Welcome to WMG
Arrival and enrolment
WMG Course Induction begins on Monday 30 September 2024 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 24/25 academic year
The Full-time MSc course is one full year (September 2024 - September 2025). 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 during Christmas week and Easter weekend.
WMG Course Induction
WMG induction will take place during Week 1 (30th September – 4th October) and Week 2 (7th - 11th October) of term. It is really important that you attend your WMG induction and engage with the timetabled sessions, as they will provide a grounding for your course, as well as allowing you to:
- Learn about the structure and requirements of your course
- Discover more about the opportunities available to you at WMG
- Get to know other students on your course
- Meet key members of staff in WMG
A detailed timetable of induction sessions is available to enrolled students via Tabula soon.
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). You will also be added to a Microsoft 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 and administrative staff.
Once you have enrolled you will be able to view further information about WMG staff on the Student Portal.
Useful Links
- A step-by-step guide on how to access myAdvantage, the University of Warwick's Careers and Skills portal. You can also book specific WMG events using myAdvantage: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/education/wmgmasters/offerholders/welcome/myadvantage/
- Where to find us: a guide to WMG Buildings: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/education/wmgmasters/offerholders/location
- Paying your tuition fees: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/education/wmgmasters/offerholders/beforeyouarrive/fees/
- Opportunities and development: route to get involved beyond the classroom: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/education/wmgmasters/offerholders/opportunities/
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.