Accommodation for phys associate postgrad?

Hi! I'm a new student to UEA and I've accepted my offer for Masters in Physicians Associate Studies, but I've had to defer a year due to finance / mental health, so I start in 2025!

But I've been thinking about my accommodation for when I actually start my postgrad - the PA course starts in January and is 2yrs long, which is rlly awkward since all the student accoms start in September and I won't be able to definitely choose the accom I want/need (en-suite, quiet postgrad flats etc.). I've been contacting the UEA accommodation office / private student halls about the availability of rooms with a Jan move in date but they're all telling me to wait until next year to figure it out. But I literally can't stop worrying abt it lol

I was wondering if current / upcoming PA students know what to do for their accommodation and could give me any advice?

Thanks! - Day :smile:

Original post by daysnutz

Hi! I'm a new student to UEA and I've accepted my offer for Masters in Physicians Associate Studies, but I've had to defer a year due to finance / mental health, so I start in 2025!

But I've been thinking about my accommodation for when I actually start my postgrad - the PA course starts in January and is 2yrs long, which is rlly awkward since all the student accoms start in September and I won't be able to definitely choose the accom I want/need (en-suite, quiet postgrad flats etc.). I've been contacting the UEA accommodation office / private student halls about the availability of rooms with a Jan move in date but they're all telling me to wait until next year to figure it out. But I literally can't stop worrying abt it lol

I was wondering if current / upcoming PA students know what to do for their accommodation and could give me any advice?

Thanks! - Day :smile:

Hi there,

Norwich has an array of options for accommodation for post-graduate students...

If you are looking for student accommodation particularly, or for the benefits that can come with living in student accommodation such as having all bills included within your rent, common areas like games rooms and study rooms, and outside spaces, then there are a fair few options...

- https://www.thisisfresh.com/norwich/benedicts-gate?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_uGmBhBREiwAeOfsd6V6w5y345mbt0G2O-7xeuXMG-yTyIGQQdlrt0dKxBn7UOoEov9KKxoCd4sQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

- https://wearehomesforstudents.com/student-accommodation/norwich/pablo-fanque-house?utm_source=Google%20Ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Pablo%20Fanque%20House%20-%20Norwich-%20SEARCH&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_uGmBhBREiwAeOfsd7-WQ2liLzlO71Y215w1fWoMxD4NZap4x5ncnjT3AXoqn0URTkjZKhoChpMQAvD_BwE

- This one is literally brand new having just been renovated into student accommodation - https://www.accommodationforstudents.com/student-hall/3642-st-crispin-s-house-norwich

- https://www.collegiate-ac.com/uk-student-accommodation/norwich/crown-place/

There are also some options more specifically for post-graduate students and young professionals which don't always have any communal areas but are flats and studios more suited to independent living and with more built-in amenities. I stayed in one of these myself which I would highly recommend - https://www.pads4grads.com/

Alternatively, you may wish to look at the general private rental market. In this case I would recommend the website UniHomes as this lists house particularly for students - https://www.unihomes.co.uk/student-accommodation/norwich/near-university-of-east-anglia

I hope this helps you find somewhere, please do let me know if you have any further questions!

Thanks,
Leah :smile:

UEA Law

Original post by daysnutz

Hi! I'm a new student to UEA and I've accepted my offer for Masters in Physicians Associate Studies, but I've had to defer a year due to finance / mental health, so I start in 2025!

But I've been thinking about my accommodation for when I actually start my postgrad - the PA course starts in January and is 2yrs long, which is rlly awkward since all the student accoms start in September and I won't be able to definitely choose the accom I want/need (en-suite, quiet postgrad flats etc.). I've been contacting the UEA accommodation office / private student halls about the availability of rooms with a Jan move in date but they're all telling me to wait until next year to figure it out. But I literally can't stop worrying abt it lol

I was wondering if current / upcoming PA students know what to do for their accommodation and could give me any advice?

Thanks! - Day :smile:

Hi @daysnutz

As UEA Rep Leah said, there are lots of options for accomodation in Norwich so even if you needed it closer to the time I am sure there would be plenty of options available.

There is a chance there may be spare accomodation on campus near the time. Also, I would recommend looking nearby in the golden triangle or in Norwich city centre as both are not far away and the public transport from campus to the city centre is really great.

Please let us know if you have any further questions
UEA Rep Lucy
Final year Economics student with a Year Abroad

Reply 3

Mercy Kinsly

Hey,

I'm in the same boat. I had to defer due to similar reasons so I will be starting in January 2025 too! I've been looking for accommodations but like you, it has been quite difficult.

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daysnutz

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Original post by Mercy Kinsly

Hey,
I'm in the same boat. I had to defer due to similar reasons so I will be starting in January 2025 too! I've been looking for accommodations but like you, it has been quite difficult.

Hi, it's so nice to hear from someone in the same situation!!

Currently, I've been checking Unihomes and Spareroom religiously for any rooms. I think the best option is to wait until a few months before our courses starts to find rooms available for Dec-Jan move in, so that we can find accommodation with amenities we need instead of taking whatever the accom office will give us haha.

Would you be interested in buddying up and searching together? I can give u my socials and we can talk abt it more closer to the time!

Thanks,
Day

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chris.sb

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Original post by daysnutz

Hi, it's so nice to hear from someone in the same situation!!
Currently, I've been checking Unihomes and Spareroom religiously for any rooms. I think the best option is to wait until a few months before our courses starts to find rooms available for Dec-Jan move in, so that we can find accommodation with amenities we need instead of taking whatever the accom office will give us haha.
Would you be interested in buddying up and searching together? I can give u my socials and we can talk abt it more closer to the time!
Thanks,
Day

Hi! Have you already deferred? I am heading to UEA for post grad studies in September and found a student property for 6. The only thing is that it requires you to have the group before letting. If you'd like we can all come together and rent the property. It's in a good location just a few minutes walk from campus

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chris.sb

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Original post by Mercy Kinsly

Hey,
I'm in the same boat. I had to defer due to similar reasons so I will be starting in January 2025 too! I've been looking for accommodations but like you, it has been quite difficult.

Hi! Can you reverse deferring 😂? I am heading to UEA for post grad studies in September and found a student property for 6. The only thing is that it requires you to have the group before letting. If you'd like we can all come together and rent the property. It's in a good location just a few minutes walk from campus

Original post by chris.sb

Hi! Can you reverse deferring 😂? I am heading to UEA for post grad studies in September and found a student property for 6. The only thing is that it requires you to have the group before letting. If you'd like we can all come together and rent the property. It's in a good location just a few minutes walk from campus

Hi there,

Congratulations on your decision to join UEA for your postgrad studies in September!

Regarding your search for a house share, finding a newly refurbished place close to the university sounds great. You might find the UEA Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/665891004059062) useful for connecting with potential housemates.

Best of luck with your search and preparation for your postgrad journey at UEA. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Best,
Daniel
PhD student

Reply 8

chris.sb

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Original post by UEA Rep Daniel

Hi there,
Congratulations on your decision to join UEA for your postgrad studies in September!
Regarding your search for a house share, finding a newly refurbished place close to the university sounds great. You might find the UEA Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/665891004059062) useful for connecting with potential housemates.
Best of luck with your search and preparation for your postgrad journey at UEA. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
Best,
Daniel
PhD student

Thanks so much, Daniel!

Reply 9

Mercy Kinsly

Original post by daysnutz

Hi, it's so nice to hear from someone in the same situation!!
Currently, I've been checking Unihomes and Spareroom religiously for any rooms. I think the best option is to wait until a few months before our courses starts to find rooms available for Dec-Jan move in, so that we can find accommodation with amenities we need instead of taking whatever the accom office will give us haha.
Would you be interested in buddying up and searching together? I can give u my socials and we can talk abt it more closer to the time!
Thanks,
Day

Hi yes! Buddying up sounds like a plan. My Instagram is mercykinsly

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