Dates are accurate at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to amend the dates in light of changing circumstances. Please note that some programmes follow non-standard dates, and some programmes are influenced by external calendars, such as school term dates (across multiple authorities) for the scheduling of placements. Applicants and continuing students on these programmes will be made aware if this is the case.
2025/26
PGCE Primary
1 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
5 Jan 2026 - 2 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 - 26 Jun 2026
Christmas holiday
20 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Easter holiday
03 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026
PGCE Secondary
1 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
5 Jan 2026 - 2 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 - 26 Jun 2026
Christmas holiday
20 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Easter holiday
03 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026
UG & standard MA
22 Sep 2025 - 12 Dec 2025
5 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026
13 Apr 2026 - 22 May 2026
Christmas holiday
13 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Easter holiday
28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
Y1 BA Primary Education with QTS 03 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026
Semester 1 / Trimester 1
22 Sep 2025 - 23 Jan 2026
Exam Week: 19 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026
Semester 2 / Trimester 2
26 Jan 2026 - 22 May 2026
Exam Week: 18 May 2026 - 22 May 2026
Trimester 3
26 May 2026 - 7 Sep 2026
2026/27
PGCE Primary & Secondary, PGDE
Welcome Week & Enrolment
1 Sep 2026 – 4 Sep 2026
Teaching Weeks
7 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 2026
4 Jan 2027 – 25 Mar 2027
12 Apr 2027 – 2 Jul 2027
Undergraduate including BA Primary Education Year 1 & Masters
Welcome Week & Enrolment
21 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026
Teaching Weeks
28 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 2026
4 Jan 2027 - 25 Mar 2027
12 Apr 2027 - 21 May 2027
BA Primary Education Years 2 and 3
Welcome Week & Enrolment
1 Sep 2026 – 4 Sep 2026
Teaching Weeks
7 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 2026
4 Jan 2027 - 25 Mar 2027
12 Apr 2027 - 21 May 2027
BA Primary Teaching Studies
Welcome Week & Enrolment
1 Sep 2026 – 3 Sep 2026
Teaching Weeks
4 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 2026
4 Jan 2027 - 25 Mar 2027
12 Apr 2027 – 27 August 2027
Semester 1 / Trimester 1
28 Sep 2026 - 22 Jan 2027
Exam week: 18 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2027
Semester 2 / Trimester 2
25 Jan 2027 - 21 May 2027
Exam week: 17 May 2027 - 21 May 2027
Trimester 3
24 May 2027 – 27 August 2027
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