Westminster Hall

Westminster Hall, Oxford Brookes University Harcourt Hill Campus, Botley, Oxford

Overview

Location: Harcourt Hill Campus
Beds: 267 study bedrooms in flats of 3 to 7
Bathroom: en suite
Costs: £179.48 per week
Contract: 38 week contract (longer contracts available for PGCE students)
Facilities: laundry facilities, bicycle storage, common area and hall office
Induction hobs: in J1, L1,E1,E3,H1 and H3

Westminster Hall also offers 46 studio flats for couples. See our Inclusive accommodation page for more information about this type of accommodation.

All of our halls are self-catered therefore you will cook and eat your own meals.

Note: Our accommodation tour videos act as a guidance only, sizes, layouts and furnishings of each flat may vary.

Costs

Academic year 2024/25

Standard contracts

Single en suite: £179.48 per week (£6,794.60 for 38 weeks).

38 week contracts for the 2024/25 academic year run from Saturday 14 September 2024 until 6 June 2025.

Longer contracts will be offered to PGCE students to accommodate the longer course length:

PGCE Primary Education students - 44 week contract from 7 September 2024 to 11 July 2025.
PGCE Post Compulsory students - 41 week contract from 14 September 2024 to 27 June 2025.

For information on the studio flats, please see our new Westminster Studios webpage.

Payments

You'll pay your rent via the Accommodation Portal.

Check out our Accommodation Fees webpage for more information on payment options.

Your first rent payment is generally due in late September/early October.

Tenancy terms and conditions

Please read the terms and conditions for this accommodation.

What's included?

Bills

The room price includes all of your utility bills and basic contents insurance through Endsleigh.

A complimentary internet connection in the hall is provided by WiFinity*

You can also connect to free Wi-Fi on Oxford Brookes University sites.

*whilst every effort will be made to ensure the connection is stable, the University does not accept liability for any loss of connection due to technical problems.

BROOKESbus

Students living in University Halls of Residence are eligible for a free* Inclusive Travel Pass through the Oxford Bus Company.

Information on setting up you BROOKESkey account* will be sent out by the University in your welcome email.

*admin fee applies

Room furniture and furnishings

Bed linen is not provided. Bedding, cleaning and kitchen/dining packs for University-managed halls can be pre-ordered through the accommodation portal after accepting your accommodation contract. Find out more on Purchasing Optional Extras.

Note: Flats H3 and J1 in Westminster Hall kitchens have induction hobs, so please make sure you bring or buy suitable pans if you are allocated to one of these flats.

Residence Life Team

The Residence Life (Resi Life) Team and the wider University are here to help you ease into University life.

They provide useful resources and organise fun events and activities throughout the year*

*Whilst most events and activities are free of charge, some will have an additional cost.

Location

Westminster Hall is on Harcourt Hill Campus, opposite the sports centre and very close to the teaching buildings. The Harcourt Hill Campus benefits from an on site gym. The sports centre on this site includes a 2 squash courts, fitness suite, football pitches and a 9 hole golf course. It is connected to the city centre and Headington Campus via the BROOKESbus service.

Address: Westminster Hall, Oxford Brookes University Harcourt Hill Campus, Botley, Oxford.

Postcode: The postcode varies depending on the block.

Blocks A & B: OX2 9GJ
Block C: OX2 9GL
Block D: OX2 9GN
Blocks E & F: OX2 9GP
Blocks G, H & I: OX2 9GQ
Blocks J, K & L: OX2 9GR

Telephone: 01865 534444 (option 3, then option 3, then option 4)

Contact

Accommodation Office

Office opening times:

Monday-Thursday: 9.30am to 4.00pm
Friday: 9.30am to 3.30pm

Phone lines are open:

Monday-Thursday: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Friday: 9.00am to 4.00pm

AB.1.01b Abercrombie Building
Headington Campus
Oxford
UK
OX3 0BP

+44 (0) 1865 521094

accomm@brookes.ac.uk