Returning UCAB Students 2026
We are excited to be welcoming back our students to their next year of study in September. Keep checking on this page for any updates nearer to the time of you returning to your studies*
Key Dates
Welcome Week: Starts w/c 7th September
Semester 1: Starts w/c 14th September
Semester 1 Study Days
Extended FdSc Agriculture Level 4 –
Monday/ Tuesday / Wednesday
Extended FdSc Agriculture Level 5 –
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
FdSc Agriculture Level 5 –
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
BSc Agriculture Level 5 –
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
BSc Agriculture Level 6 –
Thursday/Friday
Welcome Week Timetables*:
*Welcome Week Timetables are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to minor changes.
Semester 1 Study Days
Extended FdSc All Programmes Level 4 –
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday
FdSc Animal Science with Management Level 5 –
Tuesday/Wednesday/ Thursday
FdSc Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Level 5 –
Tuesday/Wednesday/ Thursday
FdSc Management of Animal Collections with Conservation Level 5 –
Tuesday Wednesday/ Thursday
BSc Hons Animal Bioscience and Management Level 5 –
Tuesday/Wednesday/ Thursday
BSc Hons Animal Bioscience and Management Level 6 –
Thursday/Friday
Welcome Week Timetables*:
*Welcome Week Timetables are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to minor changes.
Semester 1 Study Days
Extended FdSc Canine & Feline Behaviour and Training Level 4 –
Monday/ Tuesday / Wednesday
Extended FdSc Canine & Feline Behaviour and Training Level 5 –
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
FdSc Canine & Feline Behaviour and Training Level 5 –
Tuesday/Wednesday/ Thursday
Welcome Week Timetables*:
*Welcome Week Timetables are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to minor changes.
Semester 1 Study Days
Extended FdSc Equine Science and Management Level 4 –
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
FdSc Equine Science and Management Level 5 –
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
BSc Hons Equine Science and Management Level 5 –
Tuesday Wednesday/ Thursday
BSc Hons Equine Science and Management Level 6 –
Thursday/Friday
Welcome Week Timetables*:
*Welcome Week Timetables are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to minor changes.
Semester 1 Study Days
FdSc Veterinary Nursing Level 5 –
Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday
Welcome Week Timetables*:
*Welcome Week Timetables are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to minor changes.
*Subject to you receiving confirmation of your right to progress to the next level of your studies from the Programme Assessment Board
University Centre Askham Bryan (UCAB) 2026/27
HE Welcome Week (New Starters): 07 – 11 September (Onsite)
HE Returners Start – 14 September
Semester 1: Monday 14 September 2026 – Thursday 17 December 2026
Friday 18 December – college closed due to training day
- Christmas Study Break: 21 December 2026 – 01 January 2027
- HE TCA Week: 04 – 08 January 2027
Semester 2: Monday 11 January 2027 – Friday 23 April 2027
- Reading Week: 08 – 12 February (York)
- Reading Week: 15-19 February (Gateshead)
- Easter Study Break: 22 March – 02 April (York)
- Easter Study Break: 29 March – 09 April (Gateshead)
HE TCA Weeks: 26 April – 07 May (Land based and L5 & L6 VN)
UCAB Term Ends: 07 May 2027