Term Dates
All new students starting courses in October 2023:
A programme of induction events will take place shortly before the start of your course throughout week starting 25 September 2023. The full schedule will be shared via email. Some events will be compulsory and online events will be recorded.
Undergraduate School
Taught degree programmes
BA (Hons) Acting
(All courses, 1st and 2nd years)
BA (Hons) Contemporary Performance Practices
(All years)
BA (Hons) Theatre Practice
(All years)
| Term | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2023 | Attendance required | 02/10/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Spring Term 2024 | Attendance required | 15/01/2024 | 22/03/2024 |
| Summer Term 2024 | Attendance required | 22/04/2024 | 28/06/2024 |
BA (Hons) Acting
(Acting course, 3rd year only)
| Term | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2023 | Attendance required | 04/09/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Spring Term 2024 | Attendance required | 08/01/2024 | 15/03/2024 |
| Summer Term 2024 | Attendance required | 29/04/2024 | 07/06/2024 |
BA (Hons) Acting
(Collaborative & Devised Theatre course, 3rd year only)
| Term | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2023 | Attendance required | 18/09/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Spring Term 2024 | Attendance required | 22/01/2024 | 22/03/2024 |
| Summer Term 2024 | Attendance required | 29/04/2024 | 28/06/2024 |
BA (Hons) Acting
(Musical Theatre course, 3rd year only)
| Term | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2023 | Attendance required | 02/10/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Spring Term 2024 | Attendance required | 15/01/2024 | 26/04/2024* |
| Summer Term 2024 | Attendance required | 13/05/2024 | 28/06/2024 |
* 2 week break 25/03/2024-05/04/2024 inclusive
Postgraduate School
Research degree programmes
The programmes comprise a full 12 months as the degree is based on independent research rather than taught elements. Postgraduate Research students are required to be in continuous attendance, and supervision can occur outside the term dates specified for students on taught programmes of study (02/10/2023 - 27/09/2024).
Those with Student visas should note that the maximum number of hours per week they are permitted to work during term time applies to the entire duration of the programme until the end of their registration at the School.
Taught degree programmes
MA Acting
| Term | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Attendance required | 04/09/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Term 2 | Attendance required | 08/01/2024 | 22/03/2024 |
| Term 3 | Attendance required | 02/04/2024 | 29/07/2024* |
| Term 4 | Directed independent study | 30/07/2024 | 23/08/2024 |
* reading weeks 03/06/2024-14/06/2024 inclusive
MA Acting for Screen
MA Actor Training and Coaching
MA Advanced Theatre Practice
MA Applied Theatre
MA Creative Producing
MA Movement: Directing and Teaching
MA Scenography
MA Voice Studies: Teaching and Coaching
MA Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media
PG Certificate Applied Theatre w/ Young People
| Term | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2023 | Attendance required | 02/10/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Spring Term 2024 | Attendance required | 15/01/2024 | 22/03/2024 |
| Summer Term 2024 | Attendance required | 22/04/2024 | 28/06/2024 |
| Term 4 2024 | Directed independent study | 01/07/2024 | 27/09/2024 |
MA Drama and Movement Therapy
Year 1
| Term | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2023 | Attendance required | 02/10/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Spring Term 2024 | Attendance required | 15/01/2024 | 22/03/2024 |
| Summer Term 2024 | Attendance required | 22/04/2024 | 28/06/2024 |
Year 2
| Term | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2023 | Attendance required | 11/09/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Spring Term 2024 | Attendance required | 15/01/2024 | 22/03/2024 |
| Summer Term 2024 | Attendance required | 22/04/2024 | 28/06/2024 |
MFA Advanced Theatre Practice
MFA Actor Training and Coaching
MFA Creative Producing
MFA Movement: Directing and Teaching
MFA Scenography
MFA Voice Studies
MFA Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media
Year 1
| Term | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2023 | Attendance required | 02/10/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Spring Term 2024 | Attendance required | 15/01/2024 | 22/03/2024 |
| Summer Term 2024 | Attendance required | 22/04/2024 | 28/06/2024 |
Year 2
| Term | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2023 | Directed independent study | 02/10/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Spring Term 2024 | Directed independent study | 15/01/2024 | 22/03/2024 |
| Summer Term 2024 | Directed independent study | 22/04/2024 | 28/06/2024 |
School closure dates
20/12/2023 | Closure Day | |
21/12/2023 | Closure Day | |
22/12/2023 | Closure Day | |
25/12/2023 | Christmas Day | Bank Holiday |
26/12/2023 | Boxing Day | Bank Holiday |
27/12/2023 | Closure Day | |
28/12/2023 | Closure Day | |
29/12/2023 | Closure Day | |
01/01/2024 | New Year’s Day | Bank Holiday |
29/03/2024 | Good Friday | Bank Holiday |
01/04/2024 | Easter Monday | Bank Holiday |
06/05/2024 | May Day | Bank Holiday |
27/05/2024 | Spring Bank Holiday | Bank Holiday |
26/08/2024 | Summer Bank Holiday | Bank Holiday |
27/08/2024 | Closure Day |
1. all dates are in dd/mm/yyyy format
2. the School reserves the right to amend any of the above dates if deemed necessary. Not all breaks in required attendance are shown here
3. Term dates for year 3 of BA Acting may change depending on the positioning of showcases in the UK