Postgraduate Prospectus

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generally eight to ten student bedrooms
per flat, sharing a communal kitchen. There
is also a selection of self contained studio
flats for either single or couple occupancy
that have their own kitchenette, as well as
en suite facilities.
How much will it cost?
Charges for our University-owned
accommodation at our Colchester Campus
in 2011-12 vary from £3,171 - £5,120 per
annum (based on a 50-week let). Charges
for our University-owned accommodation
at our Southend Campus in 2011-12 vary
from £5,799 - £7,000 per annum (based
on a 50-week let). This includes heating,
hot water and cleaning. There will be an
increase for the next academic year.
Inside a Towers room, Colchester Campus
At our Colchester
Campus
In 2011-12, rooms in University Quays
and the Towers were reserved for
postgraduates.
University Quays is located on the
northern edge of campus, and has en suite
facilities and shared kitchens for six to nine
students. There is a large launderette here
and our popular Quayside Café overlooks
the river.
The Towers are in the centre of
campus, offering self-contained flats of
13 to 16 residents. Most have a central
kitchen/dining area with rooms located
on either side, together with showers and
toilets. You have good access to our main
launderette, close to Square 4, as well as
to our shops and catering outlets.
Our Colchester Campus has only a small
amount of accommodation for couples and
families and there is usually a waiting list.
If you intend to bring your family with you,
you will almost certainly have to find
private-rented accommodation, so early
contact with our Accommodation Office
to discuss this is advisable.
At our Southend Campus
Our colourful new student accommodation,
University Square, has become a vibrant
addition to the Southend skyline, with
many green and sustainable features.
All our rooms are en suite and there are
Our postgraduate accommodation is
normally let for a 50-week period from the
beginning of October to mid-September.
A small number of our rooms are let for
a 39-week period from the beginning of
October to the end of June, if your study
is for 39 weeks only.
Private sector
accommodation
Studentlets, a service run by our
Students’ Union, looks after students at
our Colchester and Loughton Campuses.
They maintain a register of accommodation
if you prefer to live independently in the
private sector. Studentlets also offers
fully managed properties directly to our
students, further information on this service
and available properties can be found at:
www.essexstudent.com/studentlets.
Please be aware, if you accept single
University-owned accommodation, you
will be contracted to that for the duration
of the academic year. If you are expecting
family to join you in this time, you
should not apply for University-owned
accommodation but make a temporary
arrangement in the private sector while you
look for a house for you and your family.
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