Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice Academic Year Plan
This example year planner outlines the structure and key periods of teaching activities for September entry programmes.
Please note: information on this page are subject to changes
Enrolment
From mid-August 2025: Enrolment
- Your Admissions team will confirm your place and invite you to complete Online Enrolment via MySIS
- Please check your junk/clutter email regularly as often Queen Mary’s communications may be received in here
3 September 2025: Student ID Card Collection
- Online Enrolment must be completed -Student Cards will be distributed at the Student Enquiry Centre on the Mile End campus (09:15 AM – 10:30 AM)
Induction
3–4 September 2025: PG Law Induction (1 weeks).
A schedule will be available later summer. The induction programme is designed to:
- welcome students onto their programme of study.
- meet the academic and professional services staff and fellow students on your programme.
- module information and guidance.
- learn how to use QMplus online virtual learning.
- meet the Career teams.
- intro to Library facilities.
- Academic skills sessions.
Semester 1: 8 September – 12 December 2025
During this period you will be attending module lectures and tutorials (all modules are compulsory).
8-12 September 2025: Fundamentals of Law and Ethics (IPLC134) - taught twice daily (Intensive 4-day course)
15 September 2025 – 12 December 2025: Weekly teaching starts for the following modules:
- IPLC132 (Copyright and Design Law).
- IPLC136 (Trade Mark Law A).
Please consult timetable when available.
9 October 2025: Fundamentals of Law and Ethics (IPLC134) assessment (Multiple Choice Quiz element).
12 December 2025: Teaching ends.
15 December 2025 – 2 January 2026: Study Period
Semester 1 Examination Period: 8 January - 23 January 2026
Semester 2: 26 January – 10 April 2026
During this period, you will be attending module lectures, and tutorials (all modules are compulsory).
26 January – mid-March 2026: Weekly teaching starts for the following modules:
- IPLC137 (Trade Mark Law B).
Please consult timetable when available.
7 May – 5 June 2026: Semester 2 Examination Period.
7 May – 5 June 2026: Semester 1 Resit Examination Period.
3-14 August 2026: Semester 2 Resit Examination Period.