Our timetables are arranged on a number of student-informed principles:

  1. We run a similar academic year to the University of the West of Scotland – 2 terms of 15 weeks – this means students are registering and enrolling at the same time as other students. 
  2. There are 12 classes per module spread over 13 or 14 weeks allowing for a reading week in Term 1 and 2 reading weeks in Term 2 (including Easter). The other weeks are orientation or assessment weeks. 
  3. Our classes tend to be concentrated around the middle of the week (Tue – Thu) recognising that many in part-time work and / or ministry require weekends to undertake these responsibilities. 
  4. Our classes begin at 10am on-campus to help with those who are commuting / drop children off at school.
  5. Our evening classes begin at 7:15pm to help those with family or work commitments (though we realise no time is perfect!)
  6. Where possible, our reading weeks try to align with school holidays – the October week in Term 1 and Easter in Term 2. 

Autumn semester

Week beginning Monday 8th September 2025: Induction Days for new students (day / times tbc)

Tuesday 16th September 2025: First teaching day of Autumn term

Week of 13-17th October 2025: Consolidation/reading week

Week beginning 8th December 2025: Last week of teaching for Autumn term

Spring Semester

Tuesday 26th January 2026: First teaching day of term

Week of 23rd – 27th Feb 2026: Consolidation/Reading Week 1

Week of 6th-10th April 2026: Easter Consolidation/Reading Week 2

Thursday 27th April 2026: Last teaching week of the academic year

For detailed class timetables please email ellie.bell@uws.ac.uk