Key dates

Find key dates for the coming academic year with a short explanation, including your programme-specific Welcome Week activities and the start of teaching.

You can register for all Moray House and University-wide welcome events on the University's UoE Events App linked below. Please always prioritise attending your PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC induction events over general induction events, if timings conflict.

Welcome Week and Induction

Your programme induction

8 - 10 January 2025, various times (UK time)

Location: All sessions will take place online in Zoom. Please find links to join sessions and further details on your programme Moodle page:

 

Digital Education Moodle page

 

These sessions are a chance to meet the Programme Director, introduce yourself, and ask any questions you might have about the programme and the University. It is very informal so no need to prepare anything at all. 

Induction schedule

SessionDate & TimeTopicConnection
Session 1: Programme Induction8 January 2025, 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM

Meet the team and peers and learn about the available support

[Dr Janja Komljenovic and the team]

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 882 9722 5436 Passcode: s1zd2pet 

Session 2:  Progression through the programme9 January 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

An orientation to the MScDE programme, what to expect, and how to prepare

[Dr Janja Komljenovic and the team]

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 830 5984 7870 Passcode: cks2Dt4x

Session 3: Introduction to Critical Issues in Digital Education10 January 2025, 12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM

An orientation to the introductory course, Critical Issues in Digital Education

[Dr Rovincer Najjuma and Ms Clara O’Shea]

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 835 2935 1991 Passcode: sfZ799iM

Welcome event

Thursday 9 January 2025, 10:00 - 10:45 am, online or in Godfrey Thomson's Hall

Join us for our Welcome Event as we kick off the new semester! You'll receive a warm welcome alongside helpful reminders about key university structures and policies, such as the Exceptional Circumstance Policy and the role of your Student Adviser. We'll also highlight essential services like Report and Support, ensuring you know where to find guidance and resources. Don’t miss this chance to start the semester feeling informed and supported!

Join us in person or via MSTeams, if you are an online student.

Join via MSTeams 

Welcome Week January 2025 - Download the UoE Welcome Week app

Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 January 2025

The semester opens with a Welcome Week, before the first week of teaching. Welcome Week is a key part of the postgraduate experience and participation is highly recommended. You will find social and instructive activities planned by the School and the University. 

Find all Moray House and University-wide welcome events on the University Events App and plan your schedule:

General School Induction Events

Please check back shortly for our January School induction events which we encourage you to join to find out more about the School and resources to help you make the most of your time studying with us.

You can access links to all online sessions and recordings on the MHSES Student Hub Events page. 

Academic Year 2024/25

16 September 2024 to 20 December 2024

​​​​Important:

Students must be fully matriculated to start their programme on 16 September. If you are not fully matriculated by this point, you may lose your place on your programme. 

  • Semester 1 is very demanding.  Full-time students usually take 60 credits, equivalent to 600 hours of student effort. Students will complete various forms of assessments including individual tasks and group work.
  • Students are expected to attend all classes and registers will be taken at tutorials, seminars and workshops.  If you are unable to attend a tutorial, seminar or workshop due to illness or for any other reason, you must email the tutor or lecturer in advance to explain why you will be absent.
  • Teaching ends on 29 November 2024 and the time remaining until the end of the semester is used to complete assignments and take exams.  Students will be advised of assignment deadlines by course organisers.   

13 January 2025 to 26 May 2025

  • Semester 2 can be very demanding depending on how many courses you choose to take. Students will complete various forms of assessments including individual tasks and group work.
  • Students are expected to attend all classes and registers will be taken at tutorials, seminars and workshops.  If you are unable to attend a tutorial, seminar or workshop due to illness or for any other reason, you must email the tutor or lecturer in advance to explain why you will be absent.
  • Teaching ends on 4 April 2025, and the time remaining until the end of the semester is used to complete assignments and take exams. Students will be advised of assignment deadlines by course organisers.  

April 2025 and beyond depending on completion of credits

A Master's dissertation may be taken up once you have successfully completed the required 120 credits worth of taught courses for your programme. A Master's dissertation may be completed in 3 months or may be completed over a longer period depending on the duration of your studies. 

Programme Directors will advise students of the submission date for their dissertation.


Typically November and July

  • Graduations are arranged by Student Administration
  • Those studying on a part-time degree programme may graduate in the Winter or Summer Graduation, depending on the timing of completion of your studies.
  • We regularly welcome online learning programme graduates to Edinburgh for our on-campus graduation ceremony and look forward to sharing this occasion with you and your family members. Online learning students may also typically attend the on-campus graduation ceremony, virtually, via a video link, and graduations are live-streamed.

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