Key dates

Find key dates for the coming academic year with a short explanation, including 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

MSc Education programme-wide welcome session (All Pathways)

Monday 8 September, 14:10-16:00

Location: Paterson's Land G1

This is a programme-wide induction session. All students in MSc Education (including all pathways) should attend. In this session, you will meet with the programme team and hear about the programme structure, Teaching and Learning in Semester One, and other important information that will help you succeed in your master’s study.  

MSc Education pathway-specific welcome sessions

Please attend the session according to your pathway. In these sessions, you will hear more about pathway-specific arrangements for the academic year. If your offer shows ‘MSc Education’, you should attend the ‘General Pathway’ session. All sessions will take place on campus.

PATHWAYDATE and TIMELOCATION
General9 September, 10:00-12:00Paterson's Land G1
Early Childhood Practice and Froebel9 September, 10:00-12:00St Leonard's Land 3.24
Philosophy of Education9 September, 10:00-12:00Charteris Land 2.02
Research9 September, 10:00-12:00St Leonard's Land 2.14
Child and Adolescent Psychology9 September, 14:00-16:00Paterson's Land G1

MSc Education - Library induction

An opportunity to meet the MHSES Academic Support Librarian who is here to help you navigate the extensive library resources, refine your research strategies, and enhance your academic success.  This session will be delivered by Ishbel Leggat online on Microsoft Teams.

PATHWAYDATE and TIMELOCATION
MSc Education (Child and Adolescent Psychology) pathway 

Wednesday 10 September,

10:00-11:00

Online (Microsoft Teams) 

Join the meeting now 

Meeting ID: 350 172 184 946 3

Passcode: m2NG6tP6

MSc Education (Research) pathway 

MSc Education (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel) pathway

MSc Education (Philosophy) pathway 

MSc Education (General) pathway 

Friday 12 September, 

11:00-12:00 noon

Online (Microsoft Teams) 

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 359 170 454 606 1

Passcode: JJ26Fx6J

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Welcome Week 2025 - Download the UoE Welcome Week app

Monday 8 - Friday 12 September 2025

The semester opens with Welcome Week, the week before the first week of teaching. Welcome Week is a key part of the postgraduate experience and participation is essential. It is an information-packed week with 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:

Industrial action during Welcome Week

Please note that the Edinburgh branch of the University and College Union have confirmed that strike action will take place from Monday 8 to Friday 12 September. We fully respect the right of our staff to take part in industrial disputes but will work hard to reduce the impact on our students. You can find more information on our website:


General School Induction Events

Monday 8 - Wednesday 17 September 2025

We encourage you to attend Moray House induction events but please always prioritise attending your programme-specific induction session and teaching should timings conflict. 

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

Visit the MHSES Student Hub Events page (on SharePoint)

EventDateTimeLocation
Welcome CeremonyMon 8 Sept

11:30 - 12:30 

2:30 - 3:30

McEwan Hall

Welcome to Moray House School of Education and Sport: Postgraduate Taught Students 

This induction event will introduce you to Moray House, with a warm welcome from staff and an overview of the resources and support available to you as a student. It’s also a chance to learn where to go for advice and guidance throughout your studies.

Mon 8 Sept09:45 - 10:30Paterson's Land G1, Hybrid and recorded

MHSES School Community Fair 

A chance for you to meet with students and staff involved in the School community and learn how you can get involved

Wed 17 Sept10:00 - 12:00ON-CAMPUS (not recorded)

Academic Year 2025/26

15 September 2025 to 19 December 2025

​​​​Important:

Students must be fully matriculated to start their programme on 15 September. If you are not fully matriculated by this point, you may lose your place on your programme. 

  • Semester 1 is very demanding. 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 28 November 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.   
  • If you are studying here on a Tier 4 visa, and move to Edinburgh, you must let us know in advance if you are going to be travelling away from Edinburgh for more than 5 days. Typically, students must stay in Edinburgh for the duration of their studies and you should advise staff if you wish to leave the country at any point.

22 December 2025 to 9 January 2026

If you are studying here on a Tier 4 visa, and move to Edinburgh, you must let us know in advance if you are going to be travelling away from Edinburgh for more than 5 days.

The University campus is typically closed for some period of time during the Winter holidays and staff and students will not be able to access campus facilities. The University is currently scheduled to be closed 23 December 2025 to 5 January 2026, reopening at 9 am on 6 January 2026, albeit these dates are indicative only.


12 January 2026 to 25 May 2026

  • Semester 2 is very demanding, especially as most students will spend time preparing for their Master's dissertation in Semester 2.
  • 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 for most courses ends on 3 April 2026, 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.
  • If you are studying here on a Tier 4 visa, and move to Edinburgh, you must let us know in advance if you are going to be travelling away from Edinburgh for more than 5 days. Typically, students must stay in Edinburgh for the duration of their studies and you should advise staff if you wish to leave the country at any point.

April 2026 to August 2026

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


To be confirmed

  • Graduations are arranged by Student Administration
  • The majority of Master's students will graduate in the Winter Graduation, with some exceptions: 
    • MSc Outdoor and Environmental Education students would typically graduate in the Summer Graduations held in July
    • Part-time students and those studying for a Postgraduate Research degree (PhD) or for a PG Certificate or Diploma may also graduate in the Summer Graduation depending on the timing of completion of their studies

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