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 2026-27

NEWCASTLE CAMPUS
Semester Dates
Semester One	Monday 21 September 2026 to Friday 22 January 2027
Semester Two	Monday 18 January to Friday 28 May 2027
Semester Three	Monday 24 May to Friday 4 September 2027
Assessment Periods
Semester One	Monday 11 January to Friday 22 January 2027
Semester Two	Monday 10 May to Friday 28 May 2027
Semester Three	Monday 23 August to Friday 3 September 2027
RE-ASSESSMENT	Monday 16 August to Friday 20 August 2027
Vacation
Winter Break	Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 8 January 2027
Spring Break	Monday 22 March to Friday 9 April 2027
Autumn Break	Monday 6 September to Friday 17 September 2027

Winter Congregations: Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December 2026

Summer Congregations: Thursday 8 July to Wednesday 14 July 2027

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

Friday 25 December 2026

Monday 28 December 2026

Friday 1 January 2027

Friday 26 March 2027

Monday 29 March 2027

Monday 3 May 2027

Monday 31 May 2027

Monday 30 August 2027

London and Birmingham Campus Academic Calendar

London Campus and Birmingham Delivery Semester Dates 2026-27

London Campus and Birmingham Delivery (FT Courses)
Semester Dates
Semester One	Monday 21 September 2026 to Friday 22 January 2027
Semester Two	Monday 25 January to Friday 28 May 2027
Semester Three	Monday 24 May to Friday 3 September 2027
Assessment Periods
Semester One	Monday 11 January to Friday 22 January 2027
Semester Two	Monday 10 May to Friday 28 May 2027
Semester Three	Monday 23 August to Friday 3 September 2027
RE-ASSESSMENT	Monday 16 August to Friday 20 August 2027
Vacation
Winter Break	Monday 21 December 2025 to Friday 8 January 2027
Spring Break	Monday 22 March to Friday 2 April 2027
Autumn Break	Monday 6 September to Friday 17 September 2027

Term Dates for Student Loan Company Only

Term Dates 2026-2027

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

Term Dates are published for SLC (Student Loan Company) purposes against standard academic year, PG courses of longer duration may vary.

NEWCASTLE Undergraduate Term Dates 2026/7

September 2026 Start Programmes
Term 1	Monday 21 September to Friday 18 December 2026
Term 2	Monday 11 January to Friday 19 March 2027
Term 3	Monday 12 April to Friday 28 May 2027
January 2027 Start Programmes
Term 1	Monday 18 January to Friday 19 March 2027
Term 2	Monday 12 April to Friday 3 June 2027
Term 3	Monday 20 September to 17 December 2027

NEWCASTLE Postgraduate Term Dates 2026/7

September 2026 Start Programmes
Term 1	Monday 21 September to Friday 18 December 2026
Term 2	Monday 12 January to Friday 19 March 2027
Term 3	Monday 12 April to Friday 3 September 2027

January 2027 Start Programmes
Term 1	Monday 18 January to Friday 19 March 2027
Term 2	Monday 12 April to Friday 3 September 2027
Term 3	Monday 20 September to Friday 17 December 2027

LONDON Undergraduate Term Dates 2026/27

September 2026 Start Programmes
Term 1	Monday 21 September to Friday 18 December 2026
Term 2	Monday 12 January to Friday 19 March 2027
Term 3	Monday 12 April to Friday 28 May 2027

January 2027 Start Programmes
Term 1	Monday 25 January to Friday 19 March 2027
Term 2	Monday 12 April to Friday 2 July 2027
Term 3	Monday 5 July to Friday 3 September 2027

May 2027 Start Programmes
Term 1	Monday 24 May to Friday 3 September 2027
Term 2	Monday 20 September to Friday 17 December 2027
Term 3	Monday 10 January to Friday 21 January 2027

LONDON Postgraduate Term Dates 2026/7

September 2026 Start Programmes
Term 1	Monday 21 September to Friday 18 December 2026
Term 2	Monday 12 January to Friday 19 March 2027
Term 3	Monday 12 April to Friday 3 September 2027

January 2027 Start Programmes
Term 1	Monday 25 January to Friday 26 March 2027
Term 2	Monday 12 April to Friday 3 September 2027
Term 2	Monday 4 October to Friday 17 December 2027

May 2027 Start Programmes
Term 1	Monday 24 May to Friday 3 September 2027
Term 2	Monday 20 September to Friday 17 December 2027
Term 3	Monday 10 January to Friday 26 May 2028