Study Days
The Academic year is delivered over 3 semesters with BDATS 2 modules & HNC L4 1 module per semester
Solent University Academic calendar for 2025-26
What will be my university study day?
As a default we aim to have first years on Tuesdays, second years on Wednesdays and Thursdays for third years, but due demand on resources this is not always possible, but we will confirm study days in advance of you starting the course or progressing to the next level/year.
Cyber and Network pathway 3rd years, your study day will be Tuesday in Semester 1 (Sept-Jan)
| Study Day | Year (Level) | Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1st Yr (L4) | 1st yr Software Engineer and 3rd yr Cyber & Network |
| Wednesday | 2nd Yr (L5) | Software Engineer |
| Thursday | 3rd Yr (L6) | Software Engineer |
Autumn 2025
Class times and rooms may change.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PATHWAY:
1st Year (Level 4) Teaching Starts: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
| Module | Tutor | Study Day | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM412 - Introduction to Networks & Security | Michael Smith | Tuesday | 9:00-12:00 | JM404 |
| COM411 - Problem Solving through Programming | Kenton Wheeler | Tuesday | 14:00-17:00 | RM701 |
2nd Year (Level 5) inc. Direct RPL Entry Teaching Starts: Wednesday 24th September 2025 - TIME AND ROOMS UPDATED 15/09/25
| Module | Tutor | Study Day | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM519 - Advance Database Systems | Armen Petrosyan | Wednesday | 11:00-13:00 | RM701 |
| COM534 - Oriented Design & Dev | Dr. Nick Whitelegg | Wednesday | 14:00-17:00 | JM304 |
Software Engineering - 3rd Year (Level 6) Teaching Starts: Thursday 25th September 2025
| Module | Tutor | Study Day | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM619 - DevOps | Dr Daniel Olabanji | Thursday | 9:00-12:00 | HC208 |
| COM624 - Machine Learning | Dr Taiwo Ayodele | Thursday | 14:00-17:00 | JM312 |
Data Analyst- 3rd Year (Level 6) Teaching Starts: Thursday 25th September 2025
| Module | Tutor | Study Day | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM621 - UX Strategies (independent study) | Dr. Anthony Basiel | Thursday | n/a | n/a |
| COM624 - Machine Learning | Dr Taiwo Ayodele | Thursday | 14:00-17:00 | JM312 |
Cyber Security - 3rd Year (Level 6) Teaching Starts: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
| Module | Tutor | Study Day | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM615 - Network Management | Dr Neville Palmer & Dr. Craig Gallen | Tuesday | 9:00-12:00 | JM406 |
| COM613 - CyberOps | Warren Earle | Tuesday | 14:00-17:00 | JM404 |
Network Engineer - 3rd Year (Level 6) Teaching Starts: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
| Module | Tutor | Study Day | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM615 - Network Management | Dr Neville Palmer & Dr. Craig Gallen | Tuesday | 9:00-12:00 | JM406 |
| COM611 - Computer Systems (independent study) | Dr. Kalin Penev | Tuesday | n/a | n/a |