SEMESTER DATES
Our term dates vary based on the type of course. Students who are registered on a course with a non-standard or extended academic year, either at undergraduate or postgraduate level, will be advised of the dates for their course separately.
If you have any questions about your course start date, please contact your tutor or the Programme Administration (PAd) for your campus.
2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
Indicative dates based on standard undergraduate courses.
This is an indicative calendar for standard undergraduate programmes. A full timetable will be provided at the start of term.
Standard Semester Dates (2024-25 Academic Year)
Standard Term Dates (2024-25 Academic Year)
Academic Calendar (2024-25)
Public Holidays (England and Wales) (2024-25)
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Semester dates 2024/25
Standard Semester Dates
Semester 1
16 September 2024 to 24 January 2025. The week commencing 16 September is induction and welcome week for new students, unless specified i.e. teaching commences 23 September.
Semester 2
27 January 2024 to 23 May 2025.
Standard Term Dates
Term 1
16 September 2024 to 13 December 2024. The week commencing 16 September is induction and welcome week for new, unless specified i.e. teaching commences 23 September.
Term 2
6 January 2025 to 28 March 2025.
Term 3
14 April 2025 to 23 May 2025.
Academic Calendar
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 16 September 2024 | Induction and Welcome Week |
| 16 November 2024 | Autumn Graduation Ceremonies Week |
| 6-17 January 2025 | Assessment Weeks |
| 12-23 May 2025 | Assessment Weeks |
| 14 July 2025 | Summer Graduation Ceremonies Week |
Public Holidays (England and Wales)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 26 August 2024 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| 25 December 2024 | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2024 | Boxing Day |
| 1 January 2025 | New Year’s Bank Holiday |
| 18 April 2025 | Good Friday |
| 21 April 2025 | Easter Monday |
| 5 May 2025 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| 26 May 2025 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 25 August 2025 | Summer Bank Holiday |
Further information on public holidays in Scotland or Northern Ireland is available via www.gov.uk/bank-holidays.
Semester and Term Dates for AY 2024/5
| AY 2024/2025 | Term Dates | Semester Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn New Undergraduate Entrants |
Term 1: 16 September 2024 – 13 December 2024 Term 2: 6 January 2025 – 28 March 2025 Term 3: 14 April 2025 – 23 May 2025 |
Semester 1 (Autumn): 16 September 2024 – 24 January 2025 Semester 2 (Spring): 27 January 2026 – 23 May 2025 |
| Autumn Returning Students |
Term 1: 23 September 2024 – 13 December 2024 Term 2: 6 January 2025 – 28 March 2025 Term 3: 14 April 2025 – 23 May 2025 |
Semester 1 (Autumn): 23 September 2024 - 24 January 2025 Semester 2 (Spring): 27 January 2025 - 23 May 2025 |
| Autumn Postgraduate Students |
Term 1: 16 September 2024 - 13 December 2024 Term 2: 6 January 2025 - 28 March 2025 Term 3: 14 April 2025 - 29 August 2025 |
Semester 1 (Autumn): 16 September 2024 - 24 January 2025 Semester 2 (Spring): 27 January 2025 - 23 May 2025 Semester 3 (Summer): 26 May 2025 - 29 August 2025 |
The week commencing 16 September is induction and welcome week for new students, unless specified i.e. teaching commences 23 September.