accommodationguide 2012

www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation

key contactsLJMU funding enquiries and Scholarship enquiriese: studentadvice@ljmu.ac.uk t: 0151 904 6056/6057/6058

National funding websitesFunding: www.direct.gov.uk NHS funding: www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk

LJMU disability supporte: disability@ljmu.ac.uk t: 0151 904 6052

LJMU accommodation officew: www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation e: accommodation@ljmu.ac.uk t: + 44 (0)151 231 4166

information about private housing in LiverpoolLiverpool Student Homesw: www.ljmu.ac.uk/lshe: lsh@liv.ac.ukt: + 44 (0)151 794 3296

temporary accommodationHatters Hostel56-60 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5SHw: www.hattersgroup.com/liverpoolf: +44 151 709 5570

YHA Liverpool25 Tabley Street, Liverpool L1 8EEw: www.yha.org.uke: liverpool@yha.org.ukt: +44 (0)845 371 9527

DisclaimerThe contents of this booklet are correct at the date of going to press and LJMU reserves the right to make suchalterations to the provision of accommodation and accommodation services as it shall deem necessary. LJMUcannot be held responsible for any breach of contract between students and accommodation providers. The fulldisclaimer can be found at www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation

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The information within this bookletis provided for the benefit ofstudents who are planning toattend LJMU for the first time inacademic year 2012/13.

accommodation at LJMU 2012/13

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all new students are guaranteed aroom in high quality accommodation

LJMU is committed to helping you find accommodation that best suits your needs,budget and lifestyle. You can choose one of 3,500 bedrooms in high qualityaccommodation across Liverpool. Most bedrooms feature private en-suite bathroomsand all have individual broadband connections - the cost of which is usually included inyour rent.

All our accommodation is organised into self-catering flats, typically housing five or sixstudents each. You will have your own bedroom with access to a communal living areaand fully fitted kitchen. Most bedrooms include a private toilet, sink and shower but flatswith shared bathrooms offer a more affordable alternative.

Many students prefer a smoke-free study environment and you can chooseaccommodation that does not allow smoking. Even where smoking is allowed in flats itis never allowed in the communal areas. If you wish to smoke, you must state this whenrequesting accommodation to be allocated to a smoking flat.

Do not delay submitting your request as rooms are allocated on a “first come firstserved” basis. You can request accommodation if you have an unconditional or aconditional offer, as long as LJMU is your first choice university. You will need to make aninitial payment to secure your booking but this will be returned if you do not meet therequirements of your offer and are unfortunately not offered a place at LJMU.

Read this booklet carefully and consult the LJMU website if you require furtherinformation, in order to make your choice of accommodation. A detailed guide of facilitiesand prices for all the accommodation is now available on our website, requests can bemade from Thursday, 1 March 2012 onwards.

Typical prices during the 2012/13 academic year:n Standard en-suite bedroom: £97 to £112 per week including broadband and fuel costs

n Deluxe en-suite bedroom: £103 to £118 per week including broadband and fuel costs

n Standard bedroom in flat with shared bathroom(s): £73 to £99 per week including broadband and fuel costs

n See pages 12 and 13 for a full list of prices in 2012/13

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Accommodation contracts are known as ‘tenancy agreements’ or ‘tenancies’ and are legallybinding for the full period once signed. Students who leave their accommodation during theacademic year are liable for the rent until the end of the contract or until a replacement is found,unless there are exceptional grounds for the tenancy to be cancelled.

Tenancies will commence on Saturday, 8 September 2012 and finish 42 weeks later on Friday, 28 June 2013. However new students are advised to move in to their accommodation no earlierthan Saturday, 15 September as it is unlikely that many students will arrive before that date. TheWelcome Week for new students will commence on the weekend of 15 and 16 September andthe first date of teaching on the vast majority of courses is Monday, 24 September 2012.

It is important to note that all tenancies cover the full academic year. If your course does notmatch the standard academic year - for example if you are a nursing or postgraduate student -you can usually extend the tenancy period into the summer.

Don’t forget that you retain occupancy of your flat and your bedroom during the Christmasand Easter breaks and you won’t have to move your belongings if you go home. You can alsostay on in your accommodation after the first year - the only exception is Apollo Court as thisis reserved for new students.

Whichever accommodation you choose, your rent will include all utility bills, a broadband connectionin your room and basic insurance cover. Parking costs extra at all the accommodation sites whereit is offered and is at least £400 per year.

If you are a UK student who can provide details of a guarantor, you can opt to pay your rent inthree equal instalments. Your guarantor will probably be a parent or guardian and they mustagree to act in this capacity. The three rent instalments coincidewith your student funding, meaning you will not pay anything inadvance to secure your room except the initial payment.

It is important that you apply for your student funding as early aspossible - do not wait for your exam results. If you have anyconcerns about paying for your accommodation, please contact theAccommodation Office.

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location, location,locationAt LJMU most teaching takes place in Liverpool city centre at either our MountPleasant Campus or City Campus. Almost all of the accommodation is also found inthe city centre, so wherever you are studying there will be several options withinwalking distance.

Courses in the Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure are taught at the IM Marsh Campus, located a few miles outside the city centre in Aigburth. Furtherinformation about living options can be found on page 9.

Because most LJMU students can walk to lectures, you should think very carefullybefore bringing a car to Liverpool. As in most cities parking is expensive and limitedand so if having your car is important, you should request accommodation early tomaximise your chances of securing a space.

For further information on where specific courses are taught, please consult theLJMU website.

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The Mount Pleasant Campus is home tothe Faculty of Arts, Professional and SocialStudies.

The following accommodation options areideal for students undertaking courses in thisFaculty.

Lennon Studios and Cambridge Court arepart of a “student village” complex close tothe Aldham Robarts LRC, the John FosterBuilding and the main Students’ Unionfacilities in the Haigh Building. All bedroomsinclude a private en-suite bathroom andlimited parking is available at this site.

Apollo Court and Great Newton Hall areboth modern and fully en-suite sites and areparticularly convenient for students based atthe new Art and Design Academy. Residentsof Great Newton Hall can use the gym andpool at nearby Opal Court for an additionalannual cost.

Opal Court, Europa and Prospect Point arethree of the newer accommodation optionsavailable to LJMU students. Opal Courtbenefits from an on-site gym and pool, foran additional annual cost.

Grand Central is the largest and liveliest ofall the accommodation options offered tonew students and is a short walk to the mainbuildings of the Campus. The vast majorityof bedrooms feature private en-suitebathrooms but a few bedrooms are availablein flats with shared bathrooms at a lowercost. There is also a free gym at GrandCentral.

Liberty Park is also convenient for theCampus. It represents excellent value for en-suite accommodation and has a largenumber of parking spaces.

The location of our city-centre Accommodationcan be seen on pages 6 and 7.

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Accommodation for City Campus students The City Campus is home to three LJMUFaculties:

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The following accommodation options areideal for students undertaking courses inthese Faculties.

Marybone is a large three phase complexand is ideally located adjacent to the AvrilRobarts Learning Resource Centre andthe Tithebarn Street building. Marybone 1features flats with shared bathrooms at areasonable weekly rent. Marybone 2 and3 are almost identical and fully en-suite,although Marybone 3 is reserved for newhealthcare students (see page 10).

Victoria Hall is the smallestaccommodation option located within theCity Campus and is located close to theAvril Robarts LRC. It is particularlypopular with students studying Psychology,Sports Science and health-related courses.

Atlantic Point is located opposite theByrom Street teaching buildings and is oneof the largest sites offered to new students.There is a well-stocked shop and a largeamount of parking spaces available.

Students based in the City Campus canalso choose accommodation based closeto the Mount Pleasant Campus such asGrand Central, Europa, Opal Court orProspect Point.

However it is important to note that thevast majority of new students undertakingcourses within the City Campus willchoose to live in one of the three sitesdiscussed above.

The location of our city-centre Accommodationcan be seen on pages 6 and 7.

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accommodation forCity Campus students

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The I M Marsh Campus is located inAigburth, about four miles from the city-centre and is home to the Faculty ofEducation, Community and Leisure (ECL).There is no accommodation available on thecampus itself, except for a limited number ofrooms for new postgraduate students atRose Lane, which is ten minutes walk away.

Students who require accommodation whilestudying at I M Marsh can choose any of thecity-centre options and travel to the campusfor their lectures and the social facilities. Foursites in particular are recommended becauseof their proximity to public transport pick-up points.

Apollo Court is a modern and completelyen-suite option, located about 5 minuteswalk from the main railway station and closeto the busy London Road shopping area.Apollo Court is reserved exclusively for newLJMU students and hence has a friendlyatmosphere.

Great Newton Hall is located about 2minutes walk away from Apollo Court,which it resembles in terms of price andfacilities, being also completely en-suite.

North Western Hall is less expensive thanthe first two sites named above because allthe flats feature shared bathrooms and thesite is not as modern. However it is verycentrally located which makes it good valuefor money.

Grand Central is also very popular withstudents based at IM Marsh.

Students who choose to live in one of thesefour sites can share their flat with other ECLstudents if they wish. Students who chooseto live elsewhere can request to share withECL students but this cannot be guaranteed.Typically around two thirds of the newstudents living at Apollo Court and GreatNewton Hall each year are studying at IMMarsh.

Travelling to I M Marsh is easy. Two train lineshave stations within walking distance of theCampus and it is near a major bus route. Atravel pass that covers all trains and buseswithin the area costs about £50 per month.Detailed travel information will be sent to allstudents before their arrival at LJMU.

accommodation for I M Marsh students

Postgraduate and mature studentsThe majority of students entering accommodation will come to university straight fromschool or college and be aged under 21. If you prefer a quieter study environment,rooms are reserved for older students at a number of sites in the city centre.

If you wish to live in a flat with older students please indicate this when you submit yourrequest for accommodation. Every effort will be made to meet your needs but this cannotbe guaranteed in all cases. If you would prefer to live in a private house or flat, you shouldcontact Liverpool Student Homes (LSH) instead - see key contacts on back cover.

Healthcare studentsNursing, midwifery and paramedic studies students may experience difficulties whensharing flats with other students because of differing schedules and workloads.

We strongly recommend healthcare students choose Marybone 3 as they will only sharetheir flats with students on similar courses. Rooms at Marybone 3 will be available from

Saturday, 8 September 2012 but will be available earlier ifthe Nursing, Midwifery or Paramedic Studies coursescommence earlier than Monday, 10 September 2012.

Students requiring accommodation for courses commencing in the period from January to March 2013 should consult the LJMU website from Monday, 8 October2012 to check what options are available.

Disabled students Accommodation facilities for students with disabilities areconstantly improving and LJMU is committed to ensure thatservices are accessible to all. If you require accommodationwith particular adaptations please inform us as soon aspossible and if necessary we can arrange a visit for you tocheck that the accommodation you want will meet yourneeds. Further information can be obtained from theDisability Team - contact details can be found on the backcover.

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Booking accommodation is as easy as 1-2-3Step 1: Make your choice

Read the information in this booklet and on the Accommodation Office website tomake your choice of accommodation.

Step 2: Submit your request

Once you have accepted an offer from LJMU as your firm (or first) choice, you cansubmit an accommodation request using the simple online form. The form will beavailable on the website from Thursday 1 March 2012.

You can submit a request as soon as LJMU is your first choice university, regardless ofwhether you hold a conditional or unconditional offer. Do not delay in submitting therequest if you are certain you require accommodation because bedrooms are allocatedon a “first come, first served” basis.

Step 3: Finalise the booking

Within 10 days of submitting your request, you will be contacted by your chosenaccommodation by email. You must follow the instructions provided and make the initialpayment requested in order to finalise the booking of your room.

If you hold a conditional offer from LJMU but are later rejected, any payments made foraccommodation will be refunded and your tenancy agreement will be cancelled.

You can contact the LJMU Accommodation Office at any time for advice or guidance –contact details are on the website and also on the back cover of this booklet.

LJMU Student Accommodation:Summary of Rents and Key Information

Information correct on date of publication: 10 October 2011

* PLEASE NOTE THAT MINOR DETAILS MAY CHANGE BEFORE 1 FEBRUARY 2012 - CONTACT THE LJMU ACCOMMODATION OFFICE WITH ANY QUERIES

This information relates to academic year 2012/13

new websitewww.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation

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accommodationguide 2012

www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation

key contactsLJMU funding enquiries and Scholarship enquiriese: studentadvice@ljmu.ac.uk t: 0151 904 6056/6057/6058

National funding websitesFunding: www.direct.gov.uk NHS funding: www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk

LJMU disability supporte: disability@ljmu.ac.uk t: 0151 904 6052

LJMU accommodation officew: www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation e: accommodation@ljmu.ac.uk t: + 44 (0)151 231 4166

information about private housing in LiverpoolLiverpool Student Homesw: www.ljmu.ac.uk/lshe: lsh@liv.ac.ukt: + 44 (0)151 794 3296

temporary accommodationHatters Hostel56-60 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5SHw: www.hattersgroup.com/liverpoolf: +44 151 709 5570

YHA Liverpool25 Tabley Street, Liverpool L1 8EEw: www.yha.org.uke: liverpool@yha.org.ukt: +44 (0)845 371 9527

DisclaimerThe contents of this booklet are correct at the date of going to press and LJMU reserves the right to make suchalterations to the provision of accommodation and accommodation services as it shall deem necessary. LJMUcannot be held responsible for any breach of contract between students and accommodation providers. The fulldisclaimer can be found at www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation

This booklet is available in different formats. Please contact us for more information. 100% recycled paper

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