Cardiff Met University Term Dates and Academic Year
Last Updated: 14 October 2026
Cardiff Met University term dates for the academic year are important for planning your studies. With 12+ holiday breaks across the calendar, understanding semester dates, teaching blocks, and key deadlines helps you stay organised.
Cardiff Met University Term Dates and Academic Year
Here are the confirmed Cardiff Met University Term Dates for the 2027/2028 academic year.
Undergraduate (September Cohorts)
Activity
Starts
Ends
Welcome Week
Monday 20 September 2027
Friday 24 September 2027
Teaching
Monday 27 September 2027
Friday 17 December 2027
Vacation
Monday 20 December 2027
Friday 7 January 2028
Exams / Assessments
Monday 10 January 2028
Friday 21 January 2028
Employability and Transition Week
Monday 24 January 2028
Friday 28 January 2028
Teaching
Monday 31 January 2028
Friday 5 May 2028
Vacation
Monday 10 April 2028
Friday 21 April 2028
Exams / Assessments / Reassessments
Monday 8 May 2028
Friday 26 May 2028
Postgraduate (September Cohorts)
Activity
Starts
Ends
Welcome Week
Monday 20 September 2027
Friday 24 September 2027
Teaching
Monday 27 September 2027
Friday 17 December 2027
Vacation
Monday 20 December 2027
Friday 7 January 2028
Exams / Assessments
Monday 10 January 2028
Friday 21 January 2028
Employability and Transition Week
Monday 24 January 2028
Friday 28 January 2028
Teaching
Monday 31 January 2028
Friday 5 May 2028
Vacation
Monday 10 April 2028
Friday 21 April 2028
Exams / Assessments / Reassessments
Monday 8 May 2028
Friday 26 May 2028
Degree Apprenticeships (September Cohorts)
Activity
Starts
Ends
Welcome Week
Monday 20 September 2027
Friday 24 September 2027
Teaching
Monday 27 September 2027
Friday 17 December 2027
Vacation
Monday 20 December 2027
Friday 7 January 2028
Exams / Assessments
Monday 10 January 2028
Friday 21 January 2028
Review Week
Monday 24 January 2028
Friday 28 January 2028
Teaching
Monday 31 January 2028
Friday 5 May 2028
Vacation
Monday 10 April 2028
Friday 21 April 2028
Exams / Assessments / Reassessments
Monday 8 May 2028
Friday 26 May 2028
PGCE Route for School-Based Employees (June Cohort)
Activity
Starts
Ends
Teaching
Monday 7 June 2027
Friday 16 July 2027
Teaching
Monday 6 September 2027
Friday 17 December 2027
Teaching
Monday 10 January 2028
Friday 5 May 2028
PGCE Primary and PGCE Secondary (September Cohort)
Activity
Starts
Ends
University-led Training, School-led Training and Clinical Practice
Monday 6 September 2027
Friday 17 December 2027
Vacation
Monday 20 December 2027
Friday 31 December 2027
University-led Training, School-led Training and Clinical Practice
Monday 3 January 2028
Friday 7 April 2028
Vacation
Monday 10 April 2028
Friday 21 April 2028
University-led Training, School-led Training and Clinical Practice
Monday 24 April 2028
Friday 25 June 2028*
*End date to be confirmed
BA (Hons) Primary QTS (September Cohort) – Year 1 Only
Activity
Starts
Ends
Teaching
Monday 20 September 2027
Friday 17 December 2027
Vacation
Monday 20 December 2027
Friday 7 January 2028
Directed Study
Monday 10 January 2028
Friday 14 January 2028
Teaching
Monday 17 January 2028
Friday 7 April 2028
Vacation
Monday 10 April 2028
Friday 21 April 2028
Teaching
Monday 24 April 2028
Friday 28 April 2028
Assessments
Tuesday 2 May 2028
Friday 12 May 2028
Undergraduate (January Cohorts)
Activity
Starts
Ends
Welcome Week
Monday 24 January 2028
Friday 28 January 2028
Teaching
Monday 31 January 2028
Friday 5 May 2028
Vacation
Monday 10 April 2028
Friday 21 April 2028
Exams / Assessments
Monday 8 May 2028
Friday 26 May 2028
Teaching
Monday 29 May 2028
Friday 18 August 2028
Exams / Assessments / Reassessments
Monday 21 August 2028
Friday 25 August 2028
Postgraduate (January Cohorts)
Activity
Starts
Ends
Welcome Week
Monday 24 January 2028
Friday 28 January 2028
Teaching
Monday 31 January 2028
Friday 5 May 2028
Vacation
Monday 10 April 2028
Friday 21 April 2028
Exams / Assessments
Monday 8 May 2028
Friday 26 May 2028
Teaching
Monday 29 May 2028
Friday 18 August 2028
Exams / Assessments / Reassessments
Monday 21 August 2028
Friday 25 August 2028
Postgraduate (May Cohorts)
Activity
Starts
Ends
Teaching
Monday 29 May 2028
Friday 18 August 2028
Exams / Assessments
Monday 21 August 2028
Friday 25 August 2028
Key Dates 2027/28:
Summer reassessment period: Monday 17 July to Friday 28 July
Graduation ceremonies: 18-19 November 2027 and 17-21 July 2028
Cardiff Met University Term Dates 2028/2029
The Cardiff Met University Term dates for the 2028/29 academic calendar follow Cardiff Met’s established pattern. While specific dates are confirmed closer to the time, expect:
Autumn Term: Late September 2028 – Mid December 2028
Spring Term: Early January 2029 – Late March 2029
Summer Term: Mid April 2029 – Late May 2029
Cardiff Met Holidays & Vacation Dates
Holiday Period
2026/27 Dates
2027/28 Dates
Christmas Vacation
21 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027
20 Dec 2027 – 7 Jan 2028
Spring Vacation
15 Mar 2027 – 2 Apr 2027
10 Apr 2028 – 21 Apr 2028
Summer Break
Late May 2027 onwards
Late May 2028 onwards
Cardiff Met Exam & Assessment Dates
Assessment Period
2026/27 Dates
2027/28 Dates
Autumn Exams
11 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027
10 Jan 2028 – 21 Jan 2028
Spring Exams
10 May 2027 – 28 May 2027
8 May 2028 – 26 May 2028
Summer Assessments
16 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027
21 Aug 2028 – 25 Aug 2028
Resit Examinations
Week commencing 26 July 2027
Summer reassessment: 17-28 July
Cardiff Met Graduation Ceremony Dates
Cardiff Metropolitan University graduation ceremonies take place twice yearly:
Cardiff Met University term dates typically start in late September for September cohorts, with Welcome Week beginning around the third week of September. January cohorts begin in mid-to-late January.
Does Cardiff Met have reading weeks?
Yes, Cardiff Met includes vacation periods within each term. These function similarly to reading weeks, giving students time to catch up on studies and assignments.
What is Welcome Week at Cardiff Met?
Welcome Week is your induction period before teaching begins. It includes orientation sessions, campus tours, and social events to help you settle into university life.
Are Cardiff Met holidays the same for all students?
No, Cardiff Met holidays vary by programme. Undergraduate, postgraduate, degree apprenticeship, and PGCE students may have different vacation dates.
When are Cardiff Met exams held?
Cardiff Met exams are held at the end of each teaching block, typically in January, May, and August. Resit examinations usually take place in July.
UK University Holidays is an independent resource providing Cardiff Met University term date information for reference purposes. While we strive for accuracy, dates may be subject to change by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Always verify important dates through official university channels. We are not affiliated with Cardiff Metropolitan University.
