Module Application, Allocation and Registration for 2026-27

Module Application, Allocation and Registration

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Module Application

The Law School uses a Module Application system to avoid running a ‘first come, first served’ process, so you can take your time to consider which modules are right for you, provided your choices are in before the deadline. This is not the case for all departments within the University.

Module Application for 2026/27 will open on Thursday 14 May 2026 at midday and will close at 3pm on Friday 29 May 2026. We will confirm your module choices in September.

Submit Module Applications

All Law and Joint Honours Law students will receive an email with a link to the Module form when it opens on Thursday 14 May.

Please select the correct module application form for Law optional modules in 2026/27:

Law students module application form	PPL and Liberal Arts with Law students module application form
Visiting students module application form	External (non-Law) students module application form

Module Availability

General guidance

Information on the available modules for 2026/27 can be found on our List of Undergraduate Modules and at the Module Options Fair.

If you would like any more information about the module content, please contact the appropriate convenor by visiting the module webpage.

Keep in mind your course structure and any modules with pre-requisites. Consider the assessment methods for each module to balance your workload.

You need to select an equal number of module credits in each term, and a reserve option for each. A full course load for a full-time undergraduate student is 120 CATS, so you will need 60 CATS in each term. This will include your core modules. Please note that you are not allowed to take more than the allocated 120 CATS per academic year.

You may inadvertently choose modules that clash with each other in the timetable. If you do select modules that occur concurrently you will be notified.

Module Application Presentation (link to follow) to be given on 14 May 2026, covering:

Choosing the right modules for you
Course and professional requirements
Optional modules 2026/27
Module application form
Module allocation process

Frequently Asked Questions

How many modules do I need to include on the module application form?

Check the number of optional modules you need to take per term on the year pages:

Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

0 CATS = 0 optional modules
15 CATS = 1 optional module
30 CATS = 2 optional modules
45 CATS = 3 optional modules
60 CATS = 4 optional modules

Module selection

Please select the number of modules you wish to take in each term and rank them in order of preference from 1 to 6. Be sure to include additional modules as backup options should a higher ranked module be unavailable.

Please note students are not permitted to take modules where any teaching (lectures, seminars or workshops) clash with other modules.

NB 30 CATS modules run across the full year, so should be included in your totals for terms 1 and 2.

You do not need to include core modules, as you will be automatically registered for these modules.

I’m intending to qualify as a solicitor in England & Wales, which modules should I apply for?

In addition to the core modules, if you are intending to qualify as a solicitor you should study the following recommended modules as well:

LA240 Foundations of EU Law in Year 2, 3 or 4 (Term 2) in order to understand the nature of EU law and its remaining relevance to domestic law
LA3A3 Law of Trusts in your third or final year (Term 1).

In term 2, we offer optional modules that expand on the core/recommended modules you will study in term 1: LA249 Contemporary Challenges in Contract Law, LA251 Contemporary Perspectives on Property, and LA3C9 Contemporary Issues in Trusts Law. These modules are not required for professional purposes, and you do not have to select them. However, you might find these additional modules helpful in deepening your understanding of Contract, Property and Trusts Law, particularly because of the contextual approach taken in these modules.

You will be aware that anyone seeking a career as a solicitor will now need to take the “Solicitors Qualifying Examinations” (SQE). Previously, students would complete a “qualifying law degree” (the academic stage of qualification) and the core modules of a law degree would be tailored to the QLD requirements. This is no longer the case, and our new curriculum has a reduced number of core components. Our core modules, together with a number of recommended modules will be of some relevance to your preparation for the SQE but they are not designed to prepare you for the SQE. You should therefore make your own enquiries into the steps you need to take after finishing your law degree to work towards the “SQE 1” examination. For further guidance, please visit https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/solicitors-qualifying-examination-sqe/.

I’m intending to qualify as a barrister in England & Wales, which modules should I apply for?

In addition to the core modules, if you are intending to qualify as a barrister you must study the following recommended modules as well:

LA240 Foundations of EU Law in Year 2, 3 or 4 (Term 2) in order to understand the nature of EU law and its remaining relevance to domestic law
LA3A3 Law of Trusts in your third or final year (Term 1).

For further careers information, see https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/student-hub/careers-support/job-information/.

I'm intending to qualify as a lawyer in another jurisdiction

Students wishing to qualify in another jurisdiction should check the minimum credit requirements for the foundational subjects with the relevant authority and, if necessary, consult their personal tutor for guidance.

In addition to the core modules, if you are intending to qualify as a lawyer in another jurisdiction (for which an English Law degree is a requirement), you should take the following modules as well:

LA240 Foundations of EU Law in Year 2, 3 or 4 (Term 2)
LA3A3 Law of Trusts in your third or final year (Term 1)

In term 2, we offer optional modules that expand on the core/recommended modules you will study in term 1: LA249 Contemporary Challenges in Contract Law, LA251 Contemporary Perspectives on Property, and LA3C9 Contemporary Issues in Trusts Law. Some jurisdictions require a full year (30 CATS) of Contract, Property or Trusts Law, in which case you should apply for these modules as your first/second choice optional module in term 2.

I would like to apply for an external (non-Law) module

For most courses (check your course structure) students are permitted to study up to 30 credits of any external modules available across the University in their intermediate and final year, subject to approval by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Please note, you cannot swap out a core module for an external module. You can see the available external modules via the module catalogue. You can also check the links to external modules via the links on the External Modules page.

If you wish to take an external module you must apply directly to the host department. Each department works to a different timescale and so you may have to apply much sooner than you apply for your Law modules. You must also select a full range of Law modules in case you can't take the external module, and should indicate on the module application form if you have applied for external modules. When your modules are allocated, the Student Services team will check the external choices comply with our degree regulations, and whether the host department has confirmed your place on the module. If the host department confirms a place on their module with you directly, please complete the external module confirmation form. The Student Services team will then add your external module on and remove the placeholder Law module.

If you wish to apply for Language Centre modules you must follow the same process (please see the FAQ below). However, you must also sit a proficiency test in September before the module is confirmed.

Further information on WBS and Language Centre modules below

I would like to apply for a WBS module

Please read the WBS Guide for Non-WBS Students Who Want to Take a WBS Module

Law students wishing to apply for WBS modules must do so through the my.wbs system. You are not required to contact their undergraduate team or visit their office, although, you may of course contact them if you have any specific queries. In order to register for WBS modules, please set up your my.wbs account which will enable you to access the module application system with ease when it is open. Here is the link to set up your my.wbs account:my.wbs.ac.uk/registrationLink opens in a new window

If you have problems logging in:https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/wbs/central/issu/help/kb/internet/my_wbs/login_problems

Law students are not permitted to take the following Warwick Business School Law modules, as they overlap with your existing core modules and are specifically designed for non-Law students:

IB3F20 - Company Law
IB1130 - Business Law
IB2370 - Business Law 2
B3G40 - Law for Entrepreneurs
IB2C1 - Fundamentals of Business Law
IB3N4 - International Trade Law

Don't forget to complete the Law external module form only when your place is confirmed!

I would like to apply for a language module

How to add a language to your degree.

The Language Centre (The Language Centre - Faculty of Arts - University of Warwick) offers a wide range of modules at various levels in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese and Spanish.

To help you achieve your language learning goals, to acquire a new language or improve your language skills, several choices are available:

a. Modules for credit on the Academic Programme

These can be taken as part of your undergraduate degree course but must be agreed with Law before enrolling. There are a range of levels available, as well as accelerated options for those who want to develop their language skills at a faster pace. More information is available from: The Language Centre - Academic Modules (warwick.ac.uk)

Please note: Final year students may not apply for a beginners level (level 1) module, unless it is the beginners (accelerated) level.

b. Modules not for credit on the Academic Programme

The same modules as those available for credit are also available to take in addition to degree studies. A fee applies to these modules. More information is available from: Language Centre - Academic Fees (warwick.ac.uk)

More information is available from: University of Warwick: The Language Centre: Language Courses.

I am supposed to go abroad next year as part of my course - do I still need to choose Law modules? I applied by the deadline. Is there anything else I need to do? I missed the module application deadline. How do I confirm my choices now? Can I change my module application choices?

You can resubmit and change your choices after submitting the form, until the module application form closes on 29 May at 3pm. The Student Services team will use the most recent version of the form you have submitted.

Once the form has closed it is not possible to amend your Law module applications; changes will only be made for students who discover a subsequent clash or get accepted onto an external module.

External module confirmation form

Module clash form

We will review the module application forms and confirm which modules we have allocated you to in September.

What happens if a module is oversubscribed?

Some modules will fill to capacity, so you may find you get allocated to some of your reserve choices. Where a module is oversubscribed and we cannot fit every student on, we will allocate by the order of priority you selected on your module application form. If we need to choose between students with the same choice number, priority will be given to finalist students.

It does not matter when you submit your form during the module application window: as long as you’re not late, spaces are allocated by choice order, and not on a first-come first-served basis. Module application forms for the previous year are not taken into account.

Due to the complexity of the module application and allocation process, we do not have waiting lists for modules, and we try and allocate as fairly as possible, based on the priority of student choices. We have already factored in a number of students with a space on the module won't end up taking it e.g. they get accepted onto an external module or have a clash. Please do not contact us to ask whether there is a space. In the rare event we are able to offer you a space on a higher choice module, we will contact you.

Law students are treated equally to PPL, Liberal Arts and visiting students. Some modules have spaces set aside for non-Law students.

I am transferring courses next year, which modules should I apply for?

If the Director of Undergraduate Studies has approved a course transfer for your next year of study (for example, you are currently in the second year of the Year Abroad in English programme but will be transferring to the third year of the 3 Year LLB for 2026/27 instead of going abroad), please fill in the form with the modules for your new course.

Do you guarantee that all the modules listed will run next academic year?

The Law School aims to run all modules currently listed as running in 2026/27. However, in the unlikely event that a module is withdrawn due to unforeseen circumstances you will be notified, and your other module choices will be adjusted (e.g. your third choice will become your second choice). Where possible, we will allocate a place to students onto their next highest choice option.

The information on the Law module application pages is different to the information on the University’s module catalogue. Which modules are running?

The module catalogue hasn’t been updated with all the modules the Law School are offering next year, and therefore please use the Law web pages as the correct source of information. The full module list for 2026/27 contains links to the most recent entry on the module catalogue for each module running in 2026/27, but please note in some cases this will be a previous year whilst the module catalogue is being updated.

I still have questions about module application or the module allocation process

Please read the FAQs carefully. If you have a place on an external module, or you have a clash, the easiest way to let us know is by filling in a form:

External module confirmation form

Module clash form

For other queries, please email and clearly state your Student ID, the module code(s) and module title(s) at the top of your email. At peak times it may take 3 working days to reply.

What happens after I have applied?

Module Allocation and Registration

We will process all individual module applications and begin assigning every Law, Joint Honours Law, and visiting student to their Law modules. We will then look at any late module pre-registration forms.

When we have reviewed and approved module choices, you will be able to view a list of the modules which you have been allocated to. You will be contacted when the list is ready in September.

We will work individually with students where there are unavoidable clashes in the timetable, where a module can no longer run, or where external departments turn down their request, to find an alternative module.

Timetable and Seminar Selection

The Law School will add you to your modules (Law and non-Law) when the system opens in Welcome Week. This may take a couple of days. You should be able to see any lectures or core activities on your Tabula timetable the following working day, and Moodle will update shortly after. During this period, please be patient as the Student Services team receive and work through a large volume of student queries.

You will be able to choose your seminar groups for Law modules on Tabula in week 1, and at this point you will have a full timetable. More information on seminar selection will be shared closer to the time. Please carefully check your Term 1 and Term 2 timetable (especially for 30 CATS modules) when you select your seminars - any students with a seminar which clashes with a lecture will be moved to another seminar group, and this may not be at your preferred time. Students with unavoidable clashes (e.g. all workshops/seminars clash with lectures for your other modules) will be allocated to another module. Please let us know abut these clashes as soon as possible via the Module clash form - you can indicate which module you would like to stay on.

Please note that we will not normally be able to change seminar groups or modules for clashes for personal reasons. However, if you do have significant personal circumstances or caring commitments, please contact the Student Services Manager or the Director of Undergraduate Studies who have discretion to review this on a case by case basis.

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