MMathPhys/MSc in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics Handbook (2026-27 Entry)
Appendices
B - Course Calendar
MICHAELMAS TERM |
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| 0th week | Induction Class sign-up for Part C Maths open on Moodle |
| Week 1 | Michaelmas term lectures begin Friday: Deadline to request approval for non-curriculum subject |
| Week 2 | Part C Maths classes start Class sign-up for Physics classes open on TMS Friday: Deadline for MMathPhys students to request transfer back to their original degree programme (MMath/Mphys/MMathPhil) |
| Week 3 | Thursday: Exam entry for Hilary exams open |
| Week 4 | Dissertation application form open Thursday: Deadline to complete exam entry for Hilary exams Friday: Deadline to request exam adjustments in time for Hilary exams Deadline to change class times for both Maths (Moodle) and Physics (TMS) |
| Week 5 | |
| Week 6 | Monday: Deadline to apply for a dissertation |
| Tuesday: Jobs for Mathematicians Fair, 4-6pm Mathematical Institute | |
| Week 7 | |
| Week 8 | Approval for dissertations sent out |
Christmas Vac |
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HILARY TERM |
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| 0th week | Exams Class sign-up for Part C and bespoke MTP Maths courses open on Moodle |
| Week 1 | Hilary term lectures begin |
| Thursday: Exam entry for Michaelmas homework, Hilary submissions and Trinity exams open | |
| Week 2 | Class sign-up for Physics classes open on TMS |
| Thursday: Deadline to complete exam entry for Michaelmas homework, Hilary submissions and Trinity exams | |
| Week 3 | |
| Week 4 | Friday: Advanced Philosophy of Physics mini-project titles released Deadline to change class times for both Maths (Moodle) and Physics (TMS) Deadline to make new exam adjustments requests in time for Trinity exams |
| Week 5 | Results of Hilary term exams released |
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| Week 7 | |
| Week 8 | Friday: Mini-projects and take-home exam released |
Easter Vac
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Wednesday: Collisionless Plasma Physics take-home exam submission deadline Friday: Galactic and Planetary dyanmics mini-project submission deadline Friday: C5.4 Networks mini-project submission deadline |
TRINITY TERM |
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| 0th week | Trinity exams Class sign-up for bespoke MTP Maths courses open on Moodle |
| Week 1 | Trinity term lectures begin |
| Week 2 | Class sign-up for Physics classes open on TMS |
| Week 3 | |
| Week 4 | Friday: Adv. Phil. of Physics mini-project submission deadline Deadline to change class times for both Maths (Moodle) and Physics (TMS) |
| Week 5 | |
| Week 6 | Monday: Dissertation submission deadline |
| Part C Maths and Physics exams and some bespoke MTP exams | |
| Week 7 | |
| Week 8 | |
Long Vac |
The final Board of Examiners meeting is due to take place in July 2027. Your college must submit an MCE by noon the previous day if you wish it to be considered by the Examiners at the meeting. Your college may submit an MCE up to 1 month after the final Exam Board meeting. It will be at the Proctors' discretion whether or not they forward it to the Examiners for consideration. |
| Final exam results and classifications will be released towards the end of July. DO NOT BOOK A GRADUATION CEREMONY UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR EXAM RESULTS |
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