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Traditional en suite room

Each study bedroom is about 12 square metres, including the private bathroom. The bedrooms are grouped around kitchens for the use of 4 or 5 students.

An en-suite bedroom in student residences with bed, writing desk, window and shelf unit.
Bedroom floor plan

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Accommodation fees 2025/2026 (per room)
Room typeCost per weekContract lengthCost per tenancy
Traditional en suite room£182.0040 weeks£7280.00

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 flat
  • 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.

Student using laptop at desk in bedroom

What's provided in an en suite room?

Your room key gives access to your designated lounge, kitchen and laundrette.

Study bedroom

  • single bed
  • bedside table
  • mattress protector
  • desk
  • desk chair
  • desk lamp
  • wardrobe
  • bookshelf
  • pin board
  • en suite:
    • wash hand basin
    • shower with shower curtain
    • toilet

Bed linen, duvet and pillows are not provided, but you can purchase a bedding pack (non refundable) 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.

Brightly coloured shower curtain in an en-suite bathroom

Kitchen

  • electric hob and oven
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • kettle
  • sweeping brush
  • dust pan and brush
  • bucket and mop
  • recycling station
  • lockable cupboard (padlock required)
  • table
  • 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.

Two students cook in a shared kitchen

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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