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The Copse

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Premium accommodation for undergraduates. Close to Essex Business School, The Copse features stylish new rooms which complement the beautiful surroundings that form the backdrop to these flats. 

 

The details
643
Colchester Campus
Ensuite, Private
Undergraduate students
Room and Accommodation Type Price 
Premium single £200.97
Premium+ single £223.16
Premium+ single studio £235.69
Don't forget, you can apply for accommodation with us as soon as we're your first choice. 
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Please note that contract lengths vary in line with course dates. Postgraduate courses are normally 50 weeks and undergraduate courses are normally 39 weeks, however, some courses start earlier or finish later than others.

About The Copse

The Oaks and The Poplars at The Copse has 643 single ensuite rooms and studios that are nestled between The Meadows and the Essex Business School.

It's only a 9-minute walk from all the central campus facilities and all rooms have four-foot wide beds (double bedding packs will fit).

We work with Uliving to provide student accommodation at The Copse. Your accommodation contract is with us but the management, maintenance, and cleaning services are provided by Derwent Students.

The Copse is included within Derwent Students ANUK/Unipol National Code accreditation. 


Room and facility details

  • Cluster flats for between four and twelve students
  • Shared kitchens
  • En suite toilet and shower facilities
  • 20 single use studios which come with a kitchenette and en suite toilet and shower facilities
  • 22 single premium plus rooms
  • 599 single premium rooms
  • 2 adapted rooms (accessible)
  • Typical dimensions: premium (10.25m2), premium plus (18m2), and studios (20m2)
  • Lifts available in both buildings
  • All rooms have large, four-foot wide beds (double bedding packs will fit)
  • Launderette
  • A social pavilion with a common room and shop are just a short walk away at The Meadows
  • Available for undergraduates
  • Check out what else is with your room and flat

We work with Uliving to provide student accommodation at The Copse. Your accommodation contract is with us but the management, maintenance, and cleaning services are provided by Derwent FM.

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Location

The Copse is located a 9 minute walk from the centre of campus where you will find the Albert Sloman Library, SU bar, SU Shop, eatery outlets and plenty more. It is also a 12 minute walk to our gym and other sport facilities located on the edge of the University campus.

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Postal Addresses
Room letter, Flat number, The Oaks The Copse, Capon Road, 
 Colchester, CO4 3ZS
Rooms letter, Flat number, The Poplars  The Copse, Capon Road
Colchester, CO4 3ZT
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For enquiries about accommodation or about an application you're making, contact us at the Student Services Hub. Quote your full name and PRID or PG number on all correspondence.

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