University Locks

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  • Bedroom (Cluster & Two Bedroom Flat)

  • Kitchen and Lounge Area (Cluster Flat)

  • Kitchen (Cluster Flat)

  • Lounge Area (Cluster Flat)

  • Bathroom (Cluster & Two Bedroom Flat)

  • Kitchen (Two Bedroom Flat)

  • Lounge Area (Two Bedroom Flat)

  • Accessible/Adapted Bedroom

  • Accessible/Adapted Bedroom

  • Accessible/Adapted Bedroom

  • Accessible/Adapted Bathroom

  • Study Space

  • Social Space

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University Locks BCU accommodation

University Locks is managed by the University. This accommodation is located just a two-minute walk from our City Centre Campus. It is ideal if you want to live close to campus as well as the city-living feeling. Security is important and in addition to 24-hour CCTV, security officers are on duty out of office hours and there is a secure door entry system.  

There are dedicated social and study spaces, as well as outdoor balconies in each of these locations. A convenience store is also located on site. 

Feel at home in your en-suite room, which has a private shower room with sink and toilet. Each room has a three quarter bed with mattress and cover and a Wi-Fi connected study area with a desk, chair and a notice board. As well as a full length mirror, waste paper bin and wardrobe, drawers, shelves and you'll find storage space under your bed for your belongings. Your shared fitted kitchen which includes a cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, kettle and toaster also has a living area with a TV, which is an ideal space to relax with your flatmates.

Our cosy two bedroom flat comes with shared bathroom facilities which include shower, sink and toilet. Each room has a three quarter bed with mattress and cover and a Wi-Fi connected study area with a desk, chair and a notice board. As well as a full length mirror, waste paper bin and wardrobe, drawers, shelves and you'll find storage space under your bed for your belongings. Your shared fitted kitchen which includes a cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, kettle and toaster also has a living area with a TV, which is an ideal space to relax with your flatmate.

We also have some adapted and accessible accommodation for students with physical and sensory impairments.

  • BCU accommodation
  • En suite (cluster flats)
  • Three quarter beds
  • Study/social space
  • Music practice rooms**
  • Laundry
  • Wi-Fi
  • Public areas cleaned
  • Fully fitted kitchen
  • Convenience store
  • 24 hour security
  • Bike racks
  • Bills included
  • Two bed apartments offered
  • City Centre Wellbeing studio***

** Bookable for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Students

***Cost of classes apply

Cleaning

The lifts, stairwells and landings in each apartment are cleaned by contracted staff. However, cleaning of the apartment is the responsibility of the residents.

City Centre Wellbeing studio

The City Centre Wellbeing studio, located at University Locks, includes a timetable of exercise classes which are available to students from Monday – Saturday, 7am – 6:30pm. With our students physical wellbeing in mind, the studio has been designed as a relaxing space to take part in exercise classes such as Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Boxercise and much more. The timetable is periodically reviewed and updated by the BCU Active team to reflect the needs of our student community.


Address

50 Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XJ. 0121 331 5359

Email - unilocks@bcu.ac.uk

Campus Distances

University Locks to:

Campus Distance
City Centre Campus 0.2 miles
Margaret Street 1.1 miles
Vittoria Street 1.6 miles
City South Campus 2.4 miles
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Academic year 2024/25

Room type and contract length Weekly Annual
Two bedroom flat 40 week
Home student (14 September 2024 - 21 June 2025)
£165.71 (per bedroom) £6,628.40 (per bedroom)
Two bedroom flat 41 week
International student (7 September 2024 - 21 June 2025)
£165.71 (per bedroom) £6,794.11 (per bedroom)
Single en suite bedroom 40 week
Home student (14 September 2024 - 21 June 2025)
£165.71   £6,628.40 
Single en suite bedroom 41 week
International student (7 September 2024 - 21 June 2025)
£165.71   £6,794.11
Single en suite bedroom 51 week
(7 September 2024- 30 August 2025)
£160.71   £8,196.21
Single en suite bedroom Foundation Acting 28 week
(14 September 2024 - 29 March 2025)
£165.71 £4,639.88
Single en suite bedroom Semester One 19 week
(7 September 2024 - 18 January 2025)
£165.71 £3,148.49
Single en suite bedroom Semester Two 21 week
(25 January 2025 - 21 June 2025)
£165.71 £3,479.91

Required before moving in:

  • £165.71 advance payment is required to accept the booking. This amount will be deducted from instalment one of the Residence fee.

Payment dates and amounts

 Date 40 week 41 week 51 week
1 October 2024 £2,209.47 £2,264.71 £2,732.07
7 January 2025 £2,209.47 £2,264.70 £2,732.07
15 April 2025 £2,209.46 £2,264.70 £2,732.07

Foundation Acting/Semester payment plan:

Date Foundation Acting Semester One Semester Two
1 October 2024 £2,319.94 £1,574.25  -
20 December 2024  - £1,574.24  -
7 January 2025 £2,319.94  -  -
3 February 2025  -  - £1,739.96
15 April 2025  -  - £1,739.95

Academic year 2023/24

Room type and contract length Weekly Annual
Two bedroom flat 40 week
Home student (9 September 2023 - 15 June 2024)
£159.34 (per bedroom) £6,373.60 (per bedroom)
Two bedroom flat 41 week
International student (2 September 2023 - 15 June 2024)
£159.34 (per bedroom) £6,532.94 (per bedroom)
Single en suite bedroom 40 week
Home student (9 September 2023 - 15 June 2024)
£159.34   £6,373.60 
Single en suite bedroom 41 week
International student (2 September 2023 - 15 June 2024)
£159.34   £6,532.94
Single en suite bedroom 51 week
(2 September 2023 - 24 August 2024)
£154.34   £7,871.34
Single en suite bedroom Foundation Acting 28 week
(9 September 2023 - 23 March 2024)
£159.34 £4,461.52
Single en suite bedroom Semester One 19 week
(2 September 2023 - 13 January 2024)
£159.34 £3,027.46
Single en suite bedroom Semester Two 21 week
(20 January 2024 - 15 June 2024)
£159.34 £3,346.14

Required before moving in:

  • 51 week, 41 week, 40 week and 28 week licences - £159.34 advance payment is required to accept the booking. This amount will be deducted from instalment one of the Residence fee.
  • Semester One (19 week licence) - £3,027.46 payment in full is required to accept the booking.
  • Semester Two (21 week licence) - £3,346.14 payment in full is required to accept the booking.

Payment dates and amounts

 Date 40 week 41 week 51 week
29 September 2023 £2,124.54 £2,177.65 £2,623.78
8 January 2024 £2,124.53 £2,177.65 £2,623.78
15 April 2024 £2,124.53 £2,177.64 £2,623.78

Foundation Acting/Semester payment plan:

Date Foundation Acting Semester One Semester Two
29 September 2023 £2,230.76  -  -
8 January 2024 £2,230.76  -  -
On Acceptance of Offer  - £3,027.46  -
On Acceptance of Offer  -  - £3,346.14

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