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The term dates for the academic years are as follows:

Undergraduate Modular Programmes

Welcome Week (Freshers' Week) is from Sunday 18th September 2022 until Friday 23rd September 2022. New students are expected to attend this week as it is an important opportunity to adjust to University life.

New students:

*Term

From

To

Autumn

19th September 2022

16th December 2022

Spring

3rd January 2023

7th April 2023

Summer

24th April 2023

9th June 2023

* The dates above are for new students, returning students are advised to check Portal for details of the 2022/23 academic calendar.

The weeks commencing 12th December 2022 and 3rd April 2023 are ‘Digital Skills Weeks’ the study in these two weeks will be conducted online and does not require attendance at the University

Please note that these term dates do not apply to some professional programmes in the Faculty of Education and Children’s Services e.g., PGCE, or the Faculty of Health and Social Care e.g. Nursing or Midwifery. For more information please contact your Department.

Postgraduate Taught Programmes

As a postgraduate student, you will study over a calendar, rather than academic year. The standard dates for Postgraduate Taught full-time students are as follows:

  • October intake:
    10th October 2022 – 11th October 2023
  • January/February 2022 intake:
    Specific start dates vary depending on programme.
  • May intake:
    Specific start dates vary depending on programme.

The term dates apply to all intakes, including students who start their programme in October, January or May.

Student Vacation Weeks:

19th December 2022 – 30th December 2022

10th April 2023 – 21st April 2023

Please note that you will need to refer to your individual programme timetable for details on specific start dates and induction sessions and if you are studying part time.

International Students Vacation Dates

Official vacation dates during which international students can work full-time.

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Undergraduate Modular Programmes

Welcome Week (Freshers' Week) is from Sunday 17th September 2023 until Friday 22nd September 2023. New students are expected to attend this week as it is an important opportunity to adjust to University life.

New students:

*Term

From

To

Autumn

18th September 2023

15th December 2023

Spring

2nd January 2024

5th April 2024

Summer

22nd April 2024

5th June 2024

* The dates above are for new students, returning students are advised to check Portal for details of the 2023/24 academic calendar.

The weeks commencing 11th December 2023 and 1st April 2024 are ‘Digital Skills Weeks’ the study in these two weeks will be conducted online and does not require attendance at the University

Please note that these term dates do not apply to some professional programmes in the Faculty of Education and Children’s Services e.g., PGCE, or the Faculty of Health and Social Care e.g. Nursing or Midwifery. For more information please contact your Department.

Postgraduate Taught Programmes

As a postgraduate student, you will study over a calendar, rather than academic year. The standard dates for Postgraduate Taught full-time students are as follows:

  • October intake:
    9th October 2023 – 11th October 2024
  • January/February 2023 intake:
    Specific start dates vary depending on programme.
  • May intake:
    1st May 2023 – 12th May 2024

The term dates apply to all intakes, including students who start their programme in October, January or May.

Student Vacation Weeks:

18th December 2023 – 1st January 2024

8th April 2024 – 19th April 2024

12th August 2024 – 23rd August 2024

Please note that you will need to refer to your individual programme timetable for details on specific start dates and induction sessions and if you are studying part time.

International Students Vacation Dates

Official vacation dates during which international students can work full-time.

Find out more