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Important Term Dates - London campus
Academic dates at London vary depending on the course you're doing. Find your course below:
Key dates: Courses beginning in May 2024
Summer term
- Welcome week: 13 May 2024
- Classes commence: 20 May 2024
- Break: 19 Aug 2024
Autumn Term
- Classes commence: 30 Sep 2024
- Break: 16 Dec 2024
- Classes recommence: 13 Jan 2025
- Break: 03 Feb 2025
Spring Term
- Classes commence: 17 Feb 2025
- Break: 05 May 2025
- Classes end: 27 Jun 2025
- Dissertation submission deadline: 15 Aug 2025
Summer term
- Welcome week: 13 May 2024
- Classes commence: 20 May 2024
- Break: 12 Aug 2024
Autumn Term
- Classes commence: 30 Sep 2024
- Break: 23 Dec 2024
- Classes recommence: 13 Jan 2025
Spring Term
- Classes commence: 17 Feb 2025
- Break: 05 May 2025
- Classes recommence: 19 May 2025
- Classes end: 20 Jun 2025
- Dissertation submission deadline: 15 Aug 2025
Summer term
- Welcome week: 13 May 2024
- Classes commence: 20 May 2024
- Break: 09 Sep 2024
Autumn Term
- Classes commence: 30 Sep 2024
- Break: 16 Dec 2024
- Classes recommence: 06 Jan 2025
Spring Term
- Classes commence: 17 Feb 2025
- Break: 24 Mar 2025
- Break: 12 May 2025
- Classes recommence: 19 May 2025
- Classes end: 25 Jul 2025
- Research Project Submission deadline: 15 Aug 2025
Explore the University
Whether you're thinking of joining us, already studying here, or you're a parent or guardian with a child on their way to Portsmouth, there's plenty to discover.
Courses
Find an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course that suits you at Portsmouth.
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Student life
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Careers and employment
Our graduate employment rates are among the UK's best, with 94% of our students in work and/or further study.
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For parents and supporters
Find out how we support young people at university, and get answers to pressing questions.
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