Frequently Asked Questions

What are the term dates?

Please see the upcoming term dates here: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/termdates/

How can I find my way around campus?

There is a campus map to help you find your way around the University campus, which can be found here.

Where do I get my certificate of arrival signed?

Certification of arrival must be signed by the Student Mobility team. Their email is studyabroad@warwick.ac.uk.

How can I register for modules and when does module registration open for exchange students?

Module registration opens in Welcome Week. The Undergraduate Office register modules on your behalf. Instructions can be found in the handbook on page 9 under the heading Registering for Your Modules.

I am a part year student and the module or modules I wish to take do not appear on the part year module list. What shall I do?

As a part-year student, the range of modules available to you is reduced. This is because our examinations take place during our summer term. If a module does not appear on the part-year module list, unfortunately it is not available for you to take.

Only students attending for the full academic year can access the full range of modules (available to exchange students), provided they meet the prerequisites.

I am an exchange student from another department, and I am keen to take an Economics module. How can I apply for this?

External exchange students are welcome to take our modules, provided it is open to exchange students, you meet the required pre‑requisites and the module has capacity. Your home department may give you a module registration form for us to sign, or you can email us directly with your request via economics.ugoffice@warwick.ac.uk

Once we receive your request, we will review your period of study, check the availability and capacity of the module(s), and confirm whether they are open to you.

If your request is approved, we will confirm the appropriate CATS, assessment group, and module occurrence. Your home department will then be responsible for updating your module registration in eVision.

Please be aware that you can only take 2 Economics modules for your duration of stay.

Will I find problems with the availability of the modules while registering in September due to the number of people enrolled?

Whilst we can’t guarantee availability it is unlikely that you will encounter such issues.

I plan to take a module from an external department, but it is not on the approved module list. What shall I do?

You can choose any module from a different department, but you must first obtain confirmation from that department that you are permitted to take it. After receiving their approval, follow the usual module registration procedure. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the pre – requisites and your home institution is happy with your module choice.

How many CATS am I expected to take?

Normally, you will have agreed with your home institution the number of modules you are required to take. If not, please be aware that Warwick has minimum and maximum CATS requirements that you must follow. Further details can be found in your handbook.

I have pre agreed number the number of CATS I need to take with my home institution, how many modules can I take?

Usually, you will have agreed what you are required to take by your home institution. If not, Warwick does have a minimum and maximum number of CATS that you must adhere to. Please refer to page 6 of the handbook.

My Learning Agreement I made with my home institution includes a module that does not appear on the part year module list. What do I do?

Module choices for part year students are reduced because only certain modules are available on a part year basis, therefore you would need to select an alternative module from the part year module list and liaise with your home institution. Please ensure that you meet the published prerequisites for any module you choose. This is your responsibility.

Only students attending for the full academic year can access the full range of modules (available to exchange students), provided they meet the prerequisites.

My institution says that I must take the modules I have pre agreed with them what do I do about this?

This situation happens every year. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to take the modules you have pre agreed. This is because we can only offer some modules on a part year basis and not the whole range. Students here for the full year have a better chance, prerequisites fulfilled, to get a place on the modules they have chosen. In this situation you must liaise with your home institution and explore whether an exchange programme is right for you.

Where do get my Learning Agreement signed and stamped?

You should submit your learning agreement to the Economics Undergraduate office either in person (S0.88) or by email to economics.ugoffice@warwick.ac.uk

We will assess your agreement against your module registration on Tabula and return this to you via email.

Why can I only take an Economics module for 12 CATS instead of 15?

As a part year student, you will not sit the examination component of the module. Instead, you will be assessed through alternative methods. Because you are completing fewer assessment elements, the module carries fewer credits. For example, a 15 CAT module becomes 12 CATS (6 ECTS), and a 30C AT module becomes 24 CATS (12 ECTS).

The exception to this is for students who are here for the full year or Spring and Summer term students. If you choose a module that has an examination, please note that all our examinations are in person.

I have enrolled for Autumn and Spring or Spring and Summer and I want to leave early. What do I need to do?

You will need to get in touch with Student Mobility studyabroad@warwick.ac.uk and have the discussion with them. Please note, the earlier you come to that decision, the better, as sometimes it is not possible.

How do I sign up for seminars and lectures?

You do not need to sign up for a lecture once you have registered for a module. Once we have added you to the module, the timings will appear in your Tabula timetable.

In the Economics Department, our seminars are available for self sign up via Tabula at the start of the year, and you will receive an email notification when the signup period opens. If you join later, we will ensure we add you to a seminar group. [Note for JT, aware this will change but thought for now it would be OK .

Please note that seminar sign‑up processes may differ in other departments, so you should check with the relevant department for their specific arrangements.

How do I report my absence from a seminar or lecture?

You are allowed two periods of self-certified sickness per academic year. You are required to complete and submit a self cert form.

Is it possible to change my seminar time?

We will only action changes to seminars if there is a genuine academic clash.

Where can I find the wellbeing and pastoral support help which is available at Warwick?

Email economics.pastoral@warwick.ac.uk or drop into room S0.91 on the ground floor in Social Sciences to speak with our Student Support and Progress Officers. Alternatively, you can contact the central Wellbeing and Student Support team.

I cannot see my timetable in MyWarwick, what shall I do?

We strongly advise that you refer to Tabula for your timetable. It is more reliable in terms of updates taking effect quickly.

How do I access my monitoring points?

You can view these on the Attendance tab in Tabula on your profile.

How can I find out the locations of my seminars and lectures?

Refer to the interactive campus map.

I am taking a module which requires group work. However, not all my group is engaging.

We recommend informing the module leader as soon as possible, sharing any evidence you have showing your attempts to contact your group member(s).

I have extra time for exams at my home University. How can I get reasonable adjustments at Warwick?

We recommend that you speak to Disability Services who will be able to speak to Economics about your recommendations.

I have extra time but this has not been added onto my test.

If you have agreed reasonable adjustments and the additional time for your Moodle test has not been applied, please contact the Economics Undergraduate Office immediately at economics.ugoffice@warwick.ac.uk

If you are taking an in person test and have not received an email about your alternative arrangements at least two days before the test, please also get in touch with us as soon as possible.

I have failed a module. What do I do now?

The pass mark for a module is 40%. Anything from 39% or less is classed as a fail. You will be offered the chance to resit in September and you will be informed of this decision via email after the exam board has convened.

Is it possible to pass the year if I fail one of the modules, provided that my overall grade average is above 40%?

Yes, it possible to pass your year even if you fail one of your modules. The pass rate for a module is 40%, 39% or below is classed as a fail. You will be offered the option to resit in September if this applies to you.

I need to get my Certificate of Departure signed. Where do I go to get this?

Certification of Departure must be signed by the Student Mobility team. Their email is studyabroad@warwick.ac.uk

When will my results be released?

All marks need to be approved by the Exam Board.

Release timings for marks are as follows:

• Autumn term–only students: Marks will be released in the mid to late Spring term.
• Autumn and Spring term students: Marks will be released in the mid to late Summer term.
• Spring, Summer, and Full Year students: Marks will be released in mid to late July.

You will receive an email notification when your marks are available, and you will be able to view them on Tabula.

When can I access my transcript and how do I go about this?

Once the examination board has met and your marks have been released on Tabula, you will be able to access your electronic transcript (Higher Education Achievement Report) via GradIntelligence.

How can I get a reference request?

You should approach your Personal Tutor in the first instance, if not, you may approach any academic member of staff who taught you.

I am having IT issues, what can I do?

Please email ithelpdesk@warwick.ac.uk