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Important Term Dates - London campus

Including the dates of teaching blocks and breaks for London students

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

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