The precise timetable of activity varies between programmes and, due to the nature of the course, some courses have additional teaching/placements/professional practise requirements which fall outside of the normal semester dates.

University Closure Days 

Examinations Schedule

*Some programmes may offer Independent Study Weeks and a Consolidation Week, which will be communicated to students by the relevant School, as part of the phased implementation of the new academic year structure approved at Academic Council in March 2025. Full implementation will take place in 2026-27. 

A new academic year structure was approved by Academic Council in March 2025 for full implementation in 2026-27. The below dates have been updated to align with the new structure.

The precise timetable of activity varies between programmes and, due to the nature of the course, some courses have additional teaching/placements/professional practise requirements which fall outside of the normal semester dates which will be communicated to students by the relevant School.

University Closure Days 

Examinations Schedule

*For pedagogical and/or logistical reasons, some programmes may not offer Independent Study Weeks. These dates are subject to change and will be reviewed in line with those published by the Education Authority (Halloween and Mid-term breaks).