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Academic Year Calendar
Semester Structure
- Each semester includes 12 weeks of teaching
- Classes are not held on England's bank holidays
Key Information
- The academic calendar outlines key milestone dates for all students
England's Bank Holidays
New Year's Day
Spring Bank Holiday
Early May Bank Holiday
Boxing Day
Term Dates
All dates below are week-commencing dates. Depending on the day you choose to start, your first day will fall within that week of teaching. For example, if Semester 1 (Weeks 1–7) runs 03/11/25 – 21/12/25 and you chose to study on Wednesdays, your first day would be 05/11/25.
| Description | Timeline (week commencing) |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 (Weeks 1–7) | 03/11/25 – 21/12/25 |
| Christmas Break | 22/12/25 – 04/01/26 |
| Semester 1 (Weeks 8–12) | 05/01/26 – 08/02/26 |
| Break Between Semesters | 09/02/26 – 01/03/26 |
| Semester 2 (Weeks 1–4) | 02/03/26 – 29/03/26 |
| Easter Break | 30/03/26 – 12/04/26 |
| Semester 2 (Weeks 5–12) | 13/04/26 – 07/06/26 |