Westminster Hall
Location
Located in the grounds of the Oxford Brookes Harcourt Hill Campus in the Botley area of Oxford, approximately 5 miles from the Headington campus. The accommodation may be of interest to students who want to live on the campus where their studies take place, especially those studying teaching and education courses who require longer contract lengths to match their course dates.
This accommodation is newly opening in September 2012
Address: Westminster Halls, Oxford Brookes University Harcourt Hill Campus, Westminster Institute of Education, Botley, Oxford. Postcode: tbc
Telephone: 01865 488285
Type of accommodation
Self-catered, ensuite rooms in flats of 5 or 6 people sharing a kitchen/lounge. There are also self-contained studio apartments for individuals/couples. There are a limited number of rooms which are adapted for use by students with disabilities.
Westminster Hall will be a non-smoking hall.
Number of rooms
262 single study bedrooms and 50 studio apartments
Typical single room size
4.5m x 2.7m (including shower room)
Room facilities
If you are interested in Westminster Hall Studios please email accomm@brookes.ac.uk with the subject title - Studio flat. Offers will only be made once you have an unconditional offer. There are a limited number of 50 week contracts available in Studio Flats.
The price includes utility costs, internet access, a bus pass and basic possessions insurance.
Other facilities
A laundry room with coin operated washers/dryers is available on-site.
PGCE and BA Primary courses requiring additional weeks; the total cost is increased accordingly in relation to the contract length. Please refer to Applying for halls.
Other information
The recently refurbished Sports Centre on this site includes a swimming pool, 2 squash courts, fitness suite, sports hall, outdoor tennis courts and a 9 hole golf course.
The site has a common room, bar, chapel, library and 24 hour communal computer rooms. A direct University bus service links the campus with Headington and Wheatley campuses and Oxford City Centre. Please note that the frequency of the bus service is reduced during vacations.
The Hall Office is available as a source of advice and information. Duvet, pillows and bed linen are not provided but a bedding pack may be purchased upon arrival.
PGCE students who request Westminster Halls are exempt from the no-cars rule. For all other students, it is a condition of residency whilst living in hall that you do not keep or use a car in Oxford.
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For a list of items please refer to What to bring
