The Student Room Group

Foundation years and Accommodation

Hi!

I'm looking at applying to a science foundation degree as I don't have the right a-levels to move onto my desired degree right away. I'm perfectly fine with doing a foundation year, the only thing I'm confused about is accommodation. I know most universities treat you like a first year and you can get into halls. I was just wandering if anyone has experience as a foundation year student and what they did in years two and beyond when it comes to accommodation?
Btw I'm applying to University of Leeds, Aberystwyth Uni, University of York, University of Birmingham and University of Sussex if anyone has any experience from any of those :smile:)

Thank you!!
Original post by James_ss
Hi!

I'm looking at applying to a science foundation degree as I don't have the right a-levels to move onto my desired degree right away. I'm perfectly fine with doing a foundation year, the only thing I'm confused about is accommodation. I know most universities treat you like a first year and you can get into halls. I was just wandering if anyone has experience as a foundation year student and what they did in years two and beyond when it comes to accommodation?
Btw I'm applying to University of Leeds, Aberystwyth Uni, University of York, University of Birmingham and University of Sussex if anyone has any experience from any of those :smile:)

Thank you!!

Heya, I'm not sure how helpful this will be since I didn't go to any of the uni's you mentioned but to give you the short version:

Foundation year: halls (moved back home after Christmas and went back to move my stuff out at Easter because of covid)
Year 1: Because of covid lockdowns etc, I got to know my first year flatmates pretty well so we signed a shared house for this year.
Year 2: uni halls
Year 3: private halls

My uni had 'early bird' bookings for halls which basically meant there was a limited number of rooms available for returning students/students who were under DSA, but you had to get in there quite quickly as there was a waiting list if you left it too late.
(edited 1 month ago)
Reply 2
Original post by Chronoscope
Heya, I'm not sure how helpful this will be since I didn't go to any of the uni's you mentioned but to give you the short version:
Foundation year: halls (moved back home after Christmas and went back to move my stuff out at Easter because of covid)
Year 1: Because of covid lockdowns etc, I got to know my first year flatmates pretty well so we signed a shared house for this year.
Year 2: uni halls
Year 3: private halls
My uni had 'early bird' bookings for halls which basically meant there was a limited number of rooms available for returning students/students who were under DSA, but you had to get in there quite quickly as there was a waiting list if you left it too late.

Hiya!

Thank you that is very helpful!
Original post by James_ss
Hi!
I'm looking at applying to a science foundation degree as I don't have the right a-levels to move onto my desired degree right away. I'm perfectly fine with doing a foundation year, the only thing I'm confused about is accommodation. I know most universities treat you like a first year and you can get into halls. I was just wandering if anyone has experience as a foundation year student and what they did in years two and beyond when it comes to accommodation?
Btw I'm applying to University of Leeds, Aberystwyth Uni, University of York, University of Birmingham and University of Sussex if anyone has any experience from any of those :smile:)
Thank you!!

Hi there! It’s great that you’re considering a science foundation degree—it’s a smart step to achieve your goals. 😊
While I can’t speak for the specific universities you’ve listed, I can share some insight into how Coventry University supports foundation year students with accommodation. At Coventry, foundation year students are treated like first years, so you’ll have access to the same range of university-managed halls. These are a fantastic way to meet people and settle into university life.
For years two and beyond, many students either stay in private accommodations near the campus or continue in university-managed options, depending on their preferences. Coventry has a wide variety of affordable student accommodations close to the city center and campus, making it super convenient.
If you're exploring your options, I highly recommend checking out Coventry University—it’s well-known for its strong student support and diverse, welcoming community. Plus, the Science and Health departments have excellent facilities to help you thrive in your studies! You can look to a course Applied Biosciences with foundation the link for the same is attached here.
Good luck with your applications! 😊

Second year applied bio sciences student
Coventry University Student Ambassador.
Original post by James_ss
Hi!
I'm looking at applying to a science foundation degree as I don't have the right a-levels to move onto my desired degree right away. I'm perfectly fine with doing a foundation year, the only thing I'm confused about is accommodation. I know most universities treat you like a first year and you can get into halls. I was just wandering if anyone has experience as a foundation year student and what they did in years two and beyond when it comes to accommodation?
Btw I'm applying to University of Leeds, Aberystwyth Uni, University of York, University of Birmingham and University of Sussex if anyone has any experience from any of those :smile:)
Thank you!!
Do not go to leeds uni for a science foundation year, very bad reviews and i did one in social sciences and it was the biggest waste of time ever

Quick Reply