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What to bring

Electrical appliances

The standard electricity supply in the UK is 220 / 240 volts, 50 cycles AC, and the standard outlet is a 13-amp square 3-pin plug. Each room on campus is equipped with a minimum of one 13-amp socket. If you are going to be living in university accommodation, you must ensure that any electrical item you bring with you is (PAT) Portable Appliance Tested, and that it complies with UK and EU Electrical Safety standards.





Bed-linen, cooking equipment

and other items

Residential Services have bed-linen packs that you can purchase on arrival (£20 for a single bed and  £25 for a 3/4 bed). There are shops in the City Centre selling these items if you prefer. We do not provide cooking equipment but there are a number of shops in the City Centre where you can purchase items such as pots, pans, crockery and cutlery. You will be able to purchase these during the Welcome Week. You may wish to pack other items such as towels, dish cloths, tea towels, coat hangers, a battery alarm clock, a small backpack or rucksack, a torch or flashlight, a good English dictionary, laundry bag and camera and toilet rolls.