The following are the general start and end dates for postgraduate students – these may vary from course to course. You will be advised of the specific start and end dates for your course once your place has been confirmed. We have a dedicated page with academic dates for our undergraduate students.
September start
| Academic year | Start of academic year | Winter break | Spring break | End of academic year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 18 September 2023 | 16 December 2023 - 7 January 2024 | 23 March - 14 April 2024 | 17 September 2024 |
| 2024-25 | 23 September 2024 | 21 December 2024 - 12 January 2025 | 5 - 27 April 2025 | 22 September 2025 |
Please note: Legal Practice Course (LPC) and Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE will start and finish earlier.
January start – one-year full-time courses
| Academic year | Start of academic year | Spring break | Winter break | End of academic year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 22 January 2024 | 23 March - 14 April 2024 | 21 December 2024 - 12 January 2025 | 21 January 2025 |
| 2024-25 | 27 January 2025 | 5 - 27 April 2025 | 20 December 2025 - 11 January 2026 | 26 January 2026 |
Please note: PG Cert Intellectual Property will start earlier.
January start – 16 months full-time courses
| Academic year | Start of academic year | Spring break | Winter break | End of academic year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 23 January 2023 | 3 - 21 April 2023 | 18 December 2023 - 5 January 2024 | 31 May 2024 |
| 2023-24 | 22 January 2024 | 23 March - 14 April 2024 | 21 December 2024 - 12 January 2025 | 6 June 2025 |
| 2024-25 | 27 January 2025 | 5 - 27 April 2025 | 20 December 2025 - 11 January 2026 | 5 June 2026 |