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| Undergraduates: | 306 men, 305 women |
| Postgraduates: | 250 men, 550 women |
| Teaching staff: | 51 |
COLLEGE & ADMISSION
| Founded: | 1695 in London; been involved in teacher training since 1850. Moved to Cambridge in 1894, became a college of the university in 2001. |
| Admission: | Conditional offers usually A*AA at A-level (or equivalent). Offers full range of university subjects except architecture, medicine and veterinary medicine. |
STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
| Library and information services: | 45,000 volumes, 40 periodicals; about 90 study places; 24-hour access. Separate IT service, access 24 hours/day. 50 computers for student use, with access to internet and university network; internet connections in all student bedrooms. IT support from 6 full-time staff; induction to library and information services on each course. |
LIVING
| Eating arrangements: | Meals in dining hall, sandwiches and snack in the buttery. |
| Gate and guests hours: | Students sign out of college (as part of fire regulations) and overnight visitors must be signed in. Unaccompanied visitors not allowed in student residences. |
| Other college facilities: | Tennis courts, playing fields (soccer and hockey); indoor squash courts. Drama studio and auditorium. College sick bay on site, with nursing sister. |
| Accommodation: | All undergraduates offered college accommodation for their whole course. 570 places available (500 ensuite), 190 for first years: half-board places at approx £120 per week, term-time only. |
MONEY
| Term-time work: | Students are not encouraged to take paid work in term time but it is not against college rules. |
| Scholarships: | Prizes can be given to undergraduates. |
| Travel grants: | Pilkington travel grants available. |
| Financial help: | Cambridge University bursaries offer generous help to students from lower-income families. |
Student view
Living
It’s the ‘up and coming’ college in Cambridge – fresh-faced, having become a full member of the university less than ten years ago. However it has been based in the city for 100+ years, with some fine-looking Victorian buildings. There’s a huge amount of energy swirling around, as it bids to establish itself amongst the Cambridge colleges. New societies are constantly being set up and it has a new, and very large, bar – which is useful! Fantastic mix of students; excellent college SU (only college to have a sabbatical president and welfare service available by phone 24/7). A little way out from the centre, which has its benefits eg own football and hockey pitch. And you are allowed on the grass, a novelty for a Cambridge college! Library and computer room open 24 hours. Large amount of modern ensuite accommodation – which is very nice!
Summary
Housing: College accommodation excellent; most students live in for at least 2 years (quality of local houses variable). Eats: New café serves cold food; snacks and cheap food in hall (meal £3+). Formal hall’s always good banter. Takeaways close by; fine restaurants in Cambridge. Local leisure park full of usual chains (eg Nandos) with good lunch-time menus! Drink: Homerton Bar cheap(ish) compared to pubs, (£2 a pint). Great pubs in the vicinity. Nightlife: Friendly college bar with cheap pool, jukebox, quiz machine; nearby pubs and clubs; cinema/bowling complex over the road. Good college drama and music groups, steel pan band, large Christian Union, strong les-bi-gay group. Good SU organised events (2 big ones a term and a few mini ones) Sports: Most sports possible at college level, strong netball and football. Travel: Pilkington travel award, Erasmus scheme, other bursaries and info. Financial help: Easily available; range of college and university funds. Jobs: Not recommended (though not forbidden, as is commonly perceived) due to work commitments, but many work in local pubs as well as college bar. Best features: Friendly, relaxed and fun! And worst: Cost.
Past students
Julie Covington (singer), Dawn French (comedian), Cherie Lunghi, (actress), Nick Hancock (comedian), Nick Hornby (author), Kieran West (olympic gold medallist).
More info?
Enquiries to SU President, at hus-president@homerton.cam.ac.uk or on 01223 507235
Contact
Address:
Homerton College
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 8PH
Tel:
01223 747252
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