East London. The hall is designed for mature and postgraduate students and those who are here at the moment are really happy. Once they settle in, most of them try to stay for a second year.
Graeme Kennett, Residence Manager, Coopers Court
13m approximately
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Minimum contract
51 weeks 147
26 mins 28 mins
29 mins 34 mins
Local area
East London is a hugely diverse area where many creative individuals make their home. Mile End is within easy reach of Central London and all the facilities and services of Canary Wharf. Mile End Park, with its stretch of the Regents Canal, is virtually on your doorstep at Coopers Court. There are a number of cafs, restaurants and shops nearby, as is The Palm Tree pub, one of East Londons gems. Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, a local nature reserve with woodland and meadows, is a short walk away and worth a visit. Managed by Sanctuary Management Services.
1 hour 20 mins 1 hour 26 mins

Coopers Court www.arts.ac.uk/housing/coopers-court.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm
Coopers Court
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Cordwainers Court
St Thomass Square Hackney London E9 7PS
Zone 2
Total travel times from Cordwainers Court to:

Nearest tube station
Bethnal Green (10 minute bus ride or 20 minute walk)

Nearest train stations Nearest bus routes
London Fields, Hackney Central (5 10 minute walk) D6, 48, 55, 106, 254
40 mins
1 hour 12 mins
www.tfl.gov.uk
Rooms
19 mins 42 mins
88 standard rooms
Each bedroom has a single bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk, chair and shelving. Room sizes
36 mins 60 mins 28 mins 47 mins 31 mins 42 mins 1 hour 28 mins
Standard bedroom, Cordwainers Court Cordwainers Court
10m2 approximately
Minimum contract
42 weeks 119
Local area
Cordwainers Court is located in the East London neighbourhood of Hackney. A hugely diverse area, Hackney is well served with supermarkets and local stores and is within easy reach of the popular bars, restaurants and shops of Hoxton, Islington and Shoreditch. Cordwainers Court is within walking distance of leafy Victoria Park and London Fields, with its year-round, open-air swimming pool called the Lido. Managed by the Cordwainers Charitable Trust.
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Ive just come back from swimming at Hackney Baths, where theres a gym. I really like to go to the London Spa in Bethnal Green because, for residents of Hackney, its very cheap. If were going for a drink theres loads of great places that are nearby, including Broadway Market where they have cafs, shops and galleries. There are also a few great places that are a walk away in Stoke Newington.
Crimson OShea, Warden, Cordwainers Court

Cordwainers Court www.arts.ac.uk/housing/cordwainers-court.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm
Lounge, Cordwainers Court
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Don Gratton House

82 Old Montague Street Whitechapel London E1 5NN
Don Gratton House
Lounge, Don Gratton House Travel Zone
See key page 2
Zone 1
Total travel times from Don Gratton House to:

Aldgate East (5 minute walk) 25, 40, 205, 254

28 mins
55 mins
www.tfl.gov.uk
Rooms
244 standard rooms

Individual rooms have a single bed, desk, chair, storage, and an en suite bathroom. Room sizes
25 mins 31 mins
12m2 approximately
Minimum contract
25 mins 44 mins
42 weeks 157
17 mins 30 mins
58 mins
Local area
Don Gratton House is located in Whitechapel in East London. There are a number of local shops, markets, restaurants, cafs and bars. The hall is within walking distance of Brick Lanes market and galleries, the Old Truman Brewerys arts and media quarters, Whitechapel Art Gallery, the Design Museum, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The cultural life of the Barbican and the rest of Central London is an easy journey from Don Gratton House. Managed by Sanctuary Management Services.
Standard bedroom, Don Gratton House
25 mins 41 mins
1 hour 7 mins 1 hour 17 mins
Make sure you buy a London AZ street guide. Itll be your constant companion when getting to know London. Brick Lane is near the hall and has loads to offer, from pubs, clubs and restaurants to culture and vintage clothing stores.
Graeme Kennett, Residence Manager, Don Gratton House

Don Gratton House www.arts.ac.uk/housing/don-gratton-house.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing

Emily Bowes Court
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The hall is a new living space, set near nature and wildlife reserves. Yet its still within a 20 minute tube ride from the West End and Central London.
Pete Morrow, Customer Service Expert, Emily Bowes Court
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Emily Bowes Court

Lebus Street Tottenham Hale London N17 9FD
Zone 3
Total travel times from Emily Bowes Court to:

Nearest tube station Nearest train station Nearest bus routes
Tottenham Hale (5 minute walk) Tottenham Hale (5 minute walk) W4, N41, N73, 41, 123, 192, 230
1 hour 2 mins 1 hour 2 mins 34 mins 40 mins
www.tfl.gov.uk
Rooms
320 of 693
Bedrooms have a large bed (4ft) with underbed storage, study desk, bookshelf, wardrobe and an en suite bathroom. Room sizes
35 mins 59 mins
Standard 12.5m2
Minimum contract
43 weeks 148
38 mins 50 mins
Local area
Emily Bowes Court in Tottenham, North London, opened in 2009. The hall is situated very near to a woodland area and wildlife reserve called The Paddock, with Tottenham Marshes and an extensive series of reservoirs just beyond. The Lee Valley Regional Park (Londons largest open space) is an easy walk away. The hall is situated next to Tottenham Hale train and tube station with Central London approximately 20 minutes away and the bars, pubs, restaurants and shops of Islingtons Upper Street a 10 minute journey by tube.
Standard en suite bedroom, Emily Bowes Court Kitchen, Emily Bowes Court Lounge, Emily Bowes Court
26 mins
51 mins 1 hour 10 mins 1 hour 11 mins
Managed by Unite Group plc.

Emily Bowes Court www.arts.ac.uk/housing/emily-bowes-court.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing
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Ewen Henderson Court

40 Goodwood Road New Cross Gate London SE14 6BL
Zone 2
Total travel times from Ewen Henderson Court to:

New Cross Gate (3 minute walk) New Cross Gate (2 minute walk) 36, 53, 171, 172, 436, 453

www.tfl.gov.uk
Rooms
260 standard, medium and large rooms

Bedrooms have a single bed, study desk, underbed storage, wardrobe, bookshelf and an en suite bathroom. Room sizes
36 mins 47 mins
Kitchen/Lounge, Ewen Henderson Court
10.7m2 21.4m2
Minimum contract
32 mins 53 mins 56 mins 23 mins 35 mins
42 weeks
Standard 136, medium 142, large 151 Local area
The New Cross area of London is home to a large and diverse student population. The area is within easy access of Central London and is well served by local shops, restaurants and cafs. New Cross is also close to the open spaces, markets, shops, restaurants, cinemas and bars of Greenwich, which is a 40 minute bus ride away. As a resident of Ewen Henderson Court, you will have additional access (with your University student card) to the Students Union bar and facilities at Goldsmiths College, just opposite the hall of residence.
Standard en suite bedroom, Ewen Henderson Court Ewen Henderson Court
41 mins 45 mins 1 hour 4 mins 1 hour 2 mins
Managed by Unite Group plc in partnership with the University.
Within a five minute walk of the hall, we have a large Sainsburys supermarket, several pubs that host live music, a number of cafs and our local park called Fordham Park. The students like Caf Crema and the Amersham Arms and New Cross Inn pubs, all on New Cross Road.
Nigel Lindo, Residence Manager, Ewen Henderson Court

Ewen Henderson Court www.arts.ac.uk/housing/ewen-henderson-court.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing
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There are a number of cafs and small shops on Walworth Road within a five minute walk of the hall. The East Street Market is great for fabrics, fruit and vegetables, as well as bits and bobs. The nearby Fusion Fitness Centre has squash courts and a gym and offers student discounts. Burgess Park, which has tennis courts, a cycle track and some lovely gardens, is a short bus ride or about a 10 minute walk from the hall.
Nigel Lindo, Residence Manager, Julian Markham House
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Julian Markham House

114 Walworth Road Walworth London SE17 1JL
Julian Markham House Travel Zone
See key page 2
Zones 1 and 2
Total travel times from Julian Markham House to:

Elephant & Castle (6 minute walk) Elephant & Castle (6 minute walk) P5, 12, 35, 40, 68, 148, 171, 176, 343, 468

www.tfl.gov.uk
Rooms
227 standard, 5 studios

Each bedroom has a single bed with underbed storage, a wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf and an en suite bathroom. Room sizes
22 mins 40 mins
10 mins
Standard 12m2, studio 22m2

Minimum contract
37 mins 40 mins
Standard 42 weeks, studio 51 weeks

Standard 148, studio 190 Local area
2 mins 6 mins
Located between Elephant & Castle and Camberwell, Julian Markham House is ideally placed for London College of Communication, Chelsea College of Art and Design and Camberwell College of Arts. Its central location also provides easy access to all of the Universitys Colleges. Within a couple of blocks from the residence, you will find the East Street Market, grocers, supermarkets, cafs and pubs. Slightly further afield is the cultural life of the South Bank, including a number of restaurants, bars and cafs, as well as live music, film and theatre venues.
Standard en suite bedroom, Julian Markham House Common area, Julian Markham House
22 mins 33 mins
Managed by Unite Group plc in partnership with the University.

Julian Markham House www.arts.ac.uk/housing/julian-markham-house.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing
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Manna Ash House

8 16 Pocock Street Southwark London SE1 0BW
Zone 1
Total travel times from Manna Ash House to:

Southwark (4 minute walk) 45, 63, 100

Rooms London journey planner
16 mins 40 mins
www.tfl.gov.uk
253 single rooms, 5 studios

Each bedroom has a single bed with underbed storage, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf and an en suite bathroom. Room sizes

Standard 12m , studio 20m

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Standard en suite, Manna Ash House
Minimum contract
Standard 42 weeks, studio 51 weeks


Im from another country, so living in halls is important to me. Southwark is a great area with cafs, bars and the famous Borough Market. We are a 10 minute walk away from Tate Modern and the South Bank on the River Thames, which is beautiful, especially in the early morning and evening.
Priyanka Bansal, Resident, Manna Ash House
Standard 155, studio 190 Local area

Centrally located south of the Thames in Southwark, Manna Ash House is very near to the South Bank and Bankside, with bars, restaurants and theatre, film and music venues, as well as Tate Modern and the London Eye. There are a number of local shops and cafs on your doorstep, and Central London is never more than a short journey away. Managed by Sanctuary Management Services.

55 mins 1 hour 3 mins

Manna Ash House www.arts.ac.uk/housing/manna-ash-house.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm
Manna Ash House Kitchen, Manna Ash House
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Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall

Huddleston Road Tufnell Park London N7 0EG
Lounge, Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall Travel Zone
See key page 2
Zone 2
Total travel times from Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall to:

Tufnell Park (4 minute walk) Gospel Oak (20 minute walk) 4, 134, 390
Rooms London journey planner
46 mins 1 hour 5 mins 1 hour 9 mins 9 mins 26 mins 31 mins
www.tfl.gov.uk 210 of 700
Standard bedrooms have a single bed, underbed storage, large study desk, desk chair, bookshelf, wardrobe and an en suite bathroom. Standard Plus bedrooms are larger than standard rooms. The rooms are furnished with a (4ft) bed with underbed storage, large study desk, desk chair, bookshelf, wardrobe and have an en suite bathroom. Deluxe bedrooms are larger than Standard Plus rooms with a double bed and a sofa, large study desk, desk chair, bookshelf, wardrobe and an en suite bathroom. Studios are self-contained flats with an innovative double bed / two-seater sofa combination; kitchen with combination microwave, hob and fridge; dining table / breakfast bar; storage; study area with desk and an en suite bathroom. Room sizes
37 mins 46 mins
34 mins 40 mins
13 25m2 51 weeks
25 mins 35 mins
Minimum contract Cost per week, including all utility bills except internet and TV licence
52 mins
1 hour 19 mins
Standard 158, standard plus 163, deluxe 169, studio 190

Standard en suite bedroom, Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall
Local area
Set in a quiet and leafy area, Tufnell Park Hall is located five minutes walk from the tube station, shops, pubs and cafs of Tufnell Park and 10 minutes from all the amenities of Kentish Town and Archway. A five-minute bicycle ride or ten-minute walk away are the outdoor spaces, woodlands and swimming ponds of Hampstead Heath. Also nearby is Camden Town, famed for its markets, restaurants, shops, music venues, bars, clubs and visual arts venues, such as the Camden Arts Centre. For live music and bands, the HMV Forum, Koko and the Roundhouse are all a short bus ride away. Also in the vicinity are the Zabludowicz Collection in Chalk Farm and Spring Projects in Kentish Town, for contemporary art exhibitions. Managed by Opal Property Group ltd.
Courtyard, Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall
Tufnell Park is as quiet and residential as you can get this near to Central London. The students really enjoy the wealth of local cafs. Camden Town, with its pubs, clubs, shops and market, is only two tube stops away.
Gail Shaw, Residence Manager, Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall

Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall www.arts.ac.uk/housing/opal-4-tufnell-park-hall.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing
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Walden Street
Walden Street Whitechapel London E1 2AL
Zones 1 and 2
Nearest tube stations
Total travel times from Walden Street to:

Aldgate East (15 minute walk) Whitechapel (10 minute walk)

Nearest bus routes
D3, 15, 25, 106, 115, 201, 254

27 mins
1 hour
www.tfl.gov.uk
Rooms
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21 mins 39 mins
Standard bedroom, Walden Street
Standard 7.2 8.2m2, medium 11.2m2, large 12.9 14.2m2 The biggest art shop in the country, Atlantis, is just along the road from the hall. It is great because its got everything you could possibly need in it. There are lots of little galleries on Brick Lane, and it is an easy walk up to Shoreditch and Hoxton for all the galleries, shops and cafs there. Youre never short of inspiration in this part of London.
Lauren Barrett, Warden, Walden Street Minimum contract
Individual bedrooms have a single bed with storage, a wardrobe, table and chair. Room sizes
27 mins
51 mins
51 weeks
19 mins 37 mins
Standard 131, medium 136, large 146 Local area

Whitechapel is a creative hotspot in London, with many artists and designers choosing to live in the area for its diversity and cultural mix, trendy bars, cheap restaurants and numerous galleries. At the popular Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Columbia Road and Brick Lane markets you can find just about anything, including one-off crafts, fruit and vegetables, plants, clothes and electronics. Central London is a short bus or tube ride away. Managed by University of the Arts London.
27 mins 47 mins
1 hour 25 mins

Walden Street www.arts.ac.uk/housing/walden-street.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm
House front, Walden Street Communal garden, Walden Street
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Will Wyatt Court

168 Pitfield Street Hoxton London N1 6JP
Zone 1
Total travel times from Will Wyatt Court to:

Old Street (10 minute walk) 23, 41, 55, 141, 201, 243 (and many others)
31 mins
58 mins
www.tfl.gov.uk
Rooms
514 standard rooms

Each bedroom is furnished with a single bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk, chair and has an en suite bathroom. Room sizes

12m
Courtyard, Will Wyatt Court Will Wyatt Court
26 mins
Minimum contract
42 weeks 159
55 mins
20 mins 32 mins
Local area
Will Wyatt Court is a 10 minute walk from Old Street tube in Zone 1. The hall is located very close to the centre of London, with all the benefits of being situated in the middle of some of the trendiest and creative areas of the city: Hoxton, Shoreditch and Clerkenwell for restaurants, clubs, bars, galleries and artist/designer studios, and the Barbican Centre for theatre, film and music. The hall of residence is a short walk from the markets of Brick Lane and Columbia Road, with a number of small shops and grocers nearby. Bookartbookshop, one of the best shops for artists books in London, is just down the road.
Standard en suite bedroom, Will Wyatt Court
21 mins 42 mins
1 hour 7 mins
Further Education students

Please note that three of four blocks (396 rooms) are reserved solely for Further Education students. Managed by Opal Property Group ltd in partnership with the University.
Plan to move into your hall in plenty of time to get to know the area. Hoxton has become really trendy in recent years, and theres so much to do.
Aileen Mann, Residence Manager, Will Wyatt Court
Lounge, Will Wyatt Court

Will Wyatt Court www.arts.ac.uk/housing/will-wyatt-court.htm How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing
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Opening in September 2012 Peckham Road Hall

30 39 Peckham Road Camberwell London SE5
Opening in September 2012 Costume Store

Victoria Road North Acton London W3
Developed on the site that once housed the BBCs costume collection, the Costume Store is a new hall of residence exclusively for University of the Arts London students. From September 2012, the hall will have space for 730 students, an art gallery, a learning zone and a common room. The en suite bedrooms will be arranged into flats of five to seven rooms, each sharing a large kitchen and lounge. The hall is located within 3 minutes walk of North Acton station on the Central Line, with several London College of Fashion sites within a 25 minute journey.
Situated in three, 18th-century Grade II listed buildings next to Camberwell College of Arts, Peckham Road Hall will accommodate 155 students in affordable housing right on the Colleges doorstep. The refurbishment of these landmark buildings will create a campus-style education for Camberwell students. The hall will consist of single and twin rooms arranged into shared flats, as well as self-contained studios. The gardens surrounding the buildings will be for the use of resident students.
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University sites
An interactive map of the Universitys sites can be found at www.arts.ac.uk/about-university-of-the-arts.htm
Halls of residence at a glance

Room size Bernard Myers House Standard Studio Brooke Hall Studio Large Studio Coopers Court Cordwainers Court Standard Don Gratton House Standard Emily Bowes Court Standard Ewen Henderson Court Standard Medium Large Julian Markham House Standard Studio Manna Ash House Standard Studio Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall Standard Standard plus Deluxe Studio Walden Street Standard Medium Large Will Wyatt Court Standard 12m2 20m2 14 16m2 18m2 13m2 10m2 12m2 12.5m2 10.7 14.5m2 14.8 18.6m2 18.8 21.4m2 12m2 22m2 12m2 20m2 13m2 15m2 16m2 25m2 7.2 8.2m2 11.2m2 12.9 14.2m2 12m2 Minimum contract 42 weeks 51 weeks 42 weeks 42 weeks 51 weeks 42 weeks 42 weeks 43 weeks 42 weeks 42 weeks 42 weeks 42 weeks 51 weeks 42 weeks 51 weeks 51 weeks 51 weeks 51 weeks 51 weeks 51 weeks 51 weeks 51 weeks 42 weeks Annual rent 6,132 9,690 6,930 7,350 7,497 4,998 6,594 6,364 5,712 5,964 6,342 6,216 9,690 6,510 9,690 8,058 8,313 8,619 9,690 6,681.10 6,936 7,446 6,678 Termly rent 2,044 3,230 2,310 2,450 2,499 1,666 2,198 2,121 1,904 1,988 2,114 2,072 3,230 2,170 3,230 2,686 2,771 2,873 3,230 2,227 2,312 2,482 2,226 Weekly rent 146 190 165 175 147 119 157 148 136 142 151 148 190 155 190 158 163 169 190 131 136 146 159
Camberwell College of Arts 1 Peckham Road 2 Wilson Road Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design 3 Kings Cross 4 Back Hill 5 Elthorne Road Chesea College of Art and Design 6 John Islip Street London College of Communication 7 Elephant & Castle
London College of Fashion 8 High Holborn 9 John Princes Street 10 Lime Grove 11 Golden Lane 12 Curtain Road 13 Mare Street Wimbledon College of Art 14 Merton Hall Road 15 Palmerston Road University of the Arts London 8 High Holborn Halls of Residence Halls opening in September 2012
Costs in the table are for 2011/12 academic year
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Applying for a room in halls
Important information Who can apply

The Universitys halls of residences are available to students who have an offer for a place on a course at the University. All new and returning students studying on Further Education, Higher Education, Postgraduate, Research, Study Abroad, Exchange and Erasmus courses are welcome to apply.
Halls managed by University of the Arts London Brooke Hall Walden Street Halls managed in partnership with the University Ewan Henderson Court (Unite Group plc) Julian Markham House (Unite Group plc) Will Wyatt Court (Opal Property Group ltd) Halls managed by Housing Providers Bernard Myers House (Unite Group plc) Coopers Court (Sanctuary Management Services) Cordwainers Court (Cordwainers Charitable Trust) Don Gratton House (Sanctuary Management Services) Emily Bowes Court (Unite Group plc) Manna Ash House (Sanctuary Management Services) Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall (Opal Property Group ltd)
Students with disabilities

The University welcomes applications from students with disabilities and has a range of accessible accommodation. If you have a disability that requires specific housing arrangements (e.g. step-free access, vibrating alarm system, fridge or en suite facilities), please contact Housing Services (see page 2) or the Disability Team. Disability Team University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn London WC1V 7EY United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7514 6156 F: +44 (0)20 7514 6219 E: disability@arts.ac.uk www.arts.ac.uk/ss-dis-welcome.htm
Your contract
If you accept an offer of accommodation, you will be required to sign a contract. Signing this document means that you agree to adhere to the terms and conditions specified within. Please read your contract carefully. If your hall is managed by or in partnership with University of the Arts London, your contract will be with the University. Once you begin the process to accept your offer online, you will view and digitally sign your contract. If your hall is managed by a Housing Provider, your contract will be directly with them. Your Housing Provider will contact you with more information and your contract. Please note, it can take longer for a Housing Provider to process your application.
Students under age 18

Any student under the age of 18 at the start of his/her contract will be required to sign a duty of care agreement. www.arts.ac.uk/housing/under-18.htm
How rooms are allocated

The University currently offers 2,446 rooms in 12 halls of residence. Typically, Housing Services receives more than 4,000 applications per year. Rooms are allocated as applications are received, so please apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note that applications from students with disabilities are prioritised. Further Education students Due to contract restrictions, Further Education students will only be allocated to the following halls: Bernard Myers House, Brooke Hall, Cordwainers Court, Don Gratton House, Julian Markham House and Will Wyatt Court.
Your rent
Advance rent All rooms in halls are subject to an advance rent of 250 (subject to change please see your offer email). This is to secure your room and is payable when you accept your offer. Further information will be provided in your offer email. Weekly rent Weekly rents vary according to the halls of residence and room types (see page 31). In most cases, your rent is paid termly or annually in advance. Your contract will clearly detail how you are to pay your rent. If your hall is managed by or in partnership with the University, you will pay your rent to the University. If your hall is managed by a Housing Provider, you will pay your rent directly to the Provider.
Housing Providers
The University works with several Housing Providers to manage the 12 halls of residence for the exclusive use of the Universitys students. The Housing Providers are: Cordwainers Charitable Trust, Opal Property Group ltd, Sanctuary Management Services and Unite Group plc.
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How to apply Step 1: Find a hall

Please choose your three preferred halls of residence for your application. Further details on each hall of residence can be found at www.arts.ac.uk/housing/find-hall.htm If your preferred halls are full, you will normally be offered a room in an alternative hall of residence.
Step 3: Things to do before you arrive

What to bring There are a few things that you will need when you move into halls. Here is a list to get you started: Bedding Towels Cutlery Crockery Cooking utensils Pots and pans Tea towels, dish cloth Cleaning materials for the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

How to apply www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm Halls of residence www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm Frequently asked questions www.arts.ac.uk/housing/faq.htm Information for students with disabilities www.arts.ac.uk/housing/information-disabledstudents.htm www.arts.ac.uk/ss-dis-welcome.htm Information on moving in packs www.arts.ac.uk/housing/moving-packs.htm Codes of Practice for student accommodation www.arts.ac.uk/housing/codes-practice.htm Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing Disability Team 272 High Holborn London WC1V 7EY United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7514 6156 F: +44 (0)20 7514 6219 E: disability@arts.ac.uk www.arts.ac.uk/ss-dis-welcome.htm
Step 2: Apply
To apply, you will need to register for an account and complete the online application at www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-ofresidence.htm To register and apply, you will need to provide the following details: your student id number (detailed in your course offer) date of birth a valid email address your choice of three halls of residences. Once you have completed and submitted your application, you will receive an automated email response.
Moving in Pack
There are companies that specialise in providing students with the essentials for living in halls, such as bedding, crockery and towels, but also alarm clocks, adaptor plugs and bicycles. They offer a number of different packs to suit various needs. Some companies will deliver your pack to your room, store it during the summer break and ship it to your permanent residence when you have finished with it. www.arts.ac.uk/housing/moving-packs.htm
Codes of Practice for student accommodation

University of the Arts London is a member of the Universities UK Code of Practice for University Managed Student Accommodation (UUK Code of Practice). Membership of this Code of Practice is intended to confirm the Universitys commitment to best practice in the management of student accommodation and assist the University to meet its statutory legal requirements. The Code of Practice covers Brooke Hall, Cordwainers Court, Walden Street and Will Wyatt Court. The Accreditation Network UK Code of Standards (ANUK) covers Ewen Henderson Court; Julian Markham House; Bernard Myers House; Manna Ash House; Don Gratton House; Coopers Court; Emily Bowes Court; and Opal 4, Tufnell Park Hall.
Your accommodation offer

Once your application has been processed, Housing Services will notify you by email of your accommodation offer. You have 14 days from receiving this email to accept the offer. If you do not accept the offer within this time period, you will lose your offer. You must log in and follow the instructions to view the details of your offer and to accept or decline.
Accept and secure your offer

If you are offered a room in a hall of residence that is managed by the University, you will accept your offer online. Please log in and follow the instructions. During this process you will view and digitally sign your contract, as well as pay your advance rent. If you are offered a room in a hall of residence that is managed by a Housing Provider, you will receive further information direct from the Housing Provider. Please note that the Housing Provider will require further information from you to complete your application. Your contract will be with the Housing Provider and you will pay your rent (including your advance rent) directly to them.
Manna Ash House
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International students
If you are an international student (from outside the European Economic Area), you are guaranteed a place in the halls of residence for your first year if Housing Services receives your application for accommodation by 1 June 2011. Please note that you do not need guaranteed accommodation to apply for your student visa. As an international student, you may find it cheaper to buy most of your essentials in the UK, instead of shipping them from home. Bear in mind that electrical equipment from your home country may not be suitable for use in the UK. If you do send a shipment from home, you must be in the UK to receive it, as there are no storage facilities in the halls of residence if it arrives before you do. See pages 34 35 of this brochure for more information on the essentials that you will need and the option of purchasing them in advance. Please be aware that both practical and legal aspects of living in accommodation in the UK may be very different from what you are used to at home. Remember that you can ask Housing Services for advice if you are unsure about something for example, if you have questions about your tenancy contract or you need support in adjusting to life with new flatmates. See page 2 for Housing Services contact details.

Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing Frequently asked questions www.arts.ac.uk/housing/faq.htm Airport Collection Service www.arts.ac.uk/housing/airport-collection-service.htm For advice on other international queries www.arts.ac.uk/international London transport www.tfl.gov.uk International Housing Adviser Based in Hong Kong, the International Housing Adviser is part of the Universitys Housing Services team and can help you with all of your Housing needs. Languages spoken are Cantonese, Mandarin and English. T: +852 3796 3769 (GMT +8 hours) E: accommodation@arts.ac.uk
Pre-Sessional Academic English Programme

If you plan to study on the Pre-Sessional Academic English Programme (PAEP) before your full academic course, and would like to live in the halls of residence, please make your application online at www.arts.ac.uk/housing/halls-of-residence.htm Please note that you may be required to move into a different hall before the start of your full academic course.
Airport Collection Service

The University offers a one-off, free service for students coming to the University for the first time from non-European Union countries. You can apply for this service once you have received your offer of accommodation. For more information and to book online, visit www.arts.ac.uk/housing/airport-collection-service.htm
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Renting private accommodation
Most people associate halls of residence with student accommodation. However, there are other options available to you if you do not want to live in the Universitys halls or if your contract with a University hall comes to an end. 1 You can rent a room, flat or house from a private landlord and share with other students. OR 2 You can rent a room in a privately-run hall of residence, where students from different universities and colleges live together. If you are unsure about which option to choose, Housing Services will be happy to help you decide. Wherever you want to live, please remember these general rules: London rents are quite high. The more central you live, the higher the rent. If you live further away from Central London, the rent is likely to be less. London is a big city and it is normal to travel on public transport. Very few Londoners live close to where they work or study. If you share a house or flat with others, it will be cheaper than if you live on your own in a studio flat. Having your own bathroom is more expensive than sharing a bathroom with others. Renting a room from a private landlord can be cheaper than renting a room in a privately-run hall of residence. Once you have accepted the accommodation, you have agreed to stay and pay rent until the end of the contract. If you want to move out early, you will need to find a replacement tenant who will cover your rent. Otherwise, you will have to continue to pay rent until your end of your contract. Whatever accommodation you are interested in, it is essential that you view it before you accept. You are the only person who can decide if the accommodation is suitable for you, and if the area and transport links are convenient for your College.
Here are a few tips to help you get started. More information can be found on the Housing website.
Do your homework
Work out your budget so you know what you can afford. Think about what your ideal accommodation would look like. What
would be acceptable if you cannot find the ideal accommodation?

Check out the London Student Housing Guide, a handbook for
students in London, with lots of information on finding accommodation. It is available as a booklet from Housing Services and as a PDF at www.studenthousing.lon.ac.uk
Come to London
Base yourself in London during your search, if possible. Affordable rooms are available in select halls of residence from
3 July 1 September 2011. Visit www.arts.ac.uk/housing/ summer-accommodation.htm Plan to spend roughly two weeks house-hunting. Once you are in London, work with up-to-date accommodation offers.
How to keep safe

Try not to travel alone late at night. After dark, avoid dimly-lit streets, parks and waste ground. Stick to busy main roads. Take a friend with you.
Make it legal and formal

Make sure you have a written contract signed by both you and
your landlord.
There should be two signed copies of the contract you keep
Be prepared
Start early in the day. Have an up-to-date map of London and a travel card covering
one copy.
Read your contract before you sign it. Housing Services can check
Be smart about your money

Only pay money for accommodation you have seen and that
it for you.
Contracts are usually for six months or one year. Ensure that the landlords address is on the contract.
all Zones 1 6. Take your mobile phone. Take a pen and paper to make notes. Confirm appointments and always cancel if you are not able to go. Try to take a friend with you to viewings. If you want to find a house for yourself and your friends, go with the whole group.
you definitely want to take.

Always get a receipt when you pay money. Do not pay large sums of money in cash. Only pay rent to your landlord, not to other tenants. If your contract is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, your landlord
Moving in
Ensure that an Inventory and Schedule of Condition has been
Where to look
Use the Housing Database to find accommodation offers from
or agent must use Tenancy Deposit Protection. www.direct.gov.uk/tenancydeposit Do not accept accommodation that is dirty or needs repairs.
landlords and letting agents. www.housing.lon.ac.uk

Check that the journey from the accommodation to your College
Beware of fraud
Private landlords should not ask you to pay money before you have
done before you move in. If you dont know what this is, ask Housing Services. Check that gas appliances are safe. You have a right to see the gas safety certificate. Check how you should report emergency repairs.
Wimbledon College of Art students

Students at Wimbledon College of Art may prefer to live in private accommodation closer to College, rather than travel from the halls of residence. If you choose that option, please take advantage of the services provided by University of London Housing Services (ULHA). The University and ULHA are working together to increase the availability of private accommodation in the area for students at Wimbledon. View the Housing Database at www.housing.lon.ac.uk
is reasonably direct. London is split into travel zones that radiate outwards. Central London is Zone 1, with most students living in Zones 2 or 3. You will probably spend 45 60 minutes travelling each way, every day.
seen the accommodation.

Landlords should not ask you to use a money transfer service to
prove that you can afford the rent.

If you are not given the opportunity to view the property, then it is
not worth paying for.

Letting agents and private landlords may ask you to pay large sums
of rent up front when you sign the contract. Please talk to Housing Services before you agree to pay.
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All photography Alys Tomlinson, PgDip Photography, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, 2000, except p39 Elaine Perks. Brochure designed by Unlimited (www.weareunlimited.co.uk) Illustrations by Alan Levett Printed in the UK by Tradewinds Ltd on recycled paper with vegetablebased inks.
Produced jointly by Housing Services and the Department of Communication and External Affairs. University of the Arts London, 2011. All information correct at time of publication, March 2011. University of the Arts London is not responsible for the content of external websites. Thank you to all students who generously gave their time to this publication.
Private halls of residence

There are a number of private companies offering student accommodation in London. Accommodation can be in halls of residence-type buildings or studio flats. If you are considering this type of accommodation, please be aware of the following:
Rent prices in private halls vary, depending on what they offer

Advice for renting private accommodation www.arts.ac.uk/housing/private_sector.htm London Student Housing Guide www.studenthousing.lon.ac.uk Temporary accommodation while house-hunting in London www.arts.ac.uk/housing/summer-accommodation.htm Housing Database www.housing.lon.ac.uk Tenancy Deposit Protection www.direct.gov.uk/tenancydeposit Checking gas appliances www.gassaferegister.co.uk Further accommodation advice www.arts.ac.uk/housing www.communities.gov.uk http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice www.nus.org.uk/en/student-life/housing-advice www.anuk.org.uk/largecode University of the Arts London Student Adviser www.arts.ac.uk/student/money-matters.htm University of the Arts London International students www.arts.ac.uk/international University of the Arts London Students Union www.suarts.org
and where the accommodation is located.

You can book this type of accommodation in advance. Your contract
will be subject to Distance Selling Regulations, which means you can change your mind for only a short time after you have signed the tenancy. The contract is then valid and binding, no matter whether you have moved in or not. Like all landlords, private halls will expect you to find a replacement tenant if you want to move out before the end of your contract. Some private halls ask for large advance rent payments. Private providers of student accommodation are most likely to be members of the Accreditation Network UK (ANUK) Code of Practice. Please visit www.arts.ac.uk/housing/codes-practice.htm and www.anuk.org.uk/largecode
Emily Bowes Court
University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn London WC1V 7EY United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7514 6000
University of the Arts London a creative constellation Camberwell College of Arts Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design Chelsea College of Art and Design London College of Communication London College of Fashion Wimbledon College of Art www.arts.ac.uk

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Housing Services 2011 2012

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University of the Arts London

International Housing Adviser

Key to travelling around London

Overground train Cordwainers Court

University of the Arts London Housing Services 2011 2012

Bernard Myers House

See key page 2 Travel Zone

Total travel times from Bernard Myers House to:

Nearest tube stations Nearest train stations Nearest bus routes

126 standard rooms and studios Standard 12m2, studio 20m2

Chelsea College of Art and Design SW1P 4JU

London College of Communication SE1 6SB

Cost per week, including all utility bills except TV licence

10 mins 20 mins 35 mins

31 mins 50 mins 54 mins 1 hour 12 mins

Wimbledon College of Art SW19 3QA

For more information

Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing

University of the Arts London Housing Services 2011 2012

See key page 2 Travel Zone

Total travel times from Brooke Hall to:

Nearest tube station

Oval (20 minute walk)

Loughborough Junction, Denmark Hill (15 20 minute walk)

5 mins 20 mins 22 mins

12, 35, 36, 40, 45, 68, 171, 185, 436

13 large studios, 92 studios

18m2 approximately large studio 14 16m2 approximately studio

14 mins 33 mins 35 mins 48 mins

175 large studio, 165 studio Local area

11 mins 26 mins 28 mins 40 mins

26 mins 43 mins 55 mins 1 hour 2 mins 1 hour 2 mins

Wimbledon College of Art SW19 3QA

For more information

Studio room, Brooke Hall

Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing

University of the Arts London Housing Services 2011 2012

See key page 2

Coopers Court is dedicated solely to postgraduate and mature students.

Total travel times from Coopers Court to:

Nearest tube station Nearest bus routes

Mile End (1 minute walk) D6, 25, 205, 277

37 mins 54 mins 26 mins 28 mins

Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design Kings Cross

Chelsea College of Art and Design SW1P 4JU

1 hour 20 mins 1 hour 26 mins

For more information

Housing Services www.arts.ac.uk/housing

University of the Arts London Housing Services 2011 2012

See key page 2 Travel Zone

Total travel times from Cordwainers Court to:

Nearest tube station

Bethnal Green (10 minute bus ride or 20 minute walk)

Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design Kings Cross

36 mins 60 mins 28 mins 47 mins 31 mins 42 mins 1 hour 28 mins

Standard bedroom, Cordwainers Court Cordwainers Court

London College of Communication SE1 6SB

London College of Fashion W1G 0BJ

Wimbledon College of Art SW19 3QA