LIVING IN MANCHESTER 2016 Living in 2016 Contents Pages Make the right choice 2 Manchester Why choose University accommodation? 3 Getting to know the halls 4 Manchester is a great place to live and study, and we’re Welfare and security 6 confident you’ll enjoy an amazing student experience if Your options 8 you choose to come here. Let us share with you the best Accommodation map 10 of our city and what you can expect from the range of City 12 University accommodation available. Victoria Park 14 Fallowfield 16 Getting involved 18 Cost of living 19 Quick guide to halls 20 Living off campus 22 Getting to know the city 24 City life 26 Finding your way 31 The application process 32 www.manchester.ac.uk What’s next? 33 1 Make the right choice It’s important that you find the We try where possible to provide suitable accommodation for everyone, so if you can’t find right accommodation to best suit what you are looking for, then get in touch with our ACCOMMODATION your needs, budget and lifestyle. Accommodation Office to discuss your requirements GUARANTEED With 20 halls of residence, ranging (see page 11 for contact details). The majority of new students Compliance coming to Manchester will qualify for from traditional to modern, accommodation under our extensive catered to self-catered, en-suite The University of Manchester is signed up to the UUK guarantee. To check if you’re eligible Code of Practice. The Code outlines best practice and and for more information visit: to shared facilities, single sex to provides benchmarks for the management and quality mixed, there are so many options of student housing in the Higher Education sector. www.manchester.ac.uk/ from which to choose. For more information visit: accommodationguarantee www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/acop 2 Why choose University accommodation? Support Cost Security Flexibility Help is at hand 24/7 from our helpful Our hall fees include contents Comprehensive CCTV network, Adapted rooms for students with pastoral teams. insurance, Ethernet connection and 24-hour security and swipe-card disabilities, catering for special diets and all utility bills. access systems. assistance for other medical conditions. Facilities Experience Choice Environment Computer clusters, libraries, music A friendly community atmosphere in Catered or self-catered, single or A living environment conducive to both rooms, launderettes and top-class halls, where there’s always something mixed-sex halls, en-suite or shared study and relaxation. sports facilities. going on. It’s the ideal place to make bathrooms. new friends. 3 Getting to know the halls One of the best ways to immerse yourself in student life is to move into University halls of residence. With a wide variety of accommodation styles, dedicated support staff and an active social community, it’s no wonder that every year thousands of new and returning students opt to move into our halls. 4 24/7 159 high-visibility pastoral staff supporting security patrols students in halls 8,000 100mb beds in our University free Internet halls of residence connectivity in halls 2,000 breakfasts served in catered halls daily 5 Welfare and security Security We’re committed to providing a safe and secure living environment with a combination of CCTV coverage and security patrols operating around the residences. Security staff are available on-call 24 hours a day. We’ll also provide you with advice about keeping safe. The University of Manchester works closely with Greater Manchester Police and supports initiatives to reduce crime in student areas. Safe zones The Students’ Union has identified 28 student safe zones from Fallowfield to the City campus. These are businesses – often late-night takeaways – that offer assistance to students who are feeling vulnerable, unwell or want to order a taxi home. You can download the free Greater Manchester Police Student Safety app to your mobile phone to find your Moving into University Pastoral care team nearest student safe zone based on your location. accommodation can be an exciting Your hall will have a pastoral care team living in-house. The team is made up of postgraduate students or but daunting prospect, particularly members of University staff who are on duty during if you’re moving away from home weekday evenings, as well as over weekends and bank for the first time. Your welfare and holidays for urgent matters. The team is there to provide you with guidance and safety is vitally important to us support, particularly if you’re living away from home for and we have support on hand to the first time. It also plays a role in developing a strong help you settle in and feel safe and community spirit, working with residents to organise social and sporting events throughout the year. secure in your new surroundings. 6 Profile Swoti Gola PhD International Trade Law and Human Rights and former pastoral team member When I first came to Manchester, I stayed in the halls of residence, since it was a new city and an altogether new experience. I found that having a pastoral team looking after the well-being of resident students was pleasant and it prompted me to become one when I found my way and settled in. The role of a pastoral team member is challenging and full of interesting experiences. During my time in the role, I helped the students with moving in and settling into the new environment. While the pastoral team ensures that students are well looked after, it’s also responsible for maintaining a balance between various interests. Since pastoral care is provided in all University halls it doesn’t matter which campus you’re in; you’re provided with the same level of help and support. 7 Your options In your room En-suite facilities All rooms are single occupancy A popular choice but also the most expensive – these rooms have an and contain a bed, desk, chair, adjoining bathroom comprising a wardrobe, shelving and internet shower cubicle, washbasin and toilet. access. You’re welcome to bring your own TV but you’ll have to purchase your own TV licence. Standard washbasin facilities Middle of the road in terms of price – your room will have a standard washbasin, and you’ll have access to shared toilet and shower facilities at an approximate ratio of 1:4 dependent upon the hall. Standard facilities The cheapest option – washbasins, toilet and shower facilities are shared with other residents at an approximate ratio of 1:4 dependent upon the hall. 8 Catered halls In catered halls your meals are provided, your dishes are washed and the cost is included in the residence fee – one less thing to worry about. Many of our students find it easier to budget in catered halls and, with a five-week menu cycle, you won’t be served the same dishes day in, day out. The dining style ranges from hall to hall. Some have cafeteria-type facilities, in others meal times are social occasions. One thing’s for sure – whichever catered hall you choose, you can expect a fantastic dining experience. Self-catered halls If you want to choose what and when you eat, then the self-catered option is probably the right choice for you. These halls are typically grouped in shared flats or corridors. You’ll get access to communal lounges and fully fitted kitchens. The only thing you’ll need to bring is your own cutlery and crockery. There are supermarkets and shops within walking distance of all halls of residence, so you won’t have any problem stocking up on the daily essentials. If you’re not in the mood to cook, then you can grab something while you’re out from one of the many FoodOnCampus Family/partner accommodation Resident mix cafes or order from a nearby takeaway. We have limited accommodation specifically for Most halls are mixed sex apart from St Gabriel’s Hall You could also have a meal in your nearest catered hall students with families and partners. Demand for (female only) and St Anselm Hall (male only). We can – information on availability and prices are available on our double rooms and for one, two and some also provide single-sex living spaces within some of hall noticeboards. three-bedroom self-contained flats typically our other halls. exceeds supply, so we can’t guarantee this type Many halls contain a mix of students; however, we do of accommodation (see our quick guide to halls have some undergraduate and postgraduate-only on page 20). halls available (see our quick guide to halls on page 20). 9 KINGSWAY Manchester City 3 m Football Club DICKENSON ROAD DAISY BANK ROAD D BIRCHFIELDSOLD HALL LANE ROAD CHANCELLORS WAY HATHERSAGE RD KINGSWAY 107 116 PARRS WOOD ROAD 104 BRIGHTON GR 101 WHITWORTH LN ROAD NORMAN RD KENT RD WEST MOSELEY ROAD 111 112 114 115 118 102 DENISON RD EGERTON cluster PARRS WOOD ROAD SWINTON GR121 CONYNGHAM RD OXFORD PLACE PLYMOUTH GROVE ANSON RD UPR PARK RD HATHERSAGE RD LWR PARK RD 106 105 WILMSLOW ROAD UNIVERSITY 108 PLATT LANE PLACE MANCUNIAN WAY ST ROAD Accommodation E W WILMSLOW WILBRAHAM ROAD FAIRFIELD STREET Off ice OXFORD ROAD (Grove House) FOG LANE GROSVENOR ST BRUNSWICK ST 80 YEW TREE ROAD WILMSLOW ROAD BURTON ROAD 93 82 7 7 LONDON ROAD9 CLAREMONT ROAD MAULDETH ROAD WHITWORTH ST 97 MOSS LANE EAST GRANBY ROW LAPWING LANE DENMARKLLOYD RD STREET NORTH UPPER BROOK STREET SACKVILLE ST 11 CHARLES ST Manchester Airport 9 m PRINCESS Chester 36 m ROAD PALATINE DIDSBURY City Centre HGR CAMBRIDGECAVENDISH RD ST University Place to Fallowfield 1.7 m (2.8 km) BARLOW MOOR ROAD 3990 steps ROAD PALATINE GREENHEYS LANE Manchester Aquatics Centre MANCUNIAN WAY OXFORD ST 35 mins at medium pace PRINCESS ROAD Manchester Museum CAVENDISH