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Key Semester Dates

Here you'll find key dates for your diary – everything from when applications open and close, when results will be released and the dates and times of exams and submissions.

APA/CIP Key Semester Dates

Here you will find all the key semester dates to add to your calendar for the APA/CIP programmes.

  • Date What's Happening
    2 June Applications Open
    24 July Applications Close
    24 July Mid-semester Assessment Opens (CIP-06, 07 & 08)
    7 August Mid-Semester Assessment (CIP-06, 07 & 08) Closes
    12 August Mid-Semester Assessment (CIP-06, 07 & 08) Results Available
    30 September Results & Cert of Excellence Released  - MCQ Modules (CIP-01, 02, 03, 04 & 05)
    8 October Results & Cert of Excellence Released - Written Modules (CIP-06, 07 & 08)
    15 October Ratified Results & Designations Offered

    Exam Dates

    Date Module
    5 September CIP-06, CIP-07, CIP-08
    12 September CIP-02, CIP-03, CIP-05
    19 September CIP-01, CIP-04
  • Date What's Happening
    29 September Applications Open
    20 November Applications Close
    20 November Mid-semester Assessment Opens (CIP-06, 07 & 08)
    4 December Mid-Semester Assessment (CIP-06, 07 & 08) Closes
    9 December Mid-Semester Assessment (CIP-06, 07 & 08) Results Available
    3 February 2027 Results & Cert of Excellence Released  - MCQ Modules (CIP-01, 02, 03, 04 & 05)
    11 February 2027 Results & Cert of Excellence Released - Written Modules (CIP-06, 07 & 08)
    18 February 2027 Ratified Results & Designations Offered

    Exam Dates

    Date Module
    9 January 2027 CIP-06, CIP-07, CIP-08
    16 January 2027 CIP-02, CIP-03, CIP-05
    23 January 2027 CIP-01, CIP-04

Higher Diploma in Insurance Management Key Semester Dates

Please check the dates below the modules very carefully to see which dates and assessment method apply to you.

    • Advanced Claims Management (MDI-07)
    • Advanced Underwriting Management (MDI-08)
    • Advanced Risk Management (MDI-09)
    Date What's Happening
    9 December 2025 Applications Open
    9 February 2026 Applications Close
    9 February 2026 Semester Begins
    24 March 2026 Assignment 1 Deadline
    12 May 2026 Assignment 2 Deadline
    30 June 2026 Assignment 3 Deadline
    24 July 2026 Results Released
    • Insurance and Business Law (MDI-01)
    • Insurance Business Environment (MDI-02) 
    Date What's Happening
    22 June 2026 Applications Open
    24 August 2026 Applications Close/Semester Start
    2 December 2026 Assignment Deadline
    9 January 2027 MCQ Exam
    18 January 2027 Results Released

     

    • Motor Insurance (MDI-04)
    • Liability Insurance (MDI-05)
    • Commercial Property and Business Interruption Insurance (MDI-06) 
    Date What's Happening
    22 June 2026 Applications Open
    24 August 2026 Applications Close/Semester Start
    2 December 2026 Assignment Deadline
    9 January 2027 MCQ Exam
    18 January 2027 Results Released
    • Advanced Claims Management (MDI-07)
    • Advanced Underwriting Management (MDI-08)
    • Advanced Risk Management (MDI-09)
    Date What's Happening
    22 June 2026 Applications Open
    24 August 2026 Applications Close/Semester Start
    6 October 2026 Assignment 1 Deadline
    24 November 2026 Assignment 2 Deadline
    12 January 2027 Assignment 3 Deadline
    29 January 2027 Results Released

Certificate in Climate Risk Key Semester Dates

Here you will find all the key semester dates to add to your calendar for the Climate Risk programme.

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    Week Date Topic
       Monday, 7th September Online Induction
    Week 1 Wednesday, 9th September Introduction to the Science of Climate Change
    Week 2 Wednesday, 16th September Impacts of Climate Change
    Week 3 Wednesday, 23rd September Types of Climate Risk
    Week 4 Monday, 28th September Assessment Clinic
    Week 4 Wednesday, 30th September Introduction to Climate Regulation & International Frameworks
    Week 5 Wednesday, 7th October Measuring, Monitoring, and Reporting Climate Risks
    Week 6 Wednesday, 14th October Measuring Climate Risks, and the Data Challenge
    Week 6 Sunday, 18th October First Assessment Due
    Week 7 Wednesday, 21st October Scenario Analysis and Climate Risk Modelling
    Week 8 Monday 26th – Friday 30th October Reading Week
    Week 9 Wednesday, 4th November Regulatory Approaches to Climate Change
    Week 9 Sunday, 8th November Second Assessment Due
    Week 10 Wednesday 11th November Embedding Climate Risk Within Governance and Culture
    Week 11 Wednesday 18th November Green, Sustainable and Transition Finance
    Week 12 Wednesday, 25th November Final Assessment Clinic
    Week 13 Saturday, 28th November MCQ exam open book
    Week 13 Sunday, 29th November Final Assignment Submission

Certified Insurance Director Key Semester Dates

Here you will find all the key semester dates to add to your calendar for the CID programme.

  • Date What's Happening
    2 September 2026 Module 1
    3 September 2026 Module 1
    4 September 2026 Module 1
    6 October 2026 Module 2
    7 October 2026 Module 2
    1 November 2026 Module 3 (Leuven)
    2 November 2026 Module 3 (Leuven)
    3 November 2026 Module 3 (Leuven)
    3 December 2026 Module 4
    4 December 2026 Module 4
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