Key dates and deadlines for postgraduate courses
This page lists the standard key dates and deadlines for applications to postgraduate courses.
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We're aware that for some students graduating from UK universities, the award of their undergraduate degrees has been affected by the University and College Union's marking and assessment boycott. Our standard deadline for meeting the conditions of a postgraduate offer isn't until 18 September 2023, but if you're concerned that you still won't be able to supply the necessary confirmation of your undergraduate degree by this date, please contact us and we'll discuss your options with you.
- September 2023 entry
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Thursday 15 September 2022 Applications open for courses starting in September 2023 Monday 26 December 2022–Monday 2 January 2023 (inclusive) University closed for Christmas June 2023 For applicants who need a visa to study in the UK, CAS application begins Monday 14 August 2023 If your course requires ATAS clearance, we advise you to apply for ATAS clearance by this date (it will take at least 20 working days for your ATAS application to be processed) Monday 28 August 2023 Last date to request a deferral to September 2024 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We're not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process. Monday 28 August 2023 Last date to apply for a postgraduate course if you'll need a visa to study in the UK Early September 2023 Online Module Selection opens in the Pre-Registration system for those students who are required to choose approved modules Monday 4 September 2023 We advise you to apply for your CAS number by this date. We'll only arrange a CAS number for you after this date if you're using a priority visa application service, or will be applying for your visa from within the UK. Please note that you need to meet any offer conditions before we can arrange your CAS number. Friday 8 September 2023 (17:00 British Summer Time) Applications close for September 2023 entry Monday 11–Friday 15 September 2023 Orientation Week Monday 18 September 2023 Last date to let us know that you've met any offer conditions. If you'll need a visa to study in the UK, please note that you need to meet any offer conditions before you apply for your CAS number, and we advise you to apply for your CAS number by Monday 4 September 2023. Monday 18–Friday 22 September 2023 Intro Week, including registration at the University Monday 25 September 2023 Teaching begins Monday 16 October 2023 Latest possible start date for most courses (exceptions are listed on our New Students webpages) - February 2024 entry (selected courses only)
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Thursday 15 September 2022 Applications open for courses starting in February 2024 October 2023 For applicants who need a visa to study in the UK, CAS application begins Monday 18 December 2023 If your course requires ATAS clearance, we advise you to apply for ATAS clearance by this date (it will take at least 20 working days for your ATAS application to be processed) Monday 25 December 2023–Monday 1 January 2024 (inclusive) University closed for Christmas Tuesday 2 January 2024 Last date to apply for a postgraduate course if you'll need a visa to study in the UK Monday 8 January 2024 We advise you to apply for your CAS number by this date. We'll only arrange a CAS number for you after this date if you're using a priority visa application service, or will be applying for your visa from within the UK. Please note that you need to meet any offer conditions before we can arrange your CAS number. Friday 12 January 2024 (17:00 Greenwich Mean Time) Applications close for February 2024 entry Monday 22 January 2024 Last date to let us know that you've met any offer conditions. If you'll need a visa to study in the UK, please note that you need to meet any offer conditions before you apply for your CAS number, and we advise you to apply for your CAS number by Monday 8 January 2024. Monday 5 February 2024 Teaching begins Monday 26 February 2024 Latest possible start date for most courses - September 2024 entry
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Friday 15 September 2023 Applications open for courses starting in September 2024 Monday 25 December 2023–Monday 1 January 2024 (inclusive) University closed for Christmas June 2024 For applicants who need a visa to study in the UK, CAS application begins Monday 19 August 2024 If your course requires ATAS clearance, we advise you to apply for ATAS clearance by this date (it will take at least 20 working days for your ATAS application to be processed) Early September 2024 Online Module Selection opens in the Pre-Registration system for those students who are required to choose approved modules Monday 2 September 2024 Last date to request a deferral to September 2025 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We're not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process. Monday 2 September 2024 Last date to apply for a postgraduate course if you'll need a visa to study in the UK Friday 6 September 2024 (17:00 British Summer Time) Applications close for September 2024 entry Monday 9 September 2024 We advise you to apply for your CAS number by this date. We'll only arrange a CAS number for you after this date if you're using a priority visa application service, or will be applying for your visa from within the UK. Please note that you need to meet any offer conditions before we can arrange your CAS number. Monday 16–Friday 20 September 2024 Orientation Week Monday 23 September 2024 Last date to let us know that you've met any offer conditions. If you'll need a visa to study in the UK, please note that you need to meet any offer conditions before you apply for your CAS number, and we advise you to apply for your CAS number by Monday 9 September 2024. Monday 23–Friday 27 September 2024 Intro Week, including registration at the University Monday 30 September 2024 Teaching begins Monday 21 October 2024 Latest possible start date for most courses (exceptions are listed on our New Students webpages)
A few courses starting in September use different dates from those listed. If this is the case for your course, it will be indicated on our webpages and/or in your offer letter.
If you're applying to a course that uses our staged admissions process, you should also consult the additional/alternative deadlines listed on our dedicated website:
Staged admissions for postgraduate taught course applications
If your course starts at a different time of year, these dates will not apply to your application. However, we would advise you to follow an equivalent timescale for your start date, for example by applying for your CAS number no later than three weeks before your course starts.