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Full-Time Master's Programme

Welcome to WMG

Welcome

Welcome to WMG

On behalf of WMG, we would like to offer you a very warm welcome.

We are delighted that you have chosen to study your Master’s degree here with us at Warwick and look forward to getting to know you throughout this academic year.

As you embark on your learning journey, face new challenges, develop new skills, create new friendships and identify new opportunities, we will be here to support and encourage you to get the most out of your time at WMG and beyond.

Arrival and enrolment

WMG Course Induction begins on Monday 2nd October 2023 so please aim to have enrolled and arrived by this date.

Once you have completed enrolment you will have access to WMG's Student PortalLink opens in a new window which is full of information about induction and your course. In the meantime, we hope you find the information below helpful for starting your studies at WMG this autumn!

Term Dates 23/24 academic year

The Full-time MSc course is one full year (October 2023 - September 2024). Postgraduate study does not follow the usual University term dates; you are expected to be available to attend taught sessions throughout the year.

The only exceptions are the following dates when the University is closed:

  • Christmas week: Monday 25 December 2023 - Monday 2 January 2024 inclusive
  • Easter weekend: Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April 2024 inclusive

WMG Course Induction

 WMG Induction aims to provide the grounding for your course and will enable you to:

  • Understand the structure and requirements of your course
  • Learn about the academic requirements of a Master's level
  • Get to know other students and key members of staff within the department at social events
  • To understand how to make the most of your year and the opportunities available to you

The detailed timetable of exact sessions will be made available to you shortly after you enrol however the first mandatory session for all WMG Full-time Masters students is the 'WMG Welcome Event' on Monday 2nd October in the fabulous Warwick Arts Centre.

Other sessions will include

  • Essential Academic Information
  • Meet the Course Leader
  • Supporting you at University
  • Careers and skills workshops
  • Campus tours
  • Social events and more!
  • Introduction to the SPA module (Study, Professional and Analytics)

To complement the induction face to face activities, there will be an Induction Moodle* which has a lot of important and really useful information. (*Moodle is Warwick's Virtual Learning Environment). Please bring your laptop/smart device to induction sessions.

Timetable/ Modules

Once you are fully enrolled (after collecting your BRP card) and have completed WMG's course induction, your personal module schedule will be published via WMG's schedule system. Please note that you will not be booked on to modules until we know you have arrived.

Once you are booked onto a module, you will automatically be enrolled on that module in Moodle (Warwick's Virtual Learning Environment). This will include a detailed session timetable for the module week(s). You will also be added to an MS Team, within which any online elements will be delivered.

If you have already enrolled you will be able to view further information about modules on the Student Portal: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/ftmsc/modules.

Key Contacts

During your course induction, you will get an opportunity to meet your Course Leader who is responsible for your specific MSc course. You will also be allocated a Personal Tutor in the first few weeks of term. Your Personal Tutor will be an academic member of staff at WMG and will help you to settle into the University and try to answer any questions you may have about the department, and the course. Other key staff you will come into contact with during your year are your module tutors, project supervisor, administrative staff and course management.

Once you have enrolled you will be able to view further information about WMG staff on the Student Portal.

Useful Links

SPA (Study, Professional, and Analytical Skills)

SPA (Study, Professional, and Analytical Skills) is a module delivered throughout the year on a number of the Full-time MSc courses to set you up for academic and professional success. SPA provides a variety of opportunities to learn about topics including critical thinking, academic writing, literature reviews, data analysis, and working in teams. Engage with SPA to meet your classmates, develop your skills, and reach your potential. Please note that some courses will take an alternative module to SPA.