Get ready for postgraduate study
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If you want to start preparing for academic life as a postgraduate student here in SPS, take a look at some of these helpful resources below.
- School resources
Learning and Academic Skills Handbook
Learning and Academic Skills Handbook for MSc students
Academic writing course
The School offer academic writing course in the first few weeks of the semester.
- Institute for Academic Development
The University's Institute for Academic Development (IAD) supports students and staff across the University in their teaching, learning and research. They offer a range of pre-arrival and on-programme resources and workshops specifically for postgraduate students.
For postgraduate students, more targeted information can be found on the IAD Postgraduate Students webpages
Semester Dates 2025-26
Semester 1 for the academic year 2025-2026 runs:
Monday 15 September 2025 - Friday 19 December 2025
Semester 2 for the academic year 2025-2026 runs:
Monday 12 January 2025 - Friday 22 May 2026