Undergraduate Handbook

The Undergraduate Handbook 2011/121 Note. The information contained in this guide is drawn from the University Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations published in the University of Warwick Calendar and Course Regulations, both of which are available for consultation in the Department, online and in the Library. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. However, in the event of a difference between the information contained herein and that in the current Calendar and Course Regulations, the latter will prevail. 2 Contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Page FOREWORD ..................................................................................................5 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION FOR NEW STUDENTS ........................................6 Induction and Orientation Meetings ................................................................... 6 Your Degree Course, Modules, and Timetable .................................................. 6 Communications ................................................................................................. 7 Who‘s Who in Economics: Vital people ............................................................. 9 SECTION 2: ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS 10 2.1 The Degree Courses.......................................................................................... 10 2.2 Changing Your Degree Course ......................................................................... 11 2.3 Temporary Withdrawal…………......................................................................13 2.4 Teaching and Learning: Lectures and Classes .................................................. 14 2.5 Coursework....................................................................................................... 17 2.6 Your Modules ................................................................................................... 18 SECTION 3: SUPPORT AND WELFARE ..........................................................22 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 Illness and Coursework, Tests, and Exams....................................................... 22 Student Feedback .............................................................................................. 23 The Personal Tutor System............................................................................... 24 Staff-Student Liaison Committees .................................................................... 26 The Library ....................................................................................................... 26 Careers Support ................................................................................................ 28 Visiting and Overseas Students ........................................................................ 29 Complaints and Grievances .............................................................................. 29 Personal development planning (PDP) ............................................................. 31 Our Feedback to You………………………………………………….……. 34 Health and Safety.............................................................................................. 35 SECTION 4: EXAMINATIONS .......................................................................37 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Regulations and Exam Boards .......................................................................... 37 How Degrees Are Classified ............................................................................ 38 Degree Results .................................................................................................. 39 Examination Methods ....................................................................................... 40 Good practice in exams .................................................................................... 41 Marking, marking conventions and feedback ................................................... 41 Access to Exam Scripts .................................................................................... 41 SECTION 5: DEGREE COURSE REGULATIONS ..............................................43 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Important information on degrees, CATS and module restrictions .................. 43 L100 - Economics ............................................................................................. 45 L116 - Economics & Industrial Organization................................................... 49 LV13 - Economics & Economic History.......................................................... 43 LM1D - Economics, Politics & International Studies ...................................... 56 GL11 - Mathematics & Economics .................................................................. 59 V7ML - Philosophy, Politics & Economics ..................................................... 61 Restrictions and Prerequisites ........................................................................... 64 3 .......................75 4 ............SECTION 6: APPROVED NON-ECONOMICS OPTIONS ........................72 SECTION 7: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..................... I wish each of you an interesting and successful time here.ac.economics portal once you are logged onto the network at Warwick. It can also be downloaded from the Departmental undergraduate web pages. You will soon find out that my. Economics and Industrial Organization.pdf The document To New Undergraduate Students: Before You Arrive advises you of two matters that you must consider before arriving at Warwick in order to avoid subsequent disappointment or disruption of your studies: if you are already considering whether to change your degree course. 2.doc) and is subject to periodic updating.warwick. http://www2. but also to provide you with information specific to the requirements of your second.and Third-Year Modules in Economics 2011-12 and the Department‘s Assessment Handbook. Visiting students.ac. your Year Tutor and the Departmental Senior Tutor).pdf TO SECOND. You should read Sections 1. You will see that these meetings begin on Monday 3rd October. There are two other documents that you should also keep with you during the first few days. and during this time you should carry it with you. enhancing your access to important information and communications in the Department. Politics & International Studies. and Philosophy. TO FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS The aim of this Handbook is to provide you with the information you need as a student in the Department of Economics at Warwick. Follow the link on your my.economics is a crucial electronic facility. including those visiting through the ERASMUS programme. Professor Abhinay Muthoo Head of Department of Economics 5 .warwick. All this information has been thoroughly revised for the current academic year. Students taking 2Plus2 or Part-time degree courses should use this Handbook to supplement the information provided by their ―home‖ departments. Economics. If there is anything you do not understand seek guidance from an appropriate member of the Undergraduate Team (which comprises staff in the Undergraduate Office. Economics & Economic History. Mathematics & Economics.and third-year degree courses.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/induction/induction_and_orientation_arrangeme nts. It should be read in conjunction with the Choosing Your Second.and Third-Year Modules in Economics 2011-12 is available on the web (http://www2. should also familiarise themselves with its contents. 4 and 5 of this Handbook now. I am sure that you will all find studying Economics at Warwick both challenging and rewarding.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/induction/before_you_arrive_leaflet. http://www2. Politics & Economics.ac.FOREWORD This Handbook is for students in the Department of Economics following the undergraduate degree courses in Economics. The document Induction and Orientation Arrangements gives you information about the times and places of the various meetings you have to attend in the first few days of term. Section I of this Handbook is your survival guide for the first few days of term. and if your arrangements for overseas travel clash with dates of University terms. Please make sure you are familiar with its contents. the Programmes Manager.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/current/current_version_yr2-3_apl_11-12. The Undergraduate Handbook – updated each academic year – remains an important source of vital information for you throughout your period of study in the Department. Please read it thoroughly.warwick.AND THIRD-YEAR STUDENTS The aim of this Handbook is not only to remind you of a number of things you probably already know. the Director and Deputy Directors of UG Studies. and some of it is new. Note that the Choosing Your Second. Rootes Building from 1. Go to http://www2. and to choose your option modules. please see the Induction and Orientation Arrangements information at: http://www2.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/incoming/induction_and_orientation_arrangements. In order to do this you need to know your core (or compulsory) modules.30 – 3.ac. 1.30pm. You have been admitted to one of five degree courses: BSc in Economics BSc in Economics and Industrial Organization BSc in Economics & Economic History BA/BSc in Economics. and find out the essentials of being a student in Economics at Warwick.ac.B. For details. Room S2.2 Your Degree Course. Modules. or from the Department‘s undergraduate web pages. pdf. Politics and Economics N.132. The Welcome Lunch Reception will take place on Monday 3rd October in the Chancellor's Suite.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/induction 1. There you will meet staff and other students.1 Induction and Orientation Meetings In the first days of term you will be expected to attend one or more induction and orientation meetings.SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION FOR INCOMING FIRST YEAR STUDENTS Getting Started: What You Need To Know When You Arrive Your first few days at University can be confusing. Politics & International Studies BA/BSc in Philosophy. 6 . During the first few days you will need to have with you two documents at all times: This Undergraduate Handbook Our leaflet Induction and Orientation Arrangements If you find you do not have either of these please obtain a copy from the Undergraduate Office. GL11 Mathematics and Economics students are based in the Mathematics Institute in their first year and should follow guidelines issued by Mathematics.warwick.warwick. These depend on your degree course. Degree course regulations for GL11 can be found later in this Handbook. and Timetable Among your first tasks is to work out your weekly timetable. Your email address. This is the address that we will use to contact you. If you don‘t know the number. Changes are frequent at the start of the academic year.g. Address enquiries about departmental arrangements and your learning programme either to your module lecturer.warwick. If your enquiry involves confidential personal information. If the internal number begins with 28 or 24. dial the university switchboard (0 from an internal phone. e. If you prefer to continue to use only your private email account. These include the contact details we would use in the event that we needed to contact you urgently. notes about examinations and essays.uk. A guide to the location of lecture rooms will be posted on the first-year notice board at the start of term. it is better to address it to an individual member of staff. 7 . later on. through the first-year notice board to the left of the main staircase. internal and external mail. on Hotmail or Yahoo. By knocking on the doors of academic staff and module tutors .A general introduction to these degree courses starts below on page 10. These regulations explain which modules you must take or may choose to take in your first year. Every member of the University has a central email address usually in the form A. it is best to make an appointment by e-mail.htm Through enrolling you also confirm that you have read the University‘s policy on the use of your personal data. for example.3 Communications We Contact You through the my. then you must configure it to collect mail automatically from your Warwick account. Details of how to do this can be found on the Information Technology Services website.ac. University telephone numbers Each member of staff has a personal telephone number. You may already have your own email account. the membership of seminars.N. We also provide you with detailed instructions concerning how to select and. to find ―S2. Therefore if any of your contact details change it is vital that you inform the university at https://my.all academic staff have ―office hours‖ posted on their doors. From a telephone connected to the University switchboard the number has five digits. Through these methods of communication you will be told about changes in timetables. 024 7652 3523 from outside. so please check them daily. 1.ac. cancellations and relocations. Ann Simper‘s is 28417. through the ―urgent‖ notice board outside room S2. That doesn‘t preclude your seeing them at other times. The regulations for these degree courses are set out starting on page 43. For example. unless your reason is urgent.economics electronic noticeboard.140. for Ann Simper dial 024 7652 8417).131 The notice boards are all in the Department of Economics on the second floor of the Social Studies building.g. close to room S2. such as to your Personal Tutor or to your Year Tutor. you can dial it from outside by adding 024 765 (e. register your choice of option modules. How to locate an office or lecture room Most University room numbers are in three parts each of which conveys information. as appropriate. You Contact Us By e-mail.uk/osis/home. if necessary. by email.132‖ you need first the Social Studies building (the letter S). but.Other@warwick. or to the Undergraduate Office. then the second floor (the number 2 before the decimal point) and lastly the room itself (132). You will have enrolled for your course online and submitted various personal and contact details. listed in the University telephone directory. They may refer you to Mr Tom Bell.ac. This will allow you to receive important announcements. sign up for support classes.ac.economics. as necessary. information sheets.uk ) The Undergraduate Office is located in Room S2. requests for handouts. check assessment and test marks. Further details and instructions are available upon login. They have responsibility for many initial enquiries: for most queries you should see them first (what to do.and off-campus.economics The Department has developed a secure webbased portal to support teaching and learning on the undergraduate programmes. 8 .132). Your details Please check that the Undergraduate Office has correctly recorded your family name (surname) and the given name that you prefer to use. Miss Emily Nunan and Miss Leanne Bird. You can find my. Important messages and official documents can be handed in to the Undergraduate Office (room S2. contact your lecturers and tutors. and update your student log. or to other staff. etc)[email protected]/myeconomics accessible both on. give course and module feedback.My.132 and is staffed by Mrs Ann Simper. access forms.warwick. change your contact details. Undergraduate Office (Email: economics. called my. where to go. the Programmes Manager.economics at http://go. Staff in the Undergraduate Office may be contacted by email: economics. Professor Naylor is also responsible for making decisions or recommendations in cases involving individual undergraduate students. Michela Redoano@warwick. The Programmes Manager Mr Tom Bell. Natalie Chen.uk or by telephone: +44 (0) 24 765 23933 or in person by calling at room S2. Room 1. ext 28419.ac. The Undergraduate Office is located in Room S2. The Year 2 Tutor is Dr Anandi Mani. [email protected]) has special responsibility for visiting and overseas students.126) is responsible for the personal tutor system and convening the Undergraduate Student-Staff Liaison Committee economics. ext.uk is a member of the administrative and IT team responsible for the administration of graduate and undergraduate teaching.ac.134.131. for most problems or questions you should contact them first.ac. Room S2. 9 . including student information.132.uk Your Year Tutor Each of the three undergraduate cohorts has a Year Tutor.uk The related roles of Senior Tutor in Economics. For first-year students.132. The Deputy Director of Undergraduate Studies Associate Professor Dr. ext 23529. Room 2.Bell@warwick. Ann Simper has the responsibility for co-ordination of the Undergraduate Office. some queries may be referred to Tom from the Undergraduate Office. your Year Tutor is an important source of help and information.102. Miss Emily Nunan and Miss Leanne Bird. Adviser to Overseas. this is Michela Redoano. Room 2.dugs@warwick. Your personal tutor is one of your most important contacts with the Department and University. Tom Bell has responsibility for the management of the Undergraduate Office therefore. Room 2. Room S2. Visiting. Year Tutor and Personal Tutor are described on page 24.A. ext 22545. ext 23469.ac. The role of a personal tutor is described more fully on page 24.ac.ac.uk. [email protected] and the Year 3 Tutor is Dr Jennifer Smith.125.4 Who’s Who in Economics: Vital people The following are people who can answer questions and help if anything goes wrong: The Undergraduate Office The Undergraduate Office is your first port of call for most initial enquiries.uk works with Professor Naylor in his role of Director of Undergraduate Studies.Smith@warwick. The Economics Senior Tutor Professor Jonathan Cave (S2. email. economics. [email protected]. and coursework extensions.ac. Jennifer. and Erasmus Students Mr Tom Bell (S2. Social Sciences Building.uk is responsible for overall implementation of the Department‘s academic policies in relation to undergraduate teaching. feedback systems. 23276.seniortutor@warwick. A. and is staffed by Mrs Ann Simper. if you feel that your ability to study effectively is being affected by personal circumstances or difficulties or if you feel you might benefit from additional support.1. ext 23070.106. The Director of Undergraduate Studies Professor Robin Naylor. Your Personal Tutor New students can find out who is their personal tutor from notices posted on the first-year notice board. a good performance in the first year will also help your future performance when it counts towards your Honours class. and contribute cumulatively to your final result. taking notes and writing reports) and acquire new ones (e. If you fail a second. lower-second and third classes. including economic analysis and quantitative techniques. The second and third years carry equal weight. In the British tradition of Honours degrees you have only one attempt at each second.and third. you will also be able to define and solve economic problems and take part in the advancement of economic ideas. or industry and labour). 10 60-69 Upper-second class 50-59 Lower-second class 40-49 Third class 0-39 Fail To find out more about what these marks are intended to convey. Some implications of these objectives for your first year are: The first-year core modules don‘t stand alone. and second-year EC226 Econometrics 1 and EC203 Economic and Social Statistics. please see page 42 . Course Objectives We aim to provide an advanced education in economics that is both intellectual and professional.g. and so on) and.or third-year module. The first year is preparatory. with the exception of GL11 Mathematics and Economics. so the results are not classified (first class.SECTION 2: ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS 2. but are really the first half of two-year sequences in economic analysis and quantitative techniques that are examined at the end of the second year. Technical modules such as first-year EC120 Quantitative Techniques. Warwick degrees can be awarded with Honours or as Pass degrees. the use of specialised computer software). The class of Honours awarded depends upon coursework and examination results in the second and third years (see page 39). Students who fail first-year modules may resit the June examination once only. upper second class. In the process you will strengthen your existing skills (e. The core modules in each course will enable you to acquire a grounding in the subject of economics. While you just have to pass the first-year examinations in these subjects to qualify for subsequent years. or whose second-year on percentage points. upper-second. Honours are awarded in first. and other ―critical values‖ are as follows: 70-100 First class in the third year (see page 39). You must pass all of your five first-year modules in order to proceed to the second year of study. By the time you leave. are not only core components of the degree but also allow you to acquire some of the most important skills of an economist.1 The Degree Courses The Structure of the Honours Degree The undergraduate degree involves three years of study at Warwick and leads to a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. the pass mark is given as performance suggests a reduced workload 40%. Marks and grades A Pass degree may be considered for The University uses a marking scheme for those who fail several second. resit marks can be taken into account only if a Pass degree is under consideration.g. do not count towards your final degree class. you will not just know a lot about economics.or third-year module for reasons other than ill health or force majeure. In some firstyear modules the June examination is combined with a number of short tests taken during the year and you need to achieve an overall pass. again with the exception of GL11 Mathematics and Economics. usually in September. development. The option modules may be used either to develop a specialisation (for example in economic theory or statistics) or to broaden your approach into various applied topics (for example history. These modules teach the mathematics and statistics you need for second and third year Economics.individual pieces of undergraduate work based year modules. There is an initial concentration upon analytical techniques which continues beyond the first year. Such changes are normally permitted only at the beginning or end of the first year of study. It is usually a bad idea to act on such doubts in a rush. remember that whatever you may hope to gain from transferring to another course. except that it does not let you take an option in a minority subject on which you are especially keen.or third-preference option you may be content with your existing degree course. 2. not only from textbooks but also from academic journals. All transfers to degree courses outside Economics require the specific agreement of the Department to which you wish to transfer. However. Suppose you fall into one of these categories. If you have persistent doubts about whether you are in the right degree course you should first consult with your personal tutor. First.warwick. To bring you back to the real world. together with a note listing all the modules you have completed or are currently taking. a brief account of your reasons for wanting to transfer. a few find that they wish to change degree course. You should expect to feel some doubts about whether or not you are following the right degree course.ac. and in any case will depend upon the exact change proposed. The Undergraduate Office will be taking orders commencing in Week 3 of the first term for the Financial Times. and your contact details (e. remember that you should expect to feel some doubts about whether or not you are following the right degree course. you will have to throw away much of your first days or 11 . Second. the attempt will be costly to you. we recommend that you also read widely. You may need time to discover what economics is really like. and have taken up your second.g. More details on this are set out in subsequent pages. and magazines such as The Economist. Sometimes it may seem easy to conclude that economics is nothing more than the mechanical solution of mathematical problems. the ―serious‖ newspapers. If you succeed. They are as common and normal as wondering if you are in the right job or personal relationship. Please be aware that: requests are sometimes refused approval of transfers at the end of the first or second year will always be subject to confirmation in the light of your examination results you cannot transfer into the Mathematics & Economics degree course from any degree course other than Mathematics. you are attracted towards another degree course because it would allow you to do so. please contact the office for further information. Your request may be refused. None of us believes that. Within the Economics Department it is sometimes possible to transfer from one of the five degree courses to another. If you decide that you wish to change to another degree course you should complete the degree course transfer form: (http://www2.2 Changing Your Degree Course Almost all students complete the degree course on which they were first registered. This can arise for several reasons. You may just need time to gain experience and confidence. email address). It‘s because we know ―real-world economics‖ to be so complicated that we also appreciate the honing down of problems to their bare essence that is made possible by formal analysis. for example: you may feel that you made the wrong choice many months ago when you first applied you may have been refused a place on the course of your first-preference. Transfers at the Beginning of the First Year Sometimes new students arrive at the University already feeling that they are embarking on the wrong degree course.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/resources/forms) and return it to S2. No transfers involving other Departments are ever automatic.132 by Monday of Week 3 (17th October). Which transfers are possible? Note that all transfers depend on availability of places.weeks‘ work. If you obtain that agreement we will not normally refuse a request to transfer. Key: This will be approved subject to your passing all your first-year modules at the first or second attempt (this is the same condition as for you to proceed to the second year of your existing degree course). e f f f f The feasibility of any transfer depends also on the availability of places on the course into which you wish to transfer. Org. Your timetable will be disrupted. Hist. Early transfers from Economics to Economics & Industrial Organization and Economics & Economic History are straightforward and we do not impose any special conditions other than ensuring that you have thought about the consequences and are willing to take responsibility for the consequences. Early transfers from Economics & Industrial Organization and Economics & Economic History to Economics are also straightforward. & Indust. c. Econ. d b. provided you have appropriate prior qualifications. You will also impose costs on other students and tutors. Transfers at the end of the first year:(students entered in October 2011 or later) To: From: Economics Economics & Industrial Organization Economics & Economic History Economics Politics & International Studies c c Philosophy. & Int. Transfers out of Economics. a 12 .. c. Economics & Industrial Organization. Politics and Economics Mathematics and Economics a a a a c c f f a a c c f b. d b. you may lose one set of new friends and have to acquire another. You may find that in the end it wasn‘t worth it. So please don‘t attempt to change your degree course in the first weeks of the year unless you are absolutely convinced that it is right for you. c. The same applies to early transfers between Economics & Industrial Organization and Economics & Economic History. Philosophy. d c c f f b. d b. c. & Econ. Requests are normally refused only if they are so late that we believe you are more likely to struggle in your new course than in your old one. Pol. c. c. d b. d b. and Economics & Economic History altogether into courses administered by other Departments are possible only with the specific agreement of the Department to which you wish to transfer. Econ. Politics and Economics Mathematics and Economics Economics Econ. 3 Temporary Withdrawal A temporary withdrawal is an approved period of time when a student is not studying for his/her award and is governed by University Regulation 36. also see http://www2. surgeries that prevent a student from attending his/her course of study for an extended period of time).1. you must also pass all your first-year modules at the first or second attempt. b 2. 5.This will be approved subject to three conditions (1) you must pass all your first–year modules at the first or second attempt (2) you must obtain a mark of at least 65% in EC107 Economics 1 at the first attempt (3) you must agree to carry out recommended reading in macroeconomics and microeconomics over the summer vacation between your first and second years (please obtain reading lists from the module leaders for EC201 Macroeconomics 2 and EC202 Microeconomics 2). including depression. 13 . in the first instance. Students requesting temporary withdrawal on medical or healthrelated grounds must supply a recent medical note in support of their request. which you must obtain. Maternity. Financial (Student proactively seeks a period of temporary withdrawal in order to make arrangements to cover tuition fees and maintenance for the remainder of his/her period of study. and subject to any special conditions imposed by them. Such requests must include a clear rationale from the supporting Department outlining why the student was unable to make the request earlier. Students may request. 4.ac. a maximum of 12 months of temporary withdrawal from their course of study.uk/services/academicoffice/studentrecords/twd. Note that requests for retrospective temporary withdrawal will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. 3. Students may request periods of temporary withdrawal for the following reasons: 1. Students taking EC121 and EC122 would normally be required to sit and pass EC121 and EC122 with a mark in each of at least 60% at the first attempt.g. resulting in the student being unable to dedicate required time to his/her studies). e This will be approved only with the agreement of the Department of Mathematics. Only the Academic Registrar may approve requests for temporary withdrawal. c This will be approved only with the agreement of the Department of Politics and International Studies and/or the Department of Philosophy. this will be approved subject to passing EC120 overall. long-term illness. For more information. Medical (e.warwick.). Visa (for overseas nationals who fail to obtain visa in good time to attend their course). Personal (non-exhaustive list): Family circumstances (including childcare. NB: You must have met the minimum entry standards for the degree course to which you wish to transfer or you may be asked to meet additional requirements as set by the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the Admissions Tutor. care for a family member) Work/other commitments (often result of appointments to new roles and/or significant changes to a job description. f This will not normally be permitted. 2. d For students taking EC123 and EC124. If the syllabus of a module has changed during your absence. Studies show that students remember a far higher proportion of the material they have actively discussed. and examinations. collaborating with others. or invite you to lead discussion. With larger numbers. coursework. ―tutorials‖ and ―supervisions‖: all are different names for the same thing. less scripted interaction. Classes and their Importance ―Classes‖. and develop your own distinctive ideas. teaching in small groups. you will be assessed on the basis of the syllabus you have personally followed during your period of residence or study at Warwick. e. Studies show that going over your notes later on the day of the lecture produces a significant improvement in understanding and retention. classes. participation. Each class is managed by a tutor who will: invite you to raise problems lead discussion. the lecture tends to be more formal and to follow the lecturer‘s script more rigidly. usually after some preparation assign and grade coursework record your attendance. then you will be set a special examination paper which covers the material you have followed. partly on the size of the group. 2. But attending lectures is not sufficient for you to acquire an active grasp of economics. By preparing presentations. learn to choose among them. Lectures transmit information and define the syllabus. Here are some reasons for this: Through your independent reading and discussion with others you will be exposed to a variety of viewpoints. On examinations. Your preparation for classes and participation in class discussions are essential to your economics education. see page 37.g.4 Teaching and Learning: Lectures and Classes The main elements of the teaching process in our Department are lectures. in or out of the class. at the start of Term 2 or Term 3. and engaging in debate you will develop your own transferable skills which will prove invaluable in post-university employment. Lectures are a cost-effective way of transmitting the same material to a large number of students simultaneously. Classes allow for more informal. Taking notes in lectures will help you stay alert. ―seminars‖. the experts call this ―promoting concentration‖. How Lectures Work In most modules lectures take place twice a week. 14 . compared with the proportion of material they have heard passively. A larger audience makes a more cost-effective process (in terms of expensive staff hours per student) but cuts down the scope for interaction.Students Returning After a Period of Temporary Withdrawal If you are returning part-way through an academic year. and marks offer you any personal advice. By discussing the module materials with other students you will identify common problems and misunderstandings and overcome them. What happens in a lecture depends partly on the lecturer. 4. EC226.Note that it is vital that you attend your allocated seminars/classes. you have some responsibilities to the Department. EC331 or EC304. This will be available on my. Completing the questionnaire is not compulsory. Attend no less than 80% of your allocated seminars2 in term 1 (for first. Your class tutor will mark you as ‗absent‘ if you do not attend and this will appear on your record on my. EC123.economics to help us work together in keeping you on track during your time with us. submitting your assessments on time and attending your tests and exams.ac. We want to be sure that you are coping with your work and not falling behind and so we ask that you meet TEN out of the following ELEVEN ‗Contact Points‘ throughout the academic year. other module documentation and older examination papers on module web pages linked from the Department website (www. Autumn term: 1.economics.economics. as applicable to your programme of study. Engage with the Autumn term online module evaluation questionnaire. 15 . In Economics. We have the strong belief that each student can contribute to the learning progress made by others – this is a further reason for encouraging attendance. Reading Lists. you will be regarded as having failed to meet this Contact Point. Contact Points1 As a student. Most lecturers place notes. just as we have responsibilities to you. Lecture Handouts and Examination Papers Copies of reading lists and other module handouts are normally distributed during lectures and classes and are available on module web-sits. As explained below. (see page 16 for more details on class attendance). and not any modules taken outside of the Economics Department. EC203.uk/go/economics/).economics you will be able to monitor our records regarding your engagement. Attending and Engaging: Your Responsibilities as a Student Under university procedures. Attend your term 1 test/presentation for either EC121. For more information on attendance see page 17. 2 ‗Seminars‘ in this context means the seminar classes you have been allocated to in your Economics modules. only by being so will you get the most out of your time here. We would like our students to take responsibility for their own engagement with their degree course. but 1 For details of Contact Points for PPE and our 1 st Year GL11 students.warwick. ‗Engagement‘ in this sense means several things. participation and engagement. If you attend less than 80% of your allocated seminars.and second-year students). in the Student Reserve Collection in the Library and Warwick Study in the Student Union. Past examination papers are available online. You will be able to view the previous two years‘ papers in this way. Submit all assessed work on time in term 1 (unless you have been granted an extension or condonement of non-submission (for more details on assessment submission see page 16) 3. please refer to separate documentation. meeting your personal tutor. 2. When you log-in to my. and we have designed some new systems on my. each academic department has the responsibility of monitoring the engagement of its students with their programmes of study. including your attendance at seminars. these records are the basis for a system of ‗Contact Points‘ operated by the University. we encourage all of our students to be fully engaged with their course. After six Contact Points are missed the Department is likely to invoke Regulation 36 http://www2.uk/services/gov/calendar/section2/regulations/reg36registrationatte ndanceprogress/ to begin termination of registration proceedings and your case is handed over to the Academic Office. This will be available on my. Attend no less than 80% of your allocated seminars in term 2 (for first. Please keep this tally in mind and inform the Undergraduate Office should you believe a mistake to have been made in your Contact Points record.economics (see page 17 for more details on class attendance) 7.economics. After five Contact Points are missed you will be contacted to make you aware that you are at serious risk of being recommended for termination of your registration at the University. Please be aware that you will be contacted should we become concerned about your missed Contact Points. Meet with your personal tutor in the Spring term. 16 . After three Contact Points are missed we will contact you to investigate whether you are having any problems that are preventing you from fully engaging with your course. EC203. EC226. the Disability Co-ordinator or Mental Health Co-ordinator. Spring term: 6. as applicable to your programme of study. Engage with the Spring term online module evaluation questionnaire.economics that you have attended a meeting with him/her. Your class tutor will mark you as ‗absent‘ if you do not attend and this will appear on your record on my. It is your responsibility to make sure that you meet at least once with your personal tutor each term. Meeting your Contact Points and what happens if you miss them As you progress through the academic year you will be able to see on your my. 10. as appropriate.and second-year students). such as the Senior Tutor. We ask that you meet the Contact Points as listed above. your tutor will make a note on my. It is your responsibility to make sure that you meet at least once with your personal tutor each term. After four Contact Points are missed we may refer you to the relevant professional within the University welfare system who could help you. Submit all assessed work on time in term 2 (unless you have been granted an extension or condonement of non-submission (for more details on assessment submission see page 17) 8. Attendance at the Summer Examinations. Attend your term 2 test/presentation for either EC121. 11. your tutor will make a note on my. EC123. 5.economics page how many Contact Points you have successfully made and how many you have missed. This may be a group meeting or a one-to-one meeting. EC331 or EC304. Meet with your personal tutor in the Autumn term.we require that you let us know if you do not wish to complete the questionnaire by ticking the relevant option available to you on the system. Completing the questionnaire is not compulsory. but we do ask that you let us know that you do not wish to complete the questionnaire by ticking the relevant option available to you on the system.economics that you have attended a meeting with him/her.warwick. 9. This may be a group meeting or a one-to-one meeting.ac. International students should be particularly aware of the consequences of missing Contact Points: the Academic Office is obliged to report to the UK Borders Agency of the Home Office if any students have been found not to be engaging with and attending their degree course. you are not permitted to swap your group unless you have the prior express permission of the Undergraduate Office and you have a compelling reason. you should read the Department‘s Assessment Handbook. like a timetable clash.economics page next to the class in question. above. completing exercises. Monitoring class absences You are required to attend all of our allocated classes/seminars. to explain your absence. see pages 15 – 17. 2. To understand the criteria which your tutors will use to mark your written coursework. Students who fulfil non-assessed coursework requirements benefit from it intellectually. Essays Essays are often a major source of uncertainty for incoming students. Coursework includes locating information. Non-assessed coursework is an essential part of the learning process in all firstyear modules. At each class meeting your class tutor will record your attendance or absence and input this data to my. and every student should acquire a copy from the Departmental website at http://www2. and writing essays and projects.economics. and the marks are simply additional information for you and your tutor and do not enter directly into your final module grade. Non-assessed coursework is not less important than assessed coursework. In most Economics first-year modules there is some non-assessed coursework. psychologically. taking notes.ac. you will be deemed to have missed a Contact Point. At Warwick coursework can be either ―assessed‖ or ―non-assessed‖. In order to keep class groups stable. providing evidence as to why you could not attend. This has serious implications for your visa status. For example.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/. Should you miss more than 20% of your seminars/classes in any one term. you will simply be marked as absent from your group. For more information on contact points and their importance. and to make a few mistakes without damaging your prospects. preparing reports for class discussions. This gives you time to learn about the standards that will be applied to your coursework in the second and third years. Not every module requires coursework in the form of 17 . and is just as compulsory.warwick. If you have been marked ‗absent‘ you will see an ‗Absent‘ flag appear on your my. It is then your responsibility to complete the online form.5 Coursework Assessed and Non-Assessed Coursework Much of your time at the University will be spent engaged in coursework.economics. and in their examination performance. If you attend a different group to the one to which you have been allocated. The Department of Economics publishes a guide to coursework called the Assessment Handbook. You can see which class groups you have been allocated by logging into my. in most second and third year Economics modules. within one week. but the procedures for submission and marking are less stringent. Assessed coursework forms part of your final mark for the module you are taking. Non-assessed coursework is often also marked. essays contribute 20% of the final mark (the other 80% is made up by the June examination). and the marks are recorded. The Undergraduate Office will decide whether or not your reason is valid and either condone or uphold your absence accordingly. g. This code tells you three things. Note that submission is typically online through e-submission. simply check the first-year notice board for information on the times and places of lectures and classes. Back up your disk files regularly to minimise the risk of losing documents. All students take EC120 Quantitative Techniques. or 3 for undergraduate.essays. Sources of advice on essay writing include: ―What Makes a Good Essay?‖. During the first term you will have the opportunity to become familiarised with Microsoft Word and Excel through part of the EC120 Quantitative Techniques module. Undergraduate Office at a later date. 2.uk/go/economics/er/). build in some time to put things right if your computer crashes. Attending the first Initial selections must be made by the third lectures of optional modules is a good way of week of the first term.6 Your Modules Core Modules Core modules are compulsory. Make your selection taking account of the constraints imposed Module registration by your choice of degree course. 18 . Number the pages. called the eVison Module lectures and classes. The other digits are the module‘s serial number. You do not need to register for core modules. With these skills you will be able to produce word-processed essays. PO for Politics and International Studies). EC for Economics. You will find more precise advice on submission conditions and procedures in the Assessment Handbook. EC108 for Macroeconomics 1. available from http://www2. Everyone must take core modules in economic analysis and quantitative techniques. on occasion. 2.warwick on the University‘s home page. Module codes Each University module has its own code. 9 for postgraduate). so check my.warwick. amendments can be made through the making sure you make the right choice. These modules are all EC-coded. following the link from them with the module lecturer (at the first lecture) or my. although. e.ac. Timetabling complexities can delay the posting of class membership lists and times of meetings as well as forcing last-minute changes.warwick.uk/study/csde An important resource is the Economic Review website (www. Note that it is good practice to use double-line spacing to make reading easier and leave space for comments by the tutor. Options Offered by the Economics Department.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/resources/essay your class tutor the study skills sessions organised by the Centre for Student Development and Enterprise: http://www2.ac. The two letters tell you the department (e.g. The first digit tells you the year of study (1. When asked for a user code and password enter your University login code and password as used to log on to the computer network.warwick. Look at the notice You must register your modules on the board for information on the times and places of University‘s intranet.economics regularly and watch the notice boards. in the Undergraduate Office. Please make sure that you do not leave the submission of your work until the last minute. Depending on your degree course you will take either EC107 Economics 1 or EC108 Macroeconomics 1 and EC109 Microeconomics 1. If you have any queries discuss Registration system. but the rules that apply to essays can often help in relation to other kinds of coursework too.ac. from which you can download useful references from back issues of this journal. You can get further advice on options outside the Economics Department by approaching the Undergraduate Office or by visiting the department offering the module. you cannot take the option GE101 Modern German Language unless you have a grade B or better in German at A-level. you must have a case based on special individual circumstances.Note that second/third year students taking some 15 CAT modules are not permitted to take more than 75 CATS of modules in any one term. and not too easy either. If you wish to follow an ―unusual‖ option (i. Option Modules Offered by Other Departments These are modules with an identification code other than ―EC‖. and they help you take advantage of opportunities to study abroad under the ERASMUS scheme (see page 21). for example. please visit the websites and/or the undergraduate offices of the departments in question. In such cases there are good academic reasons for our restricting your choice. For details of the modules offered by other departments. We encourage students to take foreign language options.e. Obtaining a Place on a Non-Economics Option Module You cannot take an ―outside‖ option unless you have been accepted on the module concerned by the department that offers it. a desire to take an option module in order to obtain exemption from examinations for professional qualifications in the future will not be sufficient. The Department has regulations governing what language modules you are allowed to take in the second and third year (see page 70). checking that you have fulfilled any conditions they set. When you have been accepted by the outside department. In the language options you will also find few limits on numbers. and we are reluctant to permit variations. and are advised to opt for an even load of 60 CATS in each term to avoid work overload. flexible timetabling and language teachers who are enthusiastic and successful. Language module tutors will take care to ensure that the level of difficulty of the module is appropriate to your previous experience — not too difficult. A few options impose prerequisites. 19 . because permission will not be granted under normal circumstances. In some degree courses your choice of options is restricted.economics. Any such prerequisite is stated in the module details. The full regulations can be found in the Guide to Second and Third year Modules and Courses in Economics 2011-12 which is available on the Departmental website. complete your online eVision Module Registration (eMR) page. an option not approved within the regulations of your degree course). Please ensure you take this into account when considering taking a language option. If you believe you have a sufficient case. you should complete an unusual option form on my. In particular students are not allowed to take first year language modules in the third year. you need them for a number of jobs in the European Union. In particular. Code Department Room Building EN FI FR GE HI IB IE IT LA LL MA PH PO PS SO ST English Film & TV Studies French Studies German History Business School Education Italian Law Language Centre Mathematics Philosophy Politics & International Studies Psychology Sociology Statistics H506 H035 H442 H205 H305 E0. 20 . sometimes on the basis of “first come.23 Institute Office H405 S2. the situation is one of rationing.or third-year options in accounting and finance offered by the Business School. visit the department concerned as soon as you can.06 Ground floor B0. and Law. A guide to non-Economics departments The module code tells you which Department is responsible for teaching any particular module. please see the full course regulations for the second and third years of your degree course in Section I of this Handbook. To give you an idea of what lies ahead. Places are allocated sometimes by ballots.72 S1. To find out whether rationing is in operation on a module you wish to take. first served”. the Business School.03 Humanities Humanities Humanities Humanities Humanities Social Studies Avon Building Humanities Social Studies Humanities Maths and Stats Social Studies Social Studies Humanities Ramphal Maths and stats Changing Your Option Module If you find that you don‘t like your option you can change it. then opt for EC119 Mathematical Analysis for Economists / EC133 Linear Algebra for Economists in your first year (you need A-level Maths or its equivalent to take this). among many) limit the number of students allowed to take some modules. The examples are: If you are in the Economics or Economics & Industrial Organization degree courses and think you might want to take one of the more mathematical options in your second or third year. Optional Module and Looking Ahead In some cases your choice of first year option can affect your range of choice in other years. To obtain more details of the module you must go to the Undergraduate Office of the Department concerned. please make sure that you inform the relevant department‘s undergraduate office that you are registered on their module.01 S2. Please note that you may not drop a module after following it beyond the first three weeks of teaching. which is a prerequisite for many such modules.Some departments (Politics & International Studies.41 R2.44 H1.17A C0. If there is no rationing. History. opt for IB132 Foundations of Finance. If you are in the Economics degree course and think you might want to take second. You must first find a place on a new module by contacting the relevant module organiser and amend your online registration as well as informing the Undergraduate Office. but you must do so inside three weeks from the start of the year or you will find it too late to start another. First is the lecture timetable. Further details on this scheme are available at: http://www2. Check your timetable for clashes as you build it up. The lecture timetable is also displayed on the Urgent Notice board and should be considered fixed and immovable. Belgium the EU and the European Economic Area.ac. Germany Paris IEP appropriate language option in your first year.132).uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/current/erasmus The Department also offers three students the opportunity to study at the University of California. France provides grants to eligible students to help cover extra Lisbon. Make sure that you check term 2 as well as term 1. class times and other smaller group teaching activity can be seen by visiting your my. You should start by seeking advice from Ann Simper in the Undergraduate Office (room S2. and the BSc/BA Economics. The EU Lille. Acceptance onto a ―with Study Abroad‖ degree is also conditional on attendance. you need to take action to resolve it. By checking my. But if it clashes with a class. but the grants do not cover all normal Carlos III. If Barcelona Autonoma you are interested.warwick.Language Modules and Study Abroad You may combine any of our three-year degree courses. 21 . as sometimes lecture times are at different times in different terms. The Netherlands living costs. France If you wish to transfer into a course ―with Study Abroad‖ you may apply to do so in the first term of your second year.ac. language skills. Madrid student living expenses. you may be able to solve this problem. a European spend one year at one of the following: Union programme to encourage student mobility within Antwerp. Mr Pompeu Fabra. you may need to seek guidance from the University‘s Student Finance section regarding the timescale for notifying them.economics page. and the BA/BSc PPE ―with Study Abroad‖. courtesy of The American Study and Student Exchange Committee. resolve the problem for you by switching you to another class group. Second.131) is available for informal advice. if possible. Paris I. Politics and International Studies. travel. Barcelona Tom Bell (S2. and general citizenship. This makes up a four-year degree course in which students spend a year abroad between their Our ERASMUS PARTNERS second and final years of study at Warwick. Keep your timetable close at hand.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/current/erasmus Your Timetable and Timetable Clashes Your timetable comes from two sources. this cannot be resolved and you will have to choose another option. Failure to notify your local authority in time will leave you liable to pay a University fee during your year abroad. Further information can be found at: http://www2. and your application will be judged on your academic merit. it is clearly useful to take an LMU Munich. or one class time clashes with another. Please note that places are limited. as some clashes can be resolved only by making (or re-making) the class allocations when everyone is together at a lecture. If a lecture for an optional module you wish to take clashes with a lecture for one of your core modules. coursework and satisfactorily passing all of your first and second year modules at 2:1 standard. The year The Department has arrangements that allow suitably qualified students to abroad is enabled by the ERASMUS scheme.Warwick from the University‘s main webpage. You can see the timetable for your lectures through visiting My. The ERASMUS coordinator.warwick. Portugal expenses. you also have a choice of classes for your optional modules. If there is a clash. language preparation and increased Amsterdam. If your place is supported financially by a UK local education authority. She will.economics you will see that you have been assigned to classes for core modules. Alternatively.ac.e. is not sufficient. If your absence is condoned by the Programmes Manager. If the other conditions for these are not met. The Department’s policy is not to condone absences from tests for the purposes of attending interviews.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/resources/ Missed or Late Coursework If you miss a coursework deadline through illness your reasons must again be documented by a doctor‘s certificate or letter from a counsellor. Missed Exams If you miss an exam through certified illness in the first and second years of your degree course. retaining the right to resit in the event of failure).g.warwick. If you miss third-year exams through medically certified illness. missing exams is more serious than missing tests. and Exams The University‘s regulations recognise that students will sometimes be forced to miss June exams and mid-session tests for medical reasons. or family occasions. If your 22 . and the exams missed for medical reasons in both your second and third years together amount to not more than 30% of your overall final degree credit. assessment centres. Since exams carry more weight. i. Should you have to miss a test through medical reasons. but the percentage weight that your test mark would have attracted will be redistributed to the end–of–session examination. please complete the form in my. For external options. unsupported by a medical report or other independent evidence. e. Missed Tests If you miss a mid–session test through illness your reasons must be documented in exactly the same way as for a missed exam. if the exams missed amount to more than 30% of your overall final degree credit.SECTION 3: SUPPORT AND WELFARE 3. In the first year. by a doctor‘s certificate or letter from a counsellor. To request a coursework extension.economics and bring in the appropriate medical evidence to the Undergraduate Office within seven days of the test. Absence may also be granted on compassionate grounds. which you should forward to the Undergraduate Office. then your case may be considered for an unclassified ―aegrotat‖ Honours degree. the Board will normally make provision for you to sit the exams you missed in June the following September. you may still be awarded a classified Honours degree under certain conditions. Medical reasons for missing an exam must always be documented by a doctor’s certificate or letter from a counsellor. then you will be given the chance to come back and sit your examinations for the first time the following September or the following June. please refer to the department concerned. All of our test dates are published at the start of the academic year. Tests. and ask you to forward this letter as part of your job application form. please ensure that you complete the ‗Request to miss a test‘ form on my. such September exams are treated as a ―first attempt‖ (i. The Programmes Manager will then approve or decline your request. death or serious illness in the student‘s immediate family.1 Illness and Coursework. The following guidance and procedures applies to Economics modules only. you will not normally be asked to sit the test at a later date. verifying that you were too ill to sit the exam. and are made available to all students. Selfcertification. This letter may be found here: http://www2. We ask you to download a copy of our standard letter to prospective employers explaining the importance of your being in the Department on these dates.economics pertaining to an extension request and upload the necessary evidence for your lateness within seven days of the submission deadline.e. Be Considerate Lecturers have feelings too. but try to offer criticism in a sensitive way. Learning new things is rarely achieved without effort and discomfort. This section answers some frequently-asked questions about the feedback process. In turn. in the form of mark deductions.2 Student Feedback We evaluate you by marking your coursework and exams. Late submission which is not supported by appropriate evidence will incur severe penalties. if you experienced boredom or a failure of motivation. Comments such as ―X is the worst lecturer I‘ve ever had‖ aren‘t useful or constructive. Then you might get angry and think: ―That says more about you than me‖. Thinking about what you like and dislike as feedback on your coursework will help you recognise what is useful feedback for your module teachers. of course). and so on. The benefit to you from taking a module will depend in part on your own input — not just your physical presence at lectures and classes and the number of essays you have submitted. 23 . Try to Separate Content from Personality During your time at Warwick you may be taught by dozens of members of staff. It is possible for you to regard someone as a total pain but still derive benefit from their teaching (and the other way round. In each of the autumn and spring terms you will be asked to fill in an online evaluation questionnaire for each Economics module that you take. Sometimes criticism is justified. you will normally be given more time to complete your work. and suggests how you can make your contribution as effective as possible. Feedback is most useful when it is provided in a considered and thoughtful way. This gives you the opportunity to express your views on various aspects of the module. We need to know what you find helpful so we can disseminate best practices in teaching and learning throughout the Department. consider how you should apportion responsibility between your teachers and yourself. If you treat it seriously and responsibly. please try to mention those features that you enjoyed or found helpful. being told only what you got wrong is discouraging. If you feel you did not get much out of a module. Try to distinguish between your reactions to their personality and to their teaching. Why is Feedback Collected? The Department is seeking to improve its teaching provision on a continuous basis. List the Positives As Well As the Negatives You probably like to be told what you got right. ask yourself honestly how much you put in. Think what it would mean to you to be told: ―This is the worst essay I‘ve ever marked‖. Be Honest The process of ―teaching and learning‖ requires participation by two people — the teacher and the student.request is approved. and is normally accompanied by temporary confusion. Your responses are an essential input into these processes. your participation in discussion and joint work. What is Useful Feedback? You receive feedback whenever your coursework is marked and returned to you with the marker‘s comments. but also your preparation in background reading. When you comment on a module. We need to identify problems in order to mitigate or eliminate them. It would hurt your feelings. 3. This means we are continually looking for ways to improve your learning experience. It would be surprising if you liked them all equally as people or if some at least didn‘t have bad or irritating habits. you evaluate us. More detail on our procedures is given in the Assessment Handbook. so will we. Additionally. A second important role of the Personal Tutor is as the most obvious member of the academic staff from whom students might ask for a reference letter when applying for internships. The written comments are retained by the module leader. who is the member of academic staff to whom the Personal Tutee can turn for confidential advice regarding personal matters. suggests action to overcome problems. often through no fault of their own. or for academic reasons (which can range from difficulty with a particular piece of work or module to a desire to do something completely different). A key role of the Personal Tutor is to direct the Personal Tutee to the appropriate person(s) to deal with matters raised. For this reason. Don‘t lose your chance to be heard. sections of both module and course reports will be made available to your Staff Student Liaison Committee and will be uploaded to module web pages. inter alia. and includes space for written comments. which identifies causes for concern. For example. the Directors of Undergraduate Studies. Finally. In cases where substantial personal support might be needed. We ask you to take part in it thoughtfully and seriously. Reports may also be made available to outside agencies such as QAA subject review assessors. then the Personal Tutor will suggest that the Tutee takes the matter to the relevant Year Tutor. If only a small proportion of forms are returned. identifying any positive features and issues for action where improvement is needed. the Programmes Manager. The Autumn and Spring term online evaluation questionnaires also form two of your contact points (see pages 15 – 17 for further information). etc. our perceptions of students‘ views may be biased as a result. though they are also read by the Head of the Department At the end of the year each module leader writes an annual module report. Both module and course reports are reviewed by the Department‘s Undergraduate Management Committee.Be Conscientious Please complete the online evaluation forms. or for a mixture of the two (such as not getting on with an individual lecturer). It will help to improve the teaching and learning environment for yourselves and for future generations of students. The feedback you provide is an essential input into our quality management. the Department provides a system of support and guidance on welfare and more personal issues. Each student is allocated a Personal Tutor. the undergraduate office. At the end of the year the department produces an annual course report covering all the modules within the degree courses. The Personal Tutee is also free to approach the Year Tutor directly.3 The Personal Tutor System Students can obtain advice on academic and course-related matters for a number of courses: from module lecturers and tutors. further courses. graduate jobs. The Year Tutors have the responsibility of raising all potential cases of mitigation with the relevant end-of-year Examination Board – typically through their role on pre-Board Committees which consider Mitigating Circumstances. 3. the Year Tutor will liaise with the departmental Senior Tutor and referral might be made to the University Senior Tutor and the University Counselling Service. incorporating both qualitative and quantitative feedback results. For example. illness or bereavement). and monitors trends from year to year. should the Personal Tutor think that the Personal Tutee is facing circumstances that might affect the quality of his/her work and which should be considered for mitigation. What Happens to Your Feedback? Our module evaluation form is online. students may find themselves in difficulty for personal or family reasons (for example. it is advisable that students 24 . Soon after the beginning of the first term you will receive your own copy of the Senior Tutor‘s handbook. However. you may ask to see if the Economics Senior Tutor. Director of Undergraduate Studies.warwick. On urgent matters you should feel free to call on either your Personal Tutor or your Year Tutor. if appropriate.economics. as we are committed to the support and guidance of our students. the Senior Tutor has overall responsibility for the operation and design of the Personal Tutor system in Economics. If your Personal Tutor goes on study leave or is seconded temporarily elsewhere. Your Personal Tutor will also advertise office hours when he or she is regularly available for routine matters.organise Personal Tutorial meetings in order for the Personal Tutor to be able to write as informative a reference as possible. In the Economics Department. The University Senior Tutor‘s offices are located in the Student Support Section of University House. What to Do If You Need Help.uk/services/studentreception/studentsupportservices/ 25 . if asked. the latter role is likely to be undertaken by the relevant Year Tutor. Privacy and Confidentiality Your Personal Tutor will. he or she will either see you immediately or make a mutually convenient appointment. This can have a number of benefits. Personal Tutees should not regard these as a perfect substitute for additional meetings when the need arises. http://www2. Following any individual Personal Tutorial meetings. Liaising with the Year Tutors. unless you have explicitly expressed a wish to the contrary. We will assume that any medical certificates or other documentation that you provide concerning any personal difficulties during the year may be used on your behalf in exam boards and other university committees. The University Senior Tutor and Counsellors The University Senior Tutor and University Counsellors provide help and advice to students from all Departments. If you wish to change your Personal Tutor for any reason you must complete the form on my. Dates of this year‘s Personal Tutor weeks will be notified to you at the start of term 1. The help and advice can take the form of both individual counselling and group sessions on topics ranging from study skills to relaxation. or if you feel you need more specialist advice. . and nothing is passed to any third party (for example. On some occasions. you will be allocated a temporary replacement except when the interests of continuity suggest a permanent change would be better. your Personal Tutor or the Undergraduate Office might contact you with a notification regarding an appointment with your Personal Tutor. to your Department) without your permission. Personal Tutor Weeks Personal Tutor weeks are held frequently and regularly in the Department. You can also contact them on internal telephone extension 22761. or. keep your personal information confidential and not divulge it to others. If your problem is urgent and you cannot find either your Personal or your Year Tutor. Shortly before each Personal Tutor week you will be reminded to make an appointment with your Personal Tutor. These services are entirely confidential.ac. Alternatively. Your Personal Tutor has other roles too – such as: signing various forms that might be required the Department or others within the University or representing you at any university investigating or disciplinary hearing. Your personal tutor will need to see you at least once a term during Personal Tutor Weeks (see below). Personal Tutors might meet with all their Personal Tutees in a single Group meeting. the Advisor to Visiting Students are available (see page 9).economics and submit your request. you and your Personal Tutor will be encouraged to add to an online log of your discussions via my. You will normally retain the same Personal and Year Tutors throughout your undergraduate career. In order that references can be as accurate and supportive as possible. as well as information on useful resources for 26 . please make a point of telling your referees. and scholarships. Representatives from each degree course and each year will be elected during the first three weeks of the autumn term. The department also has an electronic forum for discussing SSLC matters outside of normal meetings. lecturers and professors) to act as referees as well as or instead of your Personal Tutor. postgraduate training.Referees and References When you apply for jobs. SSLCs can make recommendations to the Economics Undergraduate Management Committee (UMC). Before citing anyone as a referee you should seek their advice and permission. You can also ask other members of academic staff (i. say. see http://www2. sometimes called ATHENS access.warwick. examinations.warwick. you will usually need at least one academic referee who has some general familiarity with your work and progress over a period of time. the nominated referee will be able to report only if they have previously received your explicit permission to produce a reference for that employer. Representatives from the PPE and Economics. Please take part in this election. journals and subject databases. 3.ac.uk/go/economics/ug/sslc/.4 Student-Staff Liaison Committees Student-staff liaison committees (SSLCs) provide an important forum where general matters relating to lectures.ac. tutorials.uk/services/library/ provides lots of information on using the Library.ac. including printed and electronic books. and support services can be discussed. More information on this will be provided in due course.warwick. Here are a few quick tips to help you get started in the Library: Use the Library Catalogue to find what you need (http://webcat. graduate teaching assistants and tutors will refer you to a member of academic staff.5 The Library The main Library provides you with a wide range of resources to support you with your studies. This is both a matter of courtesy and also to give your referee that permission to divulge information about you to third-parties seeking a reference. For more information on setting up off-campus access to databases. The Catalogue contains details of the books and journals (print and electronic) held by the Library. Most electronic resources are available from any PC with internet access. The Department is introducing an online request form for reference letters for final year students.ac. a potential employer. These will all help you find research in your area. however.uk/services/library/main/electronicresources/passwords The Library website http://www2. Your Personal Tutor is one person who will normally do this. you'll need your University username and password (the one you use to login to a PC on campus) to access these. Please note that if your personal tutor or other nominated referee receives a reference request from. coursework. Usually. There is one main SSLC for all undergraduate level degree courses within the department.warwick. feel encouraged and confident to stand as a candidate. and keep them informed of your triumphs and tragedies. and the SSLC student representatives are invited to attend the UMC meeting. If you believe that you have some quality or experience that is especially relevant to a particular application. let them know why you are applying. so you can use them from home. and be aware who your representatives are. please supply your referees with copies of your curriculum vitae. Please remember that personal problems or grievances are not a matter for the SSLC. accessible from http://www. 3. Politics & International Studies degree courses also sit on the Politics SSLC.e.uk). or discuss any other issues you might have.warwick. plus social data. there is an Economics Academic Support Librarian to help you. At busy times.00am – 4. 7 days a week and offers a range of resources. bonds.Monday . DataStream is only available in the Library. You will also find a very wide range of macroeconomic time series.uk Economics Enquiries Your Academic Support Librarian is happy to help you find the information you need for your research. By Telephone or Email: Helen Riley Tel: 024 7657 2712 E-mail: Helen. show you how to use specific resources. The contact details are below.Riley@Warwick. Collect a form from the Library or download it from the Document Supply section of the Library website: http://www2.uk/services/library/main/basics/documentsupply There is normally a charge for this service. 27 . By Phone: 024 7652 4103 By Email: Library@Warwick. unless you are finalist working on a dissertation.00am .ac.ac. The Learning Grid.30pm Monday – Thursdays and 9. and your enquiry will be dealt with by Academic Support colleagues. we can try and get it for you from another library. is located in University House. In Person: Help is generally available between 9.00am . which is part of the Library. including access to IT facilities and a collection of reference-only key textbooks. Contacting the Library General Enquiries In Person: Help is generally available between 9. futures.uk/services/library/main/tealea/socsciall/economics DataStream is one of the main sources for finding macroeconomic time series or data on equity markets.30pm Fridays). available online through the Library web pages for Economics – see above.warwick.Thursday (4.ac. you may need to book to use the terminal. If you are having trouble finding what you need.5. 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Many career options require you to take action during your degree course by undertaking relevant work experience or activities that will help you in your future career. over 60 per cent of graduate vacancies in the UK do not ask for any specific degree subject. visit the Warwick Advantage website. held in high regard by many employers. Economics is a well-established subject. But your career options are wider than you might think. Remember that whether you have clear ideas about what you want to do or none at all. and this can be an important career step in itself as you broaden your experience and horizons. perhaps this would be that of a professional or academic route to explore – economists advise government. What Can You Do With an Economics Degree? You‘ve already taken the decision to study economics at Warwick. You will be kept informed of more departmentally focussed sessions by Stephanie Redding. You can use the Centre at any time you like during your studies including outside term time. vacancies and courses develop career management skills and make effective applications. Postgraduate study is also a popular choice. financial institutions. To get ideas about the many opportunities to develop your skills whilst at Warwick. graduate management trainee schemes and other occupations not linked directly to the study of economics (including professional football!). and international organisations. Some decide to take time out for travel or voluntary work. We like to work with you throughout your degree. so that you can gain the most from your course and leave Warwick knowing that you are able to achieve your goals and fulfil your potential. There are few careers which demand an economics degree – but an economist is certainly one of them. 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If you believe the issue is of a general nature relating to the teaching and learning provision in your department.uk/services/international/contacts/ Personnel (http://www2.ac.warwick. You may find it helpful to talk to a Careers Consultant if you need help deciding on the best way forward. If English is not your first language and you wish to improve or are having problems.ac. a calendar of careers events and links to our Twitter feeds and Facebook group.uk/services/academicoffice) International students should be aware of the importance of meeting their ten contact points each academic year (see page 15 for more information) as a condition of their holding a student visa.warwick.8 Complaints and Grievances How to Complain There may be occasions during your time in the Department when things go wrong.com) International Office http://www2. However. Complaints about a module or programme of study Informal channels Firstly. consult the Language Centre where free courses are available.7 Visiting and Overseas Students If you wish to improve or are having problems with your English language.The Centre is located on the ground floor of University House. perhaps the best place to start to explore everything we offer is http://www2. please see http://www2. having taken these steps. having contacted the Head of Department or his deputy. To see if your complaint qualifies under the OIA regulations. Outside the Department you may seek help from the University Senior Tutor. Year Tutor or the Senior Tutor for advice (see below for contact details).warwick. the Counselling Service. may be enough to put an end to the harassment. Formal channels Student Academic Complaints procedure If. 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The University views PDP as a structured process undertaken by an individual to reflect upon their own learning. which you can revisit. nationality. and you are entitled to seek assistance from those listed above of from fellow students to put an end to it.ac. strives to treat both employees and students with respect and dignity. choices and procedures. ethnic or national origin. religious beliefs or practices. and to give them encouragement to reach their full potential. age or any other inappropriate 3. Therefore the University strives to treat all its members on the basis of merit and ability alone and aims to eliminate unjustifiable discrimination on the grounds of gender.uk/insite/topic/healthsafety/welfare/harassment You may also wish to look at the University‘s procedure on complaints and feedback.warwick. after contentious seminars. it should produce for you a record. treat them fairly with regards to all assessments. goals and methods of study/research – which. uk/study/csde/advantage PDP and Economics: Skills acquired through the study of Economics We thought it might be helpful if we were to summarise some of the key skills and experiences we think you are taking from your Warwick degree. and it‘s private Your records will be a good place to keep your incomplete thoughts about research/your course to revisit later Your PDP can include reflections on literature you found useful. and professionally in your time in the Department. Has your degree challenged you? In what ways? Have you risen to the challenges? How? Are you able to impress potential employers or course selectors.group work. Having compulsory seminars and a regular timetable of strict submission deadlines over your 3 years is an important signal to potential employers that our graduates are conscientious and work well under pressure of deadlines. prior to presentations. 32 . In some universities. your contact hours are greater than in the final year as we think that the opportunity for you to have contact. we aim to enable you to develop in a variety of ways. but also with your development as an independent learner ready to tackle the challenges ahead with a good set of skills and capacities? What features of your particular degree course at this particular university have enabled you to grow and develop? In designing and delivering your degree course and modules. e-bibliographies and annotated reading lists PDP helps you keep track of your personal progress – it can be encouraging to see how far you have come! Find out more? Try the Advantage website at http://www2. you might want to reflect on how the level of difficulty of the tasks set for you in your time at Warwick has increased from the start of Year 1 and how your capacity to approach complicated problems. tests and problems sets on the core modules in years 1 and 2 to enable you to have more continuous feedback on how you are performing against the standards we set. to reason and to communicate your answers and views has grown in the context of the teaching and learning environment you have experienced at Warwick. discussion and feedback through seminars is especially important. as indicated by the different skill sets below. The Warwick tradition is to give some substantial weight to other forms of assessment partly to reduce the pressure of final exams but also to enable you to gauge your progress over time from the comments and marks you receive at regular intervals. not just with the knowledge you have gained. We also aim to enable you to reflect on your learning and development as you proceed. You might be able to cite some of these in your applications and/or interviews. More importantly. academically. assessment is solely by way of end of year (or even end of course) exams. before or after assessed tasks.warwick. we hope that the list might be something you can base your reflections on as you review what your studies mean to you and how you have grown personally. As you go through your degree course at Warwick and as you consider the various skill sets below.ac. research papers or key experiments) It is tailored to your personal needs. In your first year and second year. We also give you more exercise sheets. Analysis of institutions. the ceteris paribus method. Skill Set 1: Cognitive Skills (i) Analytical thinking and communication.We recognize and celebrate the fact that you are all different and will develop differently through study: we try to offer a learning framework which permits and encourages this.. and non-assessed essays. Analysis of optimization. trade-offs. graphical. evaluating the case for or the efficiency of government interventions. Analytical reasoning. Economics provides tools with which to build models of behaviour. problem sets. Understanding of uncertainty and incomplete information.g. Concepts of simultaneity and endogeneity. that you will be able to work jointly with others towards finding solutions to problems. the concepts of opportunity cost. Critical thinking. Your study of Economics has required you to develop a deep understanding of often complicated issues using a variety of analytical frameworks.g. objectives and constraints.. forming judgements and making evaluations. that you will have a command of both theoretical and empirical techniques for solving problems. Some key concepts in Economics have wider significance in aiding analytical reasoning: e.. You have demonstrated your ability to understand formal analysis and to communicate your understanding through: engagement and contributions in compulsory seminars and group project presentations. Developing the habit of questioning received ideas. Policy evaluation. Being aware of the policy context and also of methodological issues involved in evaluation – such as with the identification of causal effects of policy interventions. Creative thinking. Understanding economic motivations of individuals and the limits of economic explanations. E. But we also hope that at the end of your time at Warwick you will all share some common characteristics which we think important in our graduates: we hope that you will be able to approach complex problems in a rigorous. and comparative advantage.. Knowing how to isolate separate effects of different factors – as with marginal or ceteris paribus effects. comparing Keynesian with neoclassical approaches to macro. expectation and risks asymmetric information (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) 33 . Knowing how to approach various types of problem. tools and approaches and to communicate your understanding in a variety of ways.g. completion of exercise sheets. and through tests and formal examinations. E. Judging how to balance simplification against ‗realism‘. through game theory with multi-agent decision making where payoffs depend on the endogenous actions of others. Problem solving. Understanding the roles of institutions and through political economy analysis of the origins and behavior of these institutions. careful and analytical way. if there is no model to explain some observed behaviour. Understanding complex interreactions between economic variables and behaviours.g. Abstraction. including through verbal. Understanding choice and decision-making based on analysis of the interplay of preferences. Probability. mathematical and statistical techniques. Analysis of incentives. determining whether a solution exists. Strategic thinking. we need to develop an appropriate model. counter-factual analysis. and that you will be able to communicate your understanding to both specialists and non-specialist alike. E. We are sensitive to the importance of this and have mechanisms in place to enhance the 34 .Skill Set 2: Subject-specific and Professional Skills (i) Research skills: Use of library and internet as information sources. Mathematical. statistical analysis of data. projects and examination scripts. seminar work. internet applications. (i) 3. filtering. Knowledge and understanding of core concepts and methods in micro and macro economics. A useful exercise you might want to conduct is that of identifying how your different module choices contribute to the acquisition of these different skills. IT skills: Word processing. managing. Data-based skills: downloading. Oral communication skills: through participation in seminars and group work. Numeracy and quantitative skills: Use of mathematics and diagrams. tests. data-based research skills: as above under Skill Set 2 (i). Understanding of how to approach an economic problem from the perspective of a researcher in economics. analyse and present material. extract appropriate data. In your first year and second year. IT skills: as above under Skill Set 2 (iv). (ii). (ii) (iii) (iv) Skill Set 3: Key General Skills (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Written communication skills: through submission of essays. discussion and feedback through seminars is especially important. drawing and equation-writing skills.10 Our Feedback to you We aim to enable you to reflect on your learning and development as you proceed through your degree at Warwick. coding. In some universities. Team work skills: through engagement in group project work and in seminars. (iv) Research and debate: Familiarity with contemporary theoretical and empirical debates and research outcomes in some more specialized areas of economics. and (iii). Having compulsory seminars and a regular timetable of strict submission deadlines over your 3 years is an important signal to potential employers that our graduates are conscientious and work well under pressure of deadlines. tests and problems sets on the core modules in years 1 and 2 to enable you to have more continuous feedback on how you are performing against the standards we set. Knowledge of how to locate relevant data. your contact hours are greater than in the final year as we think that the opportunity for you to have contact. We also give you more exercise sheets. (iii) Economic information: Knowledge of economic trends and patterns. analysing data. understanding of problems and solutions in economic measurement. Statistical. specialised econometric and statistical packages. A key issue for students concerns the feedback they receive on their submitted assessed work. assessment is solely by way of end of year (or even end of course) exams. problem sets. (ii) Applied Economics: Knowledge and understanding of standard economic models and quantitative techniques with application to problems arising in public policy and the private sector. spreadsheets. The Warwick tradition is to give some substantial weight to other forms of assessment partly to reduce the pressure of final exams but also to enable you to gauge your progress over time from the comments and marks you receive at regular intervals. Skill Set 4: Subject Knowledge and Understanding Economic Principles: Economic Principles. Sixth. pieces of non-assessed work. Finally. 3. review and development of health and safety arrangements in order to achieve a continual improvement in performance. with seminar time given to working through answers so that students can see what they did well and what less well. the Programmes Manager. tutors and lecturers advertise office hours at which they are available to students to go over individual problems with them. the Personal Tutor. a number of modules run online blogs or forums by which lecturers can respond to issues raised by students. The Department of Economics considers that high standards of health and safety are of paramount importance in enabling it to achieve its objectives. tutors and lecturers are accessible by email to receive and respond to individual questions. the Year Tutors and the Departmental Senior Tutor. 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The Department views compliance with legal requirements as the minimum acceptable health and safety standard. 2. alternatively. lecturers are often available to students at the end of lectures to respond to questions. feedback can be obtained from a variety of sources including the Undergraduate Office. In the absence of the DSO. The Department is committed to planning. Seventh. in addition to assessed work and tests.11 Health and Safety The Head of Department has executive responsibility for the health and safety of anyone entitled to be on premises under his control. Feedback comes in a variety of ways: there are many channels through which we aim to give feedback other than only at the point of returning assessed work. 5. We try to keep the number of students in a class as small as possible so that each student‘s needs can be accommodated.quality of feedback on assessed work. Most module seminars are often based on exercises or problem sets which should be prepared in advance. are collected periodically and feedback given by tutors. the Department recently introduced a policy of making examination scripts accessible to students. 3. The DSO is Teresa Forysiak (S2. implementation and development of safety policy by the Departmental Safety Officer (DSO). seminar meetings complementing module lectures are intended to give students the opportunity to test their understanding of material. Second. you should approach the module lecturer or. Fifth.137) and any enquiries relating to health and safety within the Department should be referred to her. The Warwick tradition is to give some substantial weight to assessed work submitted through the year partly to reduce the pressure of final exams but also to enable students to gauge their progress over time from the comments and marks you receive at regular intervals. where students wish to have feedback on more general issues beyond module-specific questions. However. the UG office. Children on campus The Department is a ‗designated work area‘ and is covered by the Shops. Among other things. 7. 36 . they consider could give rise to serious or imminent danger or are shortcomings in safety arrangements. but it is not a safe environment for children. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to wander unaccompanied or to operate office equipment. 6. Any relevant information on health and safety will be communicated to people working in the Department. 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The First-Year Board does not classify candidates. the decisions available for each candidate on an Honours degree and taking first-year exams for the first time are normally for the candidate: to proceed to the second year of an Honours degree course to resit exams in failed modules. for each candidate on an Honours degree and resitting First-year exams.ac. not the Department. retaining the right to resit in the event of failure) in September. At this time. the decisions available to it. but with a right to resit failed modules in September.uk/services/gov/calendar/regulations The examination regulations are designed to establish quality standards for all Warwick degrees and to ensure equity of treatment across all candidates.e. your good marks can be taken into account in a fairly narrow set of circumstances. 37 . There is a second meeting of the Board after the September examinations. The important criterion for the Board is that candidates should pass all modules. are normally for the candidate: to proceed to the second year of an Honours degree course to proceed to the second year of a Pass degree course to be required to withdraw. Students who fail a module at the first attempt in June have the right to make one further attempt. Results are considered by a Board of Examiners for the Faculty of Social Studies: i. The Board meets first after the June examinations.warwick. http://www2. The Board‘s members are representatives of each department in the Social Studies Faculty. in the sense that as long as you pass and proceed through the earlier boards (and most students do!) then it is only in this final board that your degree class is determined. nor does it consider or publish overall grade averages. The First-Year Board of Examiners The first year of all single and joint honours degree courses in Economics (except for Mathematics & Economics) is a qualifying year. especially as some first-year modules are actually the first stage of a two-year module programme. decisions are taken at the level of the Faculty. Whether you pass well or badly matters to you because the better you do the better is your preparation for the second year. if you have done well in some modules while failing others.1 Regulations and Exam Boards Exam Boards in each of the three years fulfil different roles. At this time. The Final Year Exam Board is the most important. However. This is because any student who is unable to take the June examination through illness is offered the chance to sit exams ―in a first attempt‖ (i. Examination boards are obliged to adhere to Examination Regulations. The grades do not matter much to the Board. but will usually affect decisions only at the September Board. which normally involves a resit exam in early September. These are available on the following website.e.SECTION 4: EXAMINATIONS 4. Medical and other documented information affecting performance is noted in June. normally in September to be recommended to withdraw. uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/resources/ All undergraduates currently studying in the Department will be graduated under the ―harmonised‖ conventions. The Final-Year Board of Examiners The Final-Year Board comprises a subset of full-time members of the academic staff in the Department of Economics. without residence. 38 . to your Year Tutor.2 How Degrees Are Classified The Board works with a set of conventions that determine each student‘s degree class in a consistent and fair way. in order to be awarded a Pass degree to fail.and third-year modules. without residence. The external examiners are experienced senior academics from other universities whose role is to monitor our standards. It makes recommendations that are subject to confirmation by Senate. The Board usually meets in the first week of the summer vacation. The decisions available to it are normally for each candidate: to be awarded an Honours degree of first. in order to proceed to the third year of a Pass degree course to be required to withdraw. 4. Medical and other documentary evidence potentially affecting performance is noted by the Final Year Board. and generally to act as independent arbiters and scrutineers. The Board usually meets in the last week of the summer term and considers the results of each candidate‘s second. unless special circumstances make it relevant to the Board‘s decision.ac. upper second. any evidence that provides relevant documentary support for any mitigating circumstances (usually medical) affecting your performance – and to do so before the Examination Boards meet. Most of your questions will be answered by the fine print. together with external examiners (three at present) appointed by Senate.The Second-Year Board of Examiners The Second-Year Board of Examiners comprises a subset of full-time members of the academic staff in the Department of Economics. lower second or third class to be awarded a Pass degree to resit failed modules the following June. The conventions are based partly on the average mark across all modules and partly on the profile of marks across modules. Medical and other documentary evidence potentially affecting performance is noted by the Second-Year Board and carried forward to the Final-Year Board. It is very important that you make available to your Personal Tutor or. Its only purpose is to consider whether and how candidates should proceed to the third year. to advise us on issues including borderline cases. Read them carefully and slowly. The decisions available to it are normally for each candidate: to proceed to the third year of an Honours degree course to proceed to the third year of a Pass degree course to resit failed modules the following June.warwick. It is not normally considered by the Second-Year Board in any detail. It is very important that you make available to your personal tutor or to your Year Tutor any evidence that provides documentary support for any mitigating circumstances (usually medical) affecting your performance – and to do so before the Examination Boards meet. It makes recommendations that are subject to confirmation by Senate. The conventions are published and are harmonised for use in all degree courses within each Faculty at: http://www2. Exam conventions have a language of their own. The Second-Year Board does not classify candidates. If you have a properly-documented and approved need for special arrangements for your examinations (e. you are allowed extra time to compensate for a condition) then these arrangements can be made.ac.or third-year candidates . Second. There is nothing in our examination conventions to prevent an entire year gaining firsts or.and Third-Years Degree classification is related not only to your overall average (arithmetic mean) over eight modules. There are no re-sits for Honours for second. you will normally be permitted to resit failed exams the following summer. new degree classification conventions are subject to University consideration. please see the new conventions at : http://www2. examiners of professorial or equivalent status from another university) must be present at the Final-year Board and must confirm its decisions. If you fail your resits.3 Degree Results Based on common queries here are some general points that may also help you.pdf. without residence. For students admitted in the Autumn term 2007 or earlier.warwick. Re-sits: If you fail a module you will not normally be allowed to resit it. you will be given the chance to resit them. First Years Resits: If you have failed one or more of your first year examinations. you will normally be asked to withdraw from the University. but also to the profile of marks.g.e.uk/services/quality/categories/examinations/markscalesconv entions/forstudents/ug0107/degreeclassconv. At the time of writing. Under defined circumstances you have the right to appeal against this decision. More on exam results: There are no limits on the numbers of candidates who can obtain a particular degree classification. One of the most important functions of external examiners is to ensure that the Board‘s decisions are fair. an entire year failing! All Years Special arrangements. but you still have the right to resit. Very poor performance may result in a recommendation to withdraw. The First-Year Board of Examiners may recommend that you withdraw from University. failing two modules means that the best you can aim for is a third-class degree please see the conventions at: http://www2.warwick.uk/services/quality/categories/examinations/markscalesconv entions/forstudents/ug08/honoursconvention/ External examiners: One or more external examiners (i.ac. in a final attempt to obtain a pass degree (an honours degree is no longer possible). But you do need to notify us when asked to do so – otherwise late requests may not be granted.4. 39 .except that in case of illness or other very special circumstances a first attempt may be declared null and void and a subsequent first sit allowed. indeed. Students permitted to proceed to a Pass degree course by the Second-year Board of Examiners will normally be required to pursue a full load of four modules (120 CATS). Secretaries to First-Year Boards of Examiners will inform you of the modules that you are required to resit and when the resits are (normally September). We will notify students of the agreed conventions as soon as possible. For students admitted in the Autumn Term 2008 onwards. Pass degrees: Where a second-year candidate performs poorly he or she may be permitted to proceed to the third year of a pass degree or may be required to resit second year examinations for a pass degree the following June without residence. Fails: If you fail your degree overall. It is your responsibility to inform yourself of these. closed-book. etc. it can exercise discretion when awarding a particular class of degree to take into account relevant individual circumstances such as health. and you are advised to check the individual module web pages for the definitive information. You can elect to have your name withheld from the pass list. unsupported by a medical consultation. the Board does not exercise discretion lightly or arbitrarily. Modules offered by other departments have their own examination methods. with two pieces of assessed coursework contributing 20%. candidates may answer any question subject to the restrictions written on the question paper itself. on the third year. In some departments where modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination. However. Consult with the Undergraduate Office if you are in doubt. The classified pass list is subject to confirmation by Senate. Detailed results are posted on my. or base a grade for a module on (possibly adjusted) assessment marks. will not be acceptable in these circumstances. depending on whether you are a first year. 4. The Board might take different sorts of action. and taking into account the need to treat all candidates consistently and fairly. unless specifically authorised to do so by the external examiners on academic grounds.Illness.4 Examination Methods Most 30 CAT second and third-year Economics modules are assessed under a ―standard scheme‖ which combines a three-hour. University regulations require that at least 50% of your total examination credit over the two years should come from unseen examinations. but if you are doing one or more outside modules where coursework is the main method of assessment. or second/third year student: it might recommend the candidate sits in September or the following June (as a first sit). Note that self-certification. In particular. bereavement) or to be ill in such a way as to affect your performance either during the year or at exam time (a) make sure that either your personal tutor or your Year Tutor knows the circumstances and (b) be sure to produce a medical certificate or other relevant document. the Board will not award a higher degree class just because of illness if there is insufficient evidence in a candidate‘s record to justify the higher class. this is indicated in the module descriptions. They are not given over the telephone nor are they sent to you by email – so please do not ask. other mitigating circumstances and medical evidence. regardless of the assessed work they have submitted. unseen examination contributing 80% of the credit for the module. examiners prohibit students from answering exam questions that overlap with coursework previously submitted: This is not the case in Economics. particularly regarding their rules and procedures for assessed work. Economics students are unlikely ever to fall foul of this rule. Discretion. Exercising discretion may mean placing more weight than usual on some parts of a student‘s performance than others — for example. Results and pass lists: Pass lists are posted in University House first. The number of pieces of coursework can vary from one module to another.economics as soon as practicable after the pass list has been posted (usually about a day). Nor does it alter marks. Some non-standard schemes apply.g. if the second year was known to be affected by illness. in exceptional circumstances. If you are unlucky enough to be ill or suffer adverse circumstances (e. Although the Board follows standard guidelines. If medical evidence is provided then the Board of Examiners may be able to exercise its discretion. Thus the Board does not (and does not have the right to) waive rules or adjust marks without good reason. verify that you don‘t. In all EC-coded examination papers. Any departure from guidelines is always based on properly documented evidence (usually a medical certificate or counsellor‘s report). 40 . 4.5 Good practice in exams To maximise your chances of success in an examination, there are a number of pointers for good practice, such as: (a) familiarising oneself of the rubric beforehand and doing what the rubric asks; (b) answering only the required number of questions - not more, otherwise you leave yourself at the discretion of the examiner in deciding which questions will be marked; (c) filling in the question numbers on the front page; (d) not wasting time writing out the question - but do write down the question number; (e) striking out any material that is not to be read (e.g. unwanted attempts); (f) writing as legibly as possible; (g) showing your working in mathematical/quantitative answers – but enough to be awarded method marks if you get the wrong answer. In any case full marks ought not to be awarded for correct 'bottom line' answers - we are also interested in checking reasoning and understanding. 4.6 Marking, marking conventions and feedback The most important outcomes of your work as an undergraduate student at Warwick, for example essays, projects, and examination scripts, will be graded by your class tutor and an examiner. The marks you receive in Economics modules will conform to the general criteria shown overleaf, which have been developed and agreed for use by all departments in the Faculty of Social Science throughout. In most first-year modules a student‘s performance in the June examination is the critical factor that decides whether he or she will pass or fail, and a full set of passes is required to proceed to the second year. You may like to know that, while most first-year examination scripts are marked by a single examiner, any script at risk of failing is always passed on to a second marker and both examiners must agree the final mark. From 2008-09 onwards all first-year assessed work (including exam scripts) in non-quantitative modules has been marked on a 17-point scale – the descriptors for which can be found here: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/quality/categories/examinations/markscalesconventions/ forstudents/ug08/markscale/ All second and third year exam scripts, which count towards your final degree class, are marked internally; the marks are then moderated by an independent internal marker; the moderated marks are further vetted by an external examiner, and in some cases are re-marked for a third time. Students who registered for their degree from 2008-09 onwards continue to be marked on the 17-point scale for all of their assessed work (including exam scripts) in nonquantitative modules. 4.7 Access to Exam Scripts As all examination marks are subjected to a process of moderation described in Section 4.6, students are not entitled to a re-mark of an examination. However, examination scripts can be checked for clerical error, such as wrong totalling, upon request. Should you wish to request a clerical error check of your examination, please contact [email protected] . Should you wish to have a copy of your examination script, the Department can arrange for you to purchase a copy. Full details of how to arrange this can be found on this webpage: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/economics/pg/script_access_procedure/ 41 Faculty Marking Conventions Class First Comprehension Demonstrates command of the subject matter including, where appropriate, methodological, technical and scholarship skills Analysis Presents a tightly-focused, relevant and well-structured answer with full and accurate development of concepts/theories, and excellent use of evidence Critique Understands and evaluates relevant arguments, debates and/or interpretations in a manner that demonstrates a developed capacity for independent thought. This may amount to an extension of existing arguments, debates and /or interpretations. Understands and evaluates relevant arguments, debates and/or interpretations in a manner that demonstrates a capacity for independent thought. Understands and reproduces relevant arguments, debates and/or interpretations. Presentation Provides a thorough and consistent deployment of techniques of academic writing with particular reference to structure, referencing/sourcing and spelling/grammar. 2:1 Demonstrates good appreciation of the subject matter including, where appropriate, methodological, technical and scholarship skills Demonstrates an understanding of core aspects of the subject matter including, where appropriate, methodological, technical and scholarship skills Demonstrates some familiarity with the subject matter including, where appropriate, methodological, technical and scholarship issues Demonstrates little evidence of familiarity with the subject matter including, where appropriate, methodological, technical and scholarship skills Presents a coherent and closely-argued answer with good structure, accurate use of concepts/theories, and good use of evidence Presents an answer to the question taking into account appropriate structure, development of concepts/theories and reasonable use of evidence Shows an understanding of the question with some structure, knowledge of concepts/theories and use of evidence Demonstrates a poor grasp of the question with loose structure, little knowledge of concepts/theories and inadequate use of evidence 2:2 Third Demonstrates some awareness of relevant arguments, debates, and/or interpretations. Fail Demonstrates little awareness of relevant arguments, debates, and/or interpretations. Provides a thorough and consistent deployment of techniques of academic writing with particular reference to structure, referencing/sourcing and spelling/grammar. Acknowledges and employs techniques of academic writing with particular reference to structure, referencing/sourcing and spelling/grammar. Shows awareness of techniques of academic writing with particular reference to structure, referencing/sourcing and spelling/grammar. Provides a poor demonstration of techniques of academic writing with particular reference to structure, referencing/sourcing and spelling/grammar. 42 SECTION 5: DEGREE COURSE REGULATIONS 5.1 Important information on degrees, CATS and module restrictions Honours Degrees and Pass Degrees These regulations apply to candidates for Honours degrees. For further information about Pass degrees see page 29. Regulations for candidates for Pass degrees are available from http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/quality/categories/examinations/markscalesconventions/ forstudents/ Subject Requirements and CATS Credits In reading your degree course regulations3 you will find that there are two kinds of requirements: subject requirements and workload requirements. Subject requirements are requirements to take a particular pattern of modules, for example to take modules in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and quantitative techniques. Workload requirements are requirements to accumulate a particular number of CATS credits as an outcome of your module choices. CATS stands for Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, and every UK university now has one. Every module has a CATS rating. Combinations of modules make up the subject requirements of your degree course and also provide the CATS credits required. Because of historical differences among Departments in the subject requirements of different degree courses, there are inherited differences in CATS weightings across the University. It is important that you register for modules with the correct CATS weightings. The Warwick Business School offers certain options in both 24-credit and 30-credit variants; however, second- and third-year Economics-based students must take the 30-CAT variant of any such modules. Second and third year students should see Choosing your Second and Third Year Modules in Economics 2011-12 for further information: Examination Schemes in the Second and Third Years On all Economics and related degree courses except Mathematics & Economics, the second and third years each contribute 50% to the final degree. On the Mathematics & Economics degree course the first, second, and third years of study contribute credit to the final degree in the ratio 10:40:50. Second- and third-year modules given by the Department of Economics are examined in the year in which they are taught. The standard pattern of assessment on 30 CAT modules provides for a compulsory assessment element consisting of two essays or term papers, or one course paper (20%), and a three-hour written examination (80%). There are variations from the standard pattern, especially in the case of some mathematical or quantitative modules. The patterns of assessment for modules given by different departments may vary. Module Codes by Department EC IB PO LL PH Economics Warwick Business School Politics and International Studies Language Centre Philosophy ST FR GE LA HI Statistics French German Law History 3 Degree course regulations can be found at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/quality/courseregs/ 43 many modules offered by the Department of Politics & International Studies may be available to you. ―any approved third-year option‖ means modules with 300 codes).ac. The restrictions we impose are mainly written down in the regulations or under ―Restrictions and Prerequisites‖ on pages 65 . In principle approval must be given by two Departments: the Department offering the module. your request will be considered on its merit by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Thus for many degree courses and cohorts the range of choice of options is wider than the list specifically mentioned in this handbook. restrictions apply to IB253 and IB254 Principles of Finance 1 and 2. please follow the link on my. For example. IB320 Simulation and IB321 Forecasting.g. Please note: a desire to obtain exemption from examinations for professional qualifications in the future will not be sufficient. A few modules are specifically not approved: for example.uk/fac/soc/economics/ug/modules Unusual Options If you wish to take an option module not normally permitted under your degree course regulations. A list of modules and their availability is published online at http://www2. provided they are of the appropriate level (e.economics.economics to request an unusual option. Availability of modules during this academic year Not all the option modules listed below will actually be available every year.warwick.Restrictions. and so on. and “Approved” Options An asterisk (*) indicates that certain restrictions may apply to your choice of module. ―an approved Language option‖. see page 65-69 for details. You should complete the online form on my. In many places the regulations state ―an approved option‖. ―any other approved first-year option‖. and your own home Department. Prerequisites. In practice most modules offered in the Faculty of Social Studies are approved. ―an approved History option‖.69. 44 . Some first-year modules are prerequisites for certain second.5.ECONOMICS First Year Students take modules totalling between 144 and 150 CATS credits as follows: core modules worth 120 credits and option modules worth at least 24 credits. CATS credits 30 30 30 30 15 15 15 15 24 24 or 30 EC108 EC109 EC120 EC104 EC112 EC132 Or EC119 EC133 Or Or Core modules Macroeconomics 1 Microeconomics 1 Quantitative Techniques The World Economy: History & Theory Optional modules The Industrial Economy: Its Global Shift The Industrial Economy: Strategy Mathematical Analysis for Economists Linear Algebra for Economists An approved language module Any other approved first-year option Approved language modules Language modules taken by Economics students in recent years include: LL234 LL236 LL215 LL222 LL235 LL237 LL227 LL230 French 2 French 3 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 German 2 German 3 Chinese 2 Chinese 3 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 See page 70 for more information on choosing a language option. please ensure that you complete an online Unusual Options Request Form available via my. Other approved outside options Modules from other departments taken by Economics students in recent years include: PO107 SO110 IB133 IB132 IB123 Introduction to Politics Social Welfare in Britain Foundations of Accounting Foundations of Finance Understanding Organisational Behaviour 30 30 12 12 15 If modules from other departments appeal to you and are offered by those departments. Some modules require approval.economics.2 L100 . 45 .and third-year modules. 46 . In addition the following restriction applies: Within the 120–credit total of their option modules chosen in the second and third years combined. and there are prerequisites for some modules (see pages 65 . Core modules Macroeconomics 2 Microeconomics 2 Econometrics 1*4 Optional modules Development Economics (Macroeconomics) Mathematical Economics 1a* and Mathematical Economics 1b* War and Economy in the Twentieth Century Voting Theory* Economics of Money and Banking Industrial Economics 1: Strategic Behaviour* Development Economics (Microeconomics) Industrialisation and Modern Economic Growth in India and China Other approved options. candidates must include EC–coded modules worth at least 60 credits. and in the third year core modules worth 30 credits and option modules worth 90 credits.69 for details). which currently include: Marketing Analysis Principles of Finance 1* Principles of Finance 2* Introduction to Management Accounting Issues in Management Accounting Financial Reporting 1 Financial Reporting 2 Managing Organisations Understanding Industrial Relations Managing Industrial Relations International Perspectives in Enterprise and Small Business Optional modules Any other approved second–year option An approved language module* CATS credits 30 30 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 EC201 EC202 EC226 EC205 EC220 EC221 EC224 EC228 EC230 EC231 EC233 EC234 Or IB209 IB253 IB254 IB231 IB232 IB233 IB234 IB238 IB240 IB241 IB251 Or Or 30 * In the following pages. core modules worth 90 credits and option modules worth 30 credits.Second Year Candidates for Honours take modules during the second and third years to make a total of 240 CATS credits as follows: in the second year. an asterisk indicates that certain additional restrictions may apply to your choice of module (see pages 65-69 for details). Certain combinations of modules are not permitted. In addition. making 120 credits overall. EC–coded option modules should contribute at least at least 60 credits. Mechanism Design and Network Games. Certain combinations of modules are not permitted.Third Year Candidates for Honours take a core module worth 30 CATS credits and option modules worth 90 credits. Core module Research in Applied Economics Optional modules Voting Theory* Mathematical Economics 2: Dynamics. and there are pre-requisites for some modules (see pages 65 . Competition and Regulation* Econometrics 2: Microeconometrics Topics in Applied Economics (a) Mathematical Economics 2: Auctions. of the 120 credits arising from option modules in the second and third years combined.69 for details). Topics in Applied Economics (b) Other approved options. which currently include: Marketing Management Corporate Strategy part A Corporate Strategy part B Business Studies I* Business Studies II* Issues in Financial Reporting Business Taxation Operational Research in Strategic Planning International & European Employment Relations Auditing. Uncertainty and Asymmetric Information.* The British Economy in the Twentieth Century Econometrics 2: Time Series* Macroeconomic Policy in the EU* Topics in Development Economics International Economics The International Economic System since 1918 Topics in Economic Theory Economics of Public Policy Industrial Economics 2: Practice and Strategy* Topics in Financial Economics: Theories and International Finance Topics in Financial Economics: Corporate Finance and Markets* International Trade Industrial Economics 2: Market Economics. Governance & Accountability Investment Management Derivatives and Financial Risk Management Equality and Diversity International Business Strategy Entrepreneurship and Small Business International Corporate Tax Planning Varieties of Decision Making CATS credits 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 15 15 EC331 EC228 EC301 EC303 EC306 EC307 EC310 EC312 EC313 EC314 EC320 EC326 EC333 EC334 EC336 EC337 EC338 EC340 EC341 EC343 Or IB3A5 IB3D8 IB3D9 IB313 IB314 IB333 IB337 IB349 IB3E1 IB3F0 IB357 IB359 IB361 IB368 IB369 IB3F1 IB3H6 47 . which currently include: Any other approved third–year option An approved language module 15 30 15 Or Or 30 48 .IB382 IB385 IB394 Project Management Marketing Analysis International Financial Management Other approved options. Some modules require approval.5. please ensure that you complete an online Unusual Options Form available via my. jointly worth between 24 and 30 CATS) The World Economy The Industrial Economy: Its Global Shift The Industrial Economy: Strategy Mathematical Analysis for Economists Linear Algebra for Economists An approved language module Any other approved first-year option CATS credits 30 30 30 12 12 EC104 EC112 EC132 EC119 EC133 Or Or 30 15 15 15 15 24 24 or 30 Approved language modules Language modules taken by Economics and Industrial Organization students in recent years include: LL234 LL236 LL215 LL222 LL235 LL237 LL227 LL230 French 2 French 3 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 German 2 German 3 Chinese 2 Chinese 3 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 See page 70 for more information on choosing a language option.and third-year modules. Some first-year modules are prerequisites for certain second. Core modules EC108 EC109 EC120 IB133 IB132 Macroeconomics 1 Microeconomics 1 Quantitative Techniques Foundations of Accounting Foundations of Finance Optional modules (up to 2 modules. 49 .3 L116 .economics.ECONOMICS & INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION First Year (Students entering in October 2011) Students take modules totalling between 138 and 144 CATS credits as follows: core modules worth 114 credits and option modules worth at least 24 credits. Other approved outside options Modules from other departments taken by Economics and Industrial Organization students in recent years include: IB123 HI107 PO107 SO110 Understanding Organisational Behaviour History of Russia since 1881 Introduction to Politics Social Welfare in Britain 15 30 30 30 If modules from other departments appeal to you and are offered by those departments. Second Year (Students entering Year 1 in October 2010 or earlier) Candidates for Honours take modules during the second and third years to make a total of 240 CATS credits as follows: in the second year. core modules worth 90 credits and option modules worth 30 credits. Core modules (Intake prior to 2011-12) Economics 2 Industrial Economics 1: Market Structure Industrial Economics 1: Strategic Behaviour Economic and Social Statistics * Econometrics 1* Optional modules Development Economics (Macroeconomics)* Mathematical Economics 1a* and Mathematical Economics 1b* War and Economy in the Twentieth Century Voting Theory* Economics of Money and Banking* Development Economics (Microeconomics) Industrialisation and Modern Economic Growth in India and China Marketing Analysis Financial Reporting 1 Financial Reporting 2 Managing Organisations Principles of Finance 1* Principles of Finance 2* Introduction to Management Accounting Issues in Management Accounting Understanding Industrial Relations Managing Industrial Relations International Perspectives on Enterprise and Small Business Theories of International Relations International Law An approved language module* CATS credits 30 15 15 30 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 30 EC204 EC208 EC231 EC203 or EC226 EC205 EC220 EC221 EC224 EC228 EC230 EC233 EC234 IB209 IB233 IB234 IB238 IB253 IB254 IB231 IB232 IB240 IB241 IB251 PO219 LA205 Or *For notes and restrictions. and in the third year core modules worth 60 credits and option modules worth 60 credits.69 50 . see pages 65 . Certain combinations of modules are not permitted. and there are prerequisites for some modules (see pages 65 – 69 for details). Governance & Accountability Investment Management Derivatives and Financial Risk Management Equality and Diversity International Business Strategy Entrepreneurship and Small Business EC326 EC337 EC331 EC301 EC303 EC306 EC307 EC310 EC312 EC313 EC314 EC320 EC333 EC334 EC336 EC338 EC339 EC340 EC341 EC343 Or IB3A5 IB3D8 IB3D9 IB313 IB314 IB333 IB337 IB349 IB3E1 IB3F0 IB357 IB359 IB361 IB368 IB369 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 51 . which currently include: Marketing Management Corporate Strategy part A Corporate Strategy part B Business Studies I* Business Studies II* Issues in Financial Reporting Business Taxation Operational Research in Strategic Planning International & European Employment Relations Auditing. Certain combinations of modules are not permitted. Competition and 15 Regulation* Research in Applied Economics 30 Optional modules Mathematical Economics 2: Dynamics. and there are prerequisites for some modules (see pages 65 . Mechanism Design and Network Games.Third Year (Students entering Year 1 in October 2009 or earlier) Candidates for Honours take core modules worth 60 CATS credits and option modules worth 60 credits.69 for details). Core modules CATS credits Industrial Economics 2: Practice and Strategy* 15 Industrial Economics 2: Market Economics.* The British Economy in the Twentieth Century Econometrics 2: Time Series* Macroeconomic Policy in the EU* Topics in Development Economics* International Economics The International Economic System since 1918 Topics in Economic Theory Economics of Public Policy Topics in Financial Economics: Theories and International Finance Topics in Financial Economics: Corporate Finance and Markets* International Trade* Econometrics 2: Microeconometrics Applied Macroeconomics Topics in Applied Economics (a) Mathematical Economics 2: Auctions. of which 300-coded modules should contribute for at least 30 credits. Uncertainty and Asymmetric Information. Topics in Applied Economics (a) Other approved options. IB3F1 IB3H6 IB382 IB385 IB394 Or Or International Corporate Tax Planning Varieties of Decision Making Project Management Marketing Analysis International Financial Management An approved third–year module An approved language module 15 15 15 30 15 52 . 1800 . Some first-year modules are prerequisites for certain second.ECONOMICS & ECONOMIC HISTORY First Year (Students entering in October 2011) Students take modules totalling between 144 and 150 CATS credits as follows: core modules worth 120 credits and option modules worth at least 24 credits.and third-year modules. Some modules require approval. Core modules Macroeconomics 1 Microeconomics 1 Quantitative Techniques The World Economy: History & Theory Optional modules (up to 2 modules. Other approved outside options Modules from other departments taken by Economics and Economic History students in recent years include: HI104 HI107 PO107 IB123 IB133 IB132 French Social History. jointly worth between 24 and 30 CATS) The Industrial Economy: Its Global Shift The Industrial Economy: Strategy Mathematics for Economists Linear Algebra for Economists An approved History module An approved language module Any other approved first-year option CATS credits 30 30 30 30 EC108 EC109 EC120 EC104 EC112 EC132 EC119 EC133 Or Or 15 15 15 15 30 24 24 or 30 Approved language modules Language modules taken by Economics and Economic History students in recent years include: LL234 French 2 24 LL236 French 3 24 LL215 Spanish 2 24 LL222 Spanish 3 24 LL235 German 2 24 LL237 German 3 24 LL227 Chinese 2 24 LL230 Chinese 3 24 See page 70 for more information on choosing a language option.4 LV13 .1914 History of Russia since 1881 Introduction to Politics Understanding Organisational Behaviour Foundations of Accounting Foundations of Finance 30 30 30 15 12 12 53 .5. optional core modules worth 60 credits and option modules worth 30 credits. and in the third year core modules worth 60 credits and option modules worth 60 credits. and there are prerequisites for some modules (see pages 65 – 69 for details). Certain combinations of modules are not permitted.69 54 . please ensure that you complete an online Unusual Options Form available via my. core modules worth 30 credits. see pages 65 .If modules from other departments appeal to you and are offered by those departments. Second Year (Students entering Year 1 in October 2010 or earlier) Candidates for Honours take modules during the second and third years to make a total of 240 CATS credits as follows: in the second year.economics. Core modules Economics 2 Optional Core modules One from the following two modules: Economic and Social Statistics* Econometrics 1* Two from the following three modules: EC234 EC224 EC205 EC208 EC220 EC221 EC228 EC230 EC231 EC233 or or or Industrialisation and Modern Economic Growth in India and China War and Economy in the Twentieth Century Development Economics: Macroeconomics* Optional modules (30 CATS from the following) Industrial Economics 1: Market Structure Mathematical Economics 1a* and Mathematical Economics 1b* Voting Theory* Economics of Money and Banking* Industrial Economics 1: Strategic Behaviour* Development Economics (Microeconomics) An approved History module* An approved language module* Any other approved second-year option 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 CATS credits 30 EC204 EC203 EC226 30 30 For notes and restrictions. Certain combinations of modules are not permitted. candidates must include level 3 (300-coded) modules worth at least 30 credits.* Econometrics 2: Time Series* Macroeconomic Policy in the EU* Topics in Development Economics* International Economics Topics in Economic Theory Economics of Public Policy Industrial Economics 2: Practice and Strategy* Research in Applied Economics Topics in Financial Economics: Theories and International Finance Topics in Financial Economics: Corporate Finance and Markets* International Trade* Industrial Economics 2: Market Economics. Mechanism Design and Network Games.Third Year (Students entering Year 1 in October 2009 or earlier) Candidates for Honours take two core modules worth 30 CATS credits and option modules worth 90 credits. Topics in Applied Economics (b) An approved History option* An approved language module Any other approved third–year option CATS credits 15 15 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 EC303 EC313 EC301 EC306 EC307 EC310 EC312 EC314 EC320 EC326 EC331 EC333 EC334 EC336 EC337 EC338 EC339 EC340 EC341 EC343 or or or For notes and restrictions. Core module The British Economy in the Twentieth Century The International Economic System since 1918 Optional Modules Mathematical Economics 2: Dynamics. Uncertainty and Asymmetric Information. in addition.69 55 . within the 90 credit total for option modules chosen in the third year. Competition and Regulation* Econometrics 2: Microeconometrics Applied Macroeconomics Topics in Applied Economics (a) Mathematical Economics 2: Auctions. see pages 65 . and there are prerequisites for some modules (see pages 65 -69 for details). jointly worth between 24 and 30 CATS) The World Economy: History and Theory The Industrial Economy: Its Global Shift The Industrial Economy: Strategy Mathematics for Economists Linear Algebra for Economists An approved language module CATS credits 30 30 30 30 EC104 Or EC112 EC132 EC119 EC133 Or 30 15 15 15 15 24 Second Year Candidates choose between an Economics major (leading to BSc) and a Politics and International Studies major (leading to BA).5.5 LM1D .and third-year modules. POLITICS & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES First Year Students take core modules totalling between 144 and 150 CATS credits as follows: core modules worth 120 credits and option modules worth at least 24 credits. Core modules EC107 EC120 PO107 PO131 Economics 1 Quantitative Techniques Introduction to Politics World Politics Optional modules (up to 2 modules. Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS credits.69 56 . Economics major Candidates take core modules worth 90 CATS and optional modules worth 30 CATS. see pages 65 . Core modules Economics 2 Economic and Social Statistics Econometrics 1* Political Theory from Hobbes Theories of International Relations Optional module A second year module in Economics OR A second-year module in Politics & International Studies OR CATS credits 30 30 30 30 30 30 or 2 x 15 30 or 2 x 15 EC204 EC203 Or EC226 PO201 or PO219 For notes and restrictions. Candidates may take a maximum of 30 CATS of optional modules from outside Economics and Politics in each of their second and third years.ECONOMICS. Some first-year modules are prerequisites for certain second. Within the 90 CATS of optional modules. at least 60 credits should be contributed by third-year (300-coded) modules.An approved language module OR Any other approved second-year option Any other approved second-year option 30 30 or 2 x 15 30 Politics & International Studies major Candidates take core modules worth 90 CATS and optional modules worth 30 CATS. which comprises 30 CATS of core modules and 90 CATS of option modules. Core modules Economics 2 Political Theory from Hobbes Theories of International Relations Optional module A second year module in Economics OR A second-year module in Politics & International Studies OR An approved language module OR Any other approved second-year option CATS credits 30 30 30 30 or 2 x 15 30 or 2 x 15 30 30 or 2 x 15 EC204 PO201 PO219 Third Year Economics major Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS. Candidates may take a maximum of 30 CATS of optional modules from outside Economics and Politics in each of their second and third years. Core modules The Making of Economic Policy Optional modules A third year module in Economics and A second or third year module in Economics (see rule above) and A second or third year module in Economics (see rule above) or A third year module in Politics and International Studies or Business Studies I* Business Studies II *or International Law or An approved language module or Any other approved second year option (see rule above) CATS credits 30 30 or 2 x 15 30 or 2 x 15 30 or 2 x 15 30 or 2 x 15 15 15 30 30 30 or 2 x 15 EC304 IB313 IB314 LA205 57 . Economic and Legal Problems of European Integration Optional modules A third year module in Politics & International Studies and A second or third year module in Economics (see rule above) or A third year module in Politics & International Studies or Business Studies I* Business Studies II *or International Law or An approved language module or Any other approved second year option (see rule above) CATS credits 30 30 30 30 or 2 x 15 30 or 2 x 15 30 or 2 x 15 15 15 30 30 30 or 2 x 15 EC304 PO301 PO333 IB313 IB314 LA205 58 .Politics & International Studies major Candidates for Honours take core modules worth 60 CATS and optional modules worth 60 CATS: 30 CATS of the optional modules must be contributed by third-year (300-coded) modules. Core modules The Making of Economic Policy Issues in Political Theory or Political. Candidates may take a maximum of 30 CATS of optional modules form outside Economics and Politics in each of their second and third years. The remaining modules are examined in June. not a BSc in Mathematics & Economics.MATHEMATICS & ECONOMICS Course co-ordinator: Dr Jonathan Cave The Examination Scheme for Mathematics & Economics The first. students take 48 CATS of Mathematics core modules. and students should contact Dr Jonathan Cave for further information. At the end of the year. students retain their Mathematics Department personal tutor and are administratively part of the Mathematics Department. they move to the Economics Department for administrative and personal tutor purposes.5. The maximum load is 180 CATS credits. Second Year (A) Transfers to the L100 Economics degree course at the End of the First Year At the end of the first year. Candidates for Honours take six core modules and choose optional modules including modules totalling 12 CATS credits from List A. All modules are examined in the year in which they are taught in accordance with the patterns of assessment set out in the appropriate departmental list. Students may choose to take EC108 Microeconomics 1 and EC109 Macroeconomics 1 as an alternative to EC107 Economics 1. Second Year (B) Transit to Economics Department at the End of the Second Year The normal load is 120 CATS credits. second. First Year The first year is in common with the Mathematics degree (UCAS module no. Such transfers are approved only in exceptional circumstances. Candidates for a Pass Degree take six core modules only. G100). Candidates will graduate with a BSc in Economics. 60 CATS of Economics core modules and between 12 and 72 CATS of optional modules as shown in the table below. Core Modules Economics 2 Algebra I Analysis III CATS credits 30 12 12 EC204 MA242 MA244 59 . Students are not permitted to take EC106 Introduction to Quantitative Economics. students may apply to transfer degree course from Mathematics and Economics (GL11) to Economics (L100). Students may take an overload (maximum 180 CATS).6 GL11 . During this year. except that EC107 Economics 1 and ST112 Probability B are normally taken. Candidates who transfer from Mathematics & Economics to Economics at the end of their first year will undertake the Economics syllabus detailed on page 22. as are MA242 Algebra I and MA244 Analysis III. In the second year. and third years of study contribute to final degree credit in the ratio 10:40:50. Third–year modules provided by the Department of Mathematics and taught in the Autumn Term are examined in April. and there are prerequisites for some modules. The optional modules include EC200 and EC300 modules (but exclude EC203 Economic and Social Statistics. As List B for the Second Year of G100 Mathematics CATS credits 12 12 30 30 List (A) List (B) Third Year Candidates for Honours take one core module worth 30 CATS credits and optional modules worth 90 CATS credits (of which at least 60 CATS credits should be 300 coded and at least 60 CATS credits should be EC or MA coded). Candidates for a Pass Degree take one core module and choose optional modules that total 60 CATS credits and include at least 30 CATS credits of EC-coded modules. as recommended options. Students taking EC220/1 as a core module should consider. Students taking EC226 as a core module should consider. For notes and restrictions. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE MORE THAN 120 CATS. MA240 Modelling Nature‘s Nonlinearity and/or MA209 Variational Principles. see pages 65 . but does include EC226 Econometrics 1) and MA200 and MA300 modules.69 60 . as recommended options. ST202 Stochastic Processes and/or ST213 Mathematics of Random Events. Core Modules Research in Applied Economics CATS credits 30 EC331 Certain combinations of modules are not permitted.MA222 MA225 And EC226 EC220/221 Core Modules Metric Spaces Differentiation Econometrics 1 or Mathematical Economics 1a and 1b Optional modules As List A for the Second Year of G100 Mathematics. 7 V7ML . Bipartite Economics Major pathway (V7MR) The Tripartite and the regular Bipartite pathways lead to a BA PPE. Student may elect to continue with all three disciplines at Honours level. Politics and Economics handbook available from the PPE Office. Politics & International Studies or Economics Or Or Any approved first year module An approved language module CATS credits 30 30 30 30 30 EC107 EC120 PO107 PH133 30 30 Second Year Please also see the Philosophy. PAIS or 120 PHIL (upto 30 CATs outside options) 61 . POLITICS & ECONOMICS Course Leader: Professor Mark Harrison First Year Students take core modules totalling 150 CATS credits as follows: core modules worth 120 credits and option modules worth 30 CATS. Tripartite pathway (V7ML) 2. Some first-year modules are prerequisites for certain second. By the end of the first year students must elect to take one of three PPE pathways.PHILOSOPHY. Tripartite (V7ML) Years 2 & 3 Core modules EC204 PH201 OR AND PO201 PH331 Economics 2 (year 2) History of Modern Philosophy (year 2) Ethics I & II CATS credits 30 30 30 Political Theory from Hobbes 30 Principles of Political Economy (year 3) consisting of: 30 PH336 Politics/Economics (15 CATS) PH337 Economics/Philosophy (15 CATS) PH338 Philosophy/Politics (15 CATS) Students MUST choose 2 of the 3 components Optional Modules 120 CATS of options from ECON. or concentrate on any two. Core modules Economics 1 Quantitative Techniques Introduction to Politics Introduction to Philosophy Optional modules Option from Philosophy. The Bipartite Economics Major pathway leads to a BSc PPE.and third-year modules. Bipartite pathway (V7MP) 3. The pathways are: 1.5. Second and Third Years Candidates for Honours take modules during the second and third years to make a total of 240 CATS credits. PO.Bipartite (V7MP) (Variant 1 – Phil/Pol) Years 2 & 3 Core modules PH331 Principles of Political Economy (year 3) consisting of: PH336 Politics/Economics (15 CATS) PH337 Economics/Philosophy (15 CATS) PH338 Philosophy/Politics (15 CATS) Students MUST choose 2 of the 3 components Optional core modules (60 CATS from the following) History of Modern Philosophy (year 2) Ethics I & Ethics II (year 2) Political Theory from Hobbes (year 2) CATS credits 30 15 15 15 PH201 or PH211/12 PO201 or PO301 30 30 30 Issues in Political Theory (year 3) 30 Optional Modules (30 CATS from PH options. 30CATs from 150 PO options plus 90 CATs from EC. PH (upto 30 CATs outside options) Bipartite (V7MP) (Variant 3 – Pol/Econ) Years 2 & 3 Core modules EC204 PH331 Economics 2 (year 2) Principles of Political Economy (year 3) consisting of: PH336 Politics/Economics (15 CATS) PH337 Economics/Philosophy (15 CATS) PH338 Philosophy/Politics (15 CATS) Students MUST choose 2 of the 3 components CATS credits 30 15 15 15 Optional core modules PO201 or PO301 Political Theory from Hobbes (year 2) Issues in Political Theory (year 3) 30 30 62 . PO. PH (upto 30 CATs outside options) Bipartite (V7MP) (Variant 2 – Phil/Econ) Years 2 & 3 Core modules EC204 PH331 Economics 2 (year 2) Principles of Political Economy (year 3) consisting of: PH336 Politics/Economics (15 CATS) PH337 Economics/Philosophy (15 CATS) PH338 Philosophy/Politics (15 CATS) Students MUST choose 2 of the 3 components CATS credits 30 15 15 15 Optional core modules PH201 or PH211/12 History of Modern Philosophy (year 2) 30 Ethics I & Ethics II (year 2) 30 30 CATs from PH options. 30 CATs from EC options plus 90 150 CATs from EC. PAIS or PHIL Up to 30 CATs outside options) Bipartite Economics Major (V7MR) (Variant 2 – Econ/Phil) Core modules EC204 PH331 Economics 2 (year 2) Principles of Political Economy (year 3) consisting of: PH336 Politics/Economics (15 CATS) PH337 Economics/Philosophy (15 CATS) PH338 Philosophy/Politics (15 CATS) Students MUST choose 2 of the 3 components Optional core modules Econometrics 1 (year 2) Economic and Social Statistics (year 2) History of Modern Philosophy (year 2) Ethics I & II (year 2) CATS credits 30 30 15 15 15 EC226 OR EC203 PH201 OR PH211 30 30 30 30 120 Optional Modules 60 CATS of options from ECON. PH (upto 30 CATs outside options) Bipartite Economics Major (V7MR) (Variant 1 – Econ/Pol) Core modules EC204 PH331 Economics 2 (year 2) Principles of Political Economy (year 3) consisting of: PH336 Politics/Economics (15 CATS) PH337 Economics/Philosophy (15 CATS) PH338 Philosophy/Politics (15 CATS) Students MUST choose 2 of the 3 components Optional core modules Econometrics 1 (year 2) Economic and Social Statistics (year 2) Political Theory from Hobbes (year 2) Issues in Political Theory (year 3) CATS credits 30 30 15 15 15 EC226 OR EC203 PO201 OR PO301 30 30 30 30 120 Optional Modules 60 CATS of options from ECON. PAIS or PHIL Up to 30 CATs outside options) 63 . PO. or which at least one 300coded module 30 CATs from PO options 30 CATS of options from ECON.30 CATs from EC options. or which at least one 300coded module 30 CATs from PH options 30 CATS of options from ECON. 30 CATs from PO options plus 90 150 CATs from EC. The Undergraduate Office will check your final choices of modules in the early part of the Autumn term. the pre-requisites are specified in the table below. NB – you will usually NOT be permitted to take 100-coded modules in your final year. note that.5. 64 . you will be required to change your choices. EC200 coded modules have the minimum pre-requisite that students should have taken EC108 and EC109. normally. statistics and econometrics. while others require certain prerequisites (please read the following pages carefully for details). EC300 coded modules have the minimum pre-requisite that students should have taken either EC201 and EC202. Please note that for quantitative modules in mathematical economics. or EC204. For non-quantitative modules not specified in the table. It is your responsibility to check that your choice of options satisfies these criteria. or EC107 or EC106.8 Restrictions and Prerequisites Certain combinations of modules are not permitted. and if your choices are found to contravene the degree course regulations and restrictions. .Module code EC201 Module title Macroeconomics 2 Pre-requisite(s) One of the following: (i) EC108 or (ii) EC107 with a mark of 55% plus guided reading in summer vacation One of the following: (i) EC109 or (ii) EC107 with a mark of 55% plus guided reading in summer vacation One of the following: (i) EC121 and EC122 and EC125 or (ii) EC123 and EC124 and EC125 One of the following: (i) EC107 or (ii) EC108 and EC109 or (iii) EC131 and EC229 with a mark of 55% in each plus passes in IB121 and IB122 One of the following: (i) EC106 (ii) EC107 (iii) EC108 and EC109 (iv) EC204 (v) EC131 and EC229 and IB121 and IB122 May not be May not be taken by . . Notes EC202 Microeconomics 2 EC203 Economic and Social Statistics GL11 Maths and Economics students WBS students in their second year EC204 Economics 2 EC205 Development Economics (Macroeconomics) EC234 Industrialisation and Modern Economic Growth in India and China EC107 Economics 1 or EC108 Macroeconomics 1 and EC109 Microeconomics 1 EC208 Industrial Economics 1: Market Structure EC335 Managerial Economics L100 students 58 . combined with . . Uncertainty and Asymmetric Information. May not be taken by . LV13. The Making of Economic Policy EC304 A Politics 200-coded Political Theory module L100. L116.Module code EC220/21 Module title Pre-requisite(s) May not be combined with . . . Notes EC226 EC228 Mathematical Economics 1a and One of the following: 1b (i) EC121 (ii) EC123 (iii) EC106 (iv) EC107 (for GL11 students) Econometrics 1 One of the following: (i) EC121 or (ii) EC123 and EC124 or (iii) IB122 (for WBS students) Voting Theory One of the following: (i) EC107 or (ii) EC108 and EC109 Economics of Money and Banking One of the following: IB235 Finance 1 (i) EC107 or (ii) EC108 and EC109 or (iii) EC131 with a mark of 60% in final examination Industrial Economics 1: Strategic EC208 for all students except for L100 EC335 Managerial Behaviour students Economics Development Economics (Microeconomics) One of the following: (i) EC106 (ii) EC107 (iii) EC108 and EC109 (iv) EC204 EC220 and EC221 GL11 students are permitted to take EC226 Available to Economics students in their final year EC230 EC231 EC233 EC301 Mathematical Economics 2: Dynamics. GL11 students EC306 Econometrics 2: Time Series One of the following: (i) EC226 (ii) ST217 Mathematical Statistics EC304 Making of Economic Policy EC307 Macroeconomic Policy in the EU One of the following: (i) EC201 and EC202 (ii) EC204 66 . IB253 Principles of Finance 1 and IB254 Principles of Finance 2 EC334 EC335 EC208 Any student who is not registered for BSc Management or BSc Accounting and Finance International Business. it is recommended that material covered in the EC231 syllabus is the basis for private study during the summer vacation. May not be taken by . . For those without EC231. Law and Business EC336 International Trade One of the following: (i) EC204 (ii) EC201 and EC202 One of the following: (i) EC202 (ii) EC204 Plus also EC208 One of the following: (i) EC226 (ii) ST217 Mathematical Statistics One of the following: (i) EC204 (ii) EC201 and EC202 Plus one from the following: (iii) EC203 (iv) EC226 EC231 is recommended though not a formal pre-requisite. For those without EC231. International Management. Competition and Regulation Econometrics 2: Microeconometrics EC338 EC340/ EC343 Topics in Applied Economics (a) and (b) 67 . .Module code EC310 Module title Topics in Development Economics Pre-requisite(s) May not be combined with . Notes EC326 EC333 One of the following : (i) EC204 (ii) EC201 and EC202 Plus one from the following: (iii) EC203 (iv) EC226 Industrial Economics 2 – Strategy One of the following: and Practice (i) EC202 (ii) EC204 Plus also EC208 Topics in Financial Economics: Theories and International Finance Topics in Financial Economics: Corporate Finance and Markets Managerial Economics One of the following: (i) EC333 (ii) IB253 and IB254 PO327 Comparative Industrial Policy EC231 is recommended though not a formal pre-requisite. EC337 Industrial Economics 2 – Market Economics. it is recommended that material covered in the EC231 syllabus is the basis for private study during the summer vacation. More than 30 CATS of any other IB-coded modules in the 2nd or 3rd years of study For further restrictions please visit WBS UG Office. 68 .More than 30 CATS of any other IB-coded modules in the 2nd or 3rd years of study May not be combined with IB206. EC220 and EC221 Auctions. Notes Mathematical Economics 2. . IB122 QA for Management 2 IB313 Business Studies 1 IB314 Business Studies II For further restrictions please visit WBS UG Office.Module code EC341 Module title Pre-requisite(s) May not be combined with . May not be taken by . . Mechanism Design and Network Games Foundations of Accounting IB133 IB132 Foundations of Finance IB253 Principles of Finance 1 IB132 Any student not in their second year of study Any student not in their second year of study Any Economics-based student IB254 Principles of Finance 2 IB253 IB320 Simulation IB321 Forecasting IB121 QA for Management 1 Any Economics-based student Any Economics-based student Any Economics-based student May not be combined with IB206. May not be taken by . Notes 69 .Module code ST217 Module title Mathematical Statistics (Parts A and B) Pre-requisite(s) One from the following: (i) EC121 (ii) EC123 Plus the following: (iii) EC124 (iv) ST101 Probability May not be combined with . . . The following rules govern the choice of all language modules in the second and third years of Economics courses. and Italian Departments. Language Centre staff advise students to select the level most suitable for their background and existing language ability. PPE Students Note that PPE students can take only one Honours module from outside of the three departments: either in their second year or their third year. modules weighted at less than 15 CATS are not normally permissible. They are intended to ensure that. then the third–year option must be in the same language as. Third year students are not allowed to take LL100 modules. Full-weight modules have either 24 or 30 CATS and half-weight modules have either 12 or 15 CATS. Approved Language modules Language modules are offered by the University‘s Language Centre. If you are in your second or final year and are taking a module from outside of the Department for which both variants are available. in the case of full. you MUST choose the 30 (15) CATS variant. Students are not permitted to take IB320 Simulation or IB321 Forecasting.(half-) weight modules. the level of the language option taken in the second year. LL200 and LL300. and show progression from. Some departments offer both 24 and 30 CATS variants of their full-weight modules (or. reflecting their level. If a language option is taken in each of the second and third years. German. you may not take a module which is available only at 24 or 12 CATS: furthermore. Language Centre modules are coded LL100. Students entering your Second Year: please note what this means. NOTE: IB132 is a pre-requisite for IB253 and IB253 is a prerequisite for IB254. and a second (or third) year option is taken in the same language. Not more than one language option may be taken in each year.24/30 CATS variants All undergraduate modules have a CATS weighting. 12 and 15 CATS variants in the case of half-weight modules). but not in both. Restrictions on Business School modules IB253 Principles of Finance 1 and IB254 Principles of Finance 2 may be taken only in the second year of your course of study. If a language option was taken in the first year. then the second (or third) year option must show progression from the level of the language option taken in the first year. If you are a 2nd or 3rd year student on a degree course other than GL11. regardless of whether they are offered by Language Departments or the Language Centre. Consult these Departments for the full range of modules and prerequisites. If you choose an LL100 option in the second year with the intention of progressing with the 70 . if languages are to make up a significant proportion of your final degree credit. IB102 may not be taken by students on degrees in the Department of Economics. you will have reached a level of proficiency in that language which measures up to the standards employers expect of a Warwick degree in an Economics–related subject. and also by the French. b) Third–year students are not normally allowed to take HI100 modules. the level of the LL100 option must already be sufficient to allow progression to an LL200 level subsequently. A language option may not be taken in a student‘s first language under any circumstances. a) Second–year students may take HI100 modules. but will be examined separately from first–year students. The Language Centre will advise you whether this is the case.same language to the third year. 71 . Approved History modules The following rules apply to the choice of History options. postgraduates and staff across the university. with data projection and electronic whiteboards.ac.ac. It is equipped with digital language classrooms and seminar rooms.uk (Pauline Weeks) The Language Centre Email: [email protected]@warwick.warwick.ac. and the request form is available at http://www2.warwick.uk (Carol Howes) or K.academic.uk Register online at www.uk/languagecentre The Language Centre supports the University's commitment to the increased provision of foreign language learning opportunities for undergraduates. 6.ac. Language . and DVD [email protected]/fac/arts/history/undergraduate/moduleregistration/ Students will be informed whether they have been granted their requested module place by the end of Thursday of the first week of term.ac.a.uk History . on the ground floor of the Humanities Building.G.ac.C. 1) Modules for credits (CATS) on the academic programme These are normally taken as part of an undergraduate degree course. The optional modules vary by degree course.uk (Mr Robert Horton) Requests for a module place must be submitted online by the end of Tuesday of the first week of term. For timetable and module information: 72 .ac.my.language@warwick. There is also a multi-media open access suite with satellite TV. but open to others.1 Language Learning Opportunities You have a number of choices available to you for acquiring a new foreign language or brushing up your language skills.Moffat@warwick. The Language Centre is strategically located on the central campus.wbs.ac. There is a well-stocked library with study courses at various levels. provided you satisfy the prerequisites or other requirements for that module and there are places available. WBS . computer-based [email protected] Politics and International Studies [email protected]. Below are e-mail addresses for various departments who offer other optional [email protected] Biology .uk (Dr Kevin Moffat) Psychology .uk Website: http://go. but typically permit you to choose any first-year option offered by any Department in the University.SECTION 6: APPROVED NON-ECONOMICS OPTIONS All first-year students registered for one of the degree courses in this Handbook have to select one optional module. 00pm 6. completing all the non-assessed course work that is set by the tutor and taking the end of year examination.30am to 4. see: http://www2.30pm 8.warwick.warwick. LLL courses tend to progress at a more moderate pace.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/lifelonglearning/ For information on enrolment and advice information.http://www2.ac. see: http://www2.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/academic/enrolment/ For entry levels. with less work at home. For timetable and module information. Can I study a language outside my degree course? Yes.ac. see: http://www2.ac. you are expected to take the classes seriously. 73 . Nevertheless.30am to 4. with discounted places available for students.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/academic/levels/ 2) Lifelong Language Learning (LLL) Courses A programme of language courses for the local community.ac.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/lifelonglearning/ For entry levels. see: http://www2. Open all year except statutory and University customary holidays University term Monday to Thursday Friday 8.warwick. Some classes are scheduled in the daytime but most are in the evenings.ac.3 Frequently asked questions Q.30am to 8. see: http://www2. There is a fee for these courses. What are the main differences between the academic modules and the LLL courses? The modules form part of your undergraduate studies.2 Language Centre opening times. devoting a significant amount of private study time outside the classes.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/lifelonglearning/levels/ 6. You will therefore be expected to study the language seriously.warwick.warwick.00pm 8.30am to 5.ac. Q.00pm Vacation 8. The Language Centre also has an extensive programme of Lifelong Language Learning (LLL) and business courses.warwick.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/academic/ For information on enrolment and advice information. Academic Modules 2011-12 LL131 LL233 LL259 LL145 LL260 LL130 LL227 LL230 LL239 LL244 LL254 LL135 LL255 LL113 LL234 LL236 LL208 LL209 LL241 LL243 LL250 LL251 LL252 LL138 LL117 LL235 LL237 LL211 LL212 LL229 LL129 LL225 LL226 LL232 LL258 LL133 LL122 LL216 LL253 LL256 LL141 LL257 LL121 LL215 LL222 LL224 LL228 LL203 LL242 LL128 LL223 LL401 In order of language Arabic 1 Arabic 2 Arabic 3 Chinese (Mandarin) accelerated Chinese intermediate accelerated Chinese 1 Chinese 2 Chinese 3 Chinese 4 Chinese (Mandarin for Cantonese speakers) Chinese for Business (level 5) French beginners (accelerated) French intermediate (accelerated) French 1 French 2 French 3 French 4 French 5 French 6 French 7 French for business (advanced 1) French for business (advanced 2) French for business (advanced 3) German beginners (accelerated) German 1 German 2 German 3 German 4 German 5 German 6 Japanese 1 Japanese 2 Japanese 3 Japanese 4 Japanese 5 Russian for Scientists Russian 1 Russian 2 Russian 3 Russian 4 Spanish beginners (accelerated) Spanish intermediate (accelerated) Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 Spanish 5 Spanish 6 Spanish 7 Spanish International Business 1 Spanish International Business 2 Spanish International Business 4 74 . how should I apply? (see The Assessment Handbook). For a transfer into another Department (this includes the Department of Politics & International Studies. you must obtain the agreement of the other Department to accept you. An internal marker will re-mark the coursework and confirm or amend the mark (upwards or downwards). because permission will not be granted under normal circumstances.SECTION 7: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: I’m considering changing my degree course – what should I do? A: Obtain a degree course transfer form from the Undergraduate Office. The Director of Undergraduate Studies will decide whether to release after checking for consistency and fair treatment. Applications for extensions must be made within seven days of the expiry of the deadline. You should then make an appointment to see your personal tutor who will sign the form to verify that you have sought their advice. For a transfer within Economics. How do I go about gaining such approval? A: Access the unusual option form on my. you should request the extension prior to the deadline. or the Final-Year Board of Examiners has discretion to re-examine some or all of your coursework in that module.economics and submit it online. in liaison with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Q: I want to appeal against a coursework mark. what should I do? A|: Access the online personal tutor transfer form on my. ideally. you must have a case based on special individual circumstances. The Programmes Manager will then make a decision. which is jointly responsible for the degree course in Economics Politics & International Studies). A: Access the online coursework extension form on my. the Department of Economics can agree only to release you from your existing degree course. The form will go to the Director of Undergraduate Studies who will make a decision and respond to you by email.economics and submit it online. you do not have to give any reason. how do I do this? (see the Assessment Handbook) A: Obtain a coursework appeal form and return it with your coursework to the Undergraduate Office within seven days of the work being available for collection. Q: I want to change my personal tutor. 75 . The Economics Senior Tutor or Year Tutor will normally authorise a transfer automatically. extensions are normally granted only for medical reasons. who decides EITHER to order an immediate re-mark OR to refer the matter to the Final-year Board of Examiners. The form will go to the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Q: I need to seek a coursework extension. You will then need to return the form to the Undergraduate Office. and a medical certificate should be submitted to the Undergraduate Office soon thereafter. See page 11 for more information. the decision on approval will be taken by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.economics and submit it online. Q: I’d like to take a module that is not approved within the regulations for my degree course. Your personal tutor and year tutor are obliged to respect any confidence so long as it does not relate to the commission of an illegal act. write a short account to be placed in your file and drawn to the attention of the Board of Examiners. What should I do? A: Make an appointment to see the Departmental Senior Tutor. or academic reasons. if appropriate. the Economics Senior Tutor. See page 29 for more information. If you wish. Your personal tutor and your year tutor are obliged to respect any confidence so long as it does not relate to the commission of an illegal act. Q: I want to speak with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. explain the circumstances and. my year tutor. What should I do? A: See the module leader or Director of Undergraduate Studies. who will advise you or refer you to other tutors or university agencies for help. Q: I want to make a complaint against another student or a member of staff who is not my personal tutor. See page 26 for more information. who will advise you further. You might also consult your degree course and year representatives on the Staff Student Liaison committee or the secretary of the SSLC and ask for the matter to be placed on the agenda of the next SSLC meeting. See page 29 for more information. If you wish. What should I do? A: See your personal tutor or your year tutor. What should I do? A: Go to their office during the office hours advertised on their office door. Q: I want to make a complaint against my personal tutor. Take this to your year tutor or to the Undergraduate Office and ask for it to be placed in your file and drawn to the attention of the Board of Examiners. Q: I have been affected by non-medical circumstances during the year/during the time of my examinations A: See your personal tutor or your year tutor.Q: I need to get help because I am falling behind in my work for personal reasons. See page 22 for more information. See page 7 for more information. you may place certain restrictions of confidentiality upon who may have access to it. See pages 22 for more information. Q: I have been ill during the year/during the examination period: who should I inform? A: See your doctor and ask for a medical certificate explaining the nature of your medical condition and the period during which your ability to work was affected by it (a letter from the student counsellor or the University Senior Tutor has the same status as a medical certificate). you may place certain restrictions of confidentiality upon who may have access to it. ill health. my personal tutor or one of my module leaders. who will advise you or refer you to other tutors or university agencies for help. 76 . Q: I want to raise a problem with degree course regulations or module arrangements that affects several students. otherwise email to ask for an appointment. What should I do? A: See either your personal tutor or your year tutor. See page 24 for more information. uk/sunion/sslc to find the appropriate person.ac. Note: all necessary forms are available on my.Q: I want to contact a student member of the Staff Student Liaison Committee.uk/go/economics/ug/resources/forms 77 .warwick.ac.economics or www. What should I do? A: Go to http://www2.warwick.