Term Dates
2027/28
Term Dates for Academic Session 2027/28
Undergraduate Degrees and Professional Graduate Diplomas (excluding PGDE)
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 September 2027 | Welcome & Induction Week Term 1 Begins – All Students |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 13 December 2027 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 24 March 2028 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 27 March 2028 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 April 2028 | Term 3 Begins |
| Monday 12 June 2028 | Transitions Week |
| Friday 16 June 2028 | Term 3 Ends |
MMus / Advanced Postgraduate Diploma
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 September 2027 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 13 December 2027 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 24 March 2028 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 27 March 2028 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 April 2028 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 16 June 2028 | Term 3 Ends |
| Monday 19 June 2028 | Summer Break Begins |
MA in Music Courses / Advanced Artist Diploma
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 September 2027 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Term 1 Ends |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 27 March 2028 | Term 2 Ends |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 April 2028 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 16 June 2028 | Term 3 Ends |
| Term 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 26 June 2028 | Term 4 Begins |
| Friday 8 September 2028 | Term 4 Ends |
Professional Graduate Diploma in Musical Directing / MA Musical Theatre: Musical Directing
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 September 2027 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 13 December 2026 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 24 March 2028 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 27 March 2028 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 April 2028 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 12 June 2028 | Transitions Week |
| Friday 16 June 2028 | Term 3 Ends |
| Term 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 28 June 2028 | Term 4 Begins |
| Friday 8 September 2028 | Term 4 Ends |
MA/MFA Classical and Contemporary Text
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 September 2027 | Welcome and Transitions Week Term 1 Begins – All Students |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 13 December 2027 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 24 March 2028 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 27 March 2028 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 April 2028 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 19 May 2028 | CCT Break begins |
| Term 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 29 May 2028 | Term 4 Begins |
| Friday 8 September 2028 | MACCT/MA MTMD Concludes |
In addition, for MFA Classical and Contemporary Text
| Term 5 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 18 September 2028 | MFA Term 5 Begins |
| Friday 8 December 2028 | Winter Break Begins |
| Tuesday 2 January 2029 | MFA Term 5 Continues |
| Friday 26 January 2029 | MFA CCT Concludes |
MA/MFA Production
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 September 2027 | Welcome and Transitions Week Term 1 Begins – All Students |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 13 December 2027 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 24 March 2028 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 27 March 2028 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 April 2028 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 19 May 2028 | MA/MFA Break begins |
| Term 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 19 May 2028 | Term 4 Begins |
| Friday 8 September 2028 | MA Production Concludes |
In addition, for MFA Production
| Term 5 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 18 September 2028 | MFA Term 5 Begins |
| Friday 8 December 2028 | Winter Break Begins |
| Tuesday 2 January 2029 | MFA Term 5 Continues |
| Friday 26 January 2029 | MFA Production Concludes |
PGDE
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 16 August 2027 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 13 December 2027 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 24 March 2028 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 27 March 2028 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 April 2028 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 2 June 2028 | Term 3 Ends |
MA Music Psychology
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 30 August 2027 | Term 1 Begins |
| Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September 2027 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend |
| Friday 17 December 2027 | Term 1 Ends |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Term 2 Begins |
| Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 January 2028 | January Intensive Hybrid Weekend |
| Friday 7 April 2028 | Term 2 Ends |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 24 April 2028 | Term 3 Begins |
| Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 May 2028 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend |
| Friday 11 August 2028 | Term 3 Ends |
MA/MFA Creative Arts Practice / MA/MFA Arts Leadership and Fundraising
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 16 August 2027 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 13 December 2027 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 24 March 2028 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 27 March 2028 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 April 2028 | Term 3 Begins |
| Monday 12 June 2028 | Transitions Week |
| Term 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 26 June 2028 | Term 4 Begins |
| Friday 8 September 2028 | Term 4 Ends |
In addition for MFA Creative Arts Practice / MFA Arts Leadership and Fundraising
| Term 5 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 18 September 2028 | MFA Term 5 Begins |
| Friday 15 December 2028 | Winter Break Begins |
| Tuesday 2 January 2029 | MFA Term 5 Continues |
| Friday 26 January 2029 | MFA Term 5 Ends |
MEd Learning and Teaching in the Arts / PG Cert Learning and Teaching in the Arts
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Saturday 18 September 2027 and Sunday 19 September 2027 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend Sessions/Term 1 starts |
| Monday 1 November 2027 | Reading Week – Staff not available |
| Saturday 6 November 2027 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend Sessions |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Term 1 Ends |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Term 2 Begins |
| Monday 31 February 2028 | Reading Week – Staff not available |
| Saturday 5 February 2028 and Sunday 6 February 2028 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend Sessions |
| Friday 24 March 2028 | Term 2 Ends |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 April 2028 | Term 3 Begins |
| Saturday 22 April 2028 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend Sessions |
| Monday 19 June 2028 | Term 3 Programme Delivery Ends |
| Thursday 7 September 2028 | Term 3 Ends |
Doctoral Programmes
Doctoral programmes run for the full academic year and the dates shown on this page do not apply to these programmes.
Please note that the RCS Buildings at Renfrew Street and Wallace Street will be closed as below;
Winter Building Closure – closing at end of day on Friday 17 December 2027 and re-opening on Tuesday 4 January 2028.
Spring Building Closure – closing at end of day on Thursday 13 April 2028 and re-opening on Tuesday 18 April 2028.
2026/27
Term Dates for Academic Session 2026/27
Undergraduate Degrees and Professional Graduate Diplomas (excluding PGDE)
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 21 September 2026 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 11 December 2026 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 14 December 2026 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 18 June 2027 | Term 3 Ends |
| Monday 21 June 2027 | Summer Break Begins |
MMus / Advanced Postgraduate Diploma
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 21 September 2026 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 11 December 2026 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 14 December 2026 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 18 June 2027 | Term 3 Ends |
| Monday 21 June 2027 | Summer Break Begins |
MA in Music Courses / Advanced Artist Diploma
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 21 September 2026 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 11 December 2026 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 14 December 2026 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 18 June 2027 | Term 3 Ends |
| Monday 21 June 2027 | Summer Break Begins |
| Term 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 28 June 2027 | Term 4 Begins |
| Friday 10 September 2027 | Term 4 Ends |
Professional Graduate Diploma in Musical Directing / MA Musical Theatre: Musical Directing
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 21 September 2026 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 11 December 2026 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 14 December 2026 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 18 June 2027 | Term 3 Ends |
| Monday 21 June 2027 | Summer Break Begins |
| Term 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 28 June 2027 | Term 4 Begins |
| Friday 10 September 2027 | Term 4 Ends |
MA/MFA Classical and Contemporary Text
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 21 September 2026 | Welcome and Transitions Week Term 1 Begins – All Students |
| Friday 11 December 2026 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 14 December 2026 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 21 May 2027 | CCT Break begins |
| Term 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 31 May 2027 | Term 4 Begins |
| Friday 10 September 2027 | MACCT/MA MTMD Concludes |
In addition, for MFA Classical and Contemporary Text
| Term 5 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 September 2027 | MFA Term 5 Begins |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Winter Break Begins |
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | MFA Term 5 Continues |
| Friday 28 January 2028 | MFA CCT Concludes |
MA/MFA Production
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 21 September 2026 | Welcome and Transitions Week Term 1 Begins – All Students |
| Friday 11 December 2026 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 14 December 2026 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 21 May 2027 | CCT Break begins |
| Term 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 31 May 2027 | Term 4 Begins |
| Friday 10 September 2027 | MA Production Concludes |
In addition, for MFA Production
| Term 5 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 September 2027 | MFA Term 5 Begins |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Winter Break Begins |
| Tuesday 4 January 2028 | MFA Term 5 Continues |
| Friday 28 January 2028 | MFA Production Concludes |
PGDE
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 17 August 2026 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 11 December 2026 | Term 1 Ends |
| Friday 18 December 2026 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 4 June 2027 | Term 3 Ends |
MA Psychology in the Arts (Music)
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 31 August 2026 | Term 1 Begins |
| Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September 2026 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend |
| Friday 18 December 2026 | Term 1 Ends |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Term 2 Begins |
| Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 January 2027 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend |
| Friday 9 April 2027 | Term 2 Ends |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 26 April 2027 | Term 3 Begins |
| Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 May 2027 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend |
| Friday 13 August 2027 | Term 3 Ends |
MA/MFA Creative Arts Practice / MA/MFA Arts Leadership and Fundraising
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 17 August 2026 | Term 1 Begins |
| Friday 11 December 2026 | Term 1 Ends |
| Monday 14 December 2026 | Winter Break Begins |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Term 2 Begins |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Term 2 Ends |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Spring Break Begins |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Term 3 Begins |
| Friday 18 June 2027 | Term 3 Ends |
| Monday 21 June 2026 | Summer Break Begins |
| Term 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 28 June 2027 | Term 4 Begins |
| Friday 10 September 2027 | Term 4 Ends |
In addition for MFA Creative Arts Practice / MFA Arts Leadership and Fundraising
| Term 5 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 September 2027 | MFA Term 5 Begins |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | Winter Break Begins |
| Tuesday 5 January 2028 | MFA Term 5 Continues |
| Friday 28 January 2028 | MFA Term 5 Ends |
MEd Learning and Teaching in the Arts / PG Cert Learning and Teaching in the Arts
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Saturday 19 September 2026 and Sunday 10 September 2026 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend Sessions/Term 1 starts |
| Monday 2 November 2026 | Reading Week – Staff not available |
| Saturday 7 November 2026 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend Sessions |
| Friday 11 December 2026 | Term 1 Ends |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Term 2 Begins |
| Monday 1 February 2027 | Reading Week – Staff not available |
| Saturday 6 February 2027 and Sunday 7 February 2027 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend Sessions |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Term 2 Ends |
| Term 3 | |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Term 3 Begins |
| Saturday 24 April 2027 | Intensive Hybrid Weekend Sessions |
| Monday 18 June 2027 | Term 3 Programme Delivery Ends |
| Thursday 10 September 2027 | Term 3 Ends |
Doctoral Programmes
Doctoral programmes run for the full academic year and the dates shown on this page do not apply to these programmes.
Please note that the RCS Buildings at Renfrew Street and Wallace Street will be closed as below;
Winter Building Closure – closing at end of day on Friday 18 December 2026 and re-opening on Tuesday 5 January 2027
Spring Building Closure – closing at end of day on Thursday 2 April 2027 and re-opening on Tuesday 6 April 2027