Exams in Cornwall

Exam Information for the 2026/27 Academic Year

For further information and the online examination handbook please see the Student Exams handbook.

Exam Dates

2026/27 exam dates:

January exams = Monday 4th January 2027 - Sunday 10th January 2027.
May exams = Tuesday 4th May 2027 - Monday 31st May 2027.
Referred/Deferred exams = Saturday 7th August 2027 - Monday 16th August 2027.

Deadline for Requests for Specific Provisions in Exams

January Exams: Monday 2rd November 2026

May Exams: Monday 8th February 2027

Referred/Deferred Exams: Friday 24th June 2027

If you require or have required specific exam adjustments in the past, please visit visit our Cornwall Disability Support pages or contact the Accessibility Team. Please note that you only need to register your requirements once, this will then cover you for the whole period of your registration.

Referred/Deferred Exams

Information in regard Referred assessments fees will be updated on - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/administration/examsandassessment/ugpgt/referreddeferredassessment/

If, following submission of your application, you are permitted to sit referred/deferred assessments overseas all costs incurred at your overseas host venue is directly chargeable to you, the student. During this August exam period there will also be Sit Abroad fees charged by the University.

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