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Laura - University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
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Laura - University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
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So I am waiting to be sent a link to set my password for the accommodation portal but I know I have to wait 72 working hours for the link to be sent(as I’ve just firmed Plymouth).
I’m just worried that I’m not going to get a choice for the halls I want ,or a place at all.
Should I be worried and do you think a lot of places have been taken up already?
I’m just worried that I’m not going to get a choice for the halls I want ,or a place at all.
Should I be worried and do you think a lot of places have been taken up already?
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So I am waiting to be sent a link to set my password for the accommodation portal but I know I have to wait 72 working hours for the link to be sent(as I’ve just firmed Plymouth).
I’m just worried that I’m not going to get a choice for the halls I want ,or a place at all.
Should I be worried and do you think a lot of places have been taken up already?
So I am waiting to be sent a link to set my password for the accommodation portal but I know I have to wait 72 working hours for the link to be sent(as I’ve just firmed Plymouth).
I’m just worried that I’m not going to get a choice for the halls I want ,or a place at all.
Should I be worried and do you think a lot of places have been taken up already?
Hopefully you have received the link by now. If you haven't give us a message and I can give the accommodation team an email

Laura - University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
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Hello Everyone,
If you are going to be studying with us this September, congratulations on securing a place! If you still need to sort out your accommodation and find flatmates you can do this online via the university website https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-l.../accommodation.
You can access the dedicated website for further information about clearing accommodation here - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-l...-accommodation.
Don't forget the University also offers postgraduate accommodation for those of you who will be studying for your graduate degrees! I stayed in university-managed halls and had such an amazing time! I had some really brilliant flatmates that were exactly what I wanted - I was after a more chilled out, quiet vibe and that's exactly what I got. You can enquire about spaces via the link provided https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-l...c-requirements.
Let me know if you have any questions about accommodation!
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
If you are going to be studying with us this September, congratulations on securing a place! If you still need to sort out your accommodation and find flatmates you can do this online via the university website https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-l.../accommodation.
You can access the dedicated website for further information about clearing accommodation here - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-l...-accommodation.
Don't forget the University also offers postgraduate accommodation for those of you who will be studying for your graduate degrees! I stayed in university-managed halls and had such an amazing time! I had some really brilliant flatmates that were exactly what I wanted - I was after a more chilled out, quiet vibe and that's exactly what I got. You can enquire about spaces via the link provided https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-l...c-requirements.
Let me know if you have any questions about accommodation!
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
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Studio room for rent!😍🙌🏼![Name: 78ae890d-1430-41b2-aac0-ba9e6c3b0675.JPG
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Change in circumstances mean that I no longer need this room so I am looking for a new tenant to occupy the room
Beckley Point is in the centre of Plymouth and located close to both Universities in Plymouth
Beckley Point is a stunning, modern building that has EVERYTHING within it that you will need. It is located extremely close to local shops too
Room details
-51 week contract (£161/week)
-First rent fee has been paid by myself
-standard studio apartment
-kitchen
-Breakfast bar
-en suite
-double bed
-move in date 12th September 2020
-Leave date 4th September 2021
I am gutted to no longer be moving to Plymouth as this room is PERFECT
ANY ENQUIRES please drop me a as soon as possible 🤞🏼
Change in circumstances mean that I no longer need this room so I am looking for a new tenant to occupy the room
Beckley Point is in the centre of Plymouth and located close to both Universities in Plymouth
Beckley Point is a stunning, modern building that has EVERYTHING within it that you will need. It is located extremely close to local shops too
Room details
-51 week contract (£161/week)
-First rent fee has been paid by myself
-standard studio apartment
-kitchen
-Breakfast bar
-en suite
-double bed
-move in date 12th September 2020
-Leave date 4th September 2021
I am gutted to no longer be moving to Plymouth as this room is PERFECT
ANY ENQUIRES please drop me a as soon as possible 🤞🏼
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AVAILABLE ROOM FOR RENT
Anyone looking for a room this September? Due to unfortunate circumstances I will be dropping out of University of Plymouth and therefore need a new tenant to occupy my room.
I stayed at Central point my last yr(my first year 19-20) and I can tell you Central Point is at a great location being right in the city centre with 2 Poundland shops right next to it, there’s a Pizza Hut, McDonald’s n KFC within 3 n 5 minutes of the accommodation each so great for coming back from a night out or Just eating out. It’s 5 minutes away from Drake Circus the shopping centre and 8-10mins away from the University. It’s a very ideal location with everything within walking distance😍.
Room details:
8 person flat
Classic en-suite
Double bed
Rent: £4085.00😱
Tenancy period: 12/09/20-10/07/21
Anyone interested please message thanks👌
Anyone looking for a room this September? Due to unfortunate circumstances I will be dropping out of University of Plymouth and therefore need a new tenant to occupy my room.
I stayed at Central point my last yr(my first year 19-20) and I can tell you Central Point is at a great location being right in the city centre with 2 Poundland shops right next to it, there’s a Pizza Hut, McDonald’s n KFC within 3 n 5 minutes of the accommodation each so great for coming back from a night out or Just eating out. It’s 5 minutes away from Drake Circus the shopping centre and 8-10mins away from the University. It’s a very ideal location with everything within walking distance😍.
Room details:
8 person flat
Classic en-suite
Double bed
Rent: £4085.00😱
Tenancy period: 12/09/20-10/07/21
Anyone interested please message thanks👌
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Hello Student Reps, Which is the best accommodation for postgraduate mature students as I'm looking for the same chilled out quiet vibe, alcohol-free, cheap and cheerful? I just need some insider information and firsthand experiences, to point me in the right direction, please? Kind Regards, Harry.
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Hello Student Reps, Which is the best accommodation for postgraduate mature students as I'm looking for the same chilled out quiet vibe, alcohol-free, cheap and cheerful? I just need some insider information and firsthand experiences, to point me in the right direction, please? Kind Regards, Harry.
Hello Student Reps, Which is the best accommodation for postgraduate mature students as I'm looking for the same chilled out quiet vibe, alcohol-free, cheap and cheerful? I just need some insider information and firsthand experiences, to point me in the right direction, please? Kind Regards, Harry.
I stayed in Robbin's standard postgrad halls, which meant I didn't have an ensuite and shared the toilet and shower room with my housemates. Luckily, I only had 2 other girls in my flat even though the flat had 8 rooms in total. As I stayed in the university-managed accommodation, I got to fill out a survey before I moved in, which basically let me suggest the type of atmosphere I'd like. For example, I said I go to bed quite early, don't go out much and I like things to be extremely clean. My housemates were amazing, and we were always the cleanest flat in the block (our cleaner gave us a box of doughnuts as a thank you for always keeping our communal areas clean and tidy). I could not fault the flat, apart from the fact that it is located close to undergrad flats so on the odd occasion you may hear people being loud before they go out, but this is quite normal considering you are close to some bars and lots of other student properties. With the university managed halls you can also state you are after an alcohol-free flat and they are really good at accommodating for this.
As for the other postgraduate accommodations, I never visited any so I cannot personally comment on this. If you don't mind sharing a house, you can always have a look on Spareroom.co.uk which has various rooms in a houseshare, usually, they will state if they are a professional house which caters to mature and/or postgraduate students which might also be a good option. On the other hand, you could go for the student shared housing which is usually stated in the description box on the website, however, if you're after a quiet environment I'd check what the current housemates are like and what ages they are, this can sometimes give you a good idea about the atmosphere.
I hope this helps! Happy house hunting.
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
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(Original post by University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep)
Hello harry.bhatoa,
I stayed in Robbin's standard postgrad halls, which meant I didn't have an ensuite and shared the toilet and shower room with my housemates. Luckily, I only had 2 other girls in my flat even though the flat had 8 rooms in total. As I stayed in the university-managed accommodation, I got to fill out a survey before I moved in, which basically let me suggest the type of atmosphere I'd like. For example, I said I go to bed quite early, don't go out much and I like things to be extremely clean. My housemates were amazing, and we were always the cleanest flat in the block (our cleaner gave us a box of doughnuts as a thank you for always keeping our communal areas clean and tidy). I could not fault the flat, apart from the fact that it is located close to undergrad flats so on the odd occasion you may hear people being loud before they go out, but this is quite normal considering you are close to some bars and lots of other student properties. With the university managed halls you can also state you are after an alcohol-free flat and they are really good at accommodating for this.
As for the other postgraduate accommodations, I never visited any so I cannot personally comment on this. If you don't mind sharing a house, you can always have a look on Spareroom.co.uk which has various rooms in a houseshare, usually, they will state if they are a professional house which caters to mature and/or postgraduate students which might also be a good option. On the other hand, you could go for the student shared housing which is usually stated in the description box on the website, however, if you're after a quiet environment I'd check what the current housemates are like and what ages they are, this can sometimes give you a good idea about the atmosphere.
I hope this helps! Happy house hunting.
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
Hello harry.bhatoa,
I stayed in Robbin's standard postgrad halls, which meant I didn't have an ensuite and shared the toilet and shower room with my housemates. Luckily, I only had 2 other girls in my flat even though the flat had 8 rooms in total. As I stayed in the university-managed accommodation, I got to fill out a survey before I moved in, which basically let me suggest the type of atmosphere I'd like. For example, I said I go to bed quite early, don't go out much and I like things to be extremely clean. My housemates were amazing, and we were always the cleanest flat in the block (our cleaner gave us a box of doughnuts as a thank you for always keeping our communal areas clean and tidy). I could not fault the flat, apart from the fact that it is located close to undergrad flats so on the odd occasion you may hear people being loud before they go out, but this is quite normal considering you are close to some bars and lots of other student properties. With the university managed halls you can also state you are after an alcohol-free flat and they are really good at accommodating for this.
As for the other postgraduate accommodations, I never visited any so I cannot personally comment on this. If you don't mind sharing a house, you can always have a look on Spareroom.co.uk which has various rooms in a houseshare, usually, they will state if they are a professional house which caters to mature and/or postgraduate students which might also be a good option. On the other hand, you could go for the student shared housing which is usually stated in the description box on the website, however, if you're after a quiet environment I'd check what the current housemates are like and what ages they are, this can sometimes give you a good idea about the atmosphere.
I hope this helps! Happy house hunting.
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
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QUALITY STUDENT ACCOMMODATION https://adpropertysolutions.wordpress.com
Hi all,
Hope you're well, if you’re considering a private student home for 2021 then please do get in touch? I’m currently looking for a student to replace me, to occupy a CLEAN, quiet and comfy student house (RENT FREE until 1st Jan 2021 if you wanted to move-in sooner), with two lovely housemates, and a good professional landlord, just off campus on North Road East, in a single room at £79 per week (cheapest student price in Plymouth), as unfortunately I've had to withdraw from postgrad study this year due to a change in circumstances. Please let me know if you are interested? Here’s the link again for room details No 59: https://adpropertysolutions.wordpress.com
Kind Regards, Harry 🙂Attachment 973636
Hi all,
Hope you're well, if you’re considering a private student home for 2021 then please do get in touch? I’m currently looking for a student to replace me, to occupy a CLEAN, quiet and comfy student house (RENT FREE until 1st Jan 2021 if you wanted to move-in sooner), with two lovely housemates, and a good professional landlord, just off campus on North Road East, in a single room at £79 per week (cheapest student price in Plymouth), as unfortunately I've had to withdraw from postgrad study this year due to a change in circumstances. Please let me know if you are interested? Here’s the link again for room details No 59: https://adpropertysolutions.wordpress.com
Kind Regards, Harry 🙂Attachment 973636
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(Original post by sierragr95)
How likely is it for postgrads who apply to receive accommodation? Do the spots usually fill up?
How likely is it for postgrads who apply to receive accommodation? Do the spots usually fill up?
From my experience, not all of the rooms in my flat were occupied and people never moved in during the year. I will email the accommodation team to find out more about this and let you know.
Best,
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
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(Original post by University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep)
Hi sierragr95,
From my experience, not all of the rooms in my flat were occupied and people never moved in during the year. I will email the accommodation team to find out more about this and let you know.
Best,
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
Hi sierragr95,
From my experience, not all of the rooms in my flat were occupied and people never moved in during the year. I will email the accommodation team to find out more about this and let you know.
Best,
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
I have just heard back from the accommodations team. I have been informed that they will usually always be able to offer a post-graduate room; however, your preferred room type may not be available. E.g. Large en-suites usually sell out first. This was the case for me and I had to move into a standard room where I shared a bathroom. This wasn't an issue for me as we had a cleaner once a week and I found it was always spotless.
If you have any more questions about accommodation you can send an email to [email protected] to discuss their availability.
I hope this helps!
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
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(Original post by University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep)
Hi sierragr95,
I have just heard back from the accommodations team. I have been informed that they will usually always be able to offer a post-graduate room; however, your preferred room type may not be available. E.g. Large en-suites usually sell out first. This was the case for me and I had to move into a standard room where I shared a bathroom. This wasn't an issue for me as we had a cleaner once a week and I found it was always spotless.
If you have any more questions about accommodation you can send an email to [email protected] to discuss their availability.
I hope this helps!
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
Hi sierragr95,
I have just heard back from the accommodations team. I have been informed that they will usually always be able to offer a post-graduate room; however, your preferred room type may not be available. E.g. Large en-suites usually sell out first. This was the case for me and I had to move into a standard room where I shared a bathroom. This wasn't an issue for me as we had a cleaner once a week and I found it was always spotless.
If you have any more questions about accommodation you can send an email to [email protected] to discuss their availability.
I hope this helps!
Yasmin ~ University of Plymouth Postgraduate Student Rep
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Hi Everyone
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I hope you are having a great week so far. I just thought I would talk about my experience in halls as many of you may want to know. I was in Robbins Hall, a university-managed hall. It was a great experience. The management team and the cleaners are all super friendly. They run events and competitions which are always great fun and often give away free food! My flatmates became like family and we often had flat cooking nights that are some of the best memories I have.
As usual, if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Continue to stay safe.
- Tsian Undergrad Rep

I hope you are having a great week so far. I just thought I would talk about my experience in halls as many of you may want to know. I was in Robbins Hall, a university-managed hall. It was a great experience. The management team and the cleaners are all super friendly. They run events and competitions which are always great fun and often give away free food! My flatmates became like family and we often had flat cooking nights that are some of the best memories I have.
As usual, if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Continue to stay safe.
- Tsian Undergrad Rep
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Hi Everyone,
Our Accommodation Portal is open for halls this September!
We guarantee a place in halls – either University-managed or from accredited private providers – to all undergraduate first-year students who make Plymouth their firm first choice and apply before 18 June 2021.
Once you've made us your firm first choice, you can enter our portal and make choices about your new home!
Follow our Residence Life Team on social media to see the latest updates and ask questions.
~ Catherine, University of Plymouth
Our Accommodation Portal is open for halls this September!

We guarantee a place in halls – either University-managed or from accredited private providers – to all undergraduate first-year students who make Plymouth their firm first choice and apply before 18 June 2021.
Once you've made us your firm first choice, you can enter our portal and make choices about your new home!
Follow our Residence Life Team on social media to see the latest updates and ask questions.
~ Catherine, University of Plymouth
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