Module Handbook

The module selection process will occur just before you start and the academic department you are based in will be in touch with the confirmed list of modules and instructions. Therefore, the modules listed below in this handbook are not guaranteed and the information here is based on what was available in the current academic year (25/26) or previous years so there may be significant changes for the upcoming academic year (26/27).

You will be based in the academic department that your home university has an exchange agreement with at Warwick (if there is a department specific agreement) and the department which has accepted your application. Base departments cannot be changed after arrival at the University of Warwick. You will be expected to select the majority of your modules from your base department. There is usually an option to choose one or two modules from a different academic department but this is not guaranteed and depends upon whether both departments approve and if there is capacity.

Please remember that during the application process, modules cannot be guaranteed as they are subject to availability and/or capacity.

Different academic departments have different duration options available, please click hereLink opens in a new window to check.

If you have any further questions regarding modules, please contact the relevant academic department, contact details can be found on the following pageLink opens in a new window.

You are required to take undergraduate level modules unless the exchange agreement between our universities specifies you can take postgraduate modules.

Students are expected to undertake the following number of credits, these are the general recommendations and your base academic department will confirm exactly how many you can take:

120 CATS points (60 ECTS) for a full academic year (autumn, spring & summer terms)
48 CATS (24 ECTS) for Autumn term only
48 CATS (24 ECTS) for Spring term only
96 CATS (48 ECTS) for both Autumn & Spring terms
72 CATS (36 ECTS) for both Spring & Summer terms

Teaching

Lectures and seminars are mainly held in the Autumn and Spring Terms. The Summer Term is reserved for revision and examinations; although there are some subject areas which continue teaching modules. Please be aware of this when you are signing your accommodation contract. It is not possible to alter the dates of your contract later in the year.