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POSTGRADUATE ACCOMMODATION
Your postgraduate accommodation isn’t just a home, it’s your base of operations. And, this time around, you’ll have a better sense of what you need. We have a range of properties perfect for postgrad living, whether you’re looking for a spacious and private studio or a comfortable en-suite room in a shared apartment.
Enjoy more independent living, alongside the perks of staying with Unite Students – such as your rent covering bills, 24/7 on-site security, and fit-for-purpose postgraduate accommodation to help you study.
Stay on the lookout for the ‘Perfect for Postgrad’ tag on our property listings. These tags direct you to the properties best suited to postgrads so you can find your new home.
Private halls are “made-for-purpose” student accommodation perfect for postgraduate and graduate students alike. Some reasons you might consider private halls are:
Fit-for-purpose furnishings and rooms.
All-inclusive budgets, including bills in your rent.
Flexible living options.
On-site security and 24/7 support.
Professional and aligned atmosphere.
Convenient locations close to campus.
Great student amenities.
Studio accommodation can be ideal for postgraduates, being the most private student living option.
Enjoy your own private living space and kitchen area.
Get all the essentials you need for yourself.
Keep things quiet.
No more queuing for the bathroom.
Enjoy all the benefits of private halls but with more space to yourself.
Unite Students offers studio rooms for postgraduates – get all the benefits of student accommodation with the space you need.
Many postgraduate students opt for private accommodation like shared flats or houses. These can be professional houses, flats with a roommate, or a house with friends.
More freedom to choose where you live.
Option to live with people you know who have a similar mentality.
A sense of independence.
Not always near campus.
There’s a lot to consider when renting a shared house or flat. Bills are often not included, and you may have less privacy than you’d want.
University halls are similar to private halls, though not every uni provides post-graduate rooms.
Accommodation is often located on or near campus.
Affordable costs.
Limited spaces.
Often a shared living space.
Convenient for student living.
The university offers a safe and secure location.
Stricter rules and less independence.
Basic facilities.
There’s a lot to consider when looking for your perfect postgraduate uni accommodation. Ready to leap into the world of post-grad study?
As an undergrad, you learn a lot of lessons – both through study and living. You can apply those lessons to your search to find the perfect postgraduate student accommodation. That way, your home-away-from-home is better suited to your needs.
Here are some things to consider when looking for postgraduate accommodation, just to get you started:
Privacy: If you’ve had enough of the shared-space student living, why not consider a studio or ensuite? No more queues for the bathroom, or a quieter space could be just what you need to approach your postgraduate experience.
Location: Location is everything, both in terms of the city you choose and how close you want to be to campus. Turning a 40-minute commute into a 5-minute one could unlock different opportunities, or simply mean more time in bed.
Cost: The type of property, amenities, room types and location of the property can all have impacts on cost. Try to weigh up whether the price is worth the benefits, and what ones you want to prioritise.
Amenities: Some postgraduate student accommodation offers additional amenities like study rooms, common spaces, cinema rooms, gyms, and more to make your time studying more convenient and interesting.
Just because you’ve done it before, doesn’t mean settling into uni as a postgrad is without its bumps. Get to grips with postgrad life with this helpful guide.
Discover the options you have with our guide to the different types of postgraduate student accommodation.
Postgrad study isn’t without its challenges. Learn how to juggle study, work and socialising with Unite Students.
Ready to find your new postgraduate accommodation? Make it easier with this handy guide.
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