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Semester dates

The academic year is split into semesters.

Most students study during Semester 1 and Semester 2. Some students study during all three semesters.

Start and end dates may be different depending on your course - please check with your faculty for details.

2025/2026 semesters and examination periods

Semesters

  • Semester one: 15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Semester two: 19 January 2026 - 24 April 2026
  • Summer semester: 18 May 2026 - 7 August 2026

Examination periods

  • Semester one: 5 January 2026 - 16 January 2026
  • Semester two: 27 April 2026 - 8 May 2026
  • Supplementary examinations: 20 July 2026 - 31 July 2026

2026 calendar of key dates

January

  • Sunday 4: Winter/Christmas Break ends
  • Monday 5: Semester 1 examinations start
  • Monday 12: Winter Welcome Week
  • Friday 16: Semester 1 examinations end
  • Monday 19: Semester 2 teaching starts (week 1)

April

  • Friday 3: Good Friday Bank Holiday
  • Monday 6: Spring/Easter Break starts
  • Friday 17: Spring/Easter Break ends
  • Friday 14: Semester 2 teaching ends (week 12)
  • Monday 27: Semester 2 examinations start

May

  • Monday 5: May Day Bank Holiday
  • Friday 8: Semester 2 examinations end
  • Monday 18: Summer semester teaching starts (week 1)
  • Monday 25: Late May Bank Holiday

July

  • Monday 13: Start of Summer Graduations
  • Monday 20: Supplementary Examinations start
  • Friday 31: Supplementary Examinations end

August

  • Friday 7: Summer semester teaching ends (week 12)
  • Monday 31: August Bank Holiday