Make the Most of Your Arts Degree

Arts Study Café

Looking for a friendly space to build your skills, connect with others, and get support? The Arts Study Café runs on Wednesday afternoons during term time and offers a mix of talks, workshops, and relaxed drop-in sessions designed to help you thrive at every stage of your degree:

• Get academic writing support through The Writing Lab

• Explore research and study skills in hands-on workshops

• Find careers support through our Careers Focus sessions

• Connect with staff and peers across the Arts 

Check out our quick-look calendar below to see what’s coming up.

Meet the team:

Dr Bing LuLink opens in a new window A Warwick Education Studies graduate. Bing's specialist areas include: academic writing skills, inclusive education, doctoral education and globalisation. Bing likes having a nice piece of pistachio cake after a swim. Chat with BingLink opens in a new window.	Dr Sacha Hepburn A Warwick History graduate, Sacha researches and teaches African, labour, and gender history. She also works on projects that support students across the Faculty, including study skills, student networks, and employability initiatives. She enjoys travel and a good cup of tea. Chat with Sacha.
Dr Robert O'Toole A Warwick Philosophy graduate. Specialised areas: critical thinking, being creative, design methods for effective communication and engagement, digital tools and technologies. Rob is powered by Lavazza coffee and the music of Kate Bush. Chat with RobLink opens in a new window.

Undergraduate Research

The URSS gives undergraduate students the chance to design and carry out an interdisciplinary research project over the summer. It’s open to all Warwick undergraduates — full-time or part-time, in any year, including first and final year students. The Faculty of Arts provides guidance to help you develop your proposal, connect with supervisors, and plan your project. Explore this opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, build your skills, and enhance your academic portfolio.

Technology

Guide for new students

IT Services have created these pages to help you to get setup.

Something not working?

For help with IT problems, use the IT Services Helpdesk (in the Library, call 02476 573 737 (weekdays 9-5pm) or use the online formLink opens in a new window).

Need guidance for a project?

It's increasingly common to use creative technologies for assessed work and other activities. We have expert help and some facilities you can use, including this guidanceLink opens in a new window on podcasting, video making, web design, and much more. You are welcome to contact RobLink opens in a new window anytime for a chat.

Interested in a career in creative technologies, design, IT?

Curious about how your Arts degree can lead into the worlds of creative technology, design, or digital innovation? Many of our students develop impressive portfolios and skills while at Warwick, going on to careers in UX design, software development, digital media, and education. Pursue your curiosity:

• Come along to DAHL sessions
• Chat with RobLink opens in a new window about study, project, and career opportunities in creative and digital fields at Warwick and beyond
• Explore modules on design (with no previous experience needed) such as DI229Link opens in a new window/329Link opens in a new window and IL925Link opens in a new window

Discounts and free stuff

All University staff and students get Microsoft 365 (Office, Windows, all the tools) for free to install on their own computers and to use online. Go to Office.comLink opens in a new window and sign in using your Warwick/Microsoft account (username@live.warwick.ac.uk). You can also use Office.com for instant access to all of the Microsoft tools and your files.

You can also access lots of other software for Windows and Mac for freeLink opens in a new window.

The UnidaysLink opens in a new window scheme often provides big discounts on equipment, including Apple and Samsung, for University staff and students.

You can borrow an iPad (1 day) or laptop (up to 28 days) from the device loan serviceLink opens in a new window.

Creativity

The Digital Arts and Humanities Lab (DAHL)

DAHL supports students to explore the potential of tech in the Arts and Humanities. For example, we have a large range of VR headsets that can be used in student projects.

DAHL Showcase

Our annual online showcaseLink opens in a new window of great work done by Arts Faculty students using digital tools. Many of these productions have been created as coursework, while others have been created by students out of interest, or as part of campaigning. Prizes are awarded by a panel of judges.

The Media Symposium Suite

An open space with a large touch screen on the first floor. This space can be booked for creative projects. Chat with RobLink opens in a new window to find out more.

The Mobile Design Studio

New! A creative studio on wheels, including art materials and a large box of lego. Can be requested for student events. Chat with RobLink opens in a new window to find out more.

Guidance for creative digital projects

We have guidesLink opens in a new window on podcasting, video making, web design, and much more. Contact RobLink opens in a new window anytime for a chat.

Inclusivity

Inclusive education is at the heart of everything we do in the Faculty of Arts.

Find out more about our current and past projects, researched, designed, and developed with students to enhance inclusivity across the whole faculty.

What should we do next?

Anything else you think we should do? Contact Bing, Rob, and SachaLink opens in a new window.

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