Starting in January?
Students starting their studies in January 2023 are advised to secure accommodation as soon as possible as options will fill up quickly - please do not wait until you travel to Swansea.
Welcome to the Rod Jones Hall
Apply to live on Bay Campus
As a student of The College, Swansea University you are invited to make the Bay Campus your new home. Safe, secure and convenient accommodation during your studies at Swansea University, accommodation on Bay Campus offers a high quality en-suite study bedroom, just a short walk to The College academic building.
If capacity allows, we try to allocate students who are studying in The College into the Rod Jones Halls of Residences. This is made up of four blocks - Clun, Cynffig, Dulais and Tawe.
The College, together with Swansea University Residential Services, welcomes your application for the next academic year. We're working together to provide a streamlined process to students studying at The College.
Additional Information
- When you are ready create an accommodation account and follow the instructions at each stage
- You can log back into your accommodation account and change your preferences at any time
- Updating your preference will not affect the date you first made your application.
- Offers of accommodation will only be issued once an applicant has been issued with an Unconditional offer letter by The College or Swansea University
- If you then wish to accept the accommodation offer, you will then be asked to agree to a tenancy and pay a reservation deposit.
*Please note that typically, students of The College, Swansea University will be allocated accommodation at Rod Jones Halls of Residence on Bay Campus, which primarily houses students studying with The College, including UK students on Accounting and Finance, Business, Economics, Psychology, Social Sciences and Sociology Foundation programmes.
If you have any questions regarding your application or how to apply please do not hesitate to contact the team via accommodation@swansea.ac.uk
Room Types
Standard En-Suite Room
Premium En-Suite Room
Communal Features
Halls fees and Contract Dates
All rooms are equipped with:
- Small double bed (known as 3/4 bed),
- Bedside chest,
- Desk
- Chair
- Bookshelf,
- Storage for clothes
- An en-suite with shower, toilet and wash hand basin.
All rooms have broadband service and personal belongings insurance included in the rent.
In addition, the room features blackout curtains, a pinboard, and mirror. You will have access to a shared kitchen and a number of communal facilities (see Communal Features).
Under 18
If you are under 18 when you start your programme with The College, you will automatically be placed in an alcohol-free flat.
Living Environments
You may choose quieter, single-sex or flats where alcohol is not permitted when you apply.
Rooms suitable for wheelchair users are available, as are flats for students with visual or hearing impairments. Please ensure you indicate your adapted room requirements when applying, so we can allocate the correct accommodation for you.
Typically, rooms are arranged in flats of 6-11 bedrooms, each having a Common Room with a large kitchen.
All kitchens are equipped with:
- Cooker
- Hob
- Sink
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Fridge/freezer
Shared flats (6-11 bedrooms) also have a breakfast bar and stools, coffee table and sofa. Please note that cutlery, crockery, and containers for separating residents’ food in fridges are not supplied.
- There is a dedicated reception area with mail room and help desk.
- All rooms have broadband service and personal belongings insurance included in the rent.
- There are rooms which are specially designed for students who are wheelchair users or who have visual or hearing impairments.
For the most up to date information regarding fees, and how to pay please visit the Swansea University Accommodation information pages.
For all students
- A Reservation Deposit of £50.00 is payable on acceptance of your offer of accommodation and we ask that you pay this through your Accommodation Account as this will secure your room.
- You have 3 days from the day you are offered to accept and pay the Reservation Deposit in advance.
- Unfortunately, we cannot secure accommodation without the Reservation Deposit in advance which is non-refundable if you fail to take up your accommodation.
Prices are shown on a weekly basis for comparison; however, students will be offered a contract for the duration of their course including orientation activities. Contract lengths are shown below:
2021-22 Contract Options – Rod Jones Hall, Bay CampusStandard En-suite: £154 per week Premium En-suite: £159 per week |
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Start Date |
End Date |
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Contract A (Two Semesters – Foundation or Year 1 Accounting and Finance, Business Management and Economics courses) |
18/09/2020 |
21/05/2021 |
35 weeks |
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Contract B (Two Semesters Year 1 or Pre-Master's Integrated courses) |
18/09/2020 |
25/06/2021 |
40 weeks |
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Contract C (Three Semesters) |
18/09/2020 |
03/09/2021 |
50 weeks |
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Contract D (Late Entry courses) |
23/10/2020 |
25/06/2021 or 03/09/2021 |
35 weeks |
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Contract E (January) |
15/01/2021 |
03/09/2021 |
33 weeks |
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Contract F (May – One Semester) |
TBC |
TBC |
15 weeks |
* - These dates and contract lengths are Subject to Change and The College cannot be held liable for any travel costs incurred where you rely on these dates.
Prefer to Live Off Campus?
If you would prefer to live Off-Campus then Swansea has plenty of options. From the central location of the City Centre to the affordability of Brynmill, Swansea's seaside private sector accommodation options are sure to cater for your specific needs and wants. You can find a collated list of off-campus options here.
Please note that Swansea University has no on-campus accommodation suitable for families so if you are planning on joining us with family then this is the option for you!
