1. Eligibility

  • This incentive is available to new undergraduate students enrolling at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in September 2026 who applied through Clearing.
  • To qualify, students must have submitted an application to study at UCA via Clearing between the 2 July 2026 - 4 September 2026
  • Students must also have accepted a place in eligible Halls of Residence by 4th September 2026
  • The incentive is not available to students who: 
    • are progressing internally from one UCA course to another; 
    • defer their offer and commence studies in a later year; 
    • withdraw and subsequently re-apply to the University. 

2. Discount

  • The incentive to receive ‘four weeks for free’ is given as a fixed fee discount of £650
  • The discount is the same figure regardless of the chosen Halls of Residence.
  • The discount will be credited to the beneficiary’s accommodation account balance in late September. 
  • This discount: 
    • applies only to the first year of occupancy;
    • is not renewable or extendable beyond the first year. 

3. Accommodation Included

  • The discount is valid only for accommodation managed directly by UCA.
  • Eligible properties are as follows:
    • Canterbury: Ian Dury House (Exclusions: Riverside Student Quarter)
    • Epsom: Wilberforce Court, Worple Road (Exclusions: Bradford House, Crossways House)
    • Farnham: University Walk, Student Village (Exclusions: Polden Studios, Union Yard)
  • UCA reserves the right to update this list in line with changes to its accommodation portfolio.

4. Conditions of Residence

  • All accommodation offers are subject to availability and are allocated an accordance with the UCA accommodation allocation policy. No guarantee of a place is provided by participation in the incentive scheme.
  • If the eligible accommodation is fully booked, withdrawn, or otherwise unavailable, no alternative discount, cash substitute, or compensation will be offered.
  • Students must fulfil all contractual obligations, including those relating to tuition and accommodation fee payments, in order to retain the discount. UCA reserves the right to reclaim or cancel the discount if payment terms are breached.
  • If a student withdraws, defers, or is withdrawn from their course, or cancels their accommodation partway through the academic year, the discount may be prorated or revoked in full at UCA’s discretion.

5. Claiming the Discount

  • The discount will be automatically applied to all eligible students and credited to their accommodation account balance. 

Data Protection Notice: All personal data collected as part of this process will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and UCA’s Privacy Notice. Data will only be used for the purpose of administering this incentive and will be retained in accordance with UCA’s Data Retention Policy.

6. Limitations and Exclusions

  • The incentive:
    • applies only to new undergraduate students starting in September 2026;
    • cannot be combined with any other accommodation-related discounts, waivers, or promotions;
    • is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and not redeemable for cash under any circumstances;
    • does not apply to students who fail to meet the eligibility criteria at any point in the application or enrolment process.

7. University Rights

  • UCA reserves the right to:
    • amend, suspend, or withdraw this incentive at any time, without prior notice;
    • make changes to eligible accommodation sites or pricing as needed;
    • withhold the incentive if a student is found to have provided false or misleading information during the application process.
  • UCA accepts no liability for circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including (but not limited to) residence closures, policy changes, or force majeure events.