Top Tips

Check your Warwick email

• All students have a Warwick email address and we will only communicate with you through a Warwick email
• Log in to your university email daily to make sure you don’t miss out on important communication from the Department and your tutors

Make use of learning resources

• Induction Webpages
• Academic Writing
• Maths RefresherLink opens in a new window
• Transitioning to Economics: Key Resources
• ResourcesLink opens in a new window such as the Financial Times, the Economist and other useful subscriptions
• LinkedIn LearningLink opens in a new window for free, expert-led courses across a vast range of topics.
• The LibraryLink opens in a new window has many resources to help your studies.
• Speak to our Research and Academic Support Librarian Jackie HanesLink opens in a new window
• The University Jargon busterLink opens in a new window will help explain key phrases

Where to go for information

• Your student handbook contains all the essential information about your course
• There are a series of FAQ's that will help answer many of your questions
• The undergraduate team (S0.88) are a useful first point of call for any queries
• Your lecturers, class tutors and personal tutors hold regular office hours
• Your Student mentor can offer tips and guidance

Know your IT systems

• Tabula - you can check your timetable, upcoming monitoring points and assignments, personal tutor and declare mitigation using the Tabula online system
• Moodle - regularly check Moodle for access to lecture notes, lecture capture, pre-recorded videos and announcements from your tutor
• eMR/eVision - register for your optional modules at the start of term and download a Student Status letter
• MyWarwick app- Download the app and sign into your own personalised 'My Warwick' account. This is where you'll be able to access your university emails, timetable, campus information and much more. You will also receive alerts if we need to contact you urgently regarding your studies.

Learn more about the IT systems hereLink opens in a new window.

Register for modules

• Have you checked the UG handbook to ensure that the optional modules you wish to take are within your degree regulations?
• Our Department Modules pageLink opens in a new window is there to guide you.
• Have you checked you have the relevant pre-requisitesLink opens in a new window for the modules you select?
• Check out our Modules Skills MapLink opens in a new window
• For external modules:
• Ensure the module is on the approved list of external modules. If not, you must complete an unusual options form and have this approved.
• Check availability with the external department and register on eMR.
• For WBS modules, ensure you register on BOTH my.wbs AND eMR.

Manage your workload and plan ahead

• Check your Tabula timetable in advance so you know what classes and lectures you have scheduled
• Identify when your assessments are due for the term and plan accordingly, Tabula provides a useful deadline counter to help you keep track
• Avoid falling behind as this can be a downward spiral of non-attendance
• When thinking about your Year 1 modules, look at modules you may wish to take in Year 2 and 3 and check what pre-requisite modulesLink opens in a new window are required

Academic and Pastoral support

• The Pastoral support team consists of your Year tutor, the Senior tutor, and our Student Support and Progression officers. They run daily academic and pastoral drop-in sessions to help support you.
• Learn more about the Pastoral Support teamLink opens in a new window within the Department
• Our Student Support and Progression Officers can be contacted on economics.pastoral@warwick.ac.uk.
• Personal tutor: you will find your personal tutor on Tabula, they can provide support on academic and personal matters. Please make sure you attend a meeting with them early in term 1.
• Learn more about our mitigation proceduresLink opens in a new window
• If you require reasonable adjustments for exams, contact Disability ServicesLink opens in a new window asap
• Our weekly Maths and Stats drop-in sessionsLink opens in a new window can support with additional queries.
• Your seminar tutors will run regular advice and feedback hours, where you can ask additional questions.
• The Central Wellbeing teamLink opens in a new window offer a range of support services
• Report and SupportLink opens in a new window-offers support with people dealing with harassment or bullying of any kind.

Employability and CV development

• Work on the Personal Development Module (PDM)Link opens in a new window
• Engage with Stephanie ReddingLink opens in a new window (the Economics Senior Careers Consultant), our Careers resourcesLink opens in a new window and the various Careers events on offer throughout the year
• Our Careers webpageLink opens in a new window is full of handy tips and information
• You will receive a biweekly Careers Bulletin which contains lots of useful information, internship and job opportunities.
• Register for Warwick AwardLink opens in a new window and build your employability skills.

Get involved: Student Voice

There are many ways you can get involved with the Department and the University

• Stand for the Student-Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)Link opens in a new window.
• Join a society. Our brilliant student SocietiesLink opens in a new window have a lot to offer and you can follow them on social media or join their whatsapp groups to keep up to date with what’s happening.
• Join clubs or volunteeringLink opens in a new window
• The Department also runs various social and careers events, Econ Bites sessions and Warwick Economics Lectures which will enhance your University experience. Check out our Department events webpage.Link opens in a new window
• Find out more about the fantastic events across campus on the Together at Warwick webpageLink opens in a new window
• Learn more about the Student UnionLink opens in a new window