Autumn term: September - December 2026

Your local cohort is going to be your learning base for 2 years of study, so Autumn term is all about providing the space and time to get you settled in and set up for success. This term will run as follows:

Enrolment Late September - Early October: You’ll have a 1-to-1 phone call with your local programme lead to welcome you to the course and answer any questions you have.

Welcome - Early October: Meet your cohort at an in-person welcome event (various dates across areas TBC)

October half-term: Mon 26 October 2026 - Fri 30 October 2026

Learning begins: Wed 4 November 2026. After October half term, you’ll be attending weekly in-person learning sessions with your cohort on Wednesday evenings.

Spring term: January - April 2027

Learning continues after the winter break.

First day back: Wed 6 January 2027

Half term break: Mon 22 February 2027 - Fri 25 March 2027

Easter break: Begins Fri 26 March

Summer Term: June - July 2027

Following the Easter break, this term will cover our research and learning modules, and celebrate completion of Year 1 together!

First day back: Wed 14 April 2027

Half term: Mon 31 May 2027 - Fri 4 June 2027

Last day of term: Fri 23 July 2027

Celebration event: July - Date TBC.