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Explore our academic year calendar
Academic year 2024/25
Dates may differ depending on your course. You can check your specific course, teaching and vacation dates with your Course Admin Team or department.
International Orientation Week
Monday 16 September 2024 to Sunday 22 September 2024 (for courses starting in September 2024)
Monday 20 January 2025 to Sunday 26 January 2025 (for courses starting in January 2025)
Induction Week
Monday 23 September 2024 to Sunday 29 September 2024 (for courses starting in September 2024)
Monday 20 January 2025 to Sunday 26 January 2025 (for courses starting in January 2025)
Term dates
Autumn
Monday 23 September 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024
- Consolidation week: Monday 28 October 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024
Spring
Monday 27 January 2025 to Friday 4 April 2025
- Consolidation week: Monday 10 March 2025 to Friday 14 March 2025
- Assessments: Monday 13 January 2025 to Friday 24 January 2025
Summer
Monday 28 April 2025 to Friday 16 May 2025
- Assessments: Monday 19 May 2025 to Friday 13 June 2025
Vacation dates
Christmas
Monday 23 December 2024 to Friday 10 January 2025
Easter
Monday 7 April 2025 to Friday 25 April 2025
Summer
Monday 30 June 2025 to Friday 19 September 2025
Referral/Deferral Period
Monday 14 July 2025 to Friday 01 August 2025
Joining as an international student?
Find out more about your term time and vacation working restrictions.
Explore the University
Whether you're thinking of joining us, already studying here, or you're a parent or guardian with a child on their way to СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, there's plenty to discover.
Courses
Find an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course that suits you at СÀ¶ÊÓƵ.
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Student life
Explore our island city and its many attractions, and find out what student life is really like at the University.
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Careers and employment
Our graduate employment rates are among the UK's best, with 94% of our students in work and/or further study.
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For parents and supporters
Find out how we support young people at university, and get answers to pressing questions.
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