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
- Monday 26 January 2026 Arrival date for Heathrow Airport pickup
- Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 January 2026 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.
Understanding Module, Programme, and Faculty – Glossary
Module (Block):
A module is a single unit of study, which may also be called a course, class, or unit in your home country. At DMU, modules are taught in blocks, which are set periods of teaching within a semester. Each block is usually worth 30 DMU credits (15 ECTS), unless stated otherwise.
Programme:
A programme is the overall course of study you are enrolled in (for example, Business Management or Psychology). In other countries, this may be called a degree, major, or course of study. A programme is made up of several modules (blocks) that are taken over one or more years.
Faculty:
A faculty is an academic grouping within the university that brings together related programmes of study. For DMU, these are Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture, or Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. In some countries, this might be called a school, college, or department. As an exchange student, you will belong to the faculty associated with your programme.
Programme/Module Selection & Credits
As an exchange student at DMU, you will belong to one of our three faculties, depending on your programme of study.
How to Explore Programmes and Modules
- Select a faculty below to view the programmes and modules available within each area.
- Follow the faculty guidance provided by each faculty in these sections when selecting your modules.
- You may only enrol in modules offered by one faculty. Cross-faculty module options are not available.
- For explanations of key terms such as modules, programmes, and faculties, see the glossary above.
- All modules listed below are subject to change.
- Study options may be limited depending on the exchange agreement. Please contact your exchange or study abroad office to confirm which programmes are available to you.
- Each block is worth 30 DMU credits (equivalent to 15 ECTS) unless stated otherwise.
Faculty of Business and Law
For Business and Law (BAL) courses, students must select blocks from a single programme in either Year 1, Year 2 or Year 3, with the blocks taken depending on the duration of their exchange. The required blocks for each mobility duration are:
- Autumn semester only: Block 1 and Block 2
- Spring semester only: Block 3 and Block 4
- Full year: Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4
Please note: Requests to mix different programmes or levels within BAL will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
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
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
For Health and Life Sciences (HLS) courses, students must select blocks from one single programme of study and one single year only. Modules cannot be mixed across different years or programmes.
Students should choose blocks according to the guidance for each programme and the duration of their exchange (Full Year, Autumn semester, or Spring semester). The availability for each programme is listed below:
- Biomedical Science – Full Year only, Year 3 modules
- Criminology – Autumn, Spring or Full Year, Year 2 modules
- Education Studies – Autumn, Spring or Full Year, Year 2 or Year 3 modules
- Health and Wellbeing in Society – Autumn, Spring or Full Year, Year 2 or Year 3 modules
- Medical Science – Autumn, Spring or Full Year, Year 3 modules
- Psychology – Autumn, Spring or Full Year, Year 2 modules
Please note: Block 3 modules in Criminology, Education Studies, and Psychology are worth 15 DMU credits. Students studying for the Full Year or Spring semester must therefore select two Block 3 modules in these subject areas.
Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture
For Technology, Arts and Culture (TAC) courses, students must select blocks from a single programme in either Year 1, Year 2 or Year 3, with the blocks taken depending on the duration of their exchange. The required blocks for each mobility duration are:
- Autumn semester only: Block 1 and Block 2
- Spring semester only: Block 3 and Block 4
- Full year: Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4
Please note: Requests to mix different programmes or levels within TAC will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
School of Computer Science and Informatics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Applied Computing
- Business Information Systems
- Business Data Analytics
- Cyber Security
- Computer Networks and Security
- Computer Science
- Computer Games Programming
- Games Production
- Software Engineering
School of Creative Industries and Culture
- Acting
- Animation
- Arts and Festival Management
- Creative Writing
- Concept and Comic Arts
- Dance
- Drama and Theatre
- English Literature
- English Literature with Education
- Fine Art
- Film Studies
- History
- History, Politics and International Relations
- Illustration with Graphic Design
- International Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Game Art
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Media and Communication
- Media Production
- Music Production
- Music Technology
- Politics and International Relations
- Photography and Video
- Politics with Education Studies
- Visual Effects (VFX)
School of Design and Innovation
- Contour Fashion
- Design Crafts
- Fashion Buying with Design
- Fashion Buying with Merchandising
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Textile Design
- Footwear Design
- Fashion Communication and Styling
- Fashion Marketing
- Interior Design
- Product Design BA
- Product Design Bsc
- Textile Design