Looking for accommodation whilst studying at the University Campus Barnsley?
As the University Campus Barnsley grows so does the number of students who are looking for accommodation in Barnsley. To help with this we have put together some useful information which we hope will help you in your search.
The University does not own any accommodation in Barnsley, however we are currently working closely with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and local developers to remedy this. Please check this website regularly for accommodation updates.
Hints & Tips
For impartial information on student housing you can visit this website which has lots of hints and tips about what to look for
Finding accommodation in Barnsley
Top quality accommodation is available to University Campus Barnsley students in Gateway Plaza, a brand new development within a five minute walk to the Campus. Find out what Gateway Plaza has to offer you.
We have limited accommodation available at nearby Wentworth Castle. For further details please contact Rachel Roe or Gillian Peirson at Northern College on 01226 776000.
The following website is a great way to find private, rented student accommodation and has helped previous students to find a great place to live www.studentpad.co.uk This is a national website which many universities recommend to private landlords who are wishing to let students know about the accommodation they have to offer you.
You may also find it useful to speak to estate agents in the Barnsley area
For short-term solutions, if you need to find something quickly, you may wish to visit www.spareroom.co.uk. This is for general accommodation searches and not specifically for students.
The University does have recommended and approved accommodation at Storthes Hall Park please visit the following website http://www.campusdigs.com/. This accommodation is based on the outskirts of Huddersfield about 15 miles away from the Barnsley campus.
We hope that this will help you in your search for accommodation.
Disclaimer:
Whilst the University endeavours to provide you with links to helpful information regarding accommodation in Barnsley, such links are not recommendations of the accommodation advertised. The University has no contractual or other relationship with private sector landlords and cannot influence the standard of accommodation on offer or the terms on which it is let. Students should read contracts carefully and, if necessary, take independent legal advice before signing them, as the University will be unable to intervene in the event of a dispute between the student and the landlord.
