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Academic year structure

Structure for the University's academic year from 2011/12 onwards.

This structure was agreed by Senate in June 2009, with the scheduling of the innovative learning week agreed by Senate in June 2010.

Semester 1
1 induction week
5 teaching weeks (block 1)
6 teaching weeks (block 2)
1 revision week
2 exam weeks
Total: 15 weeks
Winter vacation
3 weeks
Semester 2
5 teaching weeks (block 3)
1 innovative learning week
6 teaching weeks (block 4)
(Spring vacation - two weeks)
1 revision week
4 exam weeks
Total: 17 weeks (excluding spring vacation)
Summer vacation
15 weeks

Academic year governance

The Curriculum and Student Progression Committee confirms dates for academic years at least one year in advance.

Contact

  • Ailsa Taylor
  • Academic Policy Officer
  • Work: +44(0)131 650 2366
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