University term dates

Some programmes have non-standard start dates. Please check the relevant course page and your welcome information for details.

Most postgraduate programmes are taught from September to September, meaning your graduation ceremony will take place in the following academic year.

Semester one

• Induction week: Monday 28 September 2026 to Friday 2 October 2026
• Teaching weeks: Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026
• Winter break: Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027
• Assessment weeks: Monday 11 January 2027 to Friday 22 January 2027

Semester two

• Future Me week: Monday 25 January 2027 to Friday 29 January 2027
• Teaching weeks: Monday 1 February 2027 to Friday 19 March 2027
• Spring break: Saturday 20 March 2027 to Sunday 11 April 2027
• Teaching weeks: Monday 12 April 2027 to Friday 7 May 2027
• Assessment weeks: Monday 10 May 2027 to Friday 21 May 2027
• Graduation ceremonies: Monday 8 November 2027 to Friday 19 November 2027