Josephine Butler College
| Year founded | Total student population | Total PG population | Length of contract |
| 2006 | 850 | 150 | 50 week |
Josephine Butler College, named after a pioneer in women's health and education, is a young and friendly college offering modern facilities to those studying in this historic city. We provide a collegiate home to a diverse community of postgraduates and undergraduates from around 50 different countries and we welcome those of all faiths, or none.
Our taught and research postgraduates from all of the University's Faculties meet together in Josephine Butler College to discuss issues such as environmental change at the College's Scholars' Suppers and hear public lectures on social, health and education themes in the Josephine Butler Lecture Series. They relish donning their gowns for the College's formal dining and two College Balls. The MCR (Middle Common Room) are the organising and representative body for postgraduates in college. They run regular events such as trips around the region (e.g. Edinburgh), cultural excursions (e.g. Theatre) and give our postgraduates many opportunities to socialise together in the College. Together with our SCR (Senior Common Room) our postgraduates enjoy the delights of our book club, wine-tasting and fine dining.
Additional college fees
- £42 MCR levy which includes membership of the JCR and entitlement to participation in clubs, societies and sports.
Accommodation
| Total PG rooms | % standard | % ensuite | % single gender | % shared |
| 36 - 42 | 0% | 100% | On request only | 0% |
- Our accommodation is arranged in flats of six with large shared kitchens and ensuite online bedrooms.
- All our postgraduate accommodation is located together in a quiet area of the College.
- Accessible accommodation is available. Please contact us to enquire.
Catering
- Josephine Butler is a self-catered college. Kitchens are fully-equipped and are shared between six students.
- Kitchens include: A cooker, sink and washing up area, individual (lockable) storage areas, fridge and freezer, substantial cupboard space, television point, table and dining chairs, comfortable seating, microwave, toaster, kettle, iron and ironing board, and vacuum cleaner.
- Meals can be purchased at the bar/coffee shop.
- Groceries: The on-site College shop provides all the basics and supermarket deliveries can be made to the College.
- Formal dinner events & Scholars’ Suppers take place throughout the year including formals with the Pre-Sessional students over the Summer.
Facilities
Dedicated PG facility:
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Use of the College's Senior Common Room
Other facilities:
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Postgraduates also have the opportunity to work in our library, coffee shop and bar.
Societies, sports and outreach
The MCR (Middle Common Room) is exclusive to postgraduates and Level 4 students. The MCR elects its own President, Vice-President, Secretary, Social Secretary and Postgraduate Welfare Officer. The MCR also elects its own International Representative, Livers-Out Officer, Webmaster, Postgraduate DSU Rep and Level 4 Representative. They run a range of exclusive events, socials, dining, excursions and inter-MCR events.
Every society is open to both postgraduates and undergraduates. These include the following societies: African-Caribbean / Allotment / American TV / Butler Live / Butler Show Choir / Casual Book Club / Chess / Chocolate / Choir / Christian Union / Cider Appreciation / Cocktail / Comedy / Cooking / Croquet / Cycling / Dance / Disney / Dodgeball / Film / Filmmaking / Gaming / Golf Guinness, Real Ale and Whisky Appreciation / Harry Potter / Hiking / Jogging / Mooting / Music / Photography / Pudding / Rock/Alternative Music / Singstar / STAB (Society of Theatrical Arts at Butler) / Table Top Games / Wine Appreciation.
Postgraduates are also active participants in rugby, hockey, basketball, badminton and football in college and on a University-wide scale in netball, badminton, sailing and rugby.
Support
The Principal, Mr Adrian Simpson and the Senior Tutor & Vice Principal, Dr Jill Tidmarsh, are tutors to the College's postgraduate community. Postgraduates have direct access to them at any time and meet with them socially at the Scholars' Suppers, Lecture Series, SCR/MCR events, during pre-formal drinks and College-wide events such as Butler Day, Choir, Music and Theatre events and the College Balls.
Postgraduates are also supported by the Postgraduate Experience and Scholarly Community Officer, Victoria Brown, who is always available to help with any queries or problems, and our team of Resident Tutors who are on duty outside of office hours. Through a range of resources and sessions, the college offers personal support as well as advice on academic skills, careers and further study.
