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Start your course in January

Start your degree outside the traditional academic year with our range of January start dates, a flexible alternative to pursue your academic and career goals.

How it works

How January starts work

Our January-entry courses, many of which are professionally accredited, are designed with flexibility in mind. They're ideal if you're working, have personal commitments, or just need a schedule that works for you.

A January start is perfect if:

  • You began a course elsewhere in September, but realised it’s not the right fit;
  • You took a few months out and are ready to return to study;
  • Your plans or circumstances have changed unexpectedly;
  • You’ll study the same content as students who started in September.

By the second year (if your course includes one), you’ll have caught up and will graduate alongside your peers.

How to apply Undergraduate courses
Postgraduate courses
Why choose January?

Why choose a January start at Middlesex?

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Top 10 UK university for industry connections and funding (Uni Compare, 2025)

Our connections to over 1,000 employers ensure you'll graduate with relevant experience.

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Flexible learning

Our range of part-time courses, many of which are professionally accredited, are designed to fit around your schedule.

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2nd in the UK for graduate earnings growth (The Telegraph, 2024)

Our degrees pay off with our grads seeing some of the fastest salary growth in the UK.

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Same qualification, different start date

By the start of the second year (if your course has one), you’ll have caught up with students who began in September.

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1st in the UK for Course Quality and Employability (Uni Compare, 2026)

Practical courses with career opportunities to prepare you for the real world.

Financial support

Available financial support

We’re committed to making university as affordable as possible, and offer a range of financial support options to help you. Our Living Costs Fund has made extra money available to help you if you face financial hardship. We also offer a range of scholarships and awards, including our Excellence Scholarship worth £2000 per year.

UK-based students can apply for a postgraduate loan of up to £12,858. Middlesex alumni can get exclusive discounts of 20% on certain postgraduate courses, and 40% on the MBA.