Academic calendar for foundation students:
Autumn 2025
| Event | Start date | End date |
| Induction week – Sept starters | 08 Sep 2025 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Classes and assessments | 15 Sep 2025 | 05 Dec 2025 |
| Winter break (university closure) | 24 Dec 2025 | 01 Jan 2026 |
Spring 2026
| Event | Start date | End date |
| Induction week – Jan starters | 19 Jan 2026 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Classes | 26 Jan 2026 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Easter break | 30 Mar 2026 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Classes and assessments | 13 Apr 2026 | 01 May 2026 |
Summer 2026
Only some courses.
If you're not sure whether you have a Summer term, please ask your Course Leader.
If you haven't joined yet, you can find this information in the course specification document at the bottom of your course page. For more details, get in touch.
| Event | Start date | End date |
| Classes and assessments | 25 May 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 |