For term dates, see here.
The academic year at LSE is split into three terms: Autumn Term (AT), Winter Term (WT) and Spring Term (ST).
Welcome: The year begins with LSE's induction week, known as Welcome, or Autumn Term Week 0. This week is compulsory and students are expected to attend relevant Welcome events and activities. Find more details about Welcome, including dates, on our Welcome page.
Autumn Term and Winter Term: These are the main teaching terms. Both are 11 weeks long, and each week is numbered e.g. Autumn Term Week 1 (AT WK 1).
Reading Week (WK 6): Most European Institute courses hold a Reading Week in week 6 of AT and WT. The reading week is a time for you to catch up on past readings and prepare for the rest of term. It is not a vacation period, and you are expected to be on campus.
Spring Term: Spring Term is 7 weeks long. There is no new teaching during this term. The first half is reserved for revision sessions, followed by exams and assessments. You will also need to be working on your dissertation/policy incubator/applied policy project during this period. You're expected to be on campus for the full duration of Spring Term.
Summer: After Spring Term ends, you'll continue to work on your dissertation/policy incubator/applied projects. As a 12-month MSc student, you will still be considered to be in term-time until the official end date of your programme (listed on your offer letter).Students who will be studying on a visa should be aware that this could have implications for you if you plan to take on paid or unpaid work while still a student. Please see the guidance here and contact the Student Engagement and Advice Team with any specific queries relating to your visa.
You are not required to stay in London for the summer but you must be contactable via your LSE email. You may also want to consider whether you'll need to access materials from the Library. Once again, students studying on a visa need to check with the Student Advice and Engagement Team about the implications of completing coursework outside the UK.