A GLOBALLY CONNECTED UNIVERSITY
Your Guide to Study Abroad
Opportunities at the
University of Warwick, England
Highlights
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Faculty of Arts
Why Warwick 6
Classics & Ancient History 31
Chemistry 42
Ahhhh, Europe! 8
English & Comparative
Literary Studies 32
Computer Science 43
Studying in the UK 10
Student voices 12
Warwick and the local area 16
The Warwick campus 18
Warwick accommodation 21
Learning zones 22
Student life 24
The social side 26
Warwick sport 29
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Welcome to Warwick
The University of Warwick
Film & Television Studies 33
French Studies 34
German Studies 35
History 36
History of Art 37
Italian 38
Language Centre 39
Theatre, Performance & Cultural
Policy Studies 40
Faculty of Science
Engineering 44
Life Sciences 45
Mathematics 46
Physics 47
Psychology 48
Statistics 49
Welcome to Warwick
Warwick
is about...
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Reputation
Success
Opportunity
Innovation
Excitement
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Economics 51
Institute of Education 52
Law 53
Philosophy 54
Politics and International Studies 55
Sociology 56
Warwick Business School 57
Applying to Warwick 58
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Welcome to Warwick
Welcome to
Warwick...
‘I can strongly recommend
Warwick to anyone who is
thinking of studying in the UK’
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The University of Warwick
Welcome to Warwick
We are delighted that you are interested in studying at the University of
Warwick as a study abroad student and would like to take this opportunity
to invite you to discover more about life on campus. Choosing a university
for study abroad from a distance can be a difficult task and this brochure is
designed to give you an idea of what Warwick has to offer.
Studying abroad, for a full year or for a term or two, gives you the
opportunity to experience academic, social and cultural experiences at a
new and exciting university, all while continuing with your studies. You
can experience new or advanced teaching styles and methods; expand
your contacts with fellow students and academics and enhance your skills,
attributes and personal development. It’s an experience that will stay with
you for the rest of your life.
The University of Warwick is a leading university in the UK. Warwick offers
exchange opportunities with some of the world’s leading universities. Our
wide range of undergraduate degrees are carefully structured, developed and
delivered by experts in their fields. The continuing success and achievements
at Warwick provide the very best in education, facilities and support to our
students. At Warwick, we have an extensive list of exchange partners around
the world, providing an international experience both on and off campus.
We understand that choosing a university to study abroad can be a
challenging task, and we hope this booklet will provide you with an overview
of the possibilities that Warwick is able to offer you. Within the International
Office, we have a dedicated team of staff who will be able to help you with
the application process and throughout your studies at Warwick. Please feel
free to contact the Team: all of the details can be found on our website
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/studyabroad
Helen Johnson
Assistant Director: Head of Study Abroad
International Office
University of Warwick
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/studyabroad
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Why Warwick?
Why
Warwick?
The University of Warwick’s wide range of degree options
provides the perfect opportunity for students wanting to
experience studying as a full or part-time student at one of
the UK’s leading universities.
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The University of Warwick
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Why Warwick?
Here are the top ten reasons
why you should consider studying
at the University of Warwick...
International reputation
The University of Warwick is a leading British university,
consistently ranked in the UK’s top ten. Warwick’s growing
international reputation is evident in the prestigious
academic networks and exchange agreements it holds with
some of the world’s best universities.
Academic excellence
Warwick’s well-established position as one of the country’s
leading research universities is matched only by its success
in the national Teaching Quality Assessment. These factors,
combined with Warwick’s reputation for innovative and
flexible courses, have made the University one of the most
popular destinations for students, and have made Warwick
graduates highly sought after by employers.
Innovative courses
‘The University of Warwick is one
of the UK and world’s leading
universities, offering innovative
and challenging degrees across
four faculties.’
Proactive learning
Warwick degree courses engage and stimulate students
and equip them for a challenging and fast-changing
world. Learning is dynamic – students are expected to
learn proactively, rather than being passive recipients of
knowledge. Warwick’s staff are here to challenge and inspire
those they teach. At Warwick we actively promote and
nurture innovation in learning.
Student performance
Study Abroad students have the option to choose from
a wide range of courses offered from three of the four
faculties at Warwick: Arts, Science and Social Sciences.
Warwick has pioneered a different approach to many
subjects, and has a reputation for creative thinking and
inter-disciplinary working.
At Warwick, we have a huge range of opportunities to get
involved in student drama – whether you want to act or
direct, try your hand at stand-up comedy or cabaret, work
backstage or even write a play. Our drama societies put
on several performances a year, from musicals and original
drama to opera, whilst the annual dance celebration Pizazz is
another student favourite.
International community
Academic facilities
With 35% of the student population coming from outside the
UK, this contributes immensely to the richness and vibrancy
of student life. We encourage all students to pursue a global
experience, whether this is on or off campus.
We understand that each individual has different methods of
study that help them achieve excellent results. We provide a
wide range of academic facilities to enable students to study
in a way that will best suit their studying needs. The facilities
include our range of state of the art learning grids, both on
and off campus, recently refurbished central Library, IT Suites
and our latest addition, the Wolfson Research Exchange.
Research
Warwick is one of the UK’s leading research universities.
Warwick’s academic staff are at the forefront of their
subjects, producing results of international significance.
This means you are part of a community where knowledge
is being created, rather than being described.
Warwick Advantage
In 2013, we topped the list of universities targeted by the
top 100 graduate employers, according to the High Fliers
Research survey. There is a range of presentations, fairs and
information sessions, as well as workshops and skills advice.
Our Student Careers and Skills team is here to help you make
the most of your time at Warwick and fulfil your potential.
Life at Warwick
One of the things that attracts many students to Warwick
is our campus and the surrounding areas. With fantastic
facilities, great access to towns and cities, parks and
woodland, the campus provides an attractive, safe and
supportive environment in which to live and study. We have
the advantage of being close to the UK’s major cities of
London and Birmingham, whilst still being surrounded by
beautiful countryside. Close by, you can also find the finest
English heritage, including Shakespeare’s Stratford-uponAvon and Warwick Castle.
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Ahhhh, Europe!
Ahhhh,
Europe!
W
ho hasn’t dreamt of spending time
sipping sangria whilst overlooking
the Mediterranean Sea in Barcelona,
walking along the Champs Elysees in Paris or taking a
breath-taking tour of the gothic cathedral of Milan,
Duomo di Milano. There is something very magical
about being in Europe, and there is an overwhelming
choice of destinations. You just need to decide where!
It’s more about making the decision of where to visit!
Studying in the UK provides the opportunity to benefit from
the range of cultural opportunities that lie on the doorstep
in Europe. There are many international regional airports
located throughout the UK, as well as direct train and bus
routes to many European locations including Belgium, France
and Holland. You can make the most of our amazing location
by spending the weekend or the holidays embracing the
cosmopolitan cities in Europe.
You can reach Europe easily from the Warwick campus. By train,
you can travel directly to London from Coventry Station in under
60 minutes. France is only an hours train journey away from
London. By air, Birmingham International Airport is just over
10 miles away and can be reached in less than 25 minutes. From
Birmingham you can fly to almost every country in Europe. 
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The University of Warwick
Photographs courtesy of Bdieu, Samuel Rosset, Ray
Mulligan, Hermes, Marc Ermer, David Pin and Rob Bendall
Ahhhh, Europe!
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Studying in the UK
studying in the
S
UK
tudying in the UK provides an experience that
is both enriching and full of discovery. With
over 800 years of higher education history,
Britain provides access to a world-renowned
education system. Whether you are studying for
either one term or more, you cannot help but be
influenced by the high calibre academic teaching
that you will receive.
All UK universities are subject to a high level of external
assessment by independent bodies such as the Quality Assurance
Agency and the Higher Education Funding Councils, who
conduct the Research Assessment Exercise. As a result, British
universities have a strong international reputation for the
quality of research output.
The method of teaching within UK universities is via the
lecture, seminar, tutorial and personal tutor system which
allows students to experience small teaching groups, providing
a high level of contact with the teaching staff, many of whom
will be active researchers. Degrees in the UK are specialised and
focused, allowing students to study to a greater depth in their
chosen subject.
Studying in the UK will allow you to immerse yourself in the
English Language, which is the widely used international
language. Being able to spend a year improving your knowledge
of this language will provide you with vital verbal, writing and
reading skills.
The UK is a diverse and exciting place to study. There is a large
international community found at the University of Warwick,
with over 35% of the student population originating from outside
of the UK, from students from over 150 nationalities represented
on campus. This contributes immensely to the richness and
vibrancy of student life. 
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The University of Warwick
Studying in the UK
‘With over 800 years of higher education
history, Britain provides access to a worldrenowned education system’
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Student voices
Introducing University of Warwick students
and their study abroad experiences...
Student
voices
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The University of Warwick
Student voices
Ismail Lamhaya
Carola Nizzolini
Studying with WBS at Warwick,
from Morocco
Studying Translation Studies at Warwick,
from Italy
“I first heard about the opportunities
available at Warwick through my home
university. I did some research and I was
really impressed with the university in
general, and its academic excellence.
Since arriving at Warwick, I have really
enjoyed myself. I have settled into my
department and it has been a really good
experience. There is a variety of teaching
experiences and the lecturers are very
supportive.
I live on campus quite close to the
Students’ Union. It is a really nice
location, especially with the lakes to
one side and the social life to the other.
Everything is close by on campus. It’s
really easy to get to anywhere. There
are lots of facilities on campus as well.
Warwick has really been an enjoyable
experience and I would recommend it to
anyone.” 
“I am studying Translation Studies at
Iulm University in Milan, and when
one of my professors told me about the
Erasmus programme and the opportunity
to study at the University of Warwick I
was intrigued to find out more. I began
my research and found all the information
I needed on the Warwick website and
decided to apply. I also found the Erasmus
Team at Warwick to be really helpful
throughout the application process.
The best part about Warwick is campus
life. As I don’t live on campus in Milan it
has been a completely new and exciting
experience. I am thoroughly enjoying
living with my housemates and sharing
every moment with them. I want to make
the most of my time at Warwick and in
the UK, and so have joined the Erasmus,
Cinema and English Speaking Societies.
I have been on a 3 day trip to Edinburgh
with the World @ Warwick Society which
was thoroughly enjoyable and a really
good experience. My advice to anyone
considering the Erasmus programme is
just do it; try a new way of studying. You
will really enjoy it!” 
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Student voices
Linda Nguyen
Mariarosa Sala
Suvi Huotari
Studying Law at Warwick,
from Hong Kong
Studying Italian Studies at Warwick,
from Italy
Studying Law at Warwick,
from Finland
“I chose Warwick for my Erasmus
year abroad because when at Helsinki
University I met a student from Warwick
and he told me it was a great place. The
teachers at Warwick are really good; they
challenge you to think differently. Here
teachers try to get students to participate.
I would definitely recommend
Warwick. It has been really motivating
because the study methods are so
different. Seminars give you a chance
to discuss your topics. Studying here is
challenging but it is also motivating and
interesting. In seminars, tutors challenge
you to think critically. Career advice here
is really good. If you are interested in
working in the UK you should come here
as there are so many career events. Also
there are so many societies here. I am a
member of Law, Sky-diving, Warwick
Volunteers and the Nordic societies
and in my first term I’ve already visited
Edinburgh, Birmingham, London and
Manchester.
You can do anything here.” 
“I found out about the University of
Warwick through my university in
Milan, Italy (Universita Catholica Del
Sacro Cuore), when looking into Erasmus
opportunities. I wanted to study within
the UK to improve my English and
Warwick was the only university that
offered the course that I wished to study
and it was a higher ranking university
than the other options available. The best
thing about being at Warwick is that the
quality of the university is so high. There
is a lot of studying to do and the teaching
methods are varied. It’s really great to
have seminars, study groups and to have
the opportunity to deliver presentations,
instead of just attending lectures all the
time.
Since coming to Warwick I have joined
language societies, such as the Spanish
and Italian Societies and I have also joined
the World @ Warwick Society. I have
travelled to many great places within the
UK, such as Manchester, Liverpool and
Stratford. I have been to Edinburgh in
Scotland with the Erasmus society and
have participated in the International
Office trips to Nottingham and Chester,
which were really enjoyable.
I would recommend Warwick to Italian
students as the campus life is fantastic
and not available in Italy.” 
“I wanted undertake an Erasmus year
within the UK and considered a few other
institutions such as Glasgow University. I
eventually chose Warwick because of the
central location and the great range of
courses that are available. I arrived at the
university for the Orientation programme
which I really enjoyed. I found the
programme really helped me to meet
people from many different backgrounds.
On arrival at Warwick, I couldn’t believe
how big the campus was. It was really
modern but with lots of greenery too. I
think that the best thing about being at
Warwick is how nice and friendly the
people are. There is a really nice feeling
about my stay here. Also life at Warwick
is always interesting, as there are lots of
activities going on.
Since joining Warwick I have joined
the snow society, the climbing club and
the World @ Warwick Society, all of which
have given me an opportunity to travel
to different places within the UK such
as Edinburgh and the Peak District. I am
thoroughly enjoying my time at Warwick
and would recommend the university to
other students as there is a really nice
international vibe here.” 
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Student voices
Haeun Choi
Talal Tashfeen Qayyum
Martijn Droesbeke
Studying History of Art at Warwick,
from Democratic Republic of Korea
Studying with WBS at Warwick,
from Pakistan
Studying Chemistry at Warwick,
from Belgium
“My major at my home university Seoul
National University is History of Art,
especially Western Art history. I heard
that Warwick provides excellent academic
course of western art, so I decided to apply
to Warwick. I am really enjoying my time
here. I have had the opportunity to join
a group trip with a lot of international
students. The UK trips provided by
international office were really great!
The department has lived up to my
expectations, with kind professors and
staff. Attending the seminars has been a
great experience for me.
One of the societies that I have joined
is Warwick Glee. I have really enjoyed
participating in this! I have found that
Warwick is full of awesome people, and
has been a wonderful experience! I will
never forget the time that I have spent at
Warwick - I will miss everything!” 
“Before I joined Monash University, I
was aware that they had an exchange
programme. They have a database and
Warwick’s name was there!
I knew I would go for exchange when
I joined Monash University; I just didn’t
know where. England was something
I personally was attracted to because of
their rich history and their beautiful
architecture. What else, all of Europe
is so close and easily accessible. One of
my many options from the UK was the
University of Warwick. I chose Warwick
over the likes of KCL, because it has a
worldwide reputation for being a class of
its own. I knew it will give me the added
spark which will open the doors of the
world to me. Its world class ranking,
successful alumni, experienced faculty
and excellent reputation speaks for itself!
The university is so centrally located.
The world was literally my oyster here.
Megabus runs from just outside the
university, meaning I can decide to go to
London and be in the next bus the next
hour paying just peanuts! The friends I
made from Exchange were amazing and
the fact that Easter break is so long, makes
everything just perfect!” 
“I first heard about the University
of Warwick through my friends. I
particularly wanted to study in England
and the chemistry department at Warwick
really stood out to me. I was especially
interested in the polymer chemistry,
as it has a really good reputation. The
department is as good as I hoped, and I
have met some great friends here at the
lab of the research group I am in. The
department is very supportive and the
facilities are excellent.
I was slightly concerned before I
arrived about the accommodation, and
what to expect, but I really shouldn’t have
worried and am very glad that I have a
place of my own. I am making full use of
the facilities on campus, including the
sports centre.” 
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Warwick and the local area
Warwick
and the local area
‘Close to campus, you can enjoy
spending time in historically
important places such as Warwick,
famous for its castle ...’
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The University of Warwick
Warwick and the local area
T
he University of Warwick is situated in
the heart of England, on a beautiful and
cosmopolitan campus. The campus itself
is only three miles from the city of Coventry and
borders the stunning Warwickshire countryside.
Its semi-rural location setting is perfect for
tranquillity and relaxation, where nature is on
your doorstep.
Being only three miles from Coventry ensures that city life is
never far away. Coventry is a beautiful cosmopolitan city with a
modern ambience and a historical charisma that has attracted
visitors for a thousand years. Coventry is within easy reach of
the campus, with direct bus services. You can spend time in
the museums and art gallery, or taking advantage of the many
shops. You can also see Coventry’s famous resident, Lady Godiva,
who can be seen alongside the infamous Peeping Tom in the
Broadgate area of the city centre.
Being situated in the centre ensures that you are never that far
from anywhere. Close to campus, you can enjoy spending time
in historically important places such as Warwick, famous for
its castle, or Stratford-upon-Avon, which is known world-wide
as William Shakespeare’s birthplace. You can visit the beautiful
villages in the Cotswolds with their picturesque limestone
cottages or the shopper’s paradise that is Birmingham’s Bullring
Shopping Centre. There really is something for everyone. 
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The Warwick campus
The Warwick
Campus
As well as the lakes, woods and wildlife you
will find all of the essentials for modern day
living on the Warwick campus.
A
cross campus, there are ten cafes, four restaurants,
three bars, two pubs and a baguette bar which all offer
a wide range of food and drink, as well as a relaxing
and friendly atmosphere for all students. A range of
special offers are available throughout the year, with Halal and/
or vegetarian options also available in all outlets. The Eating at
Warwick scheme also ensures that you receive a discount on food
and drinks purchased in on-campus outlets.
The Warwick campus has everything you need for everyday
essentials. Our supermarket is located in the centre of campus,
and promotes great offers throughout the year. Whether you
are looking for a bite to eat, to do a full shop, or even need
some kitchen utensils you will find it all here! It has now also
introduced a ‘Bake n Bite’ serving hot freshly made bakery
snacks during the day.
The campus based Health Centre provides the highest quality
health care to patients living on campus and in the local area.
A pharmacy is also available on campus and is located within
the Students’ Union.
Other shops and facilities on campus include a bank and
building society, bookshop, travel agents, post office,
hairdressers and our on-campus recruitment agency. 
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The Warwick campus
‘Across campus, there are
ten cafés, four restaurants,
three bars, two pubs and a
baguette bar which all offer
a wide range of food and
drink, as well as a relaxing
and friendly atmosphere for
all students’
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Warwick accommodation
‘Located on the Warwick
campus, there is a wide range
of purpose built residences,
with something to suit
everyone’s budgets. Living on
campus brings people from all
over the world together in one
community.’
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Warwick accommodation
Warwick
accommodation
O
ver 6,000 rooms are available on campus, in purpose
built residences – one of the largest ranges of campus
accommodation in the UK. All residences are within 15 minutes
walk to central campus, and many are located within 5
minutes of the main social and sporting buildings.
All campus bedrooms are furnished to a high quality, and come
equipped with a network point and/or Wifi connection. A
hardworking team of domestic assistants ensures all campus
accommodation is clean and comfortable, and our resident tutors
are on hand to facilitate harmonious living and provide pastoral care.
All rooms have access to a kitchen and living area, which includes all
typical white appliances. Launderette facilities can be found centrally
on campus and inside some residences.
If you prefer to live off-campus, the University manages around
2,000 rooms in nearby Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa.
All properties are accredited to ensure they meet high standards of health,
safety and maintenance and that rents are suitable for your budget. All
properties are located within easy reach of local transport links and will be
furnished with kitchen and living area access.
Information on both campus and off campus accommodation can be found
on the Warwick Accommodation website:
www.warwick.ac.uk/accommodation 
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Learning zones
‘At Warwick, we are committed to
providing a wide range of technology
rich learning resources’
Learning
zones
Our Library offers five floors of printed volumes
and archives. There is a mixture of quiet and
informal study spaces as well as access to print,
digital and multimedia technology.
O
ur Learning Grids can be found across campus,
and offer flexible and innovative learning spaces. It
has a combination of individual quiet study space
and collaborative work areas with wifi access,
networked computers and student advisors on hand to answer
any questions and provide support. These spaces can be found
in University House, Senate House, Gibbet Hill and Rootes
Social Building. We also have provision off campus in nearby
Leamington Spa.
The Centre for Applied Linguistics offers in-sessional English
support for anyone who wishes to develop or enhance their
understanding of the English Language, especially their skills
in writing academically.
For those who wish to improve their knowledge of a modern
language, the Language Centre is there to help. The Centre is
fully equipped with the latest technology, a multi-media open
access suite, satellite TV and computer based learning packages
to assist learning in any of the offered languages.
Not only do IT Services provide a range of computers across the
campus, with help with technical support, they also offer a
range of IT training for staff and students. This includes Word
Processing, Multimedia and Web Publishing.
Information on the learning zones available at Warwick can be
found at www.warwick.ac.uk/library 
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The University of Warwick
Learning zones
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Support network
life
student
‘At Warwick there is a comprehensive network of
support and welfare services that all students have
access to. Every student has access to a personal
tutor in their department, who is there to offer
both academic and pastoral support’
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Support network
S
tudents receive support also through our Director of Student Support and the Senior
Tutor working closely together to help students in times of need, as well as the support
provided to students who live on campus through our Residential Life Team. The
Counselling Service provides an opportunity for all students to access professional
therapeutic counselling so that they may better develop and fulfil their personal, academic and
professional potential. The Students’ Union offers professional advice on all aspects of student
life. It also organises a confidential student support service that operates through the night.
The Warwick Disability Service offers confidential individual advice, guidance and support and
works closely with staff and students to create an accessible and inclusive teaching and learning
environment.
Situated at the heart of campus, the Chaplaincy is home to many of the university’s religious
groups and societies, and to the Anglican, Free Church, Roman Catholic, Jewish and Muslim
chaplains. The chaplains are delighted to welcome socially and pastorally students of all
religions - or of none. There are regular sessions of public worship and private prayer for all
denominations as well as many social events. Jewish students meet in the Chaplaincy for the
Shabbat meal. Muslim students have a dedicated Islamic Prayer Hall on campus.
As one of the few universities that employers actively recruit from, Warwick’s Centre for Careers
and Skills can provide you with fantastic access and opportunities. The Centre provides a wide
range of skills programmes, workshops, advice, as well as organising over 100 individual
employer visits and five career fairs.
If you are looking to develop yourself during your time at Warwick, there plenty of opportunities
to be taken advantage of. Through our Language Centre, you can learn a new language or
just develop your knowledge and understanding of an existing language. The Centre is fully
equipped with the latest technology, a multi-media suite, satellite TV and computer based
learning packages to assist learning any of the languages available.
Volunteering on campus and in community projects can be beneficial and rewarding. It is a
fantastic opportunity to gain new skills and experiences, enhance your personal development
and make new friends. If you would like to be involved, contact Warwick Volunteers for further
advice and information before you arrive.
Information on the support available at Warwick can be found at www.warwick.ac.uk/
supportservices 
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The social side
social
side
the
W
e pride ourselves on providing a rich
and varied range of activities and
events for all of our students. You
will find excellent opportunities to
develop your dance, drama or musical talents, as
well as join any of over 240 societies.
Our Students’ Union is run by students, for our students. It is
constantly evolving to suit students’ needs. It provides a wealth
of opportunities for students to meet friends, learn new skills
and book employability. There is something for everyone in
the range of societies available at Warwick. Whether you want
to join an Academic, Cultural or Campaigning society, or you
prefer to showcase your talents through the performance or
music societies. If you are interested in media, you can also get
involved with our Radio, Newspaper or TV societies.
Warwick is an extremely musical place. Although we don’t
offer a formal degree in music, we have some of the best
student music in the UK, with our choirs and ensembles
regularly winning prizes in national and international
competitions. You will find opportunities within our Music
Centre to exercise and develop your musical talents, along with
a host of equally enthusiastic student musicians from across
the University.
Warwick Arts Centre is located in the heart of campus, and is
one of the most exciting cultural venues in the country. With
two theatres, concert hall, cinema and art gallery, as well as
bars, restaurants and a book shop, the Arts Centre provides a
wide range of events for students and the local community to
enjoy. Over 1,800 events are held each year, including theatre,
film, music, classical music, comedy, dance, visual arts,
family and spoken word.
Information on the Students’ Union at Warwick can be found
at www.warwicksu.com 
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‘There are lots of
opportunities on the
Warwick campus,
whether you want to
catch up with friends,
see a show or raise
money for charity’
The social side
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Warwick sport
Warwick
sport
‘Warwick Sport is a joint
venture between the
Students’ Union and
the University which
offers unparalleled
variety of sporting
opportunities for all
abilities’
W
arwick Sport provides support and
development to over 70 sports clubs,
allowing students to play their sport
at their chosen level, with a number
of sports available as recreational alternatives to
competitive sports.
Warwick Sports’ motto is to provide the opportunity for anyone
and everyone who wants to take part in, or improve at any sport
at any level. Warwick Sport regularly competes in competitions,
leagues and events, with great success! Sport clubs include
Aikido, Dodgeball, Gliding, Hockey, Judo, Motorsport, Polo and
Warwick Snow. There really is something for everyone.
The Warwick Sports Centre provides a wide range of
exercise and fitness classes throughout the year for students to
join in. These include yoga, pilates, boxacise, and zumba. There
are also short courses by highly qualified coaches, including
golf, squash and tennis. Activities such as Boot Camp and
Climbing are also available.
The sports facilities are spread across the campus in three main
sites. The Cryfield Pavilion services over 60 acres of playing
fields including football, rugby and lacrosse pitches, cricket
squares and a Nottingham Artificial Strip. The Westwood area
of campus is designed as a mini sports village and has a sports
hall, physiotherapy areas, artificial pitches, athletics track,
indoor tennis centre plus floodlit outdoor courts and pitches.
The main Sports Centre is situated in the centre of campus and
contains a 25 metre swimming pool, sauna, squash courts,
Indoor Climbing Centre with specialist bouldering room, Fitness
Suite with performance weight training area, two sports halls,
aerobics studio and physiotherapy clinic.
Information on the sports provision at Warwick can be found at
www.warwick.ac.uk/sportatwarwick 
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Key fact
In situ study. Given its long connection with the
historic city, it is perhaps not surprising that Warwick's
first permanent teaching, research and conference base
outside the UK should be situated in Venice. A term in
Venice forms part of the degree programme for History
and History of Art Students, but welcomes Study
Abroad students as well. The programme involves
intensive study of the art and culture of Northern Italy
in the later Middle Ages, with particular reference to
Venice, but with work in other Northern Italian cities
such as Padua, Vicenza and Verona.
Arts
Faculty of
The Faculty of Arts provides opportunities for students
to enhance their experience at Warwick through Facultywide activities, interdisciplinary research between all
departments, Arts Faculty Events and shared work and
study space, where all Arts students can integrate with
each other, providing an opportunity to share experiences
and enhance interdisciplinary exchange.
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Faculty of Arts
Classics & Ancient History
www.warwick.ac.uk/classics
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Classics Department at Warwick
is one of the best in the UK. Its
international reputation rests on its
innovative and intensive teaching and on
research which continues to open up new
aspects of Greco-Roman antiquity and its
importance in later history.
At the same time there is an emphasis
on traditional skills. Classics at Warwick
includes language and literature, history and
philosophy, art and archaeology; you’ll study
politics and imperialism, gender and ethnicity
– even domestic issues like food, drink and
housing. A selection of modules follows:
Greek Language and Literature
This module builds upon Greek Language
(Beginners) module. Those who have not
done the Beginners’ module would normally
need to have achieved a grade B or above in
GCSE, but should in any event discuss their
circumstances with the Module tutor. As a
continuation to the Greek Language module,
this module aims to improve the student’s
knowledge of accidence and syntax. A list
of these is available in the printed module
handbook.
Latin Language
The aim of this module, which will run
for three terms, is to give students a basic
knowledge of Latin, using the department’s
own course material. The module consists of a
structured approach to the grammar, coupled
with passages of increasing difficulty, based
chiefly on Roman history.
‘Classical studies have always been interdisciplinary and the
courses at Warwick are designed to reflect the full range of Greek
and Roman culture, from religion and myth to philosophy and
history, from art and architecture to poetry and drama. We
do not require previous formal study of the ancient world, just
a keen curiosity to find out more about it, whether inspired by
Hollywood blockbuster films, by historical novels, or by visiting
ancient classical ruins. We welcome students who are keen to
investigate the ancient world, interested in learning an ancient
language, and who are looking forward to a chance to study
independently and to develop their own interests. Study Abroad
students can contribute new perspectives to the subjects they choose
to take at Warwick since they often have their own distinctive
educational background and experience. We are eager to expand
the diversity and international profile of our department at both
undergraduate and postgraduate levels.’
Greek Language
The aim of this module, which will run
for three terms, is to give students a basic
knowledge of Greek, using the textbook Greek
to GCSE. The module consists of a structured
approach to the grammar, coupled with
passages of increasing difficulty, based on
history, philosophy and mythology. It provides
a challenging and very satisfying way of
learning one of the worlds’ great languages.
Further information
e Josie.Brown@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/classics
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Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
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Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
English & Comparative Literary Studies
www.warwick.ac.uk/english
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Department of English and
Comparative Literary Studies is one
of the largest at Warwick. There are
around 40 members of staff and an
undergraduate intake for the main
degrees of 130 students in each year. In
addition there are about 100 students
per year taking joint degrees with other
departments and 100 Graduate students.
Shakespeare and the Law
This module studies three Shakespeare plays
that stage trials: The Merchant of Venice,
Measure for Measure, and The Winter’s Tale.
Co-taught by the School of Law and the
Department of English and Comparative
Literary Studies, the module is interested
equally in early modern legal history and
theatrical performance.
The Department was founded in 1965 and is
highly successful in research and teaching.
Much of its work is interdisciplinary,
with substantial strengths in the literary
and cultural history of the Early Modern,
Eighteenth-century, Romantic, Victorian
and Modern periods; in work on gender and
sexuality; and in various forms of cultural
production, where interests both reflect the
interdisciplinary character of the Faculty and
respond to the general widening of literary
studies so as to include contiguous fields
such as film, journalism, popular culture
and performance. This is the form in which
the founding principle of comparativism
continues to flourish, as does a tradition of
close collaboration with a number of research
centres and active interdisciplinary research
groups within the university.
A selection of modules follows:
The Practice of Poetry
The module will introduce students to a range
of traditional and contemporary approaches
to writing poetry. Students will develop their
skills in this genre and will examine, through
practice, discussion and textual experiment:
metre, form, layout, lineation, rhyme and
diction. The module will develop your skills in
reading contemporary poetry, both in English
and in translation, and will allow you to carry
out research on poets and their practice.
Twentieth Century North
American Literature
Twentieth-century North American literature
encompasses an extraordinarily wide and
diverse range of texts. There are many
different ways in which its history could
be constructed and this module offers one
particular route through an extremely broad
field. The aims of the module are: to sample
some of the key movements and writers in
‘In a department that prizes its international perspective on
the study of literature, visiting students bring a vital diversity
of background and experience to the classroom. English is an
international faculty with a wealth of expertise in the global
field of literary studies, and an unusual range of course offerings
reflecting the latest developments in the field. We have a wide
array of teaching methods in literary analysis, performance study
and creative writing.’
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narrative prose and in drama; to develop
analytical and critical skills through close
reading of the set texts; to develop strategies
for reading the set texts within the context of
twentieth-century American culture.
Further information
e English@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/english
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
Film & Television Studies
www.warwick.ac.uk/film
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
Film has been taught at Warwick
since 1973, and the BA in Film and
Literature was introduced in 1979.
The BA in Film with Television Studies
was added in October 1999 to the now
well-established range of programmes,
including graduate degrees; the BA in
Film Studies is a new pathway introduced
for the first time in October 2010.
The department has acquired an international
reputation, based on staff publications and
on the quality of teaching and resources. Film
and television studies at Warwick place a
particular emphasis on close textual analysis
of film and television texts, and teaching is
accordingly supported by a weekly programme
of film screenings, as well as a substantial
video/DVD collection, and individual viewing
facilities on video and Steenbeck editing
tables. Support is also provided by the film
and television book and periodical collections
in the Library, screenings in the Arts Centre
cinema, and widely available IT facilities.
A selection of modules follows:
Silent Cinema
This module will Introduce some of the
most important films, filmmakers and
filmmaking trends from Europe and America
between 1894 and 1916; Investigate social and
cultural contexts with a defining influence
on the evolution of the cinema; Familiarise
students with theoretical concepts and
historiographical models which will help
them to discuss and analyse the products
of early cinema as complex texts and to
formulate hypotheses concerning the uneven
development of representational practices and
stylistic techniques. During the Spring Term
the module will: Introduce students to major
directors, stars, landmark films and important
aesthetic developments in world cinema in
the 1920s; Examine filmic representations of
class and gender within particular moments
of social upheaval and cultural crisis in this
era; Familiarise students with the commercial
structure of the international film industry
in the 1920s and enable them to gain a
sophisticated historical understanding of both
Hollywood cinema in this decade and the
first widespread rise of cinematic nationalism
in response to the global hegemony of
Hollywood after the end of World War One.
‘Our Department is friendly and welcoming to all students
and student welfare, both personal and academic, is extremely
important to us. As we are still a relatively small Department,
students get to know all members of staff in the time they are
with us. Students and staff in the Department run a thriving
Cinema Club, which meets during term time one evening a
week and is open to all student and staff members of the Film and
Television Studies Department and their guests. Many of our
students are also actively involved in a wide range of Universitybased activities including drama, music, sport and journalism
and other media.’
Film Aesthetics
The module is divided into three concurrent
strands; key concepts in aesthetic theory;
film aesthetics; the film studied each week.
The aims of the first strand are to explore the
following questions in aesthetics: What is art?
What is film art? Are these notions merely
subjective? Are they discursive or historic and
universal? The second strand is devoted to
questioning the extent to which traditional
film theory is applicable to contemporary
international cinema.
Further information
e T.A.McVey@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/film
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
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Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
French Studies
www.warwick.ac.uk/french
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
French Studies at Warwick will give you
the opportunity to explore the culture,
society and language of France in a broad
and coherent range of modules. The
Department comprises 15 full- and parttime staff, some of them native French
speakers, and three French language
assistants.
This means that it is large enough to ensure
that we can offer you a wide range of modules
dealing with French language, culture and
society from the Medieval period to the
twenty-first century, yet small enough to
remain friendly and accessible. All of our
modules are taught by specialists and the
Department was placed in the top category
in the most recent rounds of national
assessments for both teaching and research. A
selection of modules follows:
Bestsellers of the Nineteenth Century
This module aims to examine texts by four
of France’s greatest writers. The nineteenth
century was the heyday of the novel and
writers tried to convey the whole of society
in their works. We will take François-René
de Chateaubriand’s short story René, George
Sand’s Indiana, Gustave Flaubert’s world
classic Madame Bovary, and Emile Zola’s La
Bête humaine and examine them not just as
literary texts but also as social documents. We
will consider the impact of the Revolution,
the Restoration of the monarchy and the
Second Empire, the themes of Paris versus
the provinces, the position of women, and
class conflict. We will be able to explore the
changes in French society that took place from
the time of Napoleon Bonaparte to the early
years of the Third Republic. The changes will
be charted alongside literary developments
from Romanticism to Naturalism in order
to answers the questions what makes a
bestseller? and what is a writer’s relationship
with the society in which he or she lives?
Education Debates in Modern France
The aim of this module is to allow students to
study French educational debates not just in
their own right, but also as a way of extending
and deepening their understanding of French
history and culture. In their debates about
education, social groups define what they
wish to pass on to succeeding generations;
they articulate understandings of equality,
social justice and liberty; they relate economic
demands to other concerns; they frame
relations between reason and various belief
‘Here in the Department of French Studies our teaching and
research is focused not only on the culture of France from the
Medieval period to the present day but also on other Frenchspeaking countries and populations and on the postcolonial
legacies not only of French but also of Belgian colonialism.
Modules on French foreign policy, on postcolonial literatures,
on the French Caribbean and a new module on French
and globalization demonstrate that an international and
transnational approach is at the heart of what we do. Students
who come to us from abroad bring their invaluable new
perspectives to the intrinsically international work we do.’
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systems, and between national identity and
other cultures; they specify ways in which
future elites are officially produced. This
module will trace and account for the distinct
forms that these arguments have taken in
France, and will introduce students to ideas
on education and a historical framework
through which they can better understand and
analyse them.
Further information
e frenchstudies@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/french
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
German Studies
www.warwick.ac.uk/german
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The German Studies Department offers a wide
range of modules in German literature, film
and culture, all of which require a minimum
of A level or equivalent. All of the courses have
a particular emphasis on modern German
culture (including film) but there are also
opportunities to explore aspects of German
culture in the Age of Enlightenment and the
Age of Revolution. A selection of modules
follows:
Reading Contemporary German
Diasporic Writing
Hardly a day passes without news items about
Germany’s migrant communities. But how do
migrant and post migrant writers themselves
represent the experience of diaspora, of
traumatic dislocation from a ‘homeland’ and
of settlement? In this module we will read
a range of important and fascinating texts
(novels, short stories, poems, essays, articles)
which examine this process from migration
to some form of integration (or, indeed, nonintegration!).
Writers, Media and Society
in Contemporary Germany
The module has three central aims. First
it provides an introduction to the history
of post-war Germany (principally the
Federal Republic), but also the German
Democratic Republic. Second, it considers the
development of the mass media in Germany
and in particular the role played within the
media by writers and intellectuals. Third,
the course aims to foster the analytical skills
required to examine diverse types of literary
and filmic text. The module consists of a
weekly lecture and a small-group tutorial.
German Memories of the War –
from Perpetration to Suffering
Over the course of the 1990s post-unification
Germany integrates the legacy of the
Holocaust in the official self-image of the
Berlin Republic (for example by creating a
Holocaust memorial in the nation’s capital).
The re-inscription of Auschwitz into a national
and collective memory opens the gates
for a return of German wartime memory
that appeared to have been obscured by
the commemoration of Nazism’s victims.
The re-emergence of the issue of German
wartime suffering to the fore of German
public discourse since the turn of the
millennium represents the greatest shift in
German memory culture since the 1980s. The
(international) attention and debates triggered
by, for example, W.G. Sebald’s Luftkrieg und
Literatur, Günter Grass’s Im Krebsgang and
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German Studies at Warwick is a
vibrant, dynamic and highly successful
department. We have been repeatedly
recognised, both nationally and
internationally, for our combination
of interdisciplinary research, our
excellence in teaching and the overall
experience we offer to our students.
Jörg Friedrich’s Der Brand testify to a change
in focus away from the victims of National
Socialism to the traumatic experience of
the ‘perpetrator collective’ and its legacies.
The module addresses the representation of
German wartime experience in contemporary
literature and film from several angles.
Further information
‘German Studies at Warwick is a vibrant, dynamic and highly
successful department. We have been repeatedly recognised,
both nationally and internationally, for our combination of
interdisciplinary research, our excellence in teaching and the
overall experience we offer to our students.’
e a.g.klaus@warwick.ac.uk
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Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
History
www.warwick.ac.uk/history
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
One of the largest departments in the
UK, History at Warwick provides a
friendly and international environment
for study, offering teaching on an
unparalleled range of topics (e.g. the
history of fashion, Indian nationalism,
Florence and Venice in the Renaissance,
contemporary Americas, British culture
and the Great War).
The department is consistently ranked by
national newspapers as one of the very best
departments in the UK. Students are taught
directly by researchers who are at the cuttingedge of their field.
The Department welcomes students
engaged in part-time degree programmes.
Each year students from the part-time courses
of Historical Studies, English and Cultural
Studies, European Studies, Humanities,
and Social Studies take modules in the
History Department (including the School of
Comparative American Studies). Although
the Centre for Lifelong Learning is the base
department for all part-time students, the
History Department appoints a member
of academic staff as the History Part-Time
Degrees Coordinator to address any academic
and pastoral issues that part-time students
might have. A selection of modules follows:
The Medieval World
The module is designed to provide a thematic
introduction to European history of the
later medieval and Renaissance periods, to
broaden understanding of the European World
core module, and to provide background
for the more specialised work of the third
year for those in the Renaissance stream.
Original documents and electronic resources
form integral parts of the module, enabling
students to further develop their analytical
and IT skills. Second-year students, for whom
the module is an option, are expected to cover
themes in somewhat greater depth than those
in their first year.
Religion and Religious Change
in England c.1470-1558
This module explores the social, cultural
and political context of religion in England
between the late-fifteenth and mid-sixteenth
centuries. This module builds on the
knowledge of early modern Europe acquired
through the second-year core module, and
complements other departmental options on
early modern Germany, society and culture in
France, and the social history of early modern
England. It provides a sound foundation for
students going on to take third-year special
subjects and advanced options in early
modern English social or cultural history, as
well as for the MA in Religious and Social
History 1500-1700.
‘Visiting students love learning about their own history from
a completely different perspective. I have taught plenty of US
students on my American History modules and they finally
get to learn about the American Revolution from the British
perspective! They also really appreciate being able to study key
periods in British history, sometimes within a few miles of where
the events actually happened. And, because Warwick is so
accessible, it’s quite easy to visit other parts of the country as well.’
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Gandhi and Indian Nationalism
This module provides an introduction to an
important aspect of modern Indian History
for students who have not necessarily studied
Indian history previously. It focuses on Gandhi
as the most important figure in India of the
period c.1915-48.
Further information
e R.S.Horton@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/history
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
History of Art
www.warwick.ac.uk/histofart
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Department of History of Art is
a friendly and dynamic department
that offers undergraduate and
postgraduate degrees in the history of
art. The Department has an international
reputation, which was recognised by
having 70% of its research output graded
4* or 3* in the most recent Research
Assessment Exercise. Each member of
staff is an active researcher, and regularly
publishes books and articles with leading
presses and in international journals. Our
teaching was graded as Excellent by the
Quality Assurance Agency.
ontology (or the nature) of art, theories of
taste, theories of intention, theories of style
and expression, psychoanalysis, semiotics,
Deconstruction. Methodologies studied in
weeks 11-20 will familiarise students with the
major methodologies that have shaped the
discipline of art history as discipline. Most of
these also view or construct art as something
that has its own (internal) history; or as
something that is determined by a wider
social and political history.
At Warwick we believe that the study of works
of art, both historical and contemporary, is
intrinsically fulfilling. It is our conviction that
art works are best appreciated in front of
the original and so the Department places a
strong emphasis on organising field trips to
a variety of places of interest across England
and Wales. Each lecturer in the Department
brings his or her own distinctive approach to
the subject.
Art and Society in Renaissance Florence
The module will familiarise students with the
Renaissance period. It also aims to develop
students’ ability to analyse art works within
an interdisciplinary framework, introducing
them to the different methodologies that have
been applied to Florentine art of the period:
e.g. urbanism, gender history, historical
anthropology, material culture studies, social
history. By the end of the course, students
should be able to distinguish and deploy
these different approaches and to weigh them
critically against each other.
Methods of Art History
The module aims to familiarise students
with a range of art-historical methods for
interpreting meaning and effects in art, and
for understanding the historicity of art. It will
focus on methodology, and will have a strong
textual base. Methodologies covered in weeks
1-10 will primarily concern the evaluation
and interpretation of art. These include the
Art Since the 1960’s
The Sixties were a seminal period and the
themes that dominated that decade have
remained central to art and cultural life in the
forty years since. The aim of the course is to
trace the trajectory of these central themes
and, in particular, to show the way in which
they became transformed in response to a
changing historical and political context. After
‘The History of Art Department welcomes study abroad students
to the wide range of modules available. Students are able to
gain and contribute, which benefits all students immensely. The
department is able to offer fantastic facilities including a large
and well-appointed Slide and Photograph Library. In addition,
our students have computer access to Internet sites offering visual
and bibliographic resources in art history and related disciplines.’
studying the cultures of North America and
Europe in the period leading up to the 1960s
and the 1960s themselves, the seminars will
focus on a comparative analysis of significant
issues which have remained of prime concern
in contemporary art practices.
Further information
e history.of.art@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/histofart
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methods and availability
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Faculty of Arts
Italian
www.warwick.ac.uk/italian
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
We are a friendly and vibrant department
offering a range of stimulating degree
programmes in Italian. The department
was ranked third nationally in the
most recent Research Assessment
Exercise (2008), with 60% of its research
publications assessed as ‘world leading’
and ‘internationally excellent’. In the 2012
National Student Survey, the department
came second nationally.
Teaching in Warwick’s Italian Department
is delivered by a team of passionate and
dedicated professionals. According to the 2012
National Student Survey, the Department’s
quality of teaching, assessment and feedback,
academic support, and organisation and
management place it second across the UK.
Much of the Department’s success is due to
its warm and informal environment, its sense
of collegiality, the high motivation of its
students, and its manageable size. The yearly
intake is usually around 35 students. Together
with the Departments of French Studies and
German Studies, Italian also benefits from
enviable media resources in the Transnational
Resources Centre, which houses over 2500
DVDs in various languages, satellite TV, and a
reference library of dictionaries, newspapers,
and other useful publications.
Modern Italian Language I
This course is designed for students with
‘A’ level or equivalent standard in Italian. Its
aims are: to refine and consolidate existing
individual skills in the language and to
extend them through translation, writing
and reading; to practise the skills of aural
comprehension and oral communication
over a wide range of topics; to single out and
discuss, when necessary, specific problems
of grammar and syntax; to familiarize with
different language variations and registers.
Italian and English Short Fiction
This module aims to introduce students to the
nature and evolution of the short story from
the fourteenth century to the present. Its focus
is strongly comparative, as it explores works of
short fiction written in Italian alongside other,
roughly coeval ones written in English. In the
modern period, the works considered include
those by American writers such as Nathaniel
Hawthorne.
Magic and Marvels in Renaissance Italy
This module aims to introduce students to
some wide-ranging themes related to the
nature of humanity in Renaissance Italy, in
relation both to itself and to the supra-human
beings described by religion and literature in
Italy during the period 1350-1550. Topics to be
‘At Warwick, we view studying abroad as an important and
integral part of a degree programme, one which is both personally
and academically enriching, and is very highly valued by
employers for the specific skills that it brings with it. As such, the
Italian Department strongly believes that students should be
immersed in the language and culture to develop the confidence
and general preparations for their final study in the home
institution.’
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studied will include: the evolution of Christian
attitudes towards intermediary beings such as
angels and demons; the debates surrounding
the access to ‘irrational’ forms of knowledge
such as magic, astrology, demonology and
prophecy; and the relationship between
science and religion, elite and popular forms
of belief, as well as the role of women in the
development of prophetic movements.
Further information
e Italian@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/italian
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
Language Centre
www.warwick.ac.uk/language
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Language Centre supports the
University’s commitment to the increased
provision of foreign language learning
opportunities for all staff and students.
The Language Centre is fully equipped
with the latest technology, along with
the multi-media open access suite with
satellite TV and computer-based learning
packages.
All visiting students, including Erasmus
exchange students, should consult the
Handbook for International Students which
gives information about the Language Centre
and its language learning opportunities for
languages other than English. The Language
Centre undergraduate modules may, with
the permission of the ‘home’ department,
be taken for credit. Most Language Centre
undergraduate modules are assessed by a
mixture of end of year examination and termly
tests. To enrol for an undergraduate module,
please come to the Language Centre on the
advertised dates during week 1.
Part-year visiting students will be assessed
by means of the assessment test(s) taken
at the end of the term(s) of their stay. The
credit they gain will reflect the assessment
taken up to the time of departure. Attendance
certificates will be provided on request for
part-year students. There is a wide range of
languages available, including: Arabic, Chinese
(Mandarin), French, German, Japanese,
Russian and Spanish.
Chinese
Based on an interactive approach, the module
will focus on grasping speech sounds and
tones, acquiring essential listening and
speaking skills, and practising basic reading
and writing techniques in characters. The
stimulus material (aural, written and visual)
not only provides an introduction to the
language but also offers students an insight
into Chinese culture. The text-book provides
written text in both characters and pinyin,
together with an underscored English
translation. The workbook, however, gives
greater prominence to characters. There
are homework and online resources which
consolidate and assist classroom learning.
Japanese
This module provides a general foundation
in language, extending across the four main
skills areas (speaking, writing, listening
and reading), with an emphasis upon the
acquisition of an essential grammatical
basis and development of both receptive and
productive skills.
‘The Language Centre offers a wide range of foreign language
courses that take you from beginner to beyond advanced level. All
of our courses are taught by communicative methods involving
active learning and useful language skills. The Centre supports
the development of international communication skills through
all its teaching and learning opportunities. The Centre’s online
portal, Languages@Warwick is designed to enhance your
learning opportunities, providing flexible spaces for teaching
support and a range of technologies to accommodate the best in
learning design.’
Russian for Scientists
This module is offered to students with no
prior knowledge of Russian. It offers the
opportunity for students to acquire basic
communication skills with a view to being
able to cope abroad and to read and translate
texts of various registers.
Further information
e Enquiries@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/language
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Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
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Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
Theatre, Performance
& Cultural Policy Studies
www.warwick.ac.uk/theatre
Warwick offers the chance to study
Theatre and Performance Studies in a
stimulating and creative environment.
We currently have 10 full- time
members of staff, employ a range of
subject specialists and have an average
undergraduate intake of 40 students
a year. Our staff-student ratio is
outstanding. Our new studio facilities at
Millburn House offer the best possible
environment to support creative practice.
Our research in theatre and performance is
classed as internationally significant and we
are consistently ranked in national newspapers
as one of the very top departments in the UK.
Our options and core courses are taught by
acknowledged experts in their fields, with
particular areas of interest in theatre and
performance history and historiography;
national and intercultural theatres and
performance evolving from the city, public
events and experiments with new technologies.
We benefit from a wealth of theatrical activity
within easy reach of the campus. In particular,
the University is home to the Warwick Arts
Centre, which includes two theatres and offers
an exciting programme of theatre, dance,
music, comedy, literature, films and visual art.
Outside the Walls: European Street Theatre
This practice-based module introduces students
to the public art of European street theatre
from two perspectives: the historian/scholar
and the practitioner. As historians/scholars,
we will investigate the experiments of many
professional street theatre companies with
performance forms, provocative content
on social issues and taboos, audience
spectatorship and participation, and the use
of public space. We will also look at how their
productions use performance to interrogate
many of the questions about the public sphere,
spectacle, radical democracy, and public art
raised by theorists. We will investigate work of
these professional companies through videos,
photographs, readings and attendance at live
performance (if possible). As practitioners, we
will use practice-as-research to experiment
with various street theatre forms in studentgenerated projects. We will also participate in
skills-based workshops with professional street
artists.
Performance and Text
This module looks at the relationship between
live performance and written text, but also
entertains the notion that ‘text’ can be taken
to refer to the way the various dimensions
‘Theatre is one of the oldest forms of cultural expression, which
has continually evolved in response to changing social, political
and cultural landscapes. Our aim at Warwick is to promote a
wide-ranging understanding of theatre and performance and
to enable students to make critical, interpretative and creative
judgements about the work they encounter. We base our teaching
on rigorous engagement with historical developments, key
innovators, and theoretical reflections and on a belief that theatre
and performance occurs not just in traditional theatre buildings,
but also in cities, on streets, in rituals and in daily life, in spaces
real, virtual and imagined.’
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of performance space – which may not
necessarily be located in a designated theatre
– are articulated, whether that be through
movement, image, sound, lighting, objects,
the body or whatever. Hence, ‘text’ may not
incorporate the written or spoken word at
all. Through a series of practical workshops
and related seminars, live performance and
video viewings, and occasional workshops
with artists, the module will explore various
innovative approaches to the production and
use of text in contemporary performance.
It locates and examines these different
uses of text in relation to recent theories of
performance and relevant perspectives in
critical theory.
Further information
e c.brennan@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/theatre
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methods and availability
Faculty of Science
Science
Faculty of
Incorporating a breadth of knowledge
within nine departments, the Faculty
of Science provides students with the
quality and excellence of teaching that
Warwick is famous for. The Faculty offers
a variety of challenging and up-to-date
degree courses, reflecting the research
and expertise of the staff. Warwick
continues to invest in our teaching and
research laboratories and equipment.
Key fact
Interdisciplinary research.
The Warwick Digital Laboratory is a brand new, ultra-high tech facility
built by the University for the Warwick Manufacturing Group. This
iconic new building houses a £50 million multidisciplinary programme
of research, development and training. It offers the most advanced
technological solutions not only to manufacturing but also to health,
security and a whole range of other sectors.
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Faculty of Science
Chemistry
www.warwick.ac.uk/chemistry
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
Warwick Chemistry is one of the top
departments in the UK and is an
international centre of excellence for
the Chemical Sciences. Our research,
and research-led teaching, spans the full
range of traditional subdisciplines as
well as several exciting interdisciplinary
themes.
Organic Synthesis
To provide a framework in which students
are able to: (i) consolidate existing knowledge
and understanding of organic chemical
transformations; (ii) critically evaluate a
proposed synthesis; (iii) design a sensible
synthesis of a given target molecule from
readily available starting materials.
We are actively engaged in multidisciplinary
research programmes across the Warwick
campus and with other universities, research
institutes and industry both nationally and
internationally. The University continues to
invest heavily in the Department’s physical
infrastructure and academic resources, which
has led to significant growth in academic
staff numbers, and cutting-edge research. The
excellence of our research is demonstrated by
Warwick Chemistry holding one of the largest
EPSRC Research Grant Portfolios of any UK
University Chemistry Department.
We aim to provide a high-quality learning
environment for studying the concepts and
practice of chemistry while developing a range
of transferable skills. We work hard to keep
the curriculum contemporary and use both
our own research activities together with
our extensive links with the chemical and
pharmaceutical industries to keep the course
content fresh and up-to-date. A selection of
modules follows:
Dynamics of Chemical Reactions
The module is designed to develop student
skills so that they will become aware of some
current studies in the determination of the
detailed dynamics of chemical reactions in
the gas and in the liquid phase. It will enable
them to evaluate critically current research in
this area.
Molecular Quantum Mechanics
This module aims to provide students with a
toolkit for analysing chemical physics data and
interpreting quantum phenomena. 1st year
quantum mechanics will be briefly reviewed
and more complex aspects of quantum
mechanics introduced. Applications to real
problems and the relationships between
the theory and observations will feature
throughout the module.
‘Our department has friendly, highly responsive, award-winning
staff who are committed to teaching. We practice research-led
teaching, so that you may learn from some of the top researchers
in the country (and the world). We place an emphasis on smallgroup teaching, providing you with excellent access to staff and
an opportunity to explore new concepts. The high-specification
synthetic labs are top of the range and will give you the best
experience and create the safest working environment possible.’
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e Rachel.Oreilly@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/chemistry
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methods and availability
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Computer Science
www.warwick.ac.uk/compsci
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Computer Science degrees at
Warwick are internationally renowned
for their blend of foundational rigour
with research-led teaching in a variety
of cutting edge domains within the
discipline, and the Department is rated
excellent for its teaching quality.
Our courses are regularly updated to satisfy the
current and future needs in all walks of life, and
to reflect the rapidly evolving and challenging
nature of computing. The department is noted
for its small cohorts of students and its friendly,
supportive atmosphere. It has a reputation for
high-quality teaching and effective use of small
group work.
It is essential that all applicants have
experience with programming in a modern
object-oriented language such as Java or C++.
You will be expected to complete a total of
120 CATS credits, following the programme
of studies set out for Computer Science Year
2 students. In addition to your academic
modules, you will be expected to register for
the in-sessional programme offered by the
Centre for Applied Linguistics. During the
year you will be assisted in finding a suitable
industrial placement, research project or
industrial project.
A selection of modules follows:
Mobile Robotics
The main aim of the module is to provide an
understanding of the fundamental principles
of mobile robotics and related concepts. The
module introduces various mechanisms of
mobility for different kinds of mobile robots,
algorithms and data structures for safe
navigation of the robot, and some techniques
for equipping the robot with an intelligent
vision system. The students will also learn the
basics of kinematic analysis of the arm/leg of
a robot.
Computer Graphics
Graphical presentation of models of the
physical world is an important aspect of
current and future applications of computers.
Students are introduced to the basic concepts
of manipulating and modelling objects in
2D, 3D and 4D. Techniques are introduced for
realistically visualising models of objects in
ways that exploit our visual senses.
High Performance Computing
The module provides a solid foundation in High
Performance Computing (HPC) and its role in
science and engineering. After introducing the
major scientific application areas and basic
‘The Computer Science programme at Warwick presents an
academic perspective on computer science that addresses the
key principles relating to the theory of algorithms, computer
programming, hardware design, software engineering and human
factors. The complementary practical skills to be developed through
individual and team project work during the course include specific
practical computing skills, such as programming in a variety
of paradigms, systematic development methods, specification
techniques, parsing, data structure design and implementation,
user-interface design and database programming.’
concepts of parallel computing, it outlines the
hardware design of modern HPC platforms and
the parallel programming models that they
support. The principal methods of measuring
and characterising application and hardware
performance are then covered, with particular
reference to complex scientific- and businessbased HPC codes. The final topic is the
Computational Grid, where the fundamental
issues of administration, scheduling, code
portability and data management are explored.
Further information
e ugadmissions@dcs.warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/compsci
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Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Engineering
www.warwick.ac.uk/engineering
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
Warwick’s School of Engineering is one of
the leading unified engineering schools
in the UK. Our integrated approach to
engineering education brings together
the key branches of engineering and
draws upon research strengths in core
engineering disciplines.
Warwick offers a range of exciting engineering
courses that will open up a world of
opportunities to you. Our international
reputation for excellence in teaching and
research means that your Warwick degree
will be known and respected throughout the
world. Our courses are accredited by the key
engineering institutions in the UK including
the IET, InstMC, IMechE, IStructE and ICE.
The School of Engineering offers modules
in the principle branches of engineering:
Automotive, Civil, Electronics, Manufacturing,
Mechanical and Systems. The School is
generally happy for visiting students to
take any of the modules offered within
our undergraduate degrees, subject to
considerations of prerequisite knowledge and
timetabling constraints. However, our three
term academic year places some limits on
when modules are available. For this reason,
visiting students are normally only accepted
for a full academic year or, in the case of
our Exchange partners, from January to June
inclusive.
A selection of modules is given below:
Optical Communication Systems
This module is designed to present the
key elements driving the growth in optical
communication systems. The approach
necessary includes not only an appreciation
of device principles but also the broader
picture of optoelectronic systems integration,
essential to the future provision of high
bandwidth for multimedia applications.
Within the module the principles of optical
fibre waveguiding and fibre transmission
characteristics are presented. In addition,
the operation of modern optical devices is
described. Furthermore, the module also
considers the detailed design, analysis and
operation of optical fibre communication
systems and networks. In particular, it
presents detailed coverage of important
optical fibre and free space networks for
future communication applications, with
both the facilitating technologies and the
networks resulting from their integration
being considered. The module aims to
provide specialist knowledge of the strategies
and techniques involved in the design and
implementation of optical communication
systems.
‘Now is a great time to study engineering and address global
challenges such as increasing energy demands, advances in
healthcare and population growth. Employers are faced with a
serious shortage of high-quality engineering graduates to develop
innovative solutions to these problems. Our multi-disciplinary
approach will enable you to excel in the technical, social and
commercial skills needed to design the processes, products and
services that will improve people’s lives.’
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Supply Chain Management
Any engineering business operates within
part of a larger supply chain or network,
whose combined processes deliver a product
or service to the end customer. To increase
competitive advantage businesses must not
only seek to design and operate processes that
add maximum value within their own entity
but also strive to optimise these processes
within the larger supply chain or network.
The module aims to give participants an
understanding of the operation of the supply
chain and the opportunities that tools such
as e-commerce bring for the more effective
integrated operation of the supply of both
products and services.
Further information
e engineering@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/engineering
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Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Life Sciences
www.warwick.ac.uk/lifesci
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The School of Life Sciences at Warwick
provides excellent teaching, with world-class
academic researchers. Students are introduced
to the key scientific principles that enable
the fantastic diversity of life on our planet
to be understood. The ethos of the School is
very much on research-led teaching, by which
we aim not only to convey well-established
information to students but also to expose
them to ideas and results at the cutting edge
of biology research. Because almost all our
staff teach as well as conducting vigorous
research programmes, our students have
the chance to learn from the full breadth of
expertise in the Department.
Our modules range from the subcellular
to the global, from chemistry to modelling,
to those that impact on function, physiology
and disease and the environment. Our degrees
enable you to tailor your module choices to
your interests and explore areas for your future
career.
Oncology
This module aims to enable science students
to bring their knowledge of cell and
molecular biology to an understanding of the
mechanisms through which cancer develops.
However, we go further: the module aims
to integrate biomedical and clinical aspects
of oncology so that the student develops a
satisfying all-round understanding of the
complex biological and social phenomenon
which is cancer. All aspects of oncology will
be covered: epidemiology, pathology, cell and
molecular biology, host response, the way
in which cancer is diagnosed and treated:
and not least the social and ethical problems
which are associated with cancer. There will
be input from a surgeon who is a leading
expert in his field and there will be “case
history” studies of specific cancers.
Proteins, Genes and Genetics
This module is an essential foundation
module for most other modules taught by
the Department, whose degrees are strongly
oriented towards the molecular and cellular
aspects of biology. The aim is to give each
student a thorough foundation in the basic
principles of molecular biology that underlie
genetics, evolution and metabolism. Lecturers
will discuss key concepts, observations and
interpretations of evidence bearing on the
network of molecular interactions that link
the phenotype of each organism with the
properties of proteins and the genes that
encode them.
‘Warwick is a dynamic intellectual environment, attracting
scholars of all disciplines from across the world. The School of
Life Sciences offer a supportive and friendly environment for all
students to study and learn from its world class research staff. You
will receive training in sophisticated laboratory skills, numeracy,
literacy and organisational skills, as well as a new perspective
from our wide range of modules.’
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The School of Life Sciences offers degree
courses that incorporate high levels
of hands-on training and academic
mentoring. We provide excellent
teaching, with world-class academic
researchers. Students are introduced to
the key scientific principles that enable
the fantastic diversity of life on our
planet to be understood.
Medical Virology
The module syllabus will include: HIV evolution, quasispecies, transmission.
Hepatitis viruses - B, C and others Influenza
A virus - shift, drift, emergence and zoonosis,
evolution, vaccines. Emerging viruses:
flaviviruses, dengue, WNV, Ebola, SARS, Nipah
etc. Cross-cutting themes of virus variation,
evolution, vaccination and epidemiology
Further information
e ug.lifesciences@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/lifesci
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Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
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Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Mathematics
www.warwick.ac.uk/maths
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Mathematics Institute was founded
in 1965 by Professor Sir Christopher
Zeeman, and since that time has gone
from strength to strength. In the 2008
research assessment exercise (RAE2008)
over 70% of Department research was
rated either 4* (internationally leading)
or 3* (internationally excellent). Pure
Mathematics was rated second in the UK
(after Imperial), and Applied Mathematics
came equal first (with Oxford and
Cambridge) for the proportion of its
research rated 4*.
The undergraduate mathematical courses
at Warwick have the largest intake in the
UK and are noted for their breadth, their
innovative approach, the high quality of the
students and high standards. The Department
currently has more than 800 undergraduate
students on three and four year courses. The
undergraduate curriculum is distinguished
by the combination of flexibility (students
can take a very broad range of options from
across the University) with a mathematical
curriculum that is both broad and deep.
Geometry and Motions
This module aims to indicate to students how
intuitive geometric and physical concepts
such as length, area, volume, curvature, mass,
circulation and flux can be translated into
mathematical formulas. It also aims to teach
the practical calculation of these formulas and
their application to elementary problems in
particle and fluid dynamics. The importance
of conserved quantities in mechanics is also
highlighted.
Foundations
University mathematics introduces
progressively more and more abstract ideas
and structures, and demands more and more
in the way of proof, until by the end of a
mathematics degree most of the student’s
time is occupied with understanding proofs
and creating his or her own. This is not
because university mathematicians are
more pedantic than schoolteachers, but
because proof is how one knows things in
mathematics, and it is in its proofs that the
strength and richness of mathematics is to be
found. But learning to deal with abstraction
and with proofs takes time. This module
aims to bridge the gap between school and
university mathematics, by beginning with
some rather concrete techniques where the
emphasis is on calculation, and gradually
moving towards abstraction and proof.
‘We have one of the largest, most successful, and most flexible
undergraduate mathematics degree programmes in the UK
with a very wide range of modules for you to choose from. The
Mathematics Institute offers an intellectually stimulating
atmosphere, with a strong support network through the personal
tutors and department staff. There is a lively, informal research
atmosphere and the Institute hosts many conferences and
workshops involving visiting mathematicians from all over
the world. This strong and lively research culture informs and
stimulates exciting teaching.’
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Combinatorial Optimisation
This module provides an introduction to
combinatorial optimisation. In particular,
we discuss linear programming techniques
and various fundamental graph-theoretic
algorithms. Among others we aim to cover,
shortest path algorithms, minimum spanning
trees, matchings and coverings in bipartite
and non-bipartite graphs, network flows,
cliques and colorings. In addition, we discuss
complexity classes of problems and NPcompleteness.
Further information
e ugmathematics@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/maths
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methods and availability
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Physics
www.warwick.ac.uk/physics
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Physics Department is highly ranked
with members of the Department
having an excellent reputation for their
research. We have invested heavily into
our teaching laboratories, and these are
now one of the best in the country. The
physics degree at Warwick consists of a
core taken by all students, which covers
the fundamental laws and concepts of
physics.
Students then choose further modules from
lists of options including astronomy and
astrophysics, nuclear physics, the physics of
condensed matter, theoretical physics, and
elementary particle physics. Students also
attend the teaching laboratory. The core
modules are primarily taught to first and
second year students. Students can attend any
modules taught by the department. However,
students who complete a full year at Warwick
usually gain most benefit.
The flexibility offered by the Warwick
degree makes it relatively easy for visiting
students to fit in to the system. The Physics
Department helps each visiting student
to optimise their choice of modules. Each
student is assigned to a faculty member
who acts as their tutor and is responsible
for monitoring progress throughout the
year and (where appropriate) dealing with
possible problems arising from differences in
background knowledge between British and
visiting students.
Electrons in Solids
To provide a broad understanding of the
behaviour of electrons in condensed matter,
both from an experimental and theoretical
perspective. This module will build on ideas
of quantum mechanics applied to the solid
state presented in PX262 and prepare students
for further modules in the area of condensed
matter physics. It will illustrate how quantum
mechanics and the collective behaviour of
many particles lead to properties that are
both remarkable and different from those of
isolated atoms.
Waves
The module should communicate the idea
that waves are the natural excitations of
any medium and that you should expect to
meet waves in nearly all branches of physics.
The module revises A-level treatments of
waves and covers the further material and
language necessary for many future modules
dealing with wave phenomena. (These
include modules on electromagnetism, optics,
quantum mechanics, solids and fluids.)
‘Physics at Warwick is designed as a broad and flexible education.
The department offers the modules that a practising physicist
would normally be expected to have studied, so that those who
already have in mind a career in research or industrial physics
are well catered for. At the same time the flexibility of the course
allows the many students, who want a broader education, to
combine the physics modules which interest them most with
modules from other disciplines.’
Galaxies
To illustrate how important physical principles
(taught elsewhere in the 1st and 2nd years) can
be developed to yield a description of complex
physical systems like galaxies. For example
the module uses basic ideas from quantum
physics, thermodynamics, mechanics and
special relativity. The module also tries to
illustrate how the same physical laws can be
applied in very different situations.
Further information
e physicsadmin@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/physics
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Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Psychology
www.warwick.ac.uk/psychology
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
Studying Psychology at Warwick will
give access to all students to our
internationally leading academics.
Students work in an active, researchoriented and supportive environment.
The department is part of the Science
Faculty, and has its own well-equipped
purpose-built laboratories and computer
network, reflecting the importance
of computational modelling and data
analysis in psychological research.
The most recent Research Assessment
Exercise (RAE) rated 65% of the
department’s research ‘world-leading’ or
‘internationally excellent’.
The Department contains a variety of wellequipped purpose-built laboratories, and
houses its own computer network, reflecting
the importance of computational modelling
and data analysis in psychological research.
Individual Differences
The module examines research and theory
in personality, intelligence, and the methods
used in studying individual differences.
The module extends the work begun in
PS111 without repeating it, and satisfies the
requirements for the British Psychological
Society’s Graduate Basis for Registration
(GBR). The aim is to give students an insight
into the ways in which theory and research
on intelligence and personality theory have
developed, sometimes in competition and
sometimes in cooperation.
Attention
The aim of this module is to provide a broad
understanding of attention, why we need
it, how it works and what happens when
it breaks down. Topics will include how we
can select just a few items among many;
whether we select the items themselves or the
locations they occupy; whether there are some
items that we cannot help but attend; how
attention can be affected by brain damage;
how we can sometimes fail to see items that
appear right in front of our eyes and how we
use modern brain-scanning techniques to
investigate attention.
Psychology of Ageing
With the proportion of older adults in the
population steadily increasing, there is
growing interest among researchers, medical
practitioners, and policy makers in the
capabilities and psychological functioning
of older people. This advanced module
therefore aims to: provide a critical analysis
of the methods and theories that have
‘The Psychology Department offers a supportive and stimulating
environment for its students. The widespread recognition of
Warwick as one of the UK’s leading institutions enhances the
value of the time you spend with us. The department has many
first-class facilities including well-equipped, purpose built
research laboratories and a dedicated computer network for
computational modelling. There is a high-level of formal and
informal interaction between staff and students, promoting an
ethos that benefits all members of our Psychology community.’
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been applied to the study of human ageing;
discuss several aspects of performance, from
decline in sensory processes to changes in
intellectual; functions, including attention,
memory and language; allow the opportunity
to study cognition in an important (but often
neglected) section of the population.
Further information
e psychology@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/psychology
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Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Statistics
www.warwick.ac.uk/statistics
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Department of Statistics is one of
the top five UK statistics departments,
internationally renowned for research
and teaching. In the last Research
Assessment Exercise, 70% of our research
was recognised as internationally
excellent and a quarter as world-leading.
Our research interests encompass many
topics within mathematics and statistics
and most of their applications.
Each student is assigned a lecturer or
professor as personal tutor. In addition,
Department members engage students in
informal discussions. There is an enormous
range of optional modules for study abroad
students to choose from.
As most of the Department’s teaching is
concentrated between October and March
it is recommended that students should be
registered for the full academic year. Each
module runs for ten weeks and there is
scope for selection amongst the modules. An
essential prerequisite for all modules is a first
year university module in calculus. Advanced
statistics modules are recommended as
suitable only for students specialising in
Mathematics or Statistics at university level.
Brownian Motion
Brownian motion was originally the
description given in physics for the random
erratic movement of molecules. In 1905
Einstein made a detailed study in which he
postulated certain properties should hold.
In 1923 mathematical Brownian motion was
born when a famous mathematician, Norbert
Wiener, showed how to construct a random
function W(t) giving the molecules “position”
at time t which had Einstein’s properties.
WHY IS IT INTERESTING? It is a beautiful
mathematical object worth studying both
for its own sake and because of the deep
links it has with other areas of mathematics,
particularly in analysis. Brownian motion is
a fundamental tool for modelling processes
which evolve randomly in time. It is used
widely in many areas of applied maths and in
the last few decades it has become essential
to the study of financial maths as a model of
stock prices.
Multivariate Statistics
with Advanced Topics
Multivariate data arises whenever several
interdependent variables are measured
simultaneously. This occurs frequently in
many areas: in medicine, in the social and
environmental sciences and in economics. The
analysis of such multidimensional data often
presents an exciting challenge that requires
new statistical techniques which are usually
implemented using computer packages.
This module aims to give you a good
understanding of the geometric and algebraic
ideas that these techniques are based on,
before giving you any chance to try them out
on some real data sets.
‘The Department of Statistics is internationally renowned for
innovative, wide-ranging research, and for its high-quality
degree programmes. All students who study with us benefit from
the world-class academic staff and flexible learning and teaching
styles. Statistics attracts high calibre students from across the globe
and as such, have an invaluable learning experience.’
Bayesian Statistics and Decision Theory
To demonstrate how to build statistical
models of non-trivial problems when data
is sparse and expert judgements need to be
incorporated; to give ways to represent the
pertinent features of a decision problem; to
give practical algorithms for finding decision
rules which the client can expect will best
satisfy pre-specified objectives; to train the
student in the rudiments of decision analysis.
Further information
e statistics@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/statistics
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/studyabroad
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Key fact
Warwick Arts Centre is one of the jewels in the
University’s crown. Situated in the heart of campus,
it is one of the biggest arts centres outside London.
For 27 years the Butterworth Hall within the
Arts Centre has played host to a huge number
of stars from the worlds of classical, popular and
contemporary music and comedy alongside local
youth orchestras and young people from local
schools engaging in our extensive education
programmes.
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Faculty of
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The Faculty of Social Sciences is internationally renowned
for its teaching and research excellence, and for its
exciting and innovative programmes. The School of Law,
established in 1969, pioneered a different approach to
teaching Law within the UK. Warwick Business School has
achieved an outstanding international reputation, being
within the top 1% of business schools worldwide.
The University of Warwick
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Economics
www.warwick.ac.uk/economics
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The University of Warwick Department
of Economics was created in 1965, the
same time as the university itself. In the
less than 50 years since its founding, the
department has become widely regarded
as one of the top economics departments
in the United Kingdom and Europe.
Both economics research and coursework
emphasize modern economic analysis and
quantitative methods, the key underpinnings
of the department since its inception.
The department has an academic staff of
70 people, including 25 professors. It has
approximately 1,200 undergraduate students
and 230 graduate students. some 60 percent
of students attending are from the UK or the
European Union.
Joining Warwick means that you will be
studying Economics in one of Europe’s top
Economics departments, with a high profile in
both teaching and research. Visiting students
can take first, second and third year modules
in Economics. A selection of modules follows:
Economics of Strategy
To develop the concepts and insights gained
from Economics for Business which mainly
explores short run business issues. This
module will examine the longer run aspects
of business and the economic environment
in which companies operate in order: To
equip students with an understanding
of fundamental concepts in micro and
macroeconomics, as relevant for the study
of strategic decisions of firms; To develop a
range of appropriate analytical skills, including
descriptive, graphical and elementary
mathematical methods used in the economic
analysis of strategy; To develop in students the
capacity to apply analytical techniques to real
world business problems and strategy choices.
International Economics
The module aims to enable students to
obtain a good understanding of international
macroeconomic issues and examines national
income accounting in an open economy.
Students will develop an appreciation of
the balance of payments, models of the
intertemporal approach to the current
account, the foreign exchange market and the
interaction between price levels and exchange
rates in the long-run. A critical understanding
of models of exchange rate determination with
flexible prices, fixed prices and sticky prices
will be developed. Students will also develop
an understanding of the empirical literature on
Purchasing Power Parity and on the analysis
of trade flows (using the gravity equation
framework) at the macroeconomic level.
The British Economy
in the Twentieth Century
The module aims to enable students to
obtain a perspective on the origins of the
‘The Warwick Economics Department has a long history of
welcoming students from all over the globe to our fast-paced and
interesting undergraduate programmes, not least of which are
the students on visiting and exchange schemes, who add further
diversity to the exciting mix of cultures and give a fresh perspective
on learning to their peers.’
contemporary British economy, to establish
a solid grasp of the most important historical
knowledge available for an economist today,
to gain an appreciation of the processes and
consequences of institutional change and
to illustrate appropriate uses of economic
analysis for an understanding of the past.
Further information
e K.E.Taylor@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/economics
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Institute of Education
www.warwick.ac.uk/education
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Warwick Institute of Education
(WIE) is a major centre for educational
studies located within one of the UK’s
top research universities. With over 130
academic and support staff it is one
of the UK’s leading centres for teacher
education, education research and
professional development.
The ethos of the Institute is created through
a lively interaction of teaching and research
together with a close partnership with local
schools, early years settings, colleges and Local
Education Authorities. Specialist facilities
available include; ICT multimedia centre,
literacy and numeracy centres, dedicated
laboratories, drama/music studios. Warwick
Institute of Education has a large and varied
student body who create a vibrant learning
culture. The department enjoys excellent
teaching and research being in the top ten
departments in the country, and with 60% of
the education research rated as ‘world leading’
or ‘internationally excellent’. A selection of
modules follows:
Children’s Literature in Childhood
This module will be directed both at students’
own levels of intellectual knowledge and
understanding and also their own professional
interests in their working with children. It
will draw on a range of picture books and
children’s novels and focus on the role and
function of children’s literature in childhood,
not as one-to-one correspondence (ie.
matching book to “problem”), but as a site of
vicarious experience and as a psychic space
in which social and psychological questions,
issues and experiences that influence and
affect the child are played out.
An Introduction to Child Development,
Education, Health and Well-Being in the
Early Years
This course is intended as an introduction
to the study of early childhood. Its aims are
to: consider the various definitions and signs
of health and well-being; introduce students
to a range of child development theories;
explore aspects of the latest research on
how development occurs in the early years;
examine young children’s development in
the context of the family; examine young
children’s development in the context of
early years settings; consider the influence of
the early educators (such as Locke, Froebel,
Montessori, Steiner and Rousseau) on
education systems today; introduce students
to the types of curriculum offered to young
children; develop students’ understanding of
the different ways in which children learn;
explore the significance of positive health for
young children’s growth and development examine comparative perspectives on early
years’ approaches to health, well-being and
education.
‘Choosing to study for a year or less on the Childhood, Education
and Society course will bring you into close contact with
world-class academics who share your ambition to improve the
well-being of children, and whose research aims to understand
and to question the world that children are growing into.
We provide a rich academic environment that develops
your thought and practice as a contributing member of our
programme and as an individual.’
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Children & Families: Policy & Practice
To identify and analyse the challenges that
children and their families face in 21st Century
Britain. To examine the roles of various
agencies in supporting and developing
children’s welfare and wellbeing. To provide
a critical framework for the exploration of
relations between children, families and
welfare agencies.
Further information
e e.a.coates@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/education
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Law
www.warwick.ac.uk/law
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The School of Law was established in
1969 and has since developed into one
of the leading Law Schools in the UK. Its
teaching standards and research quality
consistently receive high ratings, and
the University itself ranks amongst the
leading half-dozen research and teaching
institutions in the UK.
Warwick Law School pioneered the study
of law in its social, political and economic
context. The School’s research follows
many tracks, emphasising historical,
international, comparative, theoretical and
cross-cultural approaches. Its contextual
approach encompasses criminal, commercial,
corporate, environmental and human rights
law. Interdisciplinary strengths include, law
and development, law and gender and law
and humanities. Our research underpins how
we teach, leading to distinctive research-led
modules at undergraduate and postgraduate
levels.
The law school deems the acquisition of
skills more important than the absorption of
information. These skills include the ability
to locate, understand and evaluate policy
and theoretical literature; analysis of legal
judgments and statutes; and communication
skills (written and oral). We aim to give
students a wide choice of modules so they
can create a combination that best suits their
interests.
Introduction to Legal Theory
This module addresses some fundamental
questions about the nature of law in Western
societies, and the impact of political, moral
and social theories on ways of thinking about
law. Questions such as: Is law essential to
social order? Are there different kinds of
law? Do judges make law? Is law merely an
expression of political, racial or gender power?
Should law be used to enforce morality in
private affairs? Why do people obey law? Is
there a legal duty to obey unjust laws? What
is the relationship between law and social
change? Are certain rights fundamental to a
legal system?
Child Law
Child law raises highly controversial issues
of social policy. Even the most basic issue
– identifying who is the legal parent of a
child – is fraught with difficulty, given the
competing arguments in favour of biological
and social parents. There are also important
questions about the responsibilities of parents
towards their children, and whether those
responsibilities differ according to whether
the parties are living under the same roof.
Arguments based on parental ‘rights’ are
heard with increasing frequency in the wake
of the Human Rights Act 1998, and there is
also an important debate as to the extent
to which children have independent rights.
The separation of the parents gives rise to
new topics of dispute: with whom should
‘The Law School at Warwick University is a multicultural
community of academics and students who value the richness
and diversity that students from other countries can bring to
the study of Law, both domestic and international, in a
contextual framework. The insights gained from students
from a variety of cultures are invaluable to the understanding
of all areas of the Law.’
the children live, should they continue to
have contact with the other parent, and does
the non-residential parent retain any say in
the children’s upbringing? Such disputes are
resolved by the courts according to judicial
perceptions of what is in the best interests
of the child (itself a contested and mutable
concept). The final section of the course
examines the circumstances in which the
state may intervene in family life to protect
children from harm, which raises profound
questions about the relationships between
the child, the parent, and the state and the
justification for state intervention.
Further information
e uglaw.admissions@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/law
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/studyabroad
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Philosophy
www.warwick.ac.uk/philosophy
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
Philosophy at The University of Warwick
involves the careful and critical thinking
about a range of questions. The
Department is a large faculty with
world-leading research in both analytic
and continental philosophy. You will be
taught by academics who are leaders in
their field. Our Philosophy courses are
designed to help you develop clear,
rigorous and creative responses to
challenging questions in a challenging
and inspiring intellectual environment.
identity, and the self. The second part of this
module, taught in the spring term is devoted
to Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason. The following
topics will be covered: Metaphysics, Space,
the Categories, Objectivity, Self-Awareness,
Substance, Causation, Scepticism, Freedom.
We emphasise the study of Philosophy’s
core traditions, for example in the works
of Plato, Descartes, Hume and Kant, as a
background to understanding and critically
interrogating philosophical issues. We
balance these traditions with more recent
developments, for example, in the works
of Hegel, Nietzsche, Russell, Sartre and
Wittgenstein. Studying Philosophy at Warwick
will enable you to develop valuable analytical
skills, skills of synthesis and imagination and
communication skills.
Philosophy of Logic
This module aims to provide a nontechnical introduction to some key issues
in contemporary philosophy of logic. Logic,
one of the three main divisions of theoretical
philosophy, has been studied since the time
of Aristotle. Now much mathematicised, it
provides a wealth of problems demanding
philosophical examination. The main topics
covered will be the following. The nature
of logical consequence: how we should
understand the claim that some sentences are
logical consequences of (or ‘follow logically
from’) some other sentences; the nature of
truth; some logical and semantical paradoxes,
including those arising from the liar sentence
‘This sentence is not true’ and from the
vagueness of many expressions.
History of Modern Philosophy
The first part of this module, taught in the
autumn term, covers the metaphysical and
epistemological thought of three of the great
Empiricist philosophers of the 17th and 18th
centuries – John Locke, George Berkeley, and
David Hume. In this part of the module we
will look at the views of these philosophers on
substance, qualities, ideas, causation, personal
Philosophy of Mind
This module provides an introduction to
issues in the metaphysics and epistemology
of mind. The principle metaphysical question
is this: what must the world be like in order
to make true the various claims that we make
about our own and others’ minds? Here we
will look at substance dualism and various
forms of physicalism and functionalism.
‘The Philosophy Department participates in exchange agreements
in North America and Europe, and is fully committed to the
value that taking part in this experience can have, not only to our
own students studying overseas, but also to the students that we
welcome each year. Each and every student gains new perspectives,
experiences and knowledge which will benefit their future
learning and stay with them always. ’
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We will also look at the metaphysics of
perceptual experience and the relation that it
provides between mind and world. This links
metaphysical and epistemological issues.
On the epistemological side we will look
at the nature of our knowledge of our own
and others’ mental states. Specific topics
to be discussed will include the following:
Substance dualism, Physicalism: type and
token identity theories, Functionalism,
Internalism and externalism, The nature
of perceptual experience, Self-knowledge,
Other minds. The following is an excellent
sourcebook of relevant readings: D. Chalmers
(ed.), Philosophy of Mind: Classical and
Contemporary Readings.
Further information
e philundergrad@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/philosophy
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Politics and International Studies
www.warwick.ac.uk/politics
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Department of Politics and
International Studies is a dynamic,
intellectually stimulating environment
where students from across the globe
come together with cutting-edge
academic researchers to study,
collaborate, and exchange ideas. The
range of expertise represented in our 40+
academics is reflected in the wide range
of degree programmes and optional
modules, allowing you to personalise
your degree according to your interests
and career goals.
Ranked 5th in the UK and 30th in the world
for Political Science, PAIS currently teaches
around 600 undergraduates. Its global
reputation as a centre of teaching excellence
attracts students from all over the world onto
three core programmes. We attract some of
the best students and academics from around
40 countries, providing PAIS with a unique
mix of diversity, dynamism, and valuable
international expertise and experience.
Our selection of modules provides you
with a broad range of options, perhaps
developing an area of specialism in political
theory, international security or international
political economy. Our students are equipped
with valuable transferable skills such as
theoretical analysis, quantitative and
qualitative research skills, and a high level of
written and verbal communication.
World Politics
The operation and structure of international
politics affects each and every person on the
globe at some level, whether it is fighting in
the conflict in the Middle East, the purchase
of a can of Coca-Cola in Malawi or taking
part in anti-globalization demonstrations.
This module introduces the structure and
nature of international politics, along with
its historical and theoretical basis. A core
question addressed in the module is: can an
international system dominated by relations
between nation states find effective solutions
to the main challenges facing the people of
the world today?
Politics of Globalisation
The module aims to: explore the definitions,
measurements and chronologies of
globalisation; explore the main theoretical
approaches to understanding globalisation;
offer an understanding of the key institutions
of supranational governance; analyse the
key agents and logics driving contemporary
‘PAIS attracts the highest quality students from around the world,
providing PAIS with a unique mix of diversity, dynamism, and
cosmopolitan opinions and experience. Whatever route you decide
to take following your time with PAIS, we have a wide range of
faculty, staff and facilities to assist you in achieving unrivalled
excellence in your future career and studies. Spending a year in
PAIS means that you will be interacting directly with academics
who are considered to be leaders in their field and you will have
opportunities to meet and listen to a range of prominent visiting
speakers from academia as well as those involved in government
and related political areas.’
processes of globalisation; assess the
key changes that are taking place in the
organisation of work and the role of structural
change in the global economy in driving these
changes; explore the political and cultural
significance of consumption.
Further information
e paisug@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/politics
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/studyabroad
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Sociology
www.warwick.ac.uk/sociology
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
The Department of Sociology at the
University of Warwick offers exciting
and changing study options in a vibrant,
supportive environment. Informed by
a philosophy of integrating students
into the dynamic research culture
of the department and university,
both the curricula and extra curricula
opportunities on offer reflect the role
of our undergraduates as producers,
not ‘consumers’, of intellectual ideas,
knowledge and outputs.
Studying Sociology gives you the opportunity
to observe, analyse and describe complex
social themes, through a focus on historical,
comparative and contemporary perspectives
on social change in a global world. You will
develop important transferable skills that
are highly valued by employers such as:
quantitative and qualitative research methods,
critical analysis, advanced capabilities in
oral and written communication, project
management and team work.
As a large department, there are a
considerable number of modules available to
study abroad students.
Contemporary Health Issues
This module debates contemporary health
issues in relation to health promotion,
prevention, cure and care. It critically assesses
whether the dominant biomedical and
curative model of health or alternatives to
it are the most appropriate frameworks for
public policy, and works through the practical
implications. It examines these issues in a
UK context, but also ranges more widely. It
focuses throughout on the impact across the
life cycle of inequalities such as gender, ‘race’
and class.
Visual Sociology
The aim of the module is to enable students to
develop an understanding of the production
and interpretation of visual materials in
sociological analysis and research by providing
an opportunity to produce and display images;
to relate these images to wider sociological
questions and methods of investigation; and
to evaluate their status, value and efficacy as
sources of data or evidence.
Sociology of Developing Societies
The module takes students through the major
issues facing the societies of Africa south of
the Sahara, South Asia and Latin America
in the contemporary period, and focuses
specifically on the transformations in social
relationships over the past two centuries.
Further information
‘Sociology at Warwick enjoys hosting Erasmus students, who are
offered the chance to study in a department ranked currently
among the top 3 in the UK. We are a large department and can
therefore offer a wide range of modules for visiting students, all
focused on issues of global importance.’
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e J.P.Cooper@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/sociology
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Warwick Business School
www.warwick.ac.uk/wbs
Full Year √ Autumn √ Autumn & Spring √ Spring & Summer x
This department accepts study abroad students for Full Year, Autumn Term and Autumn & Spring Terms
WBS is one of the most prestigious
business schools in Europe. Together with
Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College,
LSE, and UCL, you will see Warwick
comfortably in the top ten in university
league tables.
Our graduates are highly valued by employers
and a WBS degree will provide the potential
for a wide range of careers. Studying
management, business or accounting and
finance encourages a range of highly soughtafter skills, and prepares you for everything
from a career in city finance or a multinational
corporation, to running your own business.
WBS welcomes visiting and exchange students
from Europe, North America, Japan and other
countries. You can stay for a single term of
three months, two terms or a full academic
year, to study from a range of modules taught
on our undergraduate programme.
WBS offers a wide range of modules
across all of their courses, which all have an
international focus.
Operations Excellence
The module develops your understanding of
the disciplines of operations management
and operations strategy, and explores, in a
strategic context, the benefits, pitfalls and
implementation of some of the more advanced
concepts and approaches in operations
planning and control.
Buyer Behaviour
This module examines the psychological
processes involved in customers’ decisionmaking, and the various influences upon
such behaviour. The module integrates the
latest theoretical concepts with practical
and topical issues on consumption, and it
adopts an applied teaching approach. The
module demonstrates how an understanding
of consumer behaviour impacts on the
development of marketing strategies
and society.
Marketing Management
The module aims to identify the critical
questions about the way in which a company
takes its goods and services to market that
should be asked by business unit leaders,
whatever their functional backgrounds,
because these issues directly impact on
profitability and shareholder value. The module
also illustrates the need for a critical and
analytical perspective on business processes
and their development for the future.
‘WBS sets high standards in both research and teaching. We have
won acclaim and approval from all of the leading national and
international assessors and accreditation bodies as well as from
independent media. As such, we attract the highest calibre of
students from across the globe, and provide a rich and stimulating
community of like minded students. Our academics are worldclass researchers and are skilled at engaging with our students in a
variety of teaching methods. We welcome all study abroad students
with the knowledge that they bring perspectives and outlooks that
will challenge and enhance our learning environment.’
Further information
e undergraduate@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/wbs
Please visit the website or contact the
Department for full module listings, assessment
methods and availability
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/studyabroad
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Applying to Warwick
Applying to Warwick
If you are looking at experiencing studying at a world leading
institution, the Study Abroad programme is ideal for you. You can
receive credits that you can transfer back to your home institution.
You don’t need to apply from a partner institution. All students have
the opportunity to apply.
How to apply
Students who are applying to study abroad
through an existing study abroad agreement
must be nominated by email by their home
university or study abroad provider. Once
you have been nominated we will be in touch
directly.
If you are applying independently,
you should email the Study Abroad Team
directly and will be sent a link to the online
application form by email. You can upload
supporting documentation directly to the
application form, including:
•Official academic transcript
•One academic reference
• English Language test
• Personal details page of your passport
If you are applying to the Department of
English and Comparative Literary Studies,
an additional module selection form is also
required. Full information will be sent to you
via email upon enquiry.
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Tuition Fees
Information on current fees, where
applicable, can be found at www.warwick.
ac.uk/studentfinance
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be enrolled at an overseas
university. We can only receive applications
from students who have completed at least
two year’s of study at their home institution.
The minimum academic requirement is a
GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent).
Module Selection
When you apply you should aim to select
the majority of your modules in your main
or base department. You may also be able to
select one more in an additional department,
depending on your academic background.
Your base department will be responsible for
allocating you a personal tutor who will be
responsible for monitoring your academic
progress. Please choose your base department
carefully and remember it should be the
department that your home university has
an agreement with. It may be difficult to
change this after you have been accepted.
All modules can be found within the
University’s Module Catalogue:
www.warwick.ac.uk/modulecatalogue
Module Load
Warwick uses the Credit Accumulation and
Transfer Scheme (CATS). A full module load
for undergraduate students at Warwick is
normally 120 CATS points per year, usually
four 30 CATS modules per year. The majority
of modules at Warwick are single-weighted
30 CATS modules and run for the full
academic year. Specific module pre-requisites
can be found in the module description in
the Module Catalogue.
Application deadline
There is no official application deadline,
however we do ask that you apply before 31
May regardless of point of entry.
Term dates
For students who visit us for a full academic
year, the programmes at Warwick are from
October to June. For students who wish to
complete a module or two, the academic
term dates can be found at www.warwick.
ac.uk/termdates
Assessment and examination
Students visiting for a full year will be
assessed and examined in exactly the same
way as full degree students at Warwick,
as set out in the University’s Module
Regulations. Precise assessments vary, but
will usually involve a mix of continuous
assessment through essays presented
throughout the year and examinations held
in May-June. This may also involve laboratory
or practical work where relevant.
Students visiting for less than one year
will be assessed by the approved special
assessment methods for part-year students.
In general, part-year students will be
evaluated solely by assessed essay.
Transcripts
A full transcript is automatically prepared
for all students who complete the approved
assessment methods for their module and
period of study. The transcript is sent to your
home institution, together with a detailed
report from module tutors if available.
Students who are not taking classes for credit
or who are not being assessed may receive a
certificate of attendance indicating that they
have audited the module if this method of
assessment has been officially approved.
The International Office
The University of Warwick
Coventry CV4 8UW
United Kingdom
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e int.office@warwick.ac.uk
w www.warwick.ac.uk/go/international
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