10: Resources
Academic Resources
The Department is investing substantial resource into providing the highest standards of academic support for our MSc students.
This support comes in a variety of ways, aimed at targeting different aspects of your academic studies, including support with module content, preparation for assessments and drop in opportunities.
The academic support available is listed below.
Refresher Mathematics
Maths revision materialsLink opens in a new window have been created on Moodle, which you may wish to refer to for additional support.
Maths and Statistics Drop-in Sessions
If you are struggling with any aspect of the Maths or Stats content on your modules, please make use of the Drop in Sessions. They are run by Nicholas Jackson (nicholas.jackson@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window). You can view the details for the sessions on the academic supportLink opens in a new window pages.
STATA
We are able to offer you a licence for the statistical software package, STATA. This resource is primarily funded by the Department and is essential for your MSc studies. To download the software visit: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/its/servicessupport/software/list/stataLink opens in a new window.
If you need further support in STATA you can enrol on the Moodle course here Moodle: Introduction to STATA.STATA support is available over the summer to aid with dissertation preparation : STATA Dissertation HelpdeskLink opens in a new window
Additionally, there is an Introduction to Stata courseLink opens in a new window in Moodle, which will be helpful for those unfamiliar with the package, and Information and Digital Group (IDG) also provide STATA resources.
Advice and Feedback Hours
The lecturers that you see within your modules are there to provide you with guidance on their subject area. Every member of academic staff, including class tutors, has at least two Advice and Feedback hours each week of term. You should make use of these, as a means of clarifying any areas of confusion within previous lectures or to discuss future topics. You can also use them to discuss areas that you both find interesting. You should always ensure you are prepared for your lecturer’s feedback hours. You should not be using them as a means of asking the lecturer to repeat the lecture, but should attend them with specific questions or areas of confusion that you would like clarification on.
You can find the Advice and Feedback Hours of members of staff on their individual pages.
Wellbeing Drop-In Sessions
Your wellbeing is important to us whether you are experiencing difficulty with academic or personal issues. Your Senior Tutor, Han Zhang, and the Student Support and Progression Officer hold office hours to meet students in term time and more information can be found hereLink opens in a new window.
Dissertations
For students taking EC959, MSc Dissertations, we run helpdesks over the summer term and vacation where you can speak to a member of staff and gain support and advice about technical and software aspects of your dissertation. Details of the tutors and the times will be published on the Dissertation InformationLink opens in a new window webpage.
The University Library
The LibraryLink opens in a new window is open 24/7 during term-time and provides a range of study spaces and information resources to support your studies at Warwick, including books, journals and databases and a specialist librarian for economics. It is located on Library Road, a short walk from the Department of Economics. You will need your university ID card to access the library and borrow library books.
The Help Desk is located on the 1st floor of the library and is open 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday. You can contact library staff in person, or by telephone, email or chat, for all general library enquiries. Jackie Hanes, the economics librarian, is also available to help you with library, research and referencing matters. She is available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and can also be contacted by telephone, email or chat, and you can book a 1-2-1 appointment.
Additional study and social space for postgraduate students is available in the Postgrad Hub at The Junction. The Postgrad Hub is open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Sunday and you will need your university ID card to access the space.
Library Contacts
| General library contacts |
Economics library contacts | |
| Web: | https://warwick.ac.uk/services/library/Link opens in a new window |
https://warwick.libguides.com/economics/Link opens in a new window |
| Email: | library@warwick.ac.uk |
jackie.hanes@warwick.ac.uk |
| Tel: | +44 (0)24 7652 2026 |
+44 (0)24 7657 2588 |
All new students receive an introduction to the library during welcome week. There is also an online library induction programme, New UsersLink opens in a new window, which includes virtual and self-guided library tours, and training on how to use reading lists and find books and journals.
Most modules have an online reading list, which is available via Moodle or directly from Talis AspireLink opens in a new window. You can link directly from your reading list to library resources. Login to digital library resources with your university IT user number and password. You can also use Library SearchLink opens in a new window, the library’s search engine, to access the full range of library books, journals and databases.
The library’s collection of print economics books is shelved on the 5th floor of the library. You can borrow up-to 999 for 365 days, providing they are not required by another user. Use My Library Account to request and renew library books, including click-and-collect and recalling/reserving on-loan library books.
The library’s Subject GuideLink opens in a new window includes recommended books, journals and databases for economists, sources of economic data and statistics, and guidance on academic skills, referencing and research support. You can also contact the economics librarian and book a 1-2-1 appointment on-campus or online.
The library provides access to many specialist resources for economists including The Economist and Financial Times digital newspapers, and company and financial databases including Capital IQ, Fame, Orbis, Finaeon, Statista and LSEG Workspace. The economics librarian can help you access and use specialist economics databases.
The Postgraduate Hub
The Postgraduate HubLink opens in a new window is located in the Junction Building. It is a peer-led collaborative community space that brings together postgraduates from across Warwick.
At the PG Hub you can:
- Book meeting rooms for group-work and collaborative study, as well as find first-come-first-served study and meeting space;
- Ask any questions you might have about your postgraduate life at Warwick;
- Access support for your dissertation;
- Find mentorship to take you to the next level;
- Get actively involved in cultural events, such as Halloween, Chinese New Year, Eid and other celebrations;
- Locate support for your studies and future career plans through events and drop-ins;
- Share your postgraduate life through our competitions and social media.
We recognise that postgraduate life is about more than just work. The PG Hub exists to make your time at the University more productive and enjoyable, so we welcome your ideas on things you want to see as a Warwick postgraduate.
Opening times: Monday-Sunday 08:00 – 22:00 (see website for holiday opening) For more information: http://warwick.ac.uk/pghub/postgraduate_hub #WarwickPGHub pghub@warwick.ac.uk
Information and Digital Group (IDG) Services, Software and Bloomberg
You can find essential guidance on getting started with university IT services by visiting the Student IT InductionLink opens in a new window website. Information and Digital Group (IDG) provide a dedicated Service Desk to assist with IT-related issues and have a drop-in centre on the first floor of the library. They also provide guidance and links to free anti-virus softwareLink opens in a new window to help keep your computer safe. They operate many open access areasLink opens in a new window where you can use computers connected to the network and internet and this also provides access to printers. Further information on how to contact IDG can be found at services/idg/services-support.Link opens in a new window
There is a wide range of software for economists, beyond Microsoft Office, email and web browsers, including Stata and SPSS. You will be given appropriate guidance on software use. It is very important that you download and have access to StataLink opens in a new window. All software available to students at Warwick can be found in the IDG software list.Link opens in a new window
The Department has two Bloomberg Terminals located in room S0.55, which Economics students can book after completing the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) e-learning Course. They provide access to current and historical financial information in a range of areas for both international and domestic markets, as well as company profiles and financial statements, analysts' forecasts and news on worldwide financial markets. All information can be found hereLink opens in a new window.
If you have specific problems relating to the computers or printers in the Department you should contact the Department's Computer Support Staff via economics.it@warwick.ac.uk.Link opens in a new window