The academic year at DMU is divided into Semester 1 (Autumn/Fall Term) and Semester 2 (Spring Term). Exchange students study through block teaching, focusing on one module at a time over a seven-week period. This allows for more focused learning, small class sizes, and a balanced study experience. Below, you’ll find key term dates, guidance on selecting programmes and modules, and an overview of how block teaching works.
2025-26 Key dates & Academic Calendar
Semester 1 (Autumn/Fall Term)
Arrival and orientation
- Friday 19 September 2025 Accommodation contracts begin
- Monday 15 September 2025 Arrival date for Heathrow Airport pickup
- Monday 15 to Friday 19 September 2025 International Welcome Week
- Monday 22 September – Friday 26 September 2025 Welcome Festival
- W/C Monday 22 September 2025 Exchange Student Orientation Events
Term dates
| Block | Dates | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | Mon 29 Sep – Fri 14 Nov 2025 | Teaching |
| Block 1 | Mon 17 – Fri 21 Nov 2025 | Enhancement Week* |
| Block 2 | Mon 24 Nov – Fri 12 Dec 2025 | Teaching |
| Block 2 | Mon 15 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026 | University closed (Winter Vacation) |
| Block 2 | Mon 5 – Fri 30 Jan 2026 | Teaching continues |
| Block 2 | Mon 2 – Fri 6 Feb 2026 | Enhancement Week* |
Semester 2 (Spring Term)
Arrival and orientation
- Friday 30 January 2026 Accommodation contracts begin
- TBC Arrival date for Heathrow Airport pickup
- TBC International Welcome Week
- TBC Welcome Festival
- W/C Monday 2 February 2026 Exchange Student Orientation Events
Term dates
| Block | Dates | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Block 3 | Mon 9 Feb – Fri 27 Mar 2026 | Teaching |
| Block 3 | Mon 30 Mar – Sun 19 Apr 2026 | University closed (Spring Vacation) |
| Block 4 | Mon 20 Apr – Fri 5 Jun 2026 | Teaching |
| Block 4 | Mon 8 – Fri 12 Jun 2026 | Enhancement Week* |
*Enhancement Weeks do not have timetabled classes. Instead, there will be course-related and extra-curricular activities taking place during these weeks. This will be further explained during your Faculty induction. The full DMU Academic Calendar can be accessed here.
What is Block teaching?
Block teaching allows you to focus on one subject at a time instead of several at once, with more regular assessments and a better study‑life balance.
- Study one module at a time for focused learning.
- Supportive academic environment with small class sizes.
- Each Block lasts 7 weeks – this includes both teaching and assessments for each Block.
Programme/Module Selection & Credits
As an exchange student at DMU you will belong to one of our four faculties, depending on your programme of study. Click the name of the faculty below to see the programmes and modules available in each area.
Please note, modules/blocks must be selected from one programme area and from one faculty only. All modules listed below are subject to change. Study options can also be limited depending on the exchange agreement. Please contact your exchange or study abroad office for specific details about the programmes of study available for you.
Each block is worth 30 credits at DMU (equivalent to 15 ECTS) unless stated otherwise.
Business and Law
Students can select blocks from either year two or year three of the programme they would like to study. It is not possible to choose blocks from different years or programmes.
- Autumn semester only: Block 1 and Block 2
- Spring semester only: Block 3 and Block 4
- Full year: Block 1, 2, 3 and 4
*It is only possible to take blocks from year two of Accounting and Finance and Accounting with Business Management.
Business, Entrepreneurship and HRM
- Business Management
- Business and Marketing
- Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
Department of Accounting and Finance
Economics
Marketing
Leicester De Montfort Law School
Health and Life Sciences
View the Health and Life Sciences module handbook. Please refer to the notes on module duration and availability for each subject. If you have any queries regarding the options, please contact studentexchange@dmu.ac.uk.
Technology, Arts and Culture
For Arts, Design and Humanities courses (see list below), you can choose blocks from year two of the programme they would like to study. It is not possible to choose blocks from different years or programmes.
- Autumn semester only: Block 1 and Block 2
- Spring semester only: Block 3 and Block 4
- Full year: Block 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Design Crafts
- Fine Art
- Interior Design
- Product Design BA
- Product Design Bsc
- Photography and Video
- Contour Fashion
- Fashion Buying with Design
- Fashion Buying with Merchandising
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Textile Design
- Textile Design
- Drama and Theatre
- Creative Writing
- English Literature
- History
- History, Politics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations
- Arts and Festival Management
- Dance
For Computing, Engineering and Media courses (see list below), students can select blocks from the programme they would like to study, depending on the duration of their exchange.
- Autumn semester only: Block 1 and Block 2 of year two
- Spring semester only: Block 3 and Block 4 of year two
- Full year: Block 1, 2, 3 and 4 of either year two or year three
It is not possible to choose blocks from different programmes or years of study.
- Software Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Computer Networks and Security
- Computer Science
- Applied Computing
- Business Information Systems
- Business Data Analytics
- Computer Games Programming
- Games Production
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics and Robotics
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Graphic Design
- Concept and Comic Arts
- Animation
- Game Art
- Film Studies
- Journalism
- Media and Communication
- Media Production
- Visual Effects (VFX)
- Music Production
- Music Technology