Semester dates

Dates, semesters and course dates at the University of Plymouth
Semester dates

Undergraduate 2019/20
semester dates


Semester 1 International orientation 09 September 2019
Induction week 16 September 2019
Start 23 September 2019
Christmas vacation 14 December 2019 –
5 January 2020
End 26 January 2020
Semester 2 Start 27 January 2020
Easter vacation 28 March 2020 –
19 April 2020
End 29 May 2020

Postgraduate taught 2019/20
semester dates


Semester 1 International orientation 09 September 2019
Induction week 16 September 2019
Start 23 September 2019
Christmas vacation 14 December 2019 –
5 January 2020
End 26 January 2020
Semester 2 Start 27 January 2020
Easter vacation 28 March 2020 –
19 April 2020
End 29 May 2020
Semester 3 Start 30 May 2020
End 25 September 2020

Note to students:

All vacation dates start on the Monday after the semester end date and end on the Friday before the semester recommences. You are not required to attend on bank holidays.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the dates provided are accurate. However, students should note that dates are subject to change. If your course includes any periods of placement, do check with your faculty for advice on whether this affects your course duration.