Exams
Whatever you need to know about exams, this is the place to start. We offer lots of useful information and advice about every aspect of exams, from start to finish – right through to graduation.
You must be available for examinations in December and April/May. You must also be available for the trimester C/resit diet in July/August.
This is unless you already have a Progression and Award Board (PAB) decision that allows you to progress to the next year of study or that advises that you have completed all requirements for your programme.
We advise you not to book any holidays that fall into these periods.
The dates for each exam period can be found below, and for future years on the academic timetable pages.
Exam timetable
The Trimester A exam timetable will be available here towards the end of October.
Exam periods 2026/27
| 2026/7 Exam periods | Start date | Finish date |
|---|---|---|
Trimester A | 7 December 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
Trimester B | 19 April 2027 | 7 May 2027 |
Trimester C and re-assessments | 26 July 2027 | 6 August 2027 |
Exam Timetable FAQs
Tips for revision and exams wellbeing
Some hints and tips to help you with your revision and wellbeing as you prepare for exams.
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