Academic Year Dates

The dates given below relate to the main Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate academic calendars at the University.

Academic year dates may vary for some programmes of study. In particular, the dates for professional programmes (such as clinical, education and social work programmes) and taught postgraduate  programmes (especially those undertaken as continuing professional development and those with a January start date) may vary, so please check your offer letter and all communications from your School or Department regarding academic year dates. 

The academic calendars for programmes of study taught by our Birmingham International Academy (BIA) and at our Dubai campus also vary slightly from the main academic calendars. Details are available here: 

*Please note, the Dubai and Foundation Pathways webpages are currently under review.

2025/26

Welcome: 22 September 2025 – 26 September 2025

Autumn Term: 29 September 2025 – 12 December 2025

Spring Term: 12 January 2026 – 27 March 2026

Summer Term: 27 April 2026 – 26 June 2026

For undergraduates, the summer student vacation begins on 29 June 2026. (The Supplementary Assessment Period normally takes place during the Summer Student Vacation.)

For taught postgraduates, the summer research period begins on 29 June 2026. (This time is normally for focusing on the Dissertation/Project. Taught Postgraduate programmes, when taken on a full-time basis, typically last 12 months.)

2026/27

Welcome: 21 September 2026 – 25 September 2026

Autumn Term: 28 September 2026 – 11 December 2026

Spring Term: 11 January 2027 – 26 March 2027

Summer Term: 26 April 2027 – 25 June 2027

For undergraduates, the summer student vacation begins on 28 June 2027. (The Supplementary Assessment Period normally takes place during the Summer Student Vacation.)

For taught postgraduates, the summer research period begins on 28 June 2027. (This time is normally for focusing on the Dissertation/Project. Taught Postgraduate programmes, when taken on a full-time basis, typically last 12 months.)

2027/28

Welcome: 20 September 2027 – 24 September 2027

Autumn Term: 27 September 2027 – 10 December 2027

Spring Term: 10 January 2028 – 31 March 2028

Summer Term: 1 May 2028 – 23 June 2028

For undergraduates, the summer student vacation begins on 26 June 2028. (The Supplementary Assessment Period normally takes place during the Summer Student Vacation.)

For taught postgraduates, the summer research period begins on 26 June 2028. (This time is normally for focusing on the Dissertation/Project. Taught Postgraduate programmes, when taken on a full-time basis, typically last 12 months.)

2028/29

Welcome: 18 September 2028 – 22 September 2028

Autumn Term: 25 September 2028 – 8 December 2028

Spring Term: 8 January 2029 – 23 March 2029

Summer Term: 23 April 2029 – 22 June 2029

For undergraduates, the summer student vacation begins on 25 June 2029. (The Supplementary Assessment Period normally takes place during the Summer Student Vacation.)

For taught postgraduates, the summer research period begins on 25 June 2029. (This time is normally for focusing on the Dissertation/Project. Taught Postgraduate programmes, when taken on a full-time basis, typically last 12 months.)

2029/30

Welcome: 17 September 2029 – 21 September 2029

Autumn Term: 24 September 2029 – 7 December 2029

Spring Term: 7 January 2030 – 29 March 2030

Summer Term: 29 April 2030 – 21 June 2030

For undergraduates, the summer student vacation begins on 24 June 2030. (The Supplementary Assessment Period normally takes place during the Summer Student Vacation.)

For taught postgraduates, the summer research period begins on 24 June 2030. (This time is normally for focusing on the Dissertation/Project. Taught Postgraduate programmes, when taken on a full-time basis, typically last 12 months.)

2030/31

Welcome: 23 September 2030 – 27 September 2030

Autumn Term: 30 September 2030 – 13 December 2030

Spring Term: 13 January 2031 – 28 March 2031

Summer Term: 28 April 2031 – 27 June 2031

For undergraduates, the summer student vacation begins on 30 June 2031. (The Supplementary Assessment Period normally takes place during the Summer Student Vacation.)

For taught postgraduates, the summer research period begins on 30 June 2031. (This time is normally for focusing on the Dissertation/Project. Taught Postgraduate programmes, when taken on a full-time basis, typically last 12 months.)