The University of Chichester term dates cover semester dates and the academic calendar. From Christmas, Easter, and summer holidays to September, January, and February start dates, this page gives you term dates for new students, freshers, second years, third years, and international students, with semester 1, semester 2, and semester 3 dates across the autumn term, spring term, and summer term.
University of Chichester Term Dates 2026/2027
Here are the confirmed University of Chichester Term Dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
| Start Date | Courses Starting |
|---|---|
| Week commencing Monday 1 September 2026 | MA Fundraising |
| Week commencing Monday 7 September 2026 | Primary PGCE, Secondary PGCE |
| Week commencing Monday 14 September 2026 | BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Triple Threat); MSc programmes in Coaching Psychology, Criminology, Human Resource Management and Organisational Psychology, Neuropsychology; PGCert Autism Education; MA Education (PT and Online); MA Inclusive Special Education (PT); MA Counselling and Psychotherapy (PT) |
| Week commencing Monday 21 September 2026 | All undergraduate degree programmes (except Triple Threat and Certificate in Counselling); MA and MSc programmes in Health Psychology, International Business, Digital Marketing, all Sports courses, Dance Science, Social Work; MRes programmes in Sport, Exercise and Health, Health (Integrated Caring Science), Health (Social Care); PGDip Social Work |
| Week commencing Monday 28 September 2026 | LLM Law; MA and MSc programmes in Choreography & Professional Practice, Dance: Advanced Practice, Performance: Dance, Music Performance, Music Teaching, Creative Writing; LLM Law Conversion; LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice |
| Monday 11 January 2027 | MA Musical Theatre |
| Monday 25 January 2027 | MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration); PGDip Mental Health Nursing; PGDip Adult Nursing |
| Monday 1 February 2027 | MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) |
University of Chichester Term Dates 2027/2028
University of Chichester term dates for the 2027/28 academic year: the University of Chichester’s indicative academic calendar shows Semester 1 running from Monday 20 September 2027 to Friday 21 January 2028, and Semester 2 running from Monday 24 January 2028 to Friday 2 June 2028. The Christmas holidays span three weeks in December, and the Easter holidays fall between 3 and 21 April 2028. Examination periods typically occur in January and May.
University of Chichester Term Dates 2028/2029
The University of Chichester has not yet published the 2028/29 academic year dates. Official term dates are typically confirmed one year in advance by the Academic Board. We recommend checking the official University of Chichester website for updates as they become available. Bookmark this page and check back; we update it as soon as new dates are released.
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University of Chichester Term Dates for New Students
| Student Type | Start Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New undergraduate students | Week commencing Monday 21 September 2026 | All undergraduate degree programmes except Triple Threat and Certificate in Counselling |
| New postgraduate students (September intake) | Week commencing Monday 1 September 2026 | MA Fundraising starts earliest |
| New postgraduate students (September intake) | Week commencing Monday 7 September 2026 | Primary PGCE, Secondary PGCE |
| New postgraduate students (September intake) | Week commencing Monday 14 September 2026 | MSc Coaching Psychology, Criminology, HR Management, Neuropsychology; PGCert Autism Education; MA Education (PT and Online); MA Inclusive Special Education (PT); MA Counselling and Psychotherapy (PT) |
| New postgraduate students (September intake) | Week commencing Monday 21 September 2026 | MA/MSc Health Psychology, International Business, Digital Marketing; all Sports courses; Dance Science; Social Work; MRes programmes; PGDip Social Work |
| New postgraduate students (September intake) | Week commencing Monday 28 September 2026 | LLM Law; MA/MSc Choreography, Dance, Performance, Music Performance, Music Teaching, Creative Writing; LLM Law Conversion; LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice |
| New postgraduate students (January intake) | Monday 11 January 2027 | MA Musical Theatre |
| New postgraduate students (January intake) | Monday 25 January 2027 | MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration); PGDip Mental Health Nursing; PGDip Adult Nursing |
| New postgraduate students (February intake) | Monday 1 February 2027 | MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) |
| International students | Sunday 20 September 2026 | International Orientation event; departmental induction week is compulsory |
| Freshers (Bognor Regis campus) | Thursday 24 September 2026 | Bognor Regis Freshers Fair |
| Freshers (Chichester campus) | Wednesday 23 September 2026 | Chichester campus Freshers Fair |
University of Chichester Holidays & Breaks
The University of Chichester structures its academic year around three main holiday periods. The Christmas holidays generally span three weeks from mid-December to early January. The Easter holidays fall in late March or early April, lasting around three weeks. The summer holidays run from early June through to late September for undergraduate students, though postgraduate students often continue their studies or dissertation work through the summer.
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FAQs
Semester 1 typically begins in late September.Â
Semester 2 usually starts in late January or early February.
Yes. Some programmes, such as MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration), start in February.
No. While the standard undergraduate semester pattern applies to most courses, some programmes have non-standard dates, including variations in attendance requirements and directed study weeks.
Your specific start date is available through your Applicant Portal (ChiView). Contact your Programme Administration Office if you need further guidance.
This information is provided for general guidance only. University of Chichester Term dates, semester dates, and academic calendar details are subject to change and may vary by programme. Always verify official dates directly with the University of Chichester. UK University Holidays is an independent information service and is not affiliated with the University of Chichester.
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