West Slope
In our newest development, West Slope, we have single rooms with en-suite bathrooms for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The above image is an artist’s rendition of West Slope and may not be accurate to real life.
West Slope overview
- undergraduate and postgraduate contracts available
- en-suite bedrooms rooms
- 6-8 students per flat.
- Facilities at West Slope
Each bedroom contains:
- a bed and mattress
- a wardrobe and drawers
- a desk with lamp and chair
- bookshelves
- blinds or curtains
- a mirror.
All kitchens include:
- a cooker
- a fridge freezer
- a kettle
- a toaster
- a microwave.
Bedding and kitchenware are not supplied. Find out what else to pack for university.
The accommodation fee includes:
- utility bills (water, electricity and gas) and service charges
- regular cleaning of common areas
- contents insurance (basic cover)
- maintenance, management and campus security services.
Main facilities:
- social/dining/lounge space in each kitchen
- on-site residence reception
- on-site laundry facilities
- wifi (as part of a university-wide service).
All of our accommodation is self-catered.
West Slope residence photos
West Slope Sussex Lawns
West Slope accommodation - North Cluster ensuite room floor plan
West Slope accommodation - North Cluster kitchen, dining area and lounge
The above images are an artist’s rendition of West Slope and may not be accurate to real life.
Accommodation fees
Fees vary depending on the length of your accommodation contract. All of the 376 rooms in West Slope are en-suite.
Undergraduate
All rooms are offered on a 39-week contract from 19 September 2026-19 June 2027.
| Room type | Number of rooms | Cost per week | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| En-suite room | 376 | £235.69 | £9,191.91 |
Postgraduate
All rooms are offered on a 50-week contract from 19 September 2026-4 September 2027.
| Room type | Number of rooms | Cost per week | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| En-suite room | 376 | £235.69 | £11,784.50 |
The fees listed above are for the 2026/27 academic year.
For information on family contracts please see our page on family accommodation.
Location
West Slope Phase 1 is made up of three areas:
- Graffham House
- Newick House
- Saxby House.
Construction work
The West Slope development is transforming our campus with new living, wellbeing, and social spaces, with the first West Slope accommodation rooms available in September 2026.
Construction of additional West Slope accommodation and amenities will be ongoing throughout the academic year 2026-2027 and beyond. A small number of West Slope accommodation rooms will be adjacent to ongoing construction.
Construction hours are 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, and 8am-1pm on Saturday. View our campus map to see where the main construction zone is located.