Student Accommodation near The Prince'S School Of Traditional Arts

The Prince's School of Traditional Arts is a school in London which teaches at the postgraduate level and offers short open courses. The school was founded in 2005 by the Prince of Wales as part of the Prince's Charities group with the aim to promote and preserve global traditions under the threat of exctinction.

The Prince's School of Traditional Arts Student Accommodation

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Shared rooms: Students share a bathroom, kitchen, and common space
Private rooms: Offer a personal study space and shared common kitchen and living room
Studio flats: All studio student accommodation offers complete privacy with a sleeping area, study space, bathroom, and kitchen
Entire flat: Offers a bedroom, study space, ensuite bathroom, and wardrobe

Location, Main Campuses, and Key Buildings:

Key facilities include:

• Workshops: Equipped with tools and materials for various traditional art forms. The school previously had two workshops.
• Studios: Dedicated spaces for painting, drawing, and other artistic practices.
• Library/Resource Centre: Holding books and materials related to traditional arts, history, and philosophy.
• Lecture Rooms: For theoretical studies and discussions.

Libraries, Labs, Student Unions, University Societies, Clubs, Student Events, and Other Facilities:

• Library: The school has a library with resources related to traditional arts.
• Labs: The workshops and studios serve as practical learning spaces rather than traditional science labs.
• Student Union: Information on a dedicated student union for PSTA is limited in the search results. Students might have access to broader University of London resources if the school is affiliated.
• University Societies and Clubs: Specific societies and clubs at PSTA are not detailed in the search results. Given the specialized nature and smaller size, these might be less formally structured or integrated with other University of London offerings.
• Student Events: The school likely organizes events related to traditional arts, such as workshops, lectures by visiting artists, exhibitions of student work (including degree shows), and potentially study visits.
• Other Facilities: The school may have common areas for students and administrative offices.

Community Life:

The smaller size of the school likely fosters a close-knit community among students who share a specific interest in traditional arts. The collaborative nature of learning and creating in workshops and studios would likely contribute to this sense of community.

This area and its surroundings are popular with students and young professionals.

• Shoreditch: Being the immediate vicinity, Shoreditch offers the shortest commute. It's a vibrant area known for its artistic scene, street art, trendy bars, restaurants, and markets.

  • Proximity: Very close, within walking or cycling distance.
  • Public Transport: Well-served by Shoreditch High Street Overground station and Old Street Underground station (Northern Line). Numerous bus routes also operate in the area (26, 35, 48, 149, 242, 55, 243).
  • Affordability: Can be relatively expensive due to its popularity, but shared housing options are more affordable.

• Hoxton: Located just north of Shoreditch, Hoxton is another trendy area with a lively arts and social scene.

  • Proximity: A short walk or bus ride to the school's former location.
  • Public Transport: Served by Hoxton Overground station and various bus routes.
  • Affordability: Similar to Shoreditch, can be moderately expensive.

• Bethnal Green: Situated to the east of Shoreditch, Bethnal Green offers a more diverse and often more affordable range of housing options.

  • Proximity: A short bus or Tube ride (Central Line) to the school's former location.
  • Public Transport: Served by Bethnal Green Underground and Overground stations and numerous bus routes.
  • Affordability: Generally more affordable than Shoreditch or Hoxton.

• Dalston: Located further north of Shoreditch, Dalston is a vibrant and multicultural area with a strong student population and a range of housing options.

  • Proximity: Commutable by bus or Overground.
  • Public Transport: Served by Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland Overground stations and various bus routes.
  • Affordability: Can be more affordable than areas closer to central London.

• Islington: To the west of Shoreditch, parts of Islington offer student-friendly housing with good transport links.

  • Proximity: Commutable by bus or Tube (e.g., Angel, Old Street).
  • Public Transport: Excellent bus and Tube connections.
  • Affordability: Varies depending on the specific area within Islington, but can be moderately expensive.

The city's transport system is extensive:

• London Underground (Tube): The nearest stations were Old Street (Northern Line) and within a reasonable distance Moorgate (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern), and Liverpool Street (Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan).
• London Overground: Shoreditch High Street station was very close.
• Buses: Numerous bus routes served the area around Charlotte Road and Shoreditch High Street.

Student Discounts on Transport:

Yes, student discounts are available for eligible students in London:

• 18+ Student Oyster Photocard: Full-time students aged 18 or over, living in a London borough and enrolled at a recognized institution, can apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard. This provides a 30% discount on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes. It does not automatically give a discount on pay-as-you-go journeys. There is an application fee, and students need a London address.
• 16-25 Railcard (and 26-30 Railcard): Full-time students over 25 might be eligible for a 16-25 Railcard (or a 26-30 Railcard if under 30), which offers 1/3 off off-peak pay-as-you-go fares on the Tube, London Overground, and most National Rail services in London, as well as national rail travel discounts. A "Mature Student Railcard" might be available for those over 30 with university endorsement.
• Combining Railcard with Oyster: A 16-25 or 26-30 Railcard can be linked to an Oyster card to get the 1/3 discount on off-peak pay-as-you-go travel. This needs to be set up at a Tube station with a ticket office.

Students should check the Transport for London (TfL) and National Rail websites for the latest details on eligibility, application processes, and terms and conditions.