Any postgrads (or anyone, actually) at Newcastle University?

fran_from_willesden

I'm off to Newcastle in September to start a Masters but haven't decided what to do for accommodation.

Ideally I'd like to go into private accommodation as my course lasts for 12 months and I understand that accommodation provided for postgrads by the uni is only for 9 months. What are prices like?

I'll be moving up there alone so does anyone know if the University helps new postgrads find houses with like-minded people? Or if the there is an accommodation office that can point me in the right direction? in fact any tips / comments will be greatly appreciated!! Although I've been in this situation before when I did my undergrad degree, I wasn't moving straight into private housing!

While we're on the subject - what's the Uni like? I've heard the nightlife is wild in Geordieland! Any good tips for what to do/see in the city? I've visited briefly but not for long enough to have a proper look around!

Thanks!

Savvy_Sue

There is bound to be an accommodation office although their helpfulness can vary. However the sooner you get in touch with them the more help they will be!

I can't vouch for the nightlife but on one visit I went to a super flea / antique market in an old church and drooled over some wonderful bookcases, it looked as if someone had stripped them out of an old private library. Just as well I was on the train not in a transit van or I'd have mortgaged my soul to buy them...

Nelly17

My son is in his first year in Newcastle and loves it. He can now COOK. What a wonderful thing this further education is:)

He is staying Richardson Road university flats. Each one has 6 cupboards/bedrooms, a communal kitchen and 1 toilet and shower room.

The accommodation information can be accessed at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation.

Next year he and 4 friends are moving out to their own place and have already paid their deposit.
They got the new place through https://www.yetholmproperties.co.uk which has 2 offices, 1 in the centre of Newcastle and 1 in the Jesmond area. I think though there are numerous agents with properties available for students and the university accommodation office could point you in the right direction.

As for the night life well all I know is that if you're a drinker you'll be happy. I think the Turbo is very popular (beer and smirnoff ice in 1 glass) YUK!!
My son sends me some very loving texts after a few of those.

Being more serious I think you'll really enjoy Newcastle we have been up there several times and the atmosphere is wonderful (the Geordies are really friendly) and the nightlife plentiful.