Brighton Accommodation Guide
Brighton is the ultimate cosmopolitan city for a creative student. With breath-taking locations on your door step such as the beach and the South Downs countryside and a range of vibrant nightlife hot spots, Brighton is one of the most colourful and creative cities to live in the UK.
There are several accommodation options you can choose from during your time at Screen and Film School Brighton ranging from privately renting with other film school students or halls of residence Screen and Film School have access to.
Plus, our friendly Admissions Team are here should you need any further accommodation advice, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We can’t wait for you to start this next exciting chapter. See you in Brighton!
Accommodation for 2024/25 Entry
BIMM University has partnered with top student accommodation provider, Amber, to service 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!
How to secure your accommodation
- Apply to study a degree programme at Screen and Film School for the upcoming 2024/25 academic year.
- Firmly accept an offer of a place on a degree programme at Screen and Film School, conditional or unconditional.
- Browse through our available options using the unique link provided by Screen and Film School upon firm acceptance of your offer.
- Select your preferred accommodation and follow the easy booking process.
Please note: Applicants must be aged 18 or over and confirm Screen and Film School as their firm choice to be eligible for accommodation. If Screen and Film School is your insurance choice, you will not be eligible to apply for accommodation, and we would advise checking out the alternative accommodation options below.
Screen and Film School Brighton have a partnership with local private Halls of Residences. There are a number of benefits to living in Halls including strong communities, lots of room choices, 24-hour security and all-inclusive rent.
Here are a selection of Halls of Residence we work with:
Abacus House, IQ Accommodation
Screen and Film School Brighton are delighted to announce our new partnership with iQ Student Accommodation.
Bronze and Silver En Suite rooms are available at Abacus House in a reserved block of flats for our students, and they’ve even thrown in an exclusive discount saving you approx. £10 per week!
At just a 2 minute walk from our Production House Campus, we recommend these halls of residence to any Brighton student that would like the typical university accommodation experience whilst still being in the centre of town.
Visit this link to book a room: https://bit.ly/3DW98yt (Referral Code: SFSBABAC2324)
Ravilious House, Lewes Road
Brand new for 2023, this film-themed building houses 60 rooms. It will feature a roof terrace and a green roof as well as a games, cinema and gym room, a study room and a laundry. Stay tuned for further updates!
Please Note
Some of our students share privately rented houses throughout their time with Screen and Film School Brighton 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 Brighton, 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:
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.
Finding housemates
Facebook is a good way to link up with people who are already at Screen and Film School Brighton or who are starting at the same time as you. The admissions team set up a private new starter Facebook group each year in order to support you finding housemates. Using this facility is a great way to post information about yourself, the type of housing you are looking for and any rooms that you or others may know of, which are available for rent.
It’s the perfect place for students to acquaint themselves with their fellow course friends and find appropriate housemates. If you have applied and would like to join the Screen and Film School Brighton House Hunting 2023 Facebook group, please email admissions on [email protected].
- 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
Screen and Film School Central is located at 48a Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1NH with another two sites located on/near London Road, Brighton. Our main studio building – Brighton Film Studios – is located just a short bus ride away in Bevendean.
Brighton is a relatively small city and there is an abundance of student accommodation within a fairly short distance of the film school. We expect students to live within a reasonable distance: please take into consideration the cost of travelling and the time it takes to get to the film school sites from where you choose to live.
The following areas in particular are a good place to look for shared student accommodation:
- Brighton city centre
- Hove
- Kemptown
- Hanover
- Moulsecoomb
Brighton 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 Screen and Film School Brighton.
Any questions?
For any questions regarding student accommodation or if you’d like more information on how to apply to Screen and Film School, please contact our Enquiries Team on 01273 840 346 or email [email protected].
