Birmingham Accommodation

Student Accommodation in Birmingham

One essential thing you must ensure you have arranged prior to your studies at MetFilm School Birmingham is your accommodation. Your living arrangement can be an important factor in your success as a student.

We do not have halls of residence at MetFilm School Birmingham, which means you must find housing privately, but we have various resources available to help with every step of the process.

Birmingham hosts various possibilities for accommodation such as flats, shared houses, and private halls. However, as Birmingham is a university city there is a heavy demand for student accommodation. We advise you to look as early as possible to find a place that suits your needs.

We can’t wait for you to start this next exciting chapter. See you in Birmingham!

Amber

Amber is a top student accommodation provider and services all our campus locations, ensuring you have exclusive access to the best living spaces in the city. Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for the ideal place to live and hello to a worry-free academic year.

What can you expect?

Prime Locations: Our accommodations are conveniently located near campus and local amenities.
Comfortable Living: Enjoy well-furnished and fully equipped spaces designed with students in mind.
Affordable Options: We offer a range of budget-friendly choices to suit your financial needs.
Safety First: Your security is our priority; our accommodations are equipped with modern safety features.
Peace of Mind: Our exclusive properties are verified, and price match guaranteed.
Early Bird Offers: Take advantage of rent reductions by booking early and unlock savings on moving and lifestyle expenses like restaurant charges, luggage fees, gym memberships, and so much more!

Halls of Residence

Here are a selection of Halls of Residence we work with:

Unite Student Properties

Unite Students has 13 student halls available in Birmingham; Athena Studios, Jennens Court and Staniforth House. Prices starts from £99 per week. Each room comes with a bathroom and either a personal or shared kitchen. The residences are close to SFS Birmingham.

www.unitestudents.com/birmingham

CRM

CRM opened on Bristol Street in September 2013, which provides some of Birmingham’s most exclusive student accommodation. Located with easy access to the city centre and SFS Birmingham. Each room comes with an en-suite,
parking and on-site laundry. With prices starting from £99 per week its real value for money.

CRM

Fresh Student Living

The exclusive Onyx building combines both; apartments with either en-suite bedrooms or rooms sharing a bathroom.

A wide variety of accommodation is available for people on all budgets, with rooms from £145 per week. Also, only a short bus ride away from SFS Birmingham and the bustling city centre.

Fresh Student Living

Please Note

Halls of Residences are managed independently by the accommodation companies and not MetFilm School. It is your responsibility to manage your accommodation whilst a student at the film school and all contracts signed, agreed and adhered to are between you and the student housing company.

This represents one option for your accommodation whilst you study with us but we would also advise that you investigate the private rental market which is buoyant in the local area and decide which is the best option for you.

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Private Student Accommodation

Some of our students share privately rented houses throughout their time with MetFilm School Birmingham to fully immerse themselves in the film school experience. Our friendly Admissions team will help you find the right housemates and advise you on trusted landlord and estate agents you can rent from.

Halls of residence can be expensive and this is a cost-effective way of living in the centre of Birmingham, getting to know your fellow classmates and plunging into the world of studying filmmaking. We have partnered with two local estate agents who attend our Applicant Days and have access to our private new students Facebook group to support you every step of the way and give you exclusive access to their student properties:

Harringtons Lettings

Eightfold Property

Joint Lettings Agency

Joint Lettings Agency are dedicated to ensuring that tenants have an exceptional living experience in newly renovated, interior designed shared houses and are focused on improving their wellbeing through a small, friendly & supportive team.

Maintenance issues are reported through an easy-to-use app with a dedicated 48-hour response time, all bills are included as well as a cleaner and gardener. One of their partners are Sound Asleep Club, a mediation app that all tenants get free access too and they provide helpful guides such as monthly meal plans to assist with budgeting.

They offer low deposit and alternative guarantor options, welcome international and UK based students and can accommodate groups and individuals.

Tips for Viewing Birmingham Properties

We recommend viewing a property at least twice. You’ll be more likely to notice problems the second time around
Take someone with you or let someone else know exactly where you are when you visit a property, just to err on the side of caution
It’s also a good idea to visit the area at night. If you do this, please ensure you stick to the point above and take someone with you
Make sure you and all your other housemates view the property. Don’t take someone else’s word that the property is right for you
Compare a range of different landlords and properties
Take your time and don’t let landlords pressure you – there is a surplus of good properties in the area and you will find somewhere you like
When you go to view, take notes and photos and use our checklist to make sure you don’t miss anything.
Get informed – knowing your rights will help you view properties more critically and put you in a stronger negotiating position

Where to live

There is an abundance of student accommodation within a fairly short distance of the building, and plenty of house and flat shares run by private landlords in other popular student areas.

Please take into consideration the cost of travelling and the time it takes to get to the Institute from where you choose to live.

The following areas in particular are a good place to look for shared student accommodation:

Birmingham City Centre
Selly Oak
Moseley and Kingsheath
Edgbaston

Birmingham is well connected through public transport services; frequent buses that run all through the night, rail and cycle lanes make it easy to get around.

Please note there are no parking facilities available at MetFilm School Birmingham.