Academic session 2023/24
Students studying a face-to-face Master's or research degree programme are registered for a full calendar year. In 2023/24, this will be from Monday 25 September 2023 to Monday 23 September 2024.
Students studying a distance learning Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MSc programme are registered for five academic years. The start date of the academic year 2023/24 will be Monday 2 October 2023.
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Monday 25 September 2023 – Friday 15 December 2023 (Reading Week: Monday 6 – Friday 10 November 2023) |
| Spring | Tuesday 2 January 2024 – Friday 22 March 2024* *The first week of the term is designated for assessments for those programmes holding them in January. Teaching will commence on Monday 8 January 2024 |
| Summer | Monday 22 April 2024 – Monday 23 September 2024 |
School closure dates 2023/24
LSHTM will be closed on the following dates:
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Christmas / New Year | Thursday 21 December 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024 (inclusive) |
| Easter | Friday 29 March 2024 to Tuesday 2 April 2024 (inclusive) |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday 6 May 2024 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday 27 May 2024 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday 26 August 2024 |
Academic session 2024/25
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Monday 23 September 2024 – Friday 13 December 2024 (Reading Week: Monday 4 – Friday 8 November 2024) |
| Spring | Monday 6 January 2025 – Friday 28 March 2025* *The first week of the term is designated for assessments for those programmes holding them in January, teaching will commence on Monday 13 January 2025 |
| Summer | Monday 28 April 2025 – Monday 22 September 2025 |
School closure dates 2024/25
LSHTM will be closed on the following dates:
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Christmas / New Year | Monday 23 December 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025 (inclusive) |
| Easter | Friday 18 April 2025 to Tuesday 22 April 2025 (inclusive) |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday 5 May 2025 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday 26 May 2025 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday 25 August 2025 |