Academic year 2023/2024
The following term and semester dates relate to the general teaching and examination periods at the University. Dates may differ for some programmes of study, especially postgraduate and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences programmes.
Terms
- Autumn term: Monday 2 October to Friday 15 December 2023
- Spring term: Monday 15 January to Friday 22 March 2024
- Summer term: Monday 22 April to Friday 21 June 2024
Semesters
- Autumn semester: Teaching begins: Monday 2 October 2023. Teaching ends: Friday 15 December 2023
- Spring semester: Teaching begins: Monday 29 January 2024 (start dates may vary by School). Teaching ends: Friday 10 May 2024
Introduction week
- Monday 25 September to Sunday 1 October 2023
Examinations
- Autumn semester: Monday 15 January to Friday 26 January 2024
- Spring semester: Monday 20 May to Friday 7 June 2024
Dates when the University will be closed
- 22 December 2023 to 1 January 2024
- 28 March to 2 April 2024
- 6 May 2024
- 27 to 28 May 2024
- 26 to 27 August 2024
Future term dates
For future University key dates see our almanac.