Key dates and deadlines

Michaelmas Term 2026

• 7 October:
  Induction sessions, 2pm to 5pm
• 26 October:
  Submit topic form for Research Paper 1
• 13 November:
  Last date for changing topic of Research Paper 1
• 23 November:
  Submit Research Paper 1 before 12noon
• 7 December:
  Submit topic form for Research Paper 2
  Examiners' meeting to recommend marks for Research Paper 1

Lent Term 2027

• 12 February:
  Last date for changing topic of Research Paper 2
• 22 February:
  Submit Research Paper 2 before 12noon
• 26 February:
  Submit topic form for Dissertation
• 10 March:
  Set Essay titles released at 12noon
• 17 March:
  Submit Set Essays before 12noon

Easter Term 2027

• 28 April:
  Examiners' meeting to recommend marks for Set Essays and Research Paper 2
• 14 May:
  Last date for changing topic of Dissertation
• 25 May:
  Submit Dissertation before 12noon
• 23 June:
  Part III results released
• 28 June:
  Degree Committee makes recommendations for admission to PhD