Key dates

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

Your Programme Induction

Programme Welcome and Induction

Wednesday 17 September, 15:00 - 16:00

Location: Bessie Watson Lecture Theatre. This event takes place in person.

Come and meet academic and professional staff who will explain how the Institute for Language Education and the MSc Language and Intercultural Communication are organised. Course Organisers will introduce core courses, structures and answer questions about them. Academic Cohort Lead will share their plan for the academic year. Student Support services and advisers will introduce themselves and share information on how you can access everything you need during your time with us.

Programme Social Event

Wednesday 17 September, 16:00 - 17:00

Location: Bessie Watson Lecture Theatre. This event takes place in person.

Let's get to know our cohort better before classes start. Come and have some fun activities led by our Academic Cohort Lead and Programme Director. 

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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