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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 19 September 2022 | 19 December 2022 - 6 January 2023 | 3 April 2023 - 21 April 2023 | 18 September 2023 |
| 2023-24 | 18 September 2023 | 18 December 2023 - 5 January 2024 | 25 March 2024 - 12 April 2024 | 17 September 2024 |
Please note: Legal Practice Course (LPC) and Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE will start and finish earlier. Dates will be confirmed to you in due course.
January start – one-year full-time courses
| Academic year | Start of academic year | Spring break | Winter break | End of academic year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 23 January 2023 | 3 April 2023 - 21 April 2023 | 18 December 2023 - 5 January 2024 | 22 January 2024 |
Please note: PG Cert Intellectual Property will start earlier. Dates will be confirmed to you in due course.
January start – 16 months full-time courses
| Academic year | Start of academic year | Spring break | Winter break | End of academic year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 24 January 2022 | 4 April 2022 – 22 April 2022 | 19 December 2022 – 6 January 2023 | 2 June 2023* |
| 2022-23 | 23 January 2023 | 3 April 2023 - 21 April 2023 | 18 December 2023 - 5 January 2024 | 31 May 2024* |
Please note: some courses may have specific dates.