Warwick International Intensive Study Programme (WIISP) is an exciting opportunity for Warwick students to study a 15 CAT module intensively in Term 3. Many WIISP modules are taught abroad, making it a unique short-term study abroad opportunity.
History WIISP Modules
The History Department teaches a few WIISP modules each year. These can change from year to year, and are taught in different locations.
The History Department is running 4 WIISP modules in 2025-26:
*NOTE: Students on the Venice programme cannot take HI2H2-15 Venice in the Renaissance as a WIISP module.
Other WIISP Modules
Other departments also run WIISP modules. Have a look at the WIISP module catalogue to see what modules are running. Don't forget to check whether these take place on campus or abroad!
WIISP modules: for credit or not for credit
For credit
Intermediate year students can take WIISP modules for credit as part of their 120 CATS of modules. Only students in their intermediate year can take WIISP modules for credit. To do this, students must follow all instructions on the History Module Information page.
Not for credit
Alternatively, students can take WIISP modules on a 'co-curricular' basis. This means that the modules are not for credit and will not contribute to a student's year or degree mark. If you take WIISP modules on a co-curricular basis, you can apply to take them in any year of study. Please note that this follows a separate application process and timeline. You must consult the WIISP website guidance for more information on how to apply.
The benefits of taking WIISP modules
Taking a WIISP module for credit shifts 15 CATS of workload to Term 3, which allows for a slightly lighter workload in either Term 1 or Term 2 of your intermediate year.
Some WIISP modules provide an exciting opportunity short-term study abroad opportunity for students who want to study abroad, but don't want to commit to a full term or year abroad. WIISP is also a great alternative for students who were unsuccessful in applying for Study Abroad or the Venice programme.
Things to consider before applying
Timing: WIISP modules take place during Term 3. This will not clash with any other Term 3 assessments, but it may prevent you pursuing other extracurricular opportunities such as Warwick in Africa or work experience. The intensive nature of WIISP modules means that all teaching sessions must be attended.
Location: WIISP modules can take place on campus, or in Venice or Brussels. Make sure you know where modules take place. It is NOT possible to study these modules remotely.
Cost: Students are responsible for any costs incurred by these modules, including travel, accommodation and subsistence. Students should think carefully about the financial implications before applying for these modules.
FAQs
For credit
Students going into their intermediate year can apply for WIISP modules as an intermediate year option module. Please refer to the History Module Information page.
Not for credit
WIISP modules are also available on a co-curricular basis. These are available for students in any year. Please refer to the WIISP website for more information.
WIISP modules are taught in Term 3 after other teaching has finished. WIISP modules are usually taught over 2 weeks, but this can vary.
Please note that because of the late timing of WIISP modules, students will receive their final intermediate year results later than other students.
Some WIISP modules are taught on Warwick campus. Others are taught at the Warwick Palazzo in Venice, or in Brussels. You can search WIISP modules by location on the WIISP catalogue. These modules cannot be studied remotely - students must be on location to complete these modules.
All participants will be expected to attend all lectures and group work activities in real time; this might include some online activities in the prep week (where listed in Key dates). As modules are intensive there is not expected to be free time during the teaching period for you to undertake other activities; there will be limited time available during the teaching period to explore the surrounding area.
Students are responsible for checking their own visa requirements and all associated applications and costs.
For overseas modules students are responsible for identifying and booking their own accommodation.
There is no academic fee payable for attending a WIISP module.
Where attending a WIISP module outside their country of study, students are responsible for arranging and covering all associated travel, accommodation and subsistence costs, and where necessary securing a visa, and should only apply if they can afford to do so.
Students should read the WIISP Handbook carefully before applying to ensure they understand the relevant costs.
No. Students are responsible for organising and booking their own accommodation, whether studying on campus or abroad. The WIISP Handbook includes recommendations of accommodation. Students must read this before applying.
Students considering a WIISP module abroad should read the WIISP Handbook before applying. This includes important information about costs, appropriate conduct and safety in Venice.
For credit
Students should select WIISP modules as an optional module on the module selection form. Students must read the History Module Information page and check their course syllabus before completing the form.
Not for credit
Students should follow the application information provided by WIISP. Please note that this is a separate process and timeline to the History module selection process. Please refer to the WIISP application information.
History students can take up to 2 WIISP modules each year. The History WIISP modules in Venice are taught back-to-back to allow students to study 2 of these modules.
Students can take 2x WIISP modules in Venice, but CANNOT take both HI2G7 and a WIISP module in Venice because these are taught in 2 different locations at the same time. These modules cannot be studied remotely, students must be on location for teaching.
For credit
Students can withdraw from WIISP History modules via the module swap process until 3 October 2025.
After this point, if you are no longer able to travel to Venice, you can move onto HI2G7 and complete a WIISP module on campus. This is the only module swap which will be permitted after 3 October 2025.
Not for credit
Co-curricular modules are optional so you can withdraw from this at any time. You must contact the WIISP team to withdraw from your module.
Yes. Students on the Venice programme cannot study HI2H2-15 Venice in the Renaissance as a WIISP module because the content overlaps with HI3G9-30 Venice in the Renaissance, which is the core final year module for students on the Venice programme.
Students with a placement in the Schengen Area will need to carefully consider any travel to the EU in the 90 days prior to commencing placement. Any days you spend in the Schengen Area before the start of the autumn term count towards the 90-day total.
Yes. You may be able to study a WIISP module for credit before starting your intercalated year, but you must check the term dates for study abroad placements first. You could apply to take a WIISP module on a co-curricular basis in the summer after completing your intercalated year, but only if your placement finished in time.
Students with a placement in the Schengen Area will need to carefully consider any travel to the EU in the 90 days prior to commencing placement. Any days you spend in the Schengen Area before the start of the autumn term count towards the 90-day total.
You must refer to individual module pages to check the assessment pattern and deadlines for WIISP modules.
Please note that because of the late timing of WIISP modules, students will receive their final intermediate year results later than other students.
