How is the academic year structured?
The year is divided into three terms: Michaelmas (October to December), Lent (January to March) and Summer (April to July). A full unit course will run over Michaelmas AND Lent terms. A half-unit course will only run for one term (please note that half-unit courses are only available in one or the other term – they are NOT available during both terms). In the Summer Term there are usually revision classes in the first week, dissertation workshops in the second week and examinations usually (but not always!) take place in June. The dissertation is due at the beginning of September (the nearest Monday to 1st September each year). Full term dates are available at Term dates. You do not HAVE to stay in London to write your dissertation but it is your responsibility to ensure that it reaches us by the due date.
