Stay updated on start and end dates, reading weeks, and key milestones for a successful student journey.
Term Dates
The academic year at SOAS consists of three terms, the first two roughly 11 weeks long and the third usually eight weeks in length. The autumn and spring terms include a reading week.
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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