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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 23 September 2024 | 21 December 2024 - 12 January 2025 | 5 - 27 April 2025 | 22 September 2025 |
| 2025-26 | 22 September 2025 | 20 December 2025 - 11 January 2026 | 28 March - 19 April 2026 | 21 September 2026 |
| 2026-27 | 21 September 2026 | 19 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | 20 March - 11 April 2027 | 20 September 2027 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 27 January 2025 | 5 - 27 April 2025 | 20 December 2025 - 11 January 2026 | 26 January 2026 |
| 2025-26 | 26 January 2026 | 28 March - 19 April 2026 | 19 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | 25 January 2027 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 27 January 2025 | 5 - 27 April 2025 | 20 December 2025 - 11 January 2026 | 5 June 2026 |
| 2025-26 | 26 January 2026 | 28 March - 19 April 2026 | 19 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | 4 June 2027 |