Term dates
Typically the academic year starts in the September of a calendar year but it can also start at other times as well. Some courses follow different academic years e.g. NHS courses. Please check with your school.
Teaching blocks are composed of teaching, assessment/examination weeks and study break; dates of these may vary according to which programme you are enrolled on.
Student breaks follow the assessment weeks in each semester. In general, there will be no teaching or exams on English public and bank holidays.
Term Dates 2024/25
Term dates 2023/24
Term dates 2022/23
September 2022 start undergraduate courses (all faculties)
| Key dates | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3*** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start of semester | 12/09/2022 | 16/01/2023 | 15/05/2023 |
| End of semester | 09/12/2022 | 14/04/2023 | 11/08/2023 |
| Exams* | 5/12/2022 - 09/12/2022* | 10/4/2023 - 14/4/2023 | 7/8/2023 - 11/8/2023 |
| Study break | 12/12/2022 - 13/01/2022 | 17/04/2023 - 12/05/2023 | 14/08/2023 - 08/09/2023 |
| Graduation period** | Summer 2023 |
Resit exam period for Sept intake: 1st-8th July 2023
Resit coursework submission date: 3rd July 2023
*** Semester 3 is only relevant to specific courses, mainly within HLS – please contact your Faculty Registry team directly for further information
January 2023 start undergraduate courses (all faculties)
| Key dates | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start of semester | 16/01/2023 | 15/05/2023 | 11/09/2023 |
| End of semester | 14/04/2023 | 11/08/2023 | 07/12/2023 |
| Exams* | 10/04/2023 - 14/04/2023 | 7/8/2023 - 11/8/2023 | 4/12/2023 - 07/12/2023 |
| Study break | 17/04/2023 - 12/05/2023 | 14/08/2023 - 08/09/2023 | 11/12/2023- 12/01/2024 |
| Graduation period** | Autumn 2023 |
May 2023 start undergraduate courses (all faculties)
| Key dates | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start of semester | 15/05/2023 | 11/09/2023 | 15/01/2024 |
| End of semester | 14/08/2023 | 08/12/2023 | 12/04/2024 |
| Exams* | 7/8/2023 - 14/8/2023 | 4/12/2023 - 08/12/2023 | 8/4/2024 - 12/4/2024 |
| Study break | 14/08/2023 - 08/09/2023 | 11/12/2023 - 12/01/2024 | 15/04/2024 -11/05/2024 |
| Graduation period** | Spring 2024 |
*Semester 3 is only relevant to specific courses, mainly within HLS – please contact your Faculty Registry directly for further information
September 2022 start postgraduate courses (all faculties)
| Key dates | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start of semester | 12/09/2022 | 16/01/2023 | 15/05/2023 |
| End of semester | 09/12/2022 | 07/04/2023 | 11/08/2023 |
| Exams* | 5/12/2022 - 9/12/2022 | 10/4/2023 - 14/4/2023 | 7/8/2023 - 11/8/2023 |
| Study break | 12/12/2022 - 13/01/2023 | 17/04/2023 - 12/05/2023 | 14/08/2023 - 08/09/2023 |
| Graduation period** | Autumn 2023 |
January 2023 start postgraduate courses (all faculties)
| Key dates | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start of semester | 16/01/2023 | 15/05/2023 | 11/09/2023 |
| End of semester | 14/04/2023 | 11/08/2023 | 07/12/2023 |
| Exams* | 10/4/2023 - 14/4/2023 | 7/8/2023 - 11/8/2023 | 4/12/2023 - 07/12/2023 |
| Study break | 17/04/2023 - 12/05/2023 | 14/08/2023 - 08/09/2023 | 11/12/2023 - 12/01/2024 |
| Graduation period** | Spring 2024 |
May 2023 start postgraduate courses (all faculties)
| Key dates | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start of semester | 15/05/2023 | 11/09/2023 | 15/01/2024 |
| End of semester | 11/08/2023 | 08/12/2023 | 12/04/2024 |
| Exams* | 7/8/2023 - 11/8/2023 | 4/12/2023 - 8/12/2023 | 8/4/2024 - 12/4/2024 |
| Study break | 14/08/2023 - 08/09/2023 | 11/12/2023 - 12/01/2024 | 15/04/2024 - 11/05/2024 |
| Graduation period** | Summer 2024 |
* Please be aware that due to timetabling constraints some exams may be scheduled in week 12 and/or week 14.
** Graduation is only for eligible students. If you have any failed modules when results are released (end of semester 2 for UG and semester 3 for PG) or you lodge an appeal your graduation will roll over to the next ceremony. A student cannot defer their graduation ceremony.
The dates displayed on this page may not be representative of the calendars for the full duration of a course and they are subject to change. Students should always confirm semester, exam and other assessment dates with their faculty before making travel arrangements.
Further information
There is no formal teaching during the study breaks. Staff and students can use these for study trips, study and assessment or preparation.
The dates given refer to weeks running Monday to Friday (inclusive) but may differ when public holidays mean that the University is closed. The stated dates may be subject to alteration in the light of any subsequent developments affecting the academic year as a result of government policy or other considerations.
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