Stay updated on start and end dates, reading weeks, and key milestones for a successful student journey.
Term Dates
The old academic year at SOAS consisted of three terms, the first two roughly 11 weeks long and the third usually eight weeks in length. The autumn and spring terms included a reading week. The new academic year will consist of two semesters and two exam seasons -- this is to allow students to have a smoother transition between classes and exams. See more below!
2023/24
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Term 1
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Monday 25 September 2023 - Friday 15 December 2023
(Reading Week: Monday 6 November – Friday 10 November)
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| Term 2 |
Monday 8 January 2024 - Friday 22 March 2024
(Reading Week: Monday 12 February – Friday 16 February)
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| Term 3 |
Monday 22 April 2024 - Friday 14 June 2024
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2024/25
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Term 1
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Monday 23 September 2024 - Friday 13 December 2024
(Reading Week: Monday 4 November – Friday 8 November)
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| Term 2 |
Monday 6 January 2025 - Friday 21 March 2025
(Reading Week: Monday 10 February – Friday 14 February)
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| Term 3 |
Monday 21 April 2025 - Friday 13 June 2025
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| Term 4* |
Monday 30 June 2025 - Friday 5 September 2025
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| Note |
*Term 4 only applies to PGT and PGR students. Please note that these approved term dates are accurate at the time of publishing but can be subject to alteration.
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2025/26
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Semester 1
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Monday 29 September 2025 - Friday 17 January 2026
(Reading Week: Monday 3 November – Friday 9 November)
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| Revision and Assessments |
Monday 5 January 2026 - Friday 16 January 2026
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| Semester 2 |
Monday 19 January 2026 - Friday 22 May 2026
(Reading Week: Monday 23 February – Friday 1 March)
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| Revision and Assessments |
Monday 27 April 2026 - Friday 22 May 2026
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| Note* |
*This academic year has many changes; find out more on the SOAS website.
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