Overview of TMLA Semester Structure

TMLA Semester Structure for Certificate and Diploma Levels

Semester 1	Term 1	Induction (optional) + 7 weeks	around 2 online hours per week
	Term Study Break	4-6 weeks*
	Term 2	8 weeks	around 2 online hours per week

Semester Study Break

6-8 weeks*

Final assignments due

Semester 2	Term 1	7 weeks	around 2 online hours per week
	Term Study Break	4-6 weeks*
	Term 2	8 weeks	around 2 online hours per week

Semester Study Break

6-8 weeks*

Final assignments due

TMLA Semester Structure for Master’s Level

Semester 1	Term 1	Induction (optional) + 5 weeks	around 1 online hour per week
	Term Study Break	4-6 weeks*	During term time, a Master’s Candidate is expected to be in regular contact with his/her Dissertation Supervisor by pre-arranged means. An in-built flexibility at Master’s level allows this contact to be spread throughout term and semester study breaks, as agreed by the Candidate and his/her Supervisor, and subject to the approval of the Programme Director.
	Term 2	8 weeks
	Semester Study Break	6-8 weeks*
Semester 2	Term 1	7 weeks
	Term Study Break	4-6 weeks*
	Term 2	8 weeks
	Semester Study Break	6-8 weeks*	Dissertation due (extension of up to 6 months may be possible by prior arrangement with Supervisor and Programme Director).

Key to Symbols: * exact number of weeks will vary from year to year, dependent on the Academic Calendar of the University of Dundee and on public holidays