Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Modules

Postgraduate
Modules

In CIM, we pride ourselves on being both research-intensive and student-orientated. You will be taught by academic staff who are actively researching the interdisciplinary areas that they teach. This makes our degrees forward-facing and at the cutting-edge of interdisciplinary research, teaching and learning.

Please note that this information is PROVISIONAL and subject to student demand and staff availability.

Postgraduate Taught Modules 2026-27

Module title:	Term:	Module code:	CATS
IM902 Approaches to the Digital	1	IM902	20/30 CATs 30 CATs - core for MA in Digital Media & Culture
IM919 Data InfrastructuresLink opens in a new window	1	IM919	15/20/30 CATs
IM931 Introduction to Contemporary AI: Techniques and CritiquesLink opens in a new window	1	IM931	15/20/30 CATs
IM939 Data Science Across Disciplines: Principles, Practice and CritiqueLink opens in a new window	1	IM939	15/20/30 CATs
IM941 Adventures in Interdisciplinary Research: Knowledge, Practice and ValuesLink opens in a new window	1	IM941	15/20/30 (CORE) CATs
IM942 Visualisation FoundationsLink opens in a new window	1	IM942	15/20/30 CATS 20 CATS - core for MASc in Data Visualisation
IM943 App Studies: Everyday Interfaces and Platform Power	1	IM943	20/30 CATs
IM952 Big Data Research: Hype or Revolution?Link opens in a new window	1	IM952	20/30 CATs 20 CATs - core for MSc Big Data & Digital Futures
IM955 Spatial Data: Mapping and PowerLink opens in a new window	1	IM955	15/20/30 CATs
PO91Q Fundamentals in Quantitative Research MethodsLink opens in a new window	1	PO91Q	20 CATs
IM904 Digital MethodsLink opens in a new window	2	IM904	20/30 CATs 30 CATs - core for MA in Digital Media & Culture students
IM934 Regenerative Futures: Pathways to Planetary WellbeingLink opens in a new window	2	IM934	15/20/30 CATs
IM946 Advanced Visualisation Design LabsLink opens in a new window	2	IM946	20/30 CATs
IM948 Platform Economy, Society & CultureLink opens in a new window	2	IM948	20/30 CATs
IM949 Data Visualisation in Science, Culture and Public PolicyLink opens in a new window	2	IM949	20/30 CATS
IM950 Scaling Data and SocietiesLink opens in a new window	2	IM950	20 CATS
IM954 Generative AI: Histories, Techniques, Cultures, and ImpactsLink opens in a new window	2	IM954	20/30 CATS - (10/15 ECTS)
IM963 Tech & Society 101	2	IM963	30 CATs - core for MASc AI & Society
IM978 Law, Society and Technology: Power, Policy and PracticeLink opens in a new window	2	IM978	20/30 CATs
PO92Q Advanced Quantitative ResearchLink opens in a new window	2	PO92Q	20 CATs
IM906 DissertationLink opens in a new window	3	IM906	60 CATs
IM945 - Practical Final Project with Optional PlacementLink opens in a new window	3	IM945	60 CATs
Interdisciplinary Research in the Workplace	3	IM967	10 CATs (additional)

Important Registration Information:

CIM Students

CIM Students should refer to the Option Choice Guide for guidance on how to select their modules for the academic year.

You will need to make your optional module choices using the degree specific CIM module webform available in the CIM welcome page. Further instructions will be available to you on the webform.
The webform opens on Monday 7 September at 12:00 noon BST and closes on Friday 18 September at 12:00 noon BST.
Debbie Walker (CIM PG Coordinator) will register you for your chosen modules, confirming your registrations by Friday 02 October in time for Monday 05 October in time for Term 1.
If there are any queries, please get in touch with Debbie Walker via cim@warwick.ac.uk.

External Students

Computer Science – Please register your interest in the CIM module with the PG Administrator in your home department - DCS.PGT.Support@warwick.ac.uk.
Psychology - Your PG Administrator will be in touch before Term 1 about registering interest for CIM modules.
All other external students - Please contact the CIM PG Coordinator (Debbie Walker) via email (cim@warwick.ac.uk), to request your optional module choice at the latest by Week 1, Wednesday 8 October, 17.00 BST.