Traditional non en suite room
The bedrooms are around 9 square metres in size, and each bedroom has a wash hand basin. Each corridor has 8-11 bedrooms sharing two toilets and two showers. Kitchens are shared by 4-5 students.
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| Room type | Cost per week | Contract length | Cost per tenancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional non en suite room | £147.00 | 50 weeks | £7350.00 |
| £147.00 | 32 weeks | £4704.00 |
What's included in the rent?
The rent includes:
- internet connection (100MB as standard)
- heating
- power
- assisted clean of public areas and kitchens which means you are expected to maintain cleaning standards in your own room
- basic room contents insurance is included with your on campus accommodation and is provided by Howden. Enter in your policy number HH1074 to check your policy details
- 24/7 SafeGuarding Services who are on hand day and night to deal with any issues that may arise
If you plan on using a personal television or a laptop for internet provider television (IPTV), you will need to buy a TV licence.
What's provided in a non en suite room?
Your room key gives access to your designated kitchen and laundrette.
Study bedroom
- single bed
- mattress protector
- wash hand basin
- desk
- desk chair
- desk lamp
- wardrobe
- bookshelf
- pin board
Bed linen, duvet and pillows are not provided, but you can purchase a (non refundable) bedding pack from our main reception on arrival for £30.00.
Towels and toilet rolls are not provided.
For safety reasons, cooking/heating appliances and additional furniture are not permitted in study bedrooms.
Kitchen
- electric hob and oven
- fridge
- freezer
- kettle
- sweeping brush
- dust pan and brush
- bucket and mop
- recycling station
- lockable cupboard (padlock required)
- breakfast bar
- stools
- vacuum cleaner
Crockery, cutlery, pot, pans and kitchen utensils are not provided.
Refuse sacks are issued weekly so that you can safely dispose of refuse in the appropriate recycling bins.
Images are used to demonstrate a typical student room in each accommodation type. However, the layout and contents may differ depending on the hall and room allocated. Please see the "What's included" section above for a list of what is provided in the room.
Please visit WattLiving for help and advice on what you need to bring with you to campus.
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