Late arrival
All students are expected to join the University at the beginning of their programme to start their studies.
If you have exceptional circumstances that mean you are unable to arrive for your first day, many of our programmes accept late arrivals and we can provide support to help you catch up on any study you have missed.
The latest arrival dates and details on how to catch up can be found below.
Late arrivals 2023-24
The late arrival dates for the 2023-24 academic year are;
- September 2023 - Friday 20 October
- January 2024 - Friday 16 February
A link to information and support for each programme will be made available on this page during each enrolment period.
Recordings of central sessions from welcome week will be uploaded on the website here.
If your programme does not have a specific late arrivals link please refer to the new student FAQs for more information and advice.
Find your late arrival details below
| Programme title (with link) | Latest start date |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance BSc | 20 Oct |
| Advanced Biomedical Engineering MSc | 20 Oct |
| Advanced Chemical and Petroleum Engineering MSc | 20 Oct |
| Advanced Civil and Structural Engineering MSc | 20 Oct |
| Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Radiographic Reporting) MSc | No late arrivals permitted |
| Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc | 20 Oct |
| Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc | 20 Oct |
| Advanced Practice in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution MA | 20 Oct |
| Analytical Sciences MSc | 20 Oct |
| Animation BSc | 20 Oct |
| Applied Artificial Intelligence BSc | 20 Oct |
| Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics MSc | 20 Oct |
| Archaeological Sciences MSc | 20 Oct |
| Archaeology BSc | 20 Oct |
| Archaeology and Identity MA | 20 Oct |
| Architectural Engineering BEng/MEng | 20 Oct |
| Architectural Technology BSc | 20 Oct |
| Artificial Intelligence MSc | 20 Oct |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning MSc | 20 Oct |
| Automotive Systems Engineering MSc | 20 Oct |
| Big Data Science and Technology MSc | 20 Oct |
| Bioinformatics MSc | 20 Oct |
| Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem | 20 Oct |
| Biomedical Engineering BEng/MEng | 20 Oct |
| Biomedical Science BSc | 20 Oct |
| Business and Management BSc | 20 Oct |
| Business Studies and Law BSc | 20 Oct |
| Cancer Drug Discovery MRes/MSc | 20 Oct |
| Cancer Pharmacology MRes/MSc | 20 Oct |
| Chemical Biology MRes | 20 Oct |
| Chemical Engineering BEng/MEng | 20 Oct |
| Chemistry BSc | 20 Oct |
| Chemistry MChem | 20 Oct |
| Civil and Structural Engineering BEng/MEng | 20 Oct |
| Clinical Sciences BSc | 20 Oct |
| Clinical Technology BSc | 20 Oct |
| Computer Science BSc | 20 Oct |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSc | 20 Oct |
| Computer Science for Cyber Security BSc |
20 Oct |
| Construction and Project Management MSc | 20 Oct |
| Criminology and Criminal Behaviour BA | 20 Oct |
| Critical Care PGC | 20 Oct |
| Cyber Security MSc | 20 Oct |
| Diagnostic Radiography BSc | 20 Oct |
| Digital and Strategic Marketing MSc | 20 Oct |
| Digital Civil Engineering MSc | 20 Oct |
| Drug Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology MRes/MSc | 20 Oct |
| Economics BSc | 20 Oct |
| Economics and Finance for Development MSc | 20 Oct |
| Engineering Management MSc | 20 Oct |
| Enhanced Practice (Radiography) PGC | No late arrivals permitted |
| Film and Television Production BA | 20 Oct |
| Film and Visual Effects Technology BSc | 20 Oct |
| Filmmaking MA | 20 Oct |
| Finance and Business Analytics BSc | 20 Oct |
| Finance and Economics BSc | 20 Oct |
| Finance and Investment MSc | 20 Oct |
| Finance, Accounting and Management MSc | 20 Oct |
| Financial Technology (FinTech) MSc | 20 Oct |
| Forensic and Medical Sciences BSc | 20 Oct |
| Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology BSc | 20 Oct |
| Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Investigation MSc | 20 Oct |
| Forensic Science BSc | 20 Oct |
| Foundation in Clinical Science and Medicine | 20 Oct |
| Foundation Pharmacy Practice (Multi Sector) MSc/PGD | No late arrivals permitted |
| Foundation Year | 20 Oct |
| Foundation Year in Engineering | 20 Oct |
| Game Design and Development BSc | 20 Oct |
| Graphics for Games BA | 20 Oct |
| Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) BSc | 20 Oct |
| Heritage and Archaeology BA | 20 Oct |
| Human Osteology and Palaeopathology MSc | 20 Oct |
| Human Resource Management (CIPD) MSc | 20 Oct |
| International Accounting and Finance MSc | 20 Oct |
| International Banking and Financial Technology Law LLM | 20 Oct |
| International Business and Management BSc | 20 Oct |
| International Business and Management MSc | 20 Oct |
| International Commercial Law LLM | 20 Oct |
| International Corporate Law and Governance LLM | 20 Oct |
| International Development Management MA | 20 Oct |
| International Human Rights Law and Development LLM | 20 Oct |
| International Legal Studies LLM | 20 Oct |
| International Relations and Security Studies MA | 20 Oct |
| International Relations, Politics and Security Studies BA | 20 Oct |
| Landscape Archaeology and Digital Heritage MSc | 20 Oct |
| Law LLB | 20 Oct |
| Law with Business and Management LLB | 20 Oct |
| Leadership in Health and Social Care (International) MSc | 20 Oct |
| Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management MSc | 20 Oct |
| Management MSc | 20 Oct |
| Management and Business Analytics BSc | 20 Oct |
| Marketing BSc | 20 Oct |
| Marketing MSc | 20 Oct |
| Master of Public Health | 20 Oct |
| Materials Chemistry MSc | 20 Oct |
| Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng | 20 Oct |
| Medical Bioscience MSc | 20 Oct |
| Medical Imaging (all routes) MSc/PGC | No late arrivals permitted |
| Midwifery BSc | 18 Sep |
| Midwifery MSc | 18 Sep |
| MNurse (Adult/Mental Health) | 15 Oct |
| MNurse (Child/Mental Health) | 15 Oct |
| Molecular and Cell Biology MRes | 20 Oct |
| MPharm | No late arrivals permitted |
| MPhysio Sport and Exercise Medicine | No late arrivals permitted |
| Natural Resources and Environmental Law and Policy LLM | 20 Oct |
| Nursing (Adult) BSc | 15 Oct |
| Nursing (Adult) (Harrogate and District Trust) BSc | 15 Oct |
| Nursing (Child) BSc | 15 Oct |
| Nursing (Mental Health) BSc | 15 Oct |
| Occupational Science MSc | No late arrivals permitted |
| Occupational Therapy BSc | No late arrivals permitted |
| Optometry BSc | No late arrivals permitted |
| Paramedic Science BSc | 20 Oct |
| Peace, Conflict and Development MA | 20 Oct |
| Peace, Resilience and Social Justice MA | 20 Oct |
| Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science MSc | 20 Oct |
| Pharmaceutical Technology MRes | 20 Oct |
| Pharmaceutical Technology and Medicines Control MSc | 20 Oct |
| Physician Associate MSc | No late arrivals permitted |
| Physiology and Molecular Biology MSc | 20 Oct |
| Physiotherapy BSc | No late arrivals permitted |
| Postgraduate CPD Students – Optometry | No late arrivals permitted |
| Postgraduate CPD Students – Health | No late arrivals permitted |
| Project Planning and Management MSc | 20 Oct |
| Psychology BSc | 20 Oct |
| Psychology MSc | 20 Oct |
| Psychology and Criminology BSc | 20 Oct |
| Psychology with Counselling BSc | 20 Oct |
| Public Health and Community Wellbeing BSc | 20 Oct |
| Rehabilitation Studies (all routes) MSc/PGD/PGC | No late arrivals permitted |
| Return to Practice for Health Care Professionals | No late arrivals permitted |
| Satellite Systems Engineering MSc | 20 Oct |
| Skin Science and Stem Cell Biology MSc | 20 Oct |
| Smart Grids and Power Systems MSc | 20 Oct |
| Social Sciences Research for Healthcare MSc | 20 Oct |
| Social Work BA | No late arrivals permitted |
| Social Work MA | No late arrivals permitted |
| Social Work Integrated Degree Apprenticeship | No late arrivals permitted |
| Sociology BA | 20 Oct |
| Software Engineering BEng | 20 Oct |
| Sustainable Development MSc | 20 Oct |
| Technology and Artificial Intelligence Law LLM | 20 Oct |
| The Psychology of Health and Wellbeing MSc | 20 Oct |
| Undergraduate CPD Students – Health | No late arrivals permitted |
| BA Working with Children, Young People and Families | 20 Oct |
Research programmes
The latest arrival dates for the coming year are below;
- October 2023 - Friday 20 October
- February 2024 - Friday 23 February
- June 2024 - Friday 21 June
Please contact your supervisor for more information about arriving late and how to catch up.
University of Bradford International College (UBIC) programmes
2023-24 UBIC programmes start on the dates below. The latest arrival dates are listed below each start point.
September - Monday 25 September 2023
- IIM programmes - Monday 9 October 2023
- IFY/IYZ/IY1 programmes - Monday 23 October 2023
January - Monday 8 January 2024
- IIM programmes - Friday 26 January 2024
- IFY/IYZ/IY1 programmes - Friday 2 February 2024
April - Monday 8 April 2024
- IMM 1 Term - Friday 19 April 2024
- IMM 2 Terms - Friday 26 April 2024
June - Monday 24 June 2024
- IMM 1 Term - Friday 5 July 2024
- IMM 2 Terms - Friday 12 July 2024
Please email Internationalcollege@bradford.ac.uk to inform us if you are going to be late.
More information for UBIC students arriving late can be found on our canvas site, you will need to log in to see this information.