FAQS AND KEY FACTS Accommodation
TYPICAL LIVING COSTS
IF I APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION AM I GUARANTEED A ROOM? You need to apply for accommodation by 1 st August and fulfil the requirements of your academic offer from the University to be guaranteed accommodation. However, we do not guarantee that you will be allocated your first choice of room. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T PAY MY ACCOMMODATION DEPOSIT BEFORE I ARRIVE? WILL I STILL HAVE MY ROOM? If you don’t pay your reservation deposit your room will be cancelled and you will not have accommodation when you arrive. CAN I BOOK A ROOM WHEN I ARRIVE IN SWANSEA? No. Students must book their accommodation in advance. If you arrive on campus without making a booking, you will need to check into a hotel or alternative temporary accommodation, as we may not have a room available or ready for your arrival. CAN I REQUEST A SPECIFIC RESIDENCE? Yes. You can state your preferences in the ‘additional information’ section on the application form. However, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your request. HOW ARE ROOMS ALLOCATED? WILL I BE LIVING WITH STUDENTS ON THE SAME COURSE? There will be a mixture of students from various countries living together and studying on different courses. However, we will take into consideration the age of students when allocating rooms. CAN I REQUEST ALCOHOL FREE, QUIET, OR SAME SEX ACCOMMODATION? Yes. This is available on request and you must specify on your application form if you would like to live in one of these areas. It is essential that university and private accommodation is booked in advance to avoid any inconvenience on your arrival.
AVERAGE WEEKLY RENT Top 10 Most Affordable UK University Town (totallymoney.com 2019) £91
UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES SINGLE STUDY ROOMS
These are rooms that are available for one student only. In Beck House, there are a limited number of family flats for couples and students with their families. All other residences are mainly single rooms. Bay Campus also has twin rooms as well as 1-bed and 2-bed flats. BEDDING Bedding is not provided. You will need to provide your own bedding (duvet, blankets and pillows) and bed linen (sheets). These are available to buy at low cost from local shops and supermarkets. BATHROOMS En-suite rooms have a toilet, wash basin and shower. A standard room involves sharing a toilet, shower and / or bath with other students. Some standard rooms have wash basins in the room. KITCHEN Kitchens are fully equipped and have a table/seating area. You will need to provide your own cooking utensils and crockery. FURNITURE All rooms are fully furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and shelves, and with Wifi access. Singleton Park Campus beds are single sized. Bay Campus beds are 3/4 sized, except for the twin rooms where the beds are single. Beck House also has single sized beds, unless specified otherwise, for example, in the family flats. Televisions are not provided in our residences.
STUDENT BUS PASS Student Pass with unlimited travel £30 PER MONTH
MEAL OUT FOR TWO £25 Based on main meal & drink at a local restaurant
KEY POINTS TO NOTE ABOUT ALL OUR RESIDENCES: • Our rooms have free wireless internet to access the University network (excludes SAS properties) • A network of student volunteers, ResNet live in residences representing you • Rooms are single occupancy only (exception being Beck House family flats and a small number of twin rooms on the Bay Campus) • There are 24/7 launderette facilities • Adapted rooms are available for students with special requirements, including wheelchair users • Welfare Wardens in residences (excludes SAS properties)
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CAMPUS TO CITY Singleton Park Campus to city centre taxi fare
TYPE OF ROOM WEEKLY RENT*
RESIDENCE Singleton Park Campus Beck House
En-suite Standard Standard En-suite Family flat
£140 - £151 £129 £111
£134 £216
We also have some areas that are quiet and alcohol free.
GYM MEMBERSHIP University Sports Village FROM £19 PER MONTH
Bay Campus
En-suite Premium en suite Twin room
£152 £158 £200 (£100 per person) £190 £280 (£140 per person)
FIND OUT MORE: swansea.ac.uk/accommodation +44 (0)1792 295101 accommodation@swansea.ac.uk
One-bed flat Two-bed flat
Rates shown are for the 2020/21 session. Please visit our website for information regarding 2021/22 costs.
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