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Hi!

Just accepted for the MSc Global Public Health and Policy program for this September! I'm super excited! I'm moving from the U.S. so I have a few questions.

I won't be able to furnish a flat so university accommodation is probably the best option. I've read that most of my classes will be on the Whitechapel campus. I think I am going to apply to live in the Floyer House.
Any recommendations? I definitely don't want to live in a dorm with undergrads haha

I see the main campus and Whitechapel are only 1 mile away from each other. I will definitely buy a bike. Should I still consider postgraduate dorms on the main campus?

Hi! That's great to hear. Am doing the MSc as well and almost done now. Floyer house is close to Whitechapel. You won't have to buy a bike if you wanna live there. I live in Dawson hall which is great, strategically located near the Barbican and is very posh. The downside is you'll either have to walk to school, which is 40 mins away or as you say buy a bike. Generally speaking Dawson hall is much better than Floyer and unfortunately for all QM accommodation you'll be living with undergrads. You can always find accommodation outside but unless you know the area well or the people you'll be living with u wouldn't recommend. Although it all depends with what you're looking for. I hope this helps 🙂

That is so helpful!! Are you doing the Public Health MSc? If so, how do you like the course?

Why can't I find Dawson on QMUL's accommodation site? Did you list this as your first choice when applying for accommodation? I am coming from the US so I don't know anyone in London. I will probably stick with university accommodation! Do you have your own bathroom and shower in Dawson?

Has anyone heard of Scape? I am on their website for housing and it looks really nice. Since most of my classes will be on Whitechapel campus, I think 40 min commute to class is too far to live in Dawson!
I am used to walking 15 minutes at most to my classes in undergrad!

Hey. Yes am doing the Global public health and policy course. It's busy. So much to learn but overall a rewarding experience. You'll learn to engage with literature and think critically as well about global issues that affect health.

About Dawson you'll have to list it as your first choice. We mostly have shared bathrooms, toilets and kitchen, which is relatively cheaper so to get an ensuite room you'll have to pay much more. Also self catered accommodation tends to be cheaper. So you might want to consider that. With time when you're comfortable enough and know your way around, you can move in with fellow students. Also once you're enrolled you'll be subscribed to email alerts regarding accommodation and you'll get to know what accommodation is free, where it is and how much it will cost. So not to worry. In case of anything else do let me know and I'll be happy to help 🙂

Hey! Are most of the Global Public Health and Policy classes on Whitechapel? Are there any on the Mile End campus? 40 minutes is such a long commute to me! I'm figuring out which place to live soon, any advice would be great!
Is everyone in Dawson Hall from QMUL? I really like Scape because it's near the main campus but it is so expensive!!! I just want the most convenient place to live

Hey! Are most of the Global Public Health and Policy classes on Whitechapel? Are there any on the Mile End campus? 40 minutes is such a long commute to me! I'm figuring out which place to live soon, any advice would be great!
Is everyone in Dawson Hall from QMUL? I really like Scape because it's near the main campus but it is so expensive!!! I just want the most convenient place to live

What price bracket is best for dorms? I want the price bracket with the most social and fun people haha

hello! I want to know how many international students are there? are there many Chinese? especially the subjects like economics, accounting etc.. because I am Chinese and I don't want to keep speaking Chinese ALL THE TIME! thanks

Hi. Queen Mary is an internationally renowned university and so you are bound to find students from all over the world in all subjects 🙂

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