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Halls of Residence

BH1 - Madeira Road

Madeira Road common room

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Living in halls of residence Now that you have decided to study at the Arts University Bournemouth you will want to consider where to live. This guide will provide you with information about our new BH1 Madeira Road halls of residence to help you make this decision. Living in halls of residence is an easy way to make new friends and get to know fellow students from a range of different courses. Halls can be great fun and a simple way of sorting out your accommodation for the start of your studies. Living in halls of residence can be a vibrant, dynamic experience, with the opportunity to share with, and learn from, fellow students from across the world. You have the chance to meet people from different backgrounds, with different outlooks on life. All students play an important part in creating a friendly, welcoming and safe environment which counts as home to all halls residents. However, with up to 220 students in each block, Madeira Road Halls will not necessarily be the most peaceful environment, and this form of communal living doesn't suit everyone. We can't guarantee that you'll get on with your flatmates, and sharing a kitchen and lounge facilities in a cluster flat calls for compromise from all flatmates. Don't forget that you have the alternative option of moving into private rented accommodation - visit aub.ac.uk for more information.

The Course Team If you have specific questions about anything in this pack please contact the course team. We are available on the following numbers:

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What's available at BH1? Our Madeira Road halls of residence were completed in 2014. They are located at the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth town centre. The halls are arranged over three blocks. Block A has 216 rooms and 4 self-contained studios over 5 floors; Block B has 86 rooms over 4 floors; Block C has 72 rooms over 3 floors. Rooms are arranged in cluster flats of 6 or 8 en suite rooms, with a shared kitchen / lounge. Self contained studios have their own kitchen facilities. Each room is furnished with a single bed, wardrobe, drawers, desk and chair. En suite bathrooms have a shower, wash hand basin and toilet. Kitchens are equipped with hob, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge freezer, cupboards and preparation area. The halls have on-site laundry facilities, with coin operated washing machines and tumble dryers. All residents can make use of a large common room in Block A. Halls reception / security staff are on site 24 hours per day. There is no car parking available at any AUB halls of residence, but bicycle storage is available.

Cluster flat kitchen

Induction Your first few days at the University will include enrolment and induction events to introduce you to the facilities and services you will be using as a student, as well as the activities and resources on your course. You will receive copies of important documents, including your course handbook and the Undergraduate Course Framework and HE Regulations.

The following activities have been arranged for you (You will have additional course related activities this week and will receive a schedule of those activities at the first meeting. Be prepared to be busy all week!):

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What's in the local area? Madeira Road halls of residence are located close to the Lansdowne area in Bournemouth town centre. Bournemouth town centre has a pedestrianised high street with a range of department stores, brand name stores, and independent stores, with an excellent range of cafes and coffee shops. Bournemouth is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and nightlife, and offers everything from the latest theatre productions to traditional pubs, jazz bars and nightclubs. And of course, don't forget the beach - 7 miles of golden sand and award-winning beaches are within easy reach. Travel to the AUB campus (approximately 2.5 miles away) takes approximately 15 minutes by bus or cycling. The BusforBU service costs £10.00 for a ten-journey ticket. Although you'll have a little further to travel to campus in the morning, being based in the town centre is great for your social life and leisure activities, and you'll save on the cost of taxi fares after an evening out.

An ariel view of Bournemouth during construction

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for 2012/13 are as follows

For full-time UK and EU funded students: £8,600.00For Channel Island funded students: £8,600.00For International funded students: £10,950.00**Please refer to the AUCB website for discounts that apply

You can pay your fees by the following method

By cash in person at the University finance office.

By cheque made payable to ‘The Arts University Bournemouth’, posted to the Finance Section, The Arts University Bournemouth, Wallisdown BH12 5HH.

By debit/credit card, either in person at the finance office or by telephoning 01202 363214.

By electronic bank transfer using the following details:

Sort Code 30-91-08Account Number 00322852Account name The Arts University at BournemouthSwift Code LOYDGB21045IBAN Code GB28LOYD30910800322852

Lloyds TSB Bank PLC

PO Box 5, 45/47 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1ED

Please ensure full payment information is listed on the credit (preferably your student number and name).

Should you have any queries, please contact Kristina Kuprijanova on 01202 363214 or kkuprijanova@aucb.ac.uk

If you are a UK funded student, don’t forget to apply for your tuition fee loan, student loan and grant as soon as possible by logging on to www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. If your application for a tuition fee loan is approved, your fees will be paid automatically and you do not need to arrange payment.

If you are an EU or Overseas student you can pay your fees in your own currency,commission free through StudentPay which is an on-line system using Western Union Business Solutions. Western Union will transfer the funds directly to AUCB on your behalf. The link to StudentPay can be found on our website at www.aucb.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding8 | 9

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Important stuff you should know BH1 Madeira Road halls of residence are for first year prepHE and undergraduate students. All rooms are single occupancy. The rent for rooms in Madeira Road halls is £130.00 per week for single en suite rooms, and £145.00 per week for a self-contained studio. Rent is payable termly in 3 instalments at the beginning of each term. In addition to your rent you will also need to pay a deposit of £460.00 to secure your room. This will be returned to you at the end of the tenancy, minus any deductions for damages or fines. AUB operates a system of collective responsibility so you may be charged for damage to communal areas, in addition to any damage within your room. The tenancy agreement starts on 1 September 2015 for foundation students, and on 7 September 2015 for undergradute students. Tenancies end on 4 June 2016. You cannot end your tenancy early unless you find another student to take your place. Tenancies are continuous - there is no need to vacate your room during vacation times. You will need to provide a guarantor (usually a relative) who can confirm tht they will be responsible for the rent and any additional costs (e.g. damages) in the event that these are not paid. If you are under the age of 18 when you move into halls, you will need to provide parental permission. Please note that the University does not act in loco parentis for students under the age of 18.

A 'new' bedroom

Preparing for your course

Preparing to studyLearning at university will probably be very different to how you learnt at school or college. To help you adjust to university study, the Arts University at Bournemouth has created a brief on-line introduction entitled The Art of Studying. For lots of helpful hints to develop the skills you need as a student, go to www.artofstudying.co.uk

Recommended reading

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How to apply for a place in halls of residence Applications for a place in halls of residence open in early March. You must have firmly accepted your offer to study at AUB, and will receive a message in your applicant portal to let you know that applications are open. The deadline for applications is Friday 29 May 2015. To apply for halls, please complete all sections of the on-line application. If you are a care leaver or have a disability, please tell us about this in your application. We will prioritise applications from these students, but you will be asked to provide some form of evidence in support of your application (for example, a medical report or letter from your social worker). You can select a number of choices when making your application. Please note that not all choices are available to all students. Whilst we will do our best to allocate your choice of halls and room type, this is not always possible. Rooms are allocated at the start of June and, if you are successful in gaining a place, you will receive an email asking you to check the application website for details of your allocation.

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Quick comparison Use this checklist to compare BH1 Madeira Road Halls with other AUB halls of residence: Who can live there?

• BH1 Madeira Road: foundation and undergraduate students • BH9 Winton Halls: undergraduate students only • BH10 George Close: undergraduate and postgraduate students only

Distance from AUB campus:

• BH1 Madeira Road: 2.5 miles • BH9 Winton Halls: 2 miles • BH10 George Close: 2 miles

Number of rooms:

• BH1 Madeira Road: 378 • BH9 Winton Halls: 65 rooms • BH10 George Close: 24 rooms

Room types and rent: BH1 Madeira Road:

• Single en suite cluster room: £130.00 per week • Single studio: £145.00 per week

BH9 Winton Halls: • Cluster rooms: £112.00 - £120.00 per week • Studios: £130.00 - £135.00 per week

BH10 George Close: • Double rooms: £115.00 per week

Additional course details

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Any questions? If you have any queries about living in halls of residence, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our Student Advisers are available throughout the year to answer your questions and can offer advice on all aspects of arranging your accommodation - whether that's halls of residence, or private rented accommodation. Before getting in touch, you may want to check our website - you may find the information there answers your question. You can contact our Student Advisers on: E: studentadvice@aub.ac.uk T: +44 1202 363242