The following are the confirmed start and end dates of term for undergraduate students. We have a dedicated page for postgraduate students.
Standard undergraduate courses
Academic year | Start of academic year | Winter break | Spring break | End of academic year |
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2024-25 | 23 September 2024 | 21 December 2024 - 12 January 2025 | 5 - 27 April 2025 | 27 June 2025 (11 July for courses with fieldwork/practice/placement) |
2025-26 | 22 September 2025 | 20 December 2025 - 11 January 2026 | 28 March - 19 April 2026 | 26 June 2026 (10 July for courses with fieldwork/practice/placement) |
Health & Social Sciences courses
Please note that the dates above apply to all undergraduate courses within the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences that do not require professional practice hours.
Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Science and Physiotherapy courses typically require professional practice placement hours and are subject to extended dates to standard undergraduate courses. Please check with the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences for the specific end dates for these courses.
Academic year | Start of academic year | Winter break | Spring break | End of academic year |
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2024-25 | 23 September 2024 | 21 December 2024 - 5 January 2025 | 12 - 27 April 2025 | 5 September 2025 |
2025-26 | 22 September 2025 | 20 December 2025 - 4 January 2026 | 28 March - 19 April 2026 | 4 September 2026 |
During the summer period, students will have a five-week block away from teaching that is allocated as a three-week holiday and two聽weeks of self-managed learning where no formal teaching occurs. These dates are currently unconfirmed.