MTU Academic Calendar
Academic Year 2023-2024
The academic year is divided into two semesters, each lasting about 15 weeks. A semester consists of 12 teaching weeks a study/revision/assessment period, followed by a period of examinations.
The teaching weeks normally involve a series of lectures and tutorials, along with assignments and/or laboratory work, depending on your chosen discipline.
Semester 1 Key Dates 2023-2024
Start Dates for Semester 1/Term 1 2023/24
Student Cohort | Semester 1/Term 1 Start Date |
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Full-time undergraduate programmes |
1st year |
Mon 18 Sept* |
all other years |
w/c Mon 11 Sept |
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Full-time taught postgraduate programmes |
Mon 11 Sept |
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Part-time programmes |
Mon 11 Sept |
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Craft Apprenticeships (SOLAS, all blocks) |
Mon 25 Sept |
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MTU CSM Conservatoire Provision |
Mon 4 Sept |
*The later start date for 1st years of full-time undergraduate programmes is due to the delayed timelines for the Leaving Certificate Results and CAO 2023 offers.
Reading/Independent Learning Week
Week commencing Monday 30 October.
Semester 1 Assessment, 2023-2024
Continuing years of full-time undergraduate programmes, taught postgraduate programmes, and part-time taught programmes.
The final day of lectures for continuing years of full-time undergraduate programmes, taught postgraduate programmes, and part-time taught programmes is Wednesday 6th December.
The Semester 1 Examination Session for these cohorts will run during the period Wednesday 13th December to Friday 22nd December inclusive, including Saturday 16th December. Students should take this into account when making arrangements for the holiday period. Further details on Semester 1 examinations will be issued locally.
First year of full-time undergraduate programmes only
Please note that Teaching, Learning and Assessment activities can be scheduled up to and including Friday 22nd December. First year students should take this into account when making arrangements for the holiday period. Further details on Semester 1 assessment will be issued locally.
KEY ACADEMIC DATES SEMESTER 1 (2023/2024) | |
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First Day of Lectures in Semester 1 |
Monday, 11th September 2023 (continuing students) Monday, 18th September 2023 (first year students) De-semesterised Departments (Year 1 students) Monday, 18th September 2023 |
Reading Week |
w/c Tuesday, 31st October to Friday, 3rd November 2023 (inclusive) |
Last Day of Lectures in Semester 1 |
Wednesday, 6th December 2023 (continuing students) Friday, 15th December 2023 (first year students) De-semesterised Departments (Year 1 students) Thursday, 21st December 2023 (13 weeks) |
Revision and Assessment Period (Review Week) (Practical, Oral and Aural Examinations) |
Thursday, 7th to Tuesday, 12th December 2023 (continuing students) |
Written (End-of Semester) Examinations Semester 1 |
Wednesday, 13th December 2023 - Friday, 22nd December 2023 (Saturday, 16th December 2023 will be used for examinations) |
Results Available Online |
Tuesday, 23rd January 2024 at 2:00pm |
Deadline to register for Staff/Student Meetings |
Wednesday, 24th January 2024 by 2:00pm |
Staff/Student Meetings |
Friday, 26th January 2024 (2:00pm) |
Deadline for Reviews/Rechecks |
Monday, 29th January 2024 by 2:00pm |
EARC Meeting (Final) |
Friday, 2nd February 2024 (tbc) |
Autumn 2023 Conferrings Dates
School/College | Start Date | Venue |
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School of STEM School of Health & Social Sciences School of Business, Computing & Humanities |
Fri 27 Oct |
Kerry North Campus |
School of Science & Informatics School of Building & Civil Engineering School of Mechanical, Electrical & Process Engineering National Maritime College of Ireland School of Business School of Humanities MTU Crawford College of Art & Design MTU-UCC Joint Conferrings |
Wed 1 Nov to Fri 3 Nov incl. |
Bishopstown Campus |
MTU Cork School of Music |
Thurs 26 Oct |
MTU Cork School of Music |
Semester 2 Key Dates 2023-2024
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All programmes |
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Semester 2 start date |
Mon 15 Jan |
Mid-semester break |
Mon 12 Feb – Fri 16 Feb incl. |
Easter break |
Mon 25 Mar – Fri 5 Apr incl. |
Final day of classes |
Fri 26 Apr |
Review Period |
Mon 29 Apr – Fri 3 May incl. |
Semester 2 exam session |
Tue 7 May – Fri 17 May incl. |
Exam Boards |
TBC |
Exam results issue |
TBC |
The Semester 2 calendar for each of the campuses will run to the established approved framework, with an examination period included towards semester end, for all years/cohorts.
KEY ACADEMIC DATES SEMESTER 2 (AY 2023/2024) | |
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First Day of Lectures in Semester 2 |
Monday, 15th January 2024 De-semesterised Departments (Year 1 students) Monday, 8th January 2024 |
Mid-term break/Reading Week |
Monday 12th to 16th February 2024 (inclusive) |
Last Day of Lectures in Semester 2 |
Friday, 26th April 2024 De-semesterised Departments (Year 1 students) Friday, 26th April 2024 |
Easter break |
Monday, 25th March to Friday, 5th April 2024 (inclusive) |
Revision/Assessment Period |
Monday, 29th April 2024 - Friday, 3rd May 2024 (inclusive) |
Examinations Semester 2 |
Tuesday, 7th May 2024 - Tuesday, 14th May 2024 |
Results Available Online |
Friday, 31st May 2024 (2:00pm) |
Deadline to register for Staff/Student Meetings |
Tuesday, 4th June 2024 (5:00pm) |
Deadline for receipt of Reviews/Rechecks |
Tuesday, 4th June 2024 (5:00pm) |
Staff/Student Meetings |
Friday, 7th June 2024 (11:00am) |
EARC Meeting (Final) |
Monday, 17th June 2024 |
MTU Craft Apprenticeships 2023
The craft apprenticeships runs over a 10 week block or 11 week block depending on your chosen apprenticeship. The blocks are divided into three terms, autumn, spring and summer.
AUTUMN TERM | |
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11 Week Blocks |
10 Week Blocks |
Start Date: 25/09/23 (Monday) Finish Date: 08/12/23 (Friday) |
Start Date: 25/09/23 (Monday) Finish Date: 01/12/23 (Friday) |
SPRING TERM | |
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11 Week Blocks |
10 Week Blocks |
Start Date:02/01/24 (Tuesday) Finish Date:15/03/24 (Friday) |
Start Date: 02/01/24 (Tuesday) Finish Date: 08/03/24 (Friday) |
SUMMER TERM | |
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11 Week Blocks |
10 Week Blocks |
Start Date:02/04/24 (Tuesday) Finish Date: 14/06/24 (Friday) |
Start Date: 02/04/24 (Tuesday) Finish Date: 07/06/24 (Friday) |
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Conservatoire Provision 2023
MTU Cork School of Music
Lessons commence |
Mon 4 Sept |
Midterm |
w/c Mon 30 Oct |
Lessons end |
Fri 22 Dec |
Lessons resume |
Mon 8 Jan |
Midterm |
w/c Mon 12 Feb |
Easter break |
w/c Mon 25 Mar and Mon 1 Apr |
Final week of lessons |
w/c Tues 4 Jun |