MSc Student Handbook 2016/17
5. Key Dates
The academic year for an MSc student consists of a one-week induction and enrolment period, followed by two 12-week teaching semesters, a 6-week examination period, and 14 weeks in which to complete a project dissertation. During the induction and enrolment period, you should agree the elective modules in your programme for the year with your Programme Director. Key dates for the academic year 2016–17 are as follows:
Dates for the academic year 2016–17 are as follows – see also the Queen Mary calendar.
| Semester A 12 weeks |
Induction and enrolment | Mon 19 September – Fri 23 September 2016 |
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| Teaching | Mon 26 September – Fri 16 December 2016 | |
| Reading week (Week 7) (*Classes may take place during this week) | Mon 7 November – Fri 11 November 2016 | |
| Winter vacation | Mon 19 December 2016 – Fri 6 January 2017 | |
| Semester B 12 weeks |
Teaching | Mon 9 January – Fri 31 March 2017 |
| Reading week (Week 7) | Mon 20 February – Fri 24 February 2017 | |
| Spring vacation | Mon 3 April – Fri 21 April 2017 | |
| Examinations 6 weeks |
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| Revision week | Mon 24 April – Fri 28 April 2017 | |
| Main examination period (*Late Summer Resits occur in August) | Tue 2 May – Fri 9 June 2017. We will endeavour to release your provisional results following the School Examination Board by the second week of July 2017. | |
Project Dissertation Deadline: Thursday 7 September 2017
Extenuating Circumstances Claim Deadlines
You must submit claims as soon as possible and at the latest by:
| Thursday 5th January 2017 | for matters relating to Semester A |
| Monday 3rd April 2017 | for matters relating to Semester B |
| Tuesday 13th June 2017 | for matters relating to May/June exam period |
| Friday 18th August 2017 | for matters relating to Late Summer exam period |
Claims submitted after the relevant deadline will not be considered.