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WARWICK.AC.UK/PG CO N T E N T S VIS IT U S Put yourself first 02 Applied Linguistics 38 Literary Translation Chemistry 40 Studies 108 The best way to get an idea Warwick in numbers 04 Mathematics 110 Classics and Ancient of what it’s like to study as a History 46 Modern Languages LEARNING postgraduate at Warwick is to EXPERIENCE 06 Computer Science 50 and Cultures 114 come and visit us. Cultural and Media Philosophy 118 Study 08 Policy Studies 52 Politics and International We run campus PG Visits where you can Research 10 Studies 122 Economics 56 talk directly with members from your Moving ahead 12 Education Studies 60 Psychology 130 chosen department. You can also take Beyond Warwick 14 Renaissance Studies 134 a personalised University tour with a Engineering 68 current postgraduate. English and Comparative Sociology 136 L I F E AT W A R W I C K 16 Literary Studies 74 Statistics 138 You’ll find full details of opportunities Your campus 18 Film and Television Teacher Education 140 to visit us at warwick.ac.uk/pg/visits Life on campus 20 Studies 78 WBS (Warwick Supporting you 23 History 80 Business School) 142 Local area 24 History of Art 84 WMG 154 Your accommodation 26 CONNECT WIT H US Humanitarian Warwick Medical School 164 Engineering 86 Writing 170 Getting to Warwick 28 @warwickuni Interdisciplinary facebook.com/warwickuniversity Funding your study 30 Methodologies 90 Postgraduate Research Law 94 Courses 172 @universityofwarwick Applying to Warwick 32 Lifelong Learning 98 Course Index 177 youtube.com/uniwarwick Degree Apprenticeships 36 Life Sciences 104 Essential Information 180 warwick.ac.uk/pg MEET US IN T HE WORLD Can’t visit the UK? We attend exhibitions and make visits in over 40 countries each year. For details of upcoming events visit warwick.ac.uk/io/meetus 3
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG It’s time to focus on you – to fuel your ambition and stretch your intellect. To immerse yourself in a community of curiosity. To take control and make the right decision for you, with the confidence that Warwick can take you where you want to go. PUT YOURSELF FIRST The decision to study at postgraduate level and collaborate with some of the world’s is a statement of your intent to reach further. top thinkers. What’s more, you’ll find the With the backing of a world-leading university, support to build your confidence and renowned for its research excellence, enhance your wellbeing. innovative teaching and business sensibility, you can be bold in your thinking and By investing in yourself – your intellectual your aspirations. curiosity, passion for your subject, and your drive to propel your career to new heights – Learning alongside brilliant minds from across you are committing to your intellectual the world, you’ll enjoy the space to deepen and professional growth. your knowledge of the subject you love, hone the skills that will boost your career trajectory, It’s time to put yourself first. 4 5
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG 9 4 5 TH TH M O ST TAR G E T E D U N I V E R S I TY COVENTRY IN THE B Y T H E U K ’ S TO P 1 0 0 TH G RAD UAT E E M P LOY E R S BEST STU D E N T UK The Guardian University The Graduate Market in 2019, High Fliers Research Ltd. CITY IN T H E UK Guide 2020 QS Best Student Cities 2018 62 ND 10 WITHIN THE G LO B AL LY QS World University Rankings 2020 UK TOP 10 AND TH WORLD TOP 100 IN THE UK F O R RE S E ARC H AN D T E AC H I N G The Times and Sunday (Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2019) Times Good University Guide 2019 WA R W I C K 7 £32,000 IN NUMBERS AVERAG E MEAN SALARY O F ALL WARW ICK TH OV E R AL L AM O NG P O STG RADUAT ES SIX U K RE S E ARC H Nu mber s a nd f a cts a re o nly part of t h e U N I V E RS I T I E S MO NT H S AFT ER G RADUAT ING Research Excellence Framework s t o r y, but y o u ca n be cert ain t h at ou r Destinations of Leavers from Higher (REF) 2014, the most recent Education survey of 2016/17 graduates government assessment repu t atio n giv es y o u the c on fide n ce you n eed t o rea lise y o ur po ten t ial. 21 ST 11IN T H E U K J OI N T MOST INTERNATIONA L TH UNIVERS ITY Times Higher Education, 2019 The Complete University Guide 2020 6 7
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG LEARNING EXPERIENCE Our people transform learning at Warwick. This means you’ll be inspired, and stretched, by those who share your passion for your subject. Within our supportive, diverse community, you’ll expand your intellectual understanding, feed your academic curiosity, and develop the skills and attributes to propel your career further. FUEL YOUR CURIOSITY This community is invigorated by our academics, whose pioneering thinking places Warwick at the forefront of research. We believe learning underpinned by excellent research By encountering testing intellectual scenarios, and perspectives that disrupt established thinking, you’ll prepare yourself to excel in situations that may prove daunting to others. leads to transformational change, both in the And, by surrounding yourself with people who individual and in the societies within which share your desire to push academic boundaries our research is applied. and your motivation to determine a successful future beyond Warwick, you can reach new depths of knowledge within your subject. 8 9
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG LEARNING EXPERIENCE B E CO M E IMMERSED IN YO U R ST U DY Wa r w i c k is a hub o f creativ e, pion e e rin g t h in kin g, br i n g i n g wo r ld-cla ss resea rch in t o t h e clas s room, an d i n v i t i n g yo u to o perate o utsi de of you r comfort z on e . Teaching delivered by academics at the head of their OUR STUDENTS SAY fields gives you fresh insights and approaches to learning. And the intelligence and perspectives of those around you, whether students or staff, challenge your existing knowledge. “When it came time to decide where to study my Master’s degree, I knew I wanted to study LEARNING FOR THE LOVE OF IT in a department whose staff We are constantly reviewing and refreshing our teaching would support me as a student, methods. These may involve discussion, learning from but also recognise and nurture visiting lecturers, or even role-play of real-world scenarios. my potential as a professional in Some courses also include a group or individual project, enabling you to apply your understanding to a specific my field. Warwick exceeded my question or challenge. greatest expectations. Its staff CROSSING SUBJECT BOUNDARIES A GLOBAL EXPERIENCE gave us the tools we needed to progress from students to young Increasingly, many of our courses are breaking There are many opportunities for you to broaden CAREER-FOCUSED down the divides between subjects, and using your world view. Some courses enable you to researchers, taking genuine We also strive to bring a commercial sensibility into your multiple perspectives in order to address the study overseas, or even work towards a Double interest in our ideas and inviting learning, helping you prepare for future opportunities. key issues facing our society. These may include Master’s programme with institutions in countries us to professional events where the challenges of modern healthcare, or the role including Singapore, Spain and Germany*. Our links with business and industry, and the importance we place on skills development as part of your course, we could learn from, and interact of big data in a society transformed by data, mean that you’ll graduate as an expert in your subject and with, the heavy-hitters in our field.” networks and computation. Our partnership with Monash University in gain the advantage when forging your future path. Melbourne, Australia also provides exciting Charlotte Mann No matter what subject you are studying, there exchange opportunities and innovative extended Visual and Material Culture of Ancient are opportunities to take your learning further. classroom initiatives. LED BY RESEARCH Rome (MA), now completing a PhD Some degrees give you the option of studying at Warwick modules outside of your department, including To expand your intercultural skills without leaving Postgraduates are integral to our research, the results of which feed into much of our teaching. Learning from interdisciplinary modules that enable you to campus, you can choose to learn a new language those leading academics gives you access to the latest consider questions and challenges from through our Language Centre, either as part of a thinking in your subject. For more information on research multiple perspectives. course or through independent study. at Warwick, including opportunities to complete your own research, see p10. *Available through selected departments only. Correct at time of print. 10 11
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG LEARNING EXPERIENCE RESEARCH In n o v at i v e disciplina r y a nd in t e rdis ciplin ary res ea rc h dr iv es o ur Univ er sity. Th at re s earch i s re l e v a n t, pro v o cativ e, a nd h as a t an gible i m pa c t o n the wo r ld a ro und u s . Our brilliant researchers STUDENT RESEARCH COLLABORATING continually ask questions that shape emerging knowledge – We support, foster and TO TACKLE GLOBAL CHALLENGES STUDENT whether that’s examining the showcase the talent and ambition of all our researchers, How could technology RESEARCH cultural history of the NHS, publishing a ‘survival guide’ including our students. There improve healthcare? Could IN ACTION for exoplanets, or exploring are many opportunities to get genetic modification solve the potential of data to solve involved in research during food shortages around the I have always been inclined the human condition. your taught postgraduate world? What would be the to study policies related to course – as part of a impact on the environment gender and education, hence Within our community of dissertation or project, or by if we all drove electric cars? my Master’s thesis was on curiosity, academic excellence sourcing funding to pursue a Our Global Research Priorities measuring the voice of women thrives, driving us forward topic of particular interest in (GRP) programme enables in the Indian Parliament. as a world-class university, your own time. Completing our academics to respond and offering you access to research enables you to to complex, multi-faceted It was demanding, challenging the latest exciting thinking broaden your understanding global problems through and adventurous. However, in your subject. The most of a subject you love, while collaborative research taking that one extra step to recent government research developing highly valued excellence across get involved in research assessment exercise, employability skills. academic disciplines. was incredible. the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, And, if you’re inspired to Some of our interdisciplinary Working across disciplines ranked Warwick seventh follow your curiosity further, research centres provide was an enriching experience, overall among UK research you may want to pursue a opportunities for postgraduate helping you get a closer universities. postgraduate research course researchers to become look at stakeholders, find after completing your Master’s involved with their work. effective and practical degree. For a full list of our For a full list of research solutions, and recognise research courses see p172 centres, visit warwick.ac.uk/ and evaluate objectively or visit warwick.ac.uk/pg/ departments/research every idea you have. research_degrees 7 Vasanthi Subramonia Pillai Economics (MSc), 2017-2018 TH OVERALL AMONG UK RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, the most recent government assessment 12 13
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG LEARNING EXPERIENCE M OV I N G A H E A D 4 TH M O S T TA R G E T E D U N I V E R S I T Y Fu l fi l y o ur po tentia l a nd ca r ve ou t a re wardin g BY THE UK’S TOP 100 c a reer path. We’ ll help y o u de ve lop t h e s kills G R A D U AT E E M P L O Y E R S * * a n d kn o w ledge that will pro pe l you fu rt h e r. Studying at Warwick opens up a host of CAREERS SUPPORT WORK EXPERIENCE opportunities to build, or develop further, a career that will inspire you and fulfil We offer personalised support to help you There are many flexible employment your ambitions. develop your skills, plan or develop your career opportunities on campus and with local path, and get experience. You can access these employers. Through our recruitment agency, support services at any point during your time Unitemps, you can apply for single shifts, FIRST-CLASS REPUTATION at Warwick and after graduation: work on particular days of the week, or We are 32nd in the world for our reputation with Guidance from departmental careers work full-time over several months. employers* and we were ranked as the fourth consultants who have an in-depth most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 understanding of your subject Research students may also be able to access graduate employers**. teaching opportunities through academic Help with job applications and interviews departments, such as seminar teaching, Face-to-face and online courses to help laboratory demonstrations, or exam and EARNING POTENTIAL develop your skills, including enterprise, essay marking. We also offer a number of study skills, and job application and work experience bursaries. On leaving Warwick, our graduates excel within interview techniques challenging and rewarding careers. The average Access to thousands of employer vacancies mean salary of all postgraduates who completed AFTER GRADUATION targeted at Warwick students and graduates their course at Warwick in 2017, six months after graduating, was £32,000^. Around 8,000 opportunities to gain paid or When you graduate, you’ll be joining a voluntary work experience worldwide community of over 230,000 Academic and professional development alumni who share your curiosity and ambition. CONNECT WITH TOP EMPLOYERS Support and opportunities available to our Support in developing your academic alumni include: We work proactively with a wide range of practice if you’re considering a career in employers, from start-up organisations to academia through our extensive range of e-mentoring scheme supporting both multinationals across all job sectors, meaning you workshops, events and one-to-one support graduates and students to build networks can build connections that help you get ahead: and expand opportunities Careers advice – You can continue to receive Over 7,000 vacancies advertised from free careers support after graduation employers looking to connect with our students Alumni swipe card – Take advantage of campus facilities, including the Sports and Nearly 250 employers welcomed onto Wellness Hub, Learning Grid and Library campus each year to participate in skills sessions, presentations and careers fairs, “We’re really looking for the cream of the 32 enabling you to network easily. Aside from ND crop, and Warwick is a great place to find our general careers fairs, others focus on specific sectors, including engineering, graduates from across the board.” * QS World University Rankings 2020 ** The Graduate Market in 2019, High Fliers Research Ltd. science and technology, business, finance IN THE WORLD FOR ^ Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey of and consultancy, and law. O U R R E P U TAT I O N Ross Parsons, Dyson 2016/17 graduates WITH EMPLOYERS* 14 15
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG LEARNING EXPERIENCE B E YO N D WA R W I C K C H A R L I E PA L M ER MORSE (BSc), 1996-1999, and Film and C H A R LOTTE H A M M OND Environmental Bioscience in a Television Studies (MA), 1999-2000 Changing Climate (MSc), 2012-2013 Current role: Managing Editor for All 4, Current role: Senior Ecologist at Capita Th re e Wa r wick a lumni sha re t h e ir care e r pat h ways . Channel 4’s streaming service What was your first step after Warwick? What does your work involve? I started volunteering in 2013, working alongside I’m responsible for defining and owning the ecologists on a variety of surveys, and used my “Writing skills can’t be underestimated, and knowing editorial proposition for All 4; deciding what MSc thesis to increase my field skills by completing how to adapt your communication style to various exclusive programming to acquire, which bat surveys on an RSPB reserve in the Midlands to audiences is imperative.” partner channels to work with (e.g. VICE, compare the foraging preferences of bats. Walter Presents and Adult Swim) and how to curate all of our shows – including those we What path did you take to reach your current inherit from the TV channels – for the audience. position? ELLA HAT T EY and involved me co-ordinating a After university, I continued to volunteer and join €5m bid for funding from the What was your first step after you left various bat, reptile and amphibian groups so that I Sociology with Intercalated Warwick? European Commission. My current could work towards my protected species licences. Year (BA), 2013-2017, and placement is within the Enterprise After a brief stint handling invoices for a I got a full-time role as a Sustainability Consultant Sociology (MA), 2018 Team at SOAS University of London. plumbing company, I started work as a in 2014, after temping and completing some Current role: Graduate Management I’m working on projects to embed Media Planner at the BBC. short-term contract work. This meant I was able to Trainee on the Ambitious Futures knowledge exchange at every point gain a licence as a BREEAM Assessor. During this Scheme – a nationwide graduate of the research lifecycle. When I What has been the high point of your career time, I also volunteered and was able to start the programme involving fourteen return to Warwick, I’ll be within so far and why? ecological consultancy side of the business. universities across the UK. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. By the time I was 30, I could say I’d worked at both BBC Radio 1 and Channel 4 – two brands I then changed job and helped another company What was your first step after you What skills did you develop at that I’d adored since my teens. bring their ecological services in-house. Most left Warwick? Warwick that have been useful in recently, I joined an established consultancy to After I graduated, I began a graduate your career so far? How did your time at Warwick prepare you gain additional experience and work on a broader scheme called Ambitious Futures. Writing skills can’t be underestimated, for any challenges you’ve faced within range of projects. The programme is split into three and knowing how to adapt your your career? six-month work placements – the communication style to various What experiences at Warwick have helped you More than anything, the MA fuelled my first and last at your ‘host’ institution audiences is imperative. My degrees within your career? passion for film and TV. And if you’ve got (Warwick for me), so I actually started also developed my ability to critically passion for what you do, you can overcome I used my thesis to show that I had the field skills my career at Warwick! analyse information, which I found pretty much any challenge. required for ecological consultancy work. Report especially useful while working on the writing and the ability to give presentations have What does your current role involve? European Commission funding bid. I helped in my day-to-day work, and with the The scheme involves project-based conducted two student consultations training courses I’ve delivered to people starting work and operates on a rotational to ascertain the student perspective out in their ecology careers. nature, so you experience a broad on the network’s strategy. This meant range of Higher Education Professional asking thoughtful questions, analysing I did a lot of my coursework at home, rather than Services. My first placement was within and interpreting responses, and at the uni, as I travelled in daily from Coventry. International Strategy and Relations, offering my conclusions in a report. This helped to keep me organised and be productive working from home. Hear more Warwick alumni stories at warwick.ac.uk/alumni/i-am-warwick 16 17
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG L I F E AT W A R W I C K In our supportive environment, you’ll have the space to thrive and realise your ambitions. Our campus gives you a mix of places in which to study, work and relax. S PAC E TO THRIVE Whether you need to immerse yourself in your Our central location means you won’t be tied reading and research, or collaborate alongside to either a city or country setting. From a large your fellow students, we provide flexible and city pulsing with exciting places to explore, to accessible learning spaces. And when you nearby history, culture, and peaceful spaces have free time, you won’t be short of things to to escape, you can search out the things that do – whether it’s making the most of our great interest you. sporting facilities, relaxing with friends, or enjoying the peaceful spots on campus. And, as you’ll be part of a large postgraduate community drawn from countries across the world, each day will expose you to different people, cultures and thinking. 18 19
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG L I F E AT W A R W I C K YO U R CA M P U S S o m e o f o ur cur rent students s h are t h ei r fa v our ite pla ces o n ca m pu s . RELAX “Lakeside. It’s perfect for chilling” “Tocil Wood – for its bluebells and beautiful vibes” “On the bench by the lake near Claycroft because it’s just lovely” “Definitely Costa Coffee” Credit: @westrice_xia CONNECT STUDY “Copper Rooms on a Wednesday” “PG Hub – it provides hot water and sometimes free snacks!” “Warwick Sports Hub, since we can do sports while we’re chatting” “Campus is full of nice places to study. My favourite is the library” “NAIC café - it’s a very modern space and socialising there is easy” Credit: Anki 20 21
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG L I F E AT W A R W I C K LIFE ON CA M P U S A c l o s e- k nit co mmunity br ing in g t oge t h e r s t aff a n d s t u dents f ro m a ll o v er th e world; a h u b of o ppo rt u nity a nd new ex per ie n ce s ; a bas e from wh ich t o ex pl o re nea r by cities a nd peace fu l cou n t rys ide . Computer-generated image: new Warwick Arts Centre Ou r c a m pus o ff er s a ll this a n d more . THE POSTGRADUATE HUB WARWICK ARTS CENTRE OUTDOOR SPACES NIGHTLIFE A dedicated space for postgraduates run by Currently undergoing a transformation, the Relax and find time to focus with no distractions Artists give regular live music performances the University Library, the PG Hub enables Arts Centre attracts top performers from around by exploring our many green spaces and quiet at venues across campus, and DJs play sets you to access support, work in a collaborative the world across many art forms. If you join us spots on campus. Take a walk through the woods at the Students’ Union nightclub and bars. environment and socialise. It also holds in 2020, you’ll be among the first to enjoy the or around the lakes, follow our sculpture trail For something more relaxed, there are many regular skills workshops, and wellbeing new art gallery, three new cinema screens, two across campus, or enjoy some exercise on one of places to meet friends for drinks or a meal in the and cultural events. theatres and a studio, with renovations due to be our cycling routes. evening. And if the weather’s good, you can head completed during the academic year 2020/21. to the Piazza for one of our outdoor screenings of a film, theatre production or live sporting event. FOOD AND DRINK Our bars, restaurants and cafés offer something ESSENTIALS for all appetites – from cakes and coffee to pan-Asian dishes and pub food. Many You can access a convenience store, laundrette, provide dishes for those with specific dietary hairdresser, dry cleaners, pharmacy, travel requirements, such as vegan or gluten-free. agent, banks, an NHS Health Centre and Amazon lockers. There’s a convenience store at the centre of campus and we hold regular food markets on the Piazza. If you want to do a larger shop, there are two supermarkets around ten minutes from central campus, so there’s no need to drive. FAITH PROVISION Our Chaplaincy is home to chaplains from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. We provide regular services for all Christian denominations and a Shabbat meal every Friday for our Jewish students. There is also an Islamic prayer hall, halal kitchen and ablution facilities. 22 23
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG L I F E AT W A R W I C K THINGS TO DO ON CAMPUS S U P P O RT I N G YO U W h i l e o ur f a nta stic f a cilities e n s u re a s eamle s s s t u de n t ex p er i en ce, it ’s the huge ra nge of opport u n it ie s available t o Our welcoming and supportive community DISABILITY SERVICES TEAM means that we are committed to ensuring you y o u h ere o n ca mpus that br in gs t h is expe rie n ce t o life . have easy access to many sources of advice The Disability Services team offers advice, guidance and help throughout your time at Warwick. and support to students with a range of disabilities including specific learning differences, mental health disabilities, hearing and visual impairments, MUSIC AND DANCE Over 100 fitness classes PERSONAL TUTOR physical disabilities and mobility difficulties, social 15m climbing wall, speed climbing Once you enrol with us, you’ll be assigned a communication difficulties/ASD and unseen If you love to perform, Warwick Arts Centre wall and bouldering Personal Tutor (PGT) or Supervisor (PGR), who medical conditions. The services provided are provides a professional venue and is used by societies such as Warwick University 6 glass-back squash courts you can talk to about your progress throughout tailored to the individual, supporting students to Drama Society, Music Theatre Warwick and Multi-purpose sports hall and arena your course, and who can help you with any manage the impact of disability on their academic Opera Warwick. academic concerns or queries you may have. studies and have a positive experience of Outdoor sports pitches university life. Support offered includes reasonable Physiotherapy services GRADUATE SCHOOL adjustments and the Disabled Student Allowances And the many dance societies cover dance styles including Bhangra, Latin and ballroom, (DSAs), one-to-one support such as specialist You’ll have access to many other ways to keep Our Graduate School offers advice on mentoring or study skills, practical arrangements hip-hop, Oriental performance and ballet. applications, academic progression and awards. active and meet new people, including: for accessible campus accommodation, advice If you’re looking for funding, the team also has on assistive technology, and signposting to other Our Music Centre offers individual tuition, as Taking a short course in a new sport, the latest details on available scholarships. support services. well as opportunities to perform with musical such as archery or golf groups such as our orchestra, big band or Unleashing your competitive side by DEAN OF STUDENTS WELLBEING SUPPORT SERVICES Warwick Glee society. joining a sports team, such as football, handball or rowing The Dean of Students and Department Senior Wellbeing Support offers an access point Tutors work closely with Wellbeing Support SPORT AND WELLBEING A performance sports programme for to all Wellbeing services – following a short sportspeople competing at the top of their Services to help you if you’re experiencing consultation, we will refer you to the most Fun, competition, relaxation – whatever being field in selected sports, offering financial difficulties with your studies. appropriate Wellbeing colleagues for support. active means to you, there’s something to get support, training opportunities and advice involved with. with nutrition COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOLOGY In addition, the Wellbeing Support team offers INTERVENTIONS TEAM advice and support appointments on a wide You’ll be able to experience our incredible For more details about other opportunities to range of issues. Whether you are a home or new Sports and Wellness Hub, part of a The Counselling and Psychology Interventions stay active, and for detailed information on, and international student – if there is something £49m investment in sport and wellness Team makes up part of the network of support videos of, the new Sports and Wellness Hub troubling you, or hindering you from focusing across the University. This impressive, for all students at any level of study. The team visit warwick.ac.uk/sport on your studies, we encourage you to come accessible facility features: offers you opportunities to access professional and talk to us. support to help you better develop and fulfil your Modern 230-station gym personal, academic and professional potential. The issues may be: 25m 12-lane swimming pool There are a wide variety of services, including practical - for example, difficulties with individual counselling, group sessions, workshops accommodation and email counselling. Students engage with the Counselling and Psychology Interventions Team to emotional - family difficulties, homesickness, work through issues such as depression, anxiety, support through a disciplinary process or problems with self/identity or interpersonal wellbeing-related - concerns about your relationships. Counselling and psychology can wellbeing and how you can better manage help with exploring issues to develop insight and it, or that of another member of the bring about positive change to psychological and University community emotional distress. safety-related - concerns about security, harassment or crime 24 25
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG L I F E AT W A R W I C K LO CA L A R E A Ou r U n i ver sity is idea lly lo cat e d for you t o explore y o u r i n t e rests o utside o f the le ct u re t h eat re . DISCOVER THE CONNECTIONS MUSIC Studying at our Coventry-based campus means Birmingham’s arena venues attract both global you won’t feel tied to either a rural or city superstars and up-and-coming talent, while location. Instead, our connected campus, which Symphony Hall is the go-to place if you enjoy extends across Warwickshire, is a short bus ride classical music. Smaller venues in Birmingham, away from some of the UK’s most historic and Leamington and Coventry host regular live music charismatic towns and cities. You can travel from acts, playing anything from rock to acoustic folk. campus to Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Solihull and Stratford-upon- Avon. Birmingham is a quick HISTORY train ride from our nearby train stations in Canley Les Misérables National Tour, Birmingham Hippodrome. Photo: Helen Maybanks and Tile Hill – services from those stations, as well The 900-year history of Kenilworth Castle is as Coventry’s main station, also go to London. within easy reach via a direct cycle route from campus, while Warwick Castle offers picturesque THEATRE views and daily attractions. There’s also Coventry Cathedral – a key landmark of the city – and the COMEDY SHOPPING In Coventry, the Belgrade and Albany theatres Transport Museum. offer a variety of live drama, musicals, dance The Glee Club is Birmingham’s premier comedy Birmingham’s Bullring and Grand Central, and and comedy. Stratford-upon-Avon is home to venue, featuring household names, comedy Solihull’s Touchwood shopping centre are a GREEN SPACES the internationally acclaimed Royal Shakespeare circuit veterans and local improvisational groups. great choice if you’re looking for the big retail Company, while Birmingham features major Warwick’s campus borders onto beautiful The Core Theatre in Solihull also plays host names, though there are plenty of high street national productions at the Hippodrome and countryside, including Windmill Hill, and Tocil to a range of funny men and women, as does brands in Coventry too. You’ll also find FarGo Alexandra, and encourages new talent at The Wood and Nature Reserve. Travel towards Leamington Spa, which holds its own annual Village in Coventry, home to a number of creative Blue Orange Theatre. Coventry city centre and you’ll find War Memorial comedy festival. independent retailers, including shops selling Park, listed as a Grade II park by English Heritage. vintage clothes and original artwork. EAT AND DRINK SPORT Kenilworth and Solihull both hold regular farmers’ markets, while Birmingham’s Bullring Premiership rugby union club Wasps play at the Open and Indoor Markets, and Coventry Ricoh Arena in Coventry. For big name football Market, offer an enormous choice of fresh fruit, teams, Birmingham hosts both Aston Villa and vegetables, fish and meat. Birmingham City, as well as top-class cricket, tennis and athletics events. Food connoisseurs will enjoy the Michelin-starred restaurants of Kenilworth and Birmingham. Leamington Spa has plenty of great coffee shops, while Coventry offers a range of internationally inspired eateries. 26 27
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG L I F E AT W A R W I C K YO U R ACCO M M O DAT I O N W h at ev er y o u ’ re l o o k i n g f o r f ro m y o u r ac c o m m o d at i o n , w e w an t y o u t o f eel at h o m e. Ou r d ed i c at ed ac c o m m o d at i o n t eam w i l l w o rk h ard t o m eet y o u r n eed s an d p ro v i d e y o u w i t h t h e b es t ad v i c e. Most of our postgraduates live off There are postgraduate rooms campus. There are rooms available in available on campus too, with varied purpose-built student accommodation specifications and prices. The campus in Coventry and other areas local to has its own post room, an on-site the University. maintenance team, and a 24-hour campus security service. We also work with private landlords to offer a range of off-campus housing, For more details and advice, plus the conveniently located in Coventry, most recent prices of accommodation Leamington Spa and Kenilworth. on and off campus, visit warwick.ac.uk/accommodation 28 29
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG Edinburgh GETTING Manchester TO WA R W I C K University of Warwick London We ’ re c l ose to ma jo r ro a d, rail an d air lin ks . If you ’re t rave llin g by pu bl i c tra nspo rt y o u ca n acce s s bu s s t ops acros s campu s , t ra i n s t atio ns, a nd a n inter nat ion al airport a s h ort dis t an ce away. Nat i o n a l co a ch ser v ices a lso ope rat e clos e t o ou r campu s . BY RAIL (TO COVENTRY) BY COACH (TO COVENTRY) From London Euston: 1 hour (approx.) From London Victoria Coach Station: From Birmingham International (adjacent to 2 hours and 15 mins Birmingham Airport): 11 mins From Heathrow: 2 hours and 10 mins The nearest local train station is Canley. From Gatwick: 3 hours and 30 mins BY BUS BY CAR (SAT NAV: CV4 7AL) There are frequent bus services From the North: M1, M69, follow the routes to campus from Coventry, Kenilworth marked Warwick (A46), then follow the signs and Leamington Spa. Check services to the University. and times at nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands Or M6, A446, A45, then follow the signs for the University. From the South: M1, M45, A45 or M40, A46, Time taken to drive between locations by car then follow the signs for the University. From the East: Join the M1, then follow directions as for travel from the North or the South. From the West: M5, M42, A45, then follow the signs for the University. (Please note that campus car parks can be crowded in term time.) BY AIR Nearest airports are: Birmingham International (BHX) (approx. 20 mins by car or by a direct coach) London Heathrow (LHR) and Manchester (MAN) (both approx. 2 hours 15 mins by rail from Coventry) London Luton (LTN) and London Stansted (STN) are also accessible by a direct coach from Coventry. 30 31
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG FUNDING FUNDING OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING Master’s loans (Home and EU students) If you have a disability, including a mental health condition or specific learning difficulty, such as YO U R ST U DY dyslexia or dyspraxia, you may be able to get If you start a qualifying full-time or part-time Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs). DSAs don’t Master’s course, you may be eligible for a have to be paid back. You may apply for DSAs Postgraduate Loan. The loan is non means-tested even if you aren’t eligible for a Doctoral Loan. and is intended as a contribution towards your tuition fees and living costs. For further information and the full eligibility Th e re a re ma ny diff erent f undin g rou t e s available criteria, visit http://gov.uk/doctoral-loan fo r p o s t g ra duate study at Warwick. Students starting their studies from 1 August 2019 could borrow up to £10,906 for the whole THE COST OF course. The loan is paid in instalments. You will begin to repay your loan from the April after you POSTGRADUATE STUDY Funding routes for postgraduate students Commonwealth Scholarships include postgraduate loans (Home and EU (Master’s and PhD, Overseas students) leave your course, or the April four years after the Academic fees only), University scholarships, fee awards, and course started (whichever comes first), and only US-UK Fulbright Commission The fee you’ll pay depends on a number department bursaries and scholarships. once your annual income is over £21,000. (Master’s, US citizens) of factors, including which course you’ll be studying and whether you are a Home and EU, In the academic year 2018/19, we awarded Marshall Scholarships If you have a disability, including a mental health or Overseas student. The UK government has approximately £41 million in postgraduate (Master’s, Overseas students) condition or specific learning difficulty, such as confirmed that EU students entering university funding, helping outstanding students to dyslexia or dyspraxia, you may be able to get The National Council of Science and in 2020/21 will pay fees at the Home rate. access the next level of their career and Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs). DSAs Technology (CONACYT) (PhD and don’t have to be paid back. You may apply academic success. We will publish fees for 2020/21 at Master’s, Mexican citizens) for DSAs even if you aren’t eligible for warwick.ac.uk/pg/funding/fees as soon as Our Graduate School can help you through China Scholarship Council a Postgraduate Loan. these are finalised. Please check this web page the funding process and provide up-to-date (PhD, Overseas students) before applying. information on the awards available, guidance on For up-to-date information, including the full making your funding application, and advice on In addition, if you’re an outstanding international eligibility criteria, visit http://gov.uk/masters-loan Planning your budget and part-time work alternative ways to fund your studies. PhD applicant looking for funding for any To check if your course qualifies, visit Living expenses are something else you’ll need discipline offered at Warwick, you can apply warwick.ac.uk/pgfunding to consider when making your application. If for the Chancellor’s International Scholarships. you’re looking to earn extra money through SCHOLARSHIPS Doctoral loans (Home and EU students) These are awarded annually via a combined part-time work, there are plenty of opportunities You can apply for scholarships through the postgraduate research scholarship competition. In 2018, the UK Government introduced a new available, either on campus or through your central University, doctoral training centres, your loan – up to £25,700 for those who started department. Our recruitment agency, Unitemps, department, industry, charitable foundations Warwick has also committed to funding a their studies from 1 August 2019 – for students can help you find part-time work that fits around and governments. Our excellent reputation number of PhD scholarships for EU students for studying a postgraduate doctoral course, such your study. for research and strong academic profile has the 2020/21 academic year. These will comprise as a PhD. The loan is non means-tested and enabled us to develop relationships with a full stipend plus fees. intended to help with your tuition fees and If you’re looking for advice on budgeting, high-profile partners and generous philanthropists living costs. you can email our Student Funding team at across the world, providing you with fantastic In addition, we are funding up to three studentfunding@warwick.ac.uk You’ll also find opportunities to access scholarships and work Monash Warwick Alliance Joint PhD Scholarships The loan is paid in instalments. You will begin to finance tips and an overview of typical living with other high-achieving students. in 2020/21, open for applications from all repay your loan from the April after you leave expenses at warwick.ac.uk/pgfees/livingcosts students in any discipline. Some academic your course, or the April four years after the Prestigious scholarships offered in partnership departments and research centres offer their course started (whichever comes first), and only with external organisations currently include: own scholarships. You can search for both once your annual income is over £21,000. university and departmental scholarships at Chevening Scholarships (taught courses, warwick.ac.uk/scholarships Scholarship Please note that postgraduate funding information and eligibility could change, so please ensure you check Home/EU and Overseas students) opportunities may change, so please ensure warwick.ac.uk/pgfunding before you apply. you check online before you apply. 32 33
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG A P P LY I N G A P P LY I N G TO CAN I GET HELP WITH MY ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS? In-sessional English language Support Programme WA R W I C K We offer courses throughout our academic If English is not your first language, we have terms to help non-native speakers of English dedicated language courses to support you. improve their language skills while studying. Courses cover speaking and listening, essay There are two main programmes of study: and dissertation writing skills, pronunciation WHERE CAN I FIND ENTRY duration of your degree and completed this Pre-sessional English Programme and much more. REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR qualification within the past two years, this may This is in five phases. You may start the COURSES? be sufficient to meet our requirements. programme at the English level that is For further information on both programmes, appropriate for you and follow as many including costs, visit You’ll find the typical 2020 entry offer grades This will be assessed on a case-by-case phases as you need. The maximum length warwick.ac.uk/pg/apply/english for postgraduate courses at the back of this basis, based on guidance provided by UK of the programme would be 40 weeks prospectus. Remember to check online before Visas and Immigration, and our International (Phases 1-5), and the minimum six weeks DO I NEED A VISA? you submit your application, as typical offer Student Office. (Phase 5 only). grades may change. For non-UK/EEA nationals, it is important to If you are in any doubt about the suitability Phase 1 (autumn term): 10 weeks, language hold appropriate immigration permission, which We welcome applications from candidates of your qualifications and experience, please entry level IELTS 4.5 or PTE 30 minimum allows study in the UK. Our Immigration Service offering many different international contact the Postgraduate Admissions Service hase 2 (spring term): 10 weeks, IELTS 5.0 P provides free, confidential advice and assistance qualifications. To see how your current degree (see Contact us p33). or PTE 40 minimum to international students and their dependants score or GPA equates to the British system visit before and during their studies. Get more warwick.ac.uk/io/admissions/entry-requirements hase 3 (spring term): 10 weeks, IELTS 5.5 P Please note: This document is produced information at warwick.ac.uk/immigration or PTE 50 minimum 14 months before enrolment on the courses to which it applies. Please ensure that you have Phases 4 and 5 (starting in mid-July): I’M NOT A NATIVE ENGLISH read the Essential Information on p180. 10 weeks, IELTS 6 minimum SPEAKER. DO I NEED ANY EXTRA This includes important information about QUALIFICATIONS? Phase 5 (starting in mid-August): 6 weeks, possible changes to courses, including IELTS 6.5 minimum In support of your application, you will be entry requirements, and web links to required to submit a recent English language terms and conditions you should consider The information above shows our minimum qualification. The majority of our courses have before applying. entry requirements. You will need the been assigned one of the following bands: minimum score in each language skill to be accepted onto the programme.* Band A: overall IELTS score of 6.5 with DO I NEED TO SUPPLY REFERENCES? no less than 6.0 in any component We typically ask for one academic reference and B: overall IELTS score of 7.0. Minimum B for postgraduate taught and two for component score of two at 6.0/6.5 and postgraduate research courses. You should rest at 7.0+ nominate referees who can provide an informed view of your academic ability and suitability for Band C: overall IELTS score of 7.5. your chosen programme of study. If you have Minimum component score of two at 6.5/7.0 studied a postgraduate degree in the past two and rest at 7.5+ years, we will require at least one reference from someone who taught you at postgraduate level. CONTACT US To find out which band is assigned to which course, and which alternative English tests we You’ll find full information about the application process and entry requirements We will accept professional references if you accept, visit warwick.ac.uk/pg/apply/english (including English language requirements) online at warwick.ac.uk/pg/apply have been out of higher education for over two years. These must be submitted by your current Alternatively, you can call the team on +44 (0) 24 7652 4585. If you have completed a degree in a majority or most recent line manager. Please note that English-speaking country within the past two personal references, such as those from family * Depending on the department’s entry requirements, the minimum score to take pre-sessional courses may years, or have been educated in English for the be higher than those mentioned here, i.e. for a course that typically requires Band B for entry, the six-week and friends, are not acceptable. pre-sessional entry requirements will be higher than those for someone studying on a course that requires Band A. To attend Phase 4 or 5, academic department approval is also required, as some departments will not accept pre-sessional attendance to satisfy the main course English language conditions. 34 35
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG A P P LY I N G R E S E A R C H S T U D E N T S – B E F O R E Y O U A P P LY Th ere a re two po ssible ro ute s for fin din g a P h D opport u n it y: ROUTE ONE ROUTE TWO Step 1: Find an advertised PhD or Step 1: Draft your own research idea. Read research degree at warwick.ac.uk/pg/ around your chosen subject area as much as research_degrees or at jobs.ac.uk possible and start to formulate your questions and thoughts. A L L P O S TG R A D U AT E S T U D E N T S Step 2: Check requirements for the advertised position. Step 2: Check the entry requirements (including English language requirements) at 1. RESEARCH Upload documents to meet language warwick.ac.uk/phdrequirements Most of our conditions (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) Visit the Postgraduate Apply pages at research courses are a minimum of 2:i in a related Update your personal details Step 3: Contact the department warwick.ac.uk/pg/apply to find out about undergraduate degree (or equivalent), but some advertising the PhD. the Warwick postgraduate application process Update your referee details departments have higher requirements. and requirements. Resend the reference request to your referees Step 4: Apply for the position 2. APPLY through your department. Step 3: Find a supervisor whose research Update agent or nominated contact details aligns with your chosen subject area at Complete the application form online and warwick.ac.uk/findaphdsupervisor We upload scanned copies of your documents to advise you to make contact with and secure 4. APPLICATION DECISION your application. These should include: a supervisor before you apply. Applications are considered by either academic Transcripts from your university-level study (current or completed) selectors or a qualified member of the Postgraduate Admissions Service. The outcome Personal statement of your application will be sent to you via email Step 4: Draft your research proposal, if your department requires one. You can find English language proficiency (if applicable and can also be checked in the applicant portal. out your department’s research proposal and available) requirements at warwick.ac.uk/phdproposal 5. RESPOND TO YOUR OFFER Research proposal (if applicable) If you receive an offer of a place, your offer email Pay the application assessment fee if will include any conditions you are required to Step 5: Submit your PhD application at prompted (postgraduate courses with a meet. You should meet these conditions as soon warwick.ac.uk/pg/apply taught element only). as possible. Your offer will direct you to the Warwick 3. ACCESS THE APPLICANT PORTAL Postgraduate Offer Holder pages, which After submitting your application, you will will guide you through the next steps of FUNDING receive an acknowledgement email that will the process. include a link for the application portal. In the ou should accept your offer as soon as you are Y For both routes, you should investigate funding options throughout the application process. portal you will be able to: able to and pay the deposit if required. See p30 for more general information on postgraduate funding, or search for information about specific funding opportunities at warwick.ac.uk/scholarships Check the status of your application(s) Your prospective supervisor and staff within your chosen academic department may also be able to advise you on funding. 36 37
WARWICK.AC.UK/PG DEGREE CO U R S E APPRENTICESHIPS SECTION A Degree Apprenticeship o ffe rs you t h e opport u n it y Applied Linguistics 38 Chemistry 40 t o s t u dy f o r a po stgra duate de gre e wh ils t workin g Classics and Ancient History 46 fu l l - t i m e a s a n emplo y ee o f you r ch os e n compan y, wit h ou t Computer Science 50 t h e t u i t i on f ees a sso ciated wit h a t radit ion al de gre e . Cultural and Media Policy Studies 52 Economics 56 However, you will graduate with both a Education Studies 60 qualification and work experience, making you Engineering 68 highly employable. You will also have access English and Comparative Literary Studies 74 to the same facilities as ‘traditional’ students Film and Television Studies 78 should you want to make use of these, for example skills sessions, wellbeing services History 80 and the Students’ Union. History of Art 84 Humanitarian Engineering 86 As you’ll already be an employee of a company working full-time, there are no other work Interdisciplinary Methodologies 90 placement opportunities available. Law 94 Lifelong Learning 98 BENEFITS Life Sciences 104 Earn a salary while you learn Literary Translation Studies 108 Gain valuable work experience Mathematics 110 You will receive a minimum of 20% of your working time off-the-job to complete Develop skills and knowledge Modern Languages and Cultures 114 your studies through both face to face No tuition fees Philosophy 118 and distance learning. Politics and International Studies 122 Build your professional network Study for a postgraduate degree Psychology 130 IS A DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP Renaissance Studies 134 RIGHT FOR ME? Sociology 136 Your University experience will be different Statistics 138 Courses from that of a typical student, and you’ll need MSc Supply Chain and Logistics Management^ Teacher Education 140 good time management skills to balance your work and study. Your apprenticeship will MSc Managing in Technology Based Industries^ WBS (Warwick Business School) 142 also equip you with the skills, knowledge and WMG 154 behaviours for a specific profession. Find out more about our latest Degree Apprenticeships Warwick Medical School 164 at warwick.ac.uk/degreeapprenticeships Writing 170 ^These courses are delivered to Senior Leader Apprenticeship Standard. 36 37
warwick.ac.uk/pg WARWICK.AC.UK/PG Teaching English to Speakers of Intercultural Communication for Other Languages (TESOL) (MA) Business and the Professions (MSc) Minimum requirements* Mid-point 2:ii undergraduate Minimum requirements* Mid-point 2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline degree (or equivalent) in a related subject English Language requirements** IELTS overall score of 6.5 English Language requirements** IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with 6.5 in writing) (with 6.5 in reading and writing) APPLIED Duration 1 year full-time, 2-4 years part-time Duration 1 year full-time, 2-4 years part-time L I N G U I ST I C S The MA TESOL programme will help you develop an in- This programme provides you with a wide range of in-depth depth understanding of the links between research, theory knowledge and skills, and enables you to focus on aspects and professional practice in the area of teaching English of intercultural communication that are relevant to people to speakers of other languages. The programme has been working either in business or in other professions. Our core designed for English language teachers with varying levels modules develop your ability to analyse, explain and of professional experience, from teachers who have less than investigate effective communication across cultures. Optional two years’ experience to those who have taught for many modules enable you to select particular areas in which years. Potential students include teachers, teacher trainers, you want to specialise, according to your own intellectual materials or curriculum developers, and other professionals interests or career aspirations. The programme concludes who work in the area of second/foreign language education, with an empirical piece of research, which will allow you either in the state sector or in private language institutes at to put your knowledge into practice and further hone your primary, secondary or tertiary levels. practical skills in carrying out systematic research. Scholarships Core modules Core modules Courses - Foundations of TESOL Methodology and Innovations - Understanding Culture We offer five competitive bursaries for each of our MA † Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) TESOL and MSc ICBP programmes. Three are worth in TESOL Methodology - Exploring Professional Communication (MA) £3,000 and two are worth 50% of the full tuition fee. - Sociolinguistics of English as a Global Language - Culture, Identity and Adaptation Intercultural Communication for Business and the Visit warwick.ac.uk/al/study/ma-tesol/ma-bursary and - SLA Insights for TESOL Practice warwick.ac.uk/al/study/msc/msc_bursary for - Intercultural Competence and Assessment Professions (MSc) more information. - Spoken Interaction - Leadership, Teamwork and Culture - Approaches to Written Discourse - Researching the Workplace Careers - Research Methods in TESOL Previous Master’s graduates from the department have - Professional Practice Optional modules gone on to work for employers including: British Council, - Dissertation 7 Previously, a selection of the following options have EY and National Geographic Learning. They have pursued been offered: TH roles such as: business and financial project management professionals; further education teaching professionals; Optional modules - Globalisation and Diversity in the Workplace IN THE UK FOR journalists, newspaper and periodical editors; management consultants and business analysts and research and Previously, a selection of the following options have been offered: - Public Relations - Management/Marketing L I N G U I ST I C S development managers. - Specialism in Classroom Motivation - Media Communication The Complete University Guide 2020 Course fees - English in International Development - Translation - Literature and Drama in TESOL For up-to-date fees for Home/EU and Overseas students, visit warwick.ac.uk/pg/funding/fees You can also find more - Management and Leadership in TESOL information on p30. - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in TESOL Research areas - Teaching and Researching Young Language Learners Language learning and teaching; working, relating, and - Specialism in Teacher Education and Development adapting across cultures; language teacher education and - Specialism in Intercultural Language Teaching development; professional and workplace communication; and Learning language structure, variation and change. - Specialism in English for Academic and Professional Purposes - Using Corpora for TESOL - Practical Teaching Methodology - Assessment in TESOL †Please note that the bursary is subject to repayment if the course of study is not completed. *Please ensure that you have checked entry requirements at warwick.ac.uk/pg and that you have read the Essential Information on p180. This includes important information about our courses, and web links to terms and conditions that you should consider before applying. **For more information about English Language requirements, see p32. 38 39
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