2026-2027 Calendar

Students must note these dates and ensure their availability to fulfil all academic requirements for their programme of study. Semester dates include induction. These dates apply to most taught programmes however there are variations to this calendar and all students should check specific programme dates with their Faculty as dates for provision will vary.

The dates are accurate at the time of publication; the University reserves the right to amend them in the light of changing circumstances.

Please note that apprenticeship programmes are delivered using a 52-week resource model. Further details as to programme delivery will be provided during on-boarding.

Newcastle Academic Calendar

Semester Dates 2027-28

NEWCASTLE CAMPUS
Semester Dates
Semester One	Monday 20 September 2027 to Friday 21 January 2028
Semester Two	Monday 24 January to Friday 26 May 2028
Semester Three	Monday 29 May to Friday 1 September 2028
Assessment Periods
Semester One	Monday 10 January to Friday 21 January 2028
Semester Two	Monday 8 May to Friday 26 May 2028
Semester Three	Monday 21 August to Friday 1 September 2028
RE-ASSESSMENT	Monday 14 August to Friday 18 August 2028
Vacation
Winter Break	Monday 20 December 2027 to Friday 7 January 2028
Spring Break	Monday 3 April to Friday 21 April 2028
Autumn Break	Monday 4 September to Friday 15 September 2028

Winter Congregations: Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 December 2027

Summer Congregations: TBC

Public Holidays: The University will be closed on the following days:

Monday 27 December 2027

Tuesday 28 December 2027

Monday 3 January 2028

Friday 14 April 2028

Monday 17 April 2028

Monday 1 May 2028

Monday 27 May 2028

Monday 28 August 2028

London Campus and Birmingham Delivery Academic Calendar

Semester Dates 2027-8

London Campus and Birmingham Delivery (FT Courses)
Semester Dates
Semester One	Monday 20 September 2027 to Friday 21 January 2028
Semester Two	Monday 24 January to Friday 26 May 2028
Semester Three	Monday 22 May to Friday 1 September 2028
Assessment Periods
Semester One	Monday 10 January to Friday 21 January 2028
Semester Two	Monday 8 May to Friday 27 May 2028
Semester Three	Monday 23 August to Friday 1 September 2028
RE-ASSESSMENT	Monday 14 August to Friday 18 August 2028
Vacation
Winter Break	Monday 20 December to Friday 7 January 2028
Spring Break	Monday 10 April to Friday 21 April 2028
Autumn Break	Monday 4 September to Friday 15 September 2028