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1: The Department

The Department of Economics

The Department of Economics was one of the founding departments of the University of Warwick when it was opened in 1965. Since then, we have become one of the largest departments in the discipline and are now widely regarded as one of the top Economics departments, not only in the UK, but in the world too. We have an academic community of around 150 staff, including 37 professors, with approximately 1,700 undergraduate students and 300 postgraduates. The Department is international in terms of both the staff and student body.

We are proud of our teaching record and of the achievements of our students and teaching is at the core of the work we do in the Department. One of our key objectives is to provide a research-informed and research-led teaching environment that equips you with key research skills and understanding and our courses benefit greatly from the input of leading scholars with international reputations who are based in the Department. We actively encourage you to fully engage with the learning process to enhance your educational experiences.

Communication and information sources

Tabula

TabulaLink opens in a new window is the University's secure web-based portal that supports teaching and learning is a key mechanism through which we will communicate with you. It is here you will find information on your timetable, assessment marks and feedback, your progress on meeting your Monitoring Points and attending Support and Feedback classes and information on your class tutors and Personal Tutor.

You can access Tabula both on- and off-campus. Further details and instructions are available when you log in to TabulaLink opens in a new window.

Moodle

MoodleLink opens in a new window is the University's virtual learning environment. Every module has a Moodle page where you can log in to view lecture notes, recordings and coursework.

Current Students webpages

We have created a webpage with all essential information about your course and to inform you about a wide range of other opportunities that will enhance your student experience and prepare you better for future career. This page is personalised, and you will need to use your student log-in to browse through the different areas.

Please visit this page regularly: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/economics/current/Link opens in a new window

Email

Every member of the University has a central email address, usually in the form A.N.Other@warwick.ac.uk. This is the address that we will use to contact you and you should use it to email members of staff.

Please check your email everyday as it is our primary method of contacting you.

Economics Updates

These are emails that we send 2-3 times a term and they focus on important issues related to your academic study and student experience.

We strongly encourage you to read them.

My Warwick mobile App

In the MyWarwickLink opens in a new window app students can access key links and contact information, links to careers information and advice and regular news updates and announcements. The app can be downloaded onto mobiles and tablets and customised to your needs and preferences. It can also be used to view teaching timetables, coursework deadlines, check emails and create alerts. If we need to communicate with you urgently about important things to do with your study here (e.g. about Support and Feedback class cancellations or specific deadlines) we use My Warwick alerts which will appear on your mobile device.

Please do not disable this feature as you may miss important communications.

Social Media

We use social media to keep current students up to date with departmental news and events via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram:

facebook.com/warwickeconomicsLink opens in a new window

twitter.com/warwickeconLink opens in a new window

instagram.com/warwickeconomicsLink opens in a new window

We also engage with former students of the Department via a LinkedIn group, which you are welcome to join: Economics :

Warwick Economics AlumniLink opens in a new window

Keeping your details up to date

When you enrolled for your course online, you will have submitted various personal and contact details; these include the contact details we will use in the event that we need to contact you urgently. If any of your contact details change, especially your mobile phone number it is vital that you inform us via Student Records onlineLink opens in a new window.

Student Privacy Notice

The University of Warwick is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. We ask you to read the Student Privacy NoticeLink opens in a new window carefully as it contains important information on who we are, how and why we collect, use and share personal data, your rights in relation to your personal data and on how to contact us and supervisory authorities in the event that you have a query or complaint.

If you cannot find what you are looking for online, or you need to speak to someone, you can find the key contacts below.

Administration of the MSc programmes

The administrative home of the Department of Economics is in the Social Sciences Building. Our campus map can be viewed at www.warwick.ac.uk/maps. Most University room numbers are in three parts, each of which conveys information. For example, to find S1.132:

  • S = Social Sciences building
  • 1. = the first floor (0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.)
  • .132 = the room number

The key committees responsible for the MSc degree programmes are:

The key people in the Department with responsibility for the MSc degree programmes are:

Head of Department
Professor Ben Lockwood 
Room S1.119
Email: Economics.hod@warwick.ac.uk

Deputy Head of Department (Teaching and Learning)
Dr Claudia Rei
Room S0.73
Email: C.Rei@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window

Director of Graduate Studies (Taught Degrees)
Professor Thijs van Rens

Room S2.105
Email: J.M.van-Rens@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window

Deputy Director of Graduate Studies (Taught Degrees), Director of Student Engagement and Progression (PGT)
Dr Alexander Karalis Isaac
Room S1.126
Email: A.Karalis-isaac@warwick.ac.uk

Senior Tutor (PGT)
Dr Mahnaz Nazneen

Room S2.140
Email: M.Nazneen.1@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window

MSc Economics and International Financial Economics Course Leader
Dr Stefania Paredes Fuentes
Room S2.121
Email: S.Paredes-FuentesLink opens in a new window@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window

MSc BES (Economics Track) Course Leader
Alexander Dobson 
Room S2.139
Email: A.C.Dobson@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window 

Careers Coordinator
Dr Atisha Ghosh
Room: S0.85
Email: Atisha.Ghosh@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window

Advisor to International Students
The Advisor to International Students provides a source of additional support to any student studying in the Department of Economics from overseas, helping them to adjust to studying in the UK.
Dr Andreas Markoulakis
Room: S2.108
Email: Andreas.Markoulakis@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window

Advisor to Female Students
The Advisor to Female Students provides a source of additional support to any female studying in the Department, as part of our aim to ensure that our female students receive appropriate support to achieve their full potential.
Dr Eman Abdulla
Room: S0.60
Email: Eman.Abdulla@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window 

Head of Administration (Teaching and Learning)

Kelly Taylor
Room S1.128

Email: K.E.Taylor@warwick.ac.uk

Programmes Manager (PGT)
Carolyn Andrews
Room S1.130
Email: C.Andrews@warwick.ac.uk

Programmes Coordinator (PGT)
Andrea Wyld
Room S1.132
Email: A.Wyld@warwick.ac.uk

Programmes Coordinator (PGT)
Chau Ho
Room S1.132
Email: C.Ho.1@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window

Programmes Administrator
Marion Nicholson
Room S1.132
Email: M.Nicholson@warwick.ac.uk

Student Engagement & Experience Coordinator
Aysa Ozcan
Room S1.132
Email: A.Ozcan@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window

View the full staff list for the Department.

How to contact us

How to contact the Postgraduate Office

The Postgraduate Office team, which is your point of contact as a MSc student, has a daily presence on campus, in room S1.132. Please bear in mind that, if you do visit the Postgraduate Office, the person with expertise for your particular query may not be in the office on that day, and so we may need to refer to a colleague working remotely.

See the MSc Get in TouchLink opens in a new window page, where you can:

1. Access contact details and profiles of members of the MSc programme team.

2. Consult the Frequently Asked QuestionsLink opens in a new window (FAQs).

3. Make an appointmentLink opens in a new window to meet online with one of the Postgraduate Office staff via MS Teams.

4. Email us on economics.pgoffice@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window.

How to contact Academic Staff

All academic staff (including Support and Feedback class tutors) have Advice and Feedback hours during term time when they are able to see students. These hours will be posted on staff web pages and on the Advice and Feedback HoursLink opens in a new window page. You should make every effort to see staff during these times. If you are unable to meet a member of staff during the stated Advice and Feedback hours, you should make an appointment to meet at a different time. Appointments should be made via email. To avoid disappointment, please do not wait until the week prior to the exams to book appointments with members of staff teaching on your modules, as this may not be possible.

You can speak with your module Support and Feedback class tutors about the material covered in a module. If there is something you do not understand they will be able to offer you the help you need. Your tutors can offer advice on assignments.

You can speak with Module Leaders and Lecturers about any academic issues relating to the module that class tutors are unable to answer. Module leaders are responsible for all academic aspects of modules, including lecture content, class questions and solutions, setting assignments and tests and the provision of generic feedback on assessment.

You can speak to the Director or Deputy Director of Graduate Studies (Taught Degrees) about any issues relating to the administration of postgraduate modules and Economics courses. Together with the Deputy Director, they will also be able to offer you advice if you wish to change degree courses, withdraw from the University (temporarily or permanently) or if you wish to take an unusual module as one of your options.

You can speak to your Personal Tutor or the Senior Tutor if you are experiencing difficulties in your personal or academic life.

By Email

All members of the Department have an email account and they will monitor it regularly. If you have a question for a particular member of staff, an email will normally be the best way to get a quick and straightforward answer or to set up a meeting with the relevant person. If your enquiry involves confidential personal information, it is best to email your Personal Tutor or the Senior Tutor directly. Please ensure that your emails are polite and do think about who you send your email to, using the guide above. Please do not send the same email to multiple people as this can cause unnecessary confusion and wastes staff time. You should always use your Warwick email account to avoid your email going into junk or clutter folders and hence not being read.

What you can expect from us

We want to instil in you the same passion for the study of economics that we have. Therefore, we aim to engage you with all course material and create an enjoyable environment in which to learn and develop. You should be aware of what you can expect from any module and it is the role of the Department to ensure that this information is clearly set out and available.

Below are the key elements that you should expect from every economics module that you take:

  • a module outline, detailing the module aims and objectives, the learning outcomes and an indication of the material that will be covered, the exam rubric, all of which can be found on the module webpage;
  • details of core texts and further readings to give you the best opportunity to prepare for lectures and Support and Feedback classes;
  • all modules will have lecture notes and/or other materials posted on the module's Moodle webpage. Links to all videos will be accessible via the Moodle webpage for the module;
  • a well-prepared lecture which has the aim of engaging you and encouraging participation in discussion beyond the lecture;
  • core module lectures are encouraged to be recorded and these will then be made available via the Lecture Capture service (at the discretion of the module leader).

If Support and Feedback classes form part of the teaching of the module, the material should be related to the module syllabus and class tutors should be well prepared and confident with the material they are teaching. You will be advised, with as much notice as possible, of any changes or cancellations of lectures and/or Support and Feedback classes.

For any assessments you should expect:

  • assessment details to be outlined, including the format of the assignment, assessment rules, the submission dates and the expectations of the module lecturer;
  • to receive your marked work with feedback and/or annotations within 20 working days of the submission date, unless extenuating circumstances prevent this. If the date for returning work is missed, you will be notified.

You should expect your lecturers and tutors to have time to discuss any concerns or questions you have about the module material. To this end, you should expect:

  • all lecturers to have two Advice and Feedback hours per week in term time, in which they are available to see you to offer advice on all matters relating to the relevant module;
  • all tutors to be available for a minimum of two hours per week in term time to meet you to offer advice and feedback.

The schedule of Advice and Feedback hours and details of how to book are given hereLink opens in a new window.

Diversity and values within the Department

We have a commitment within the Department of Economics to embed our key principles into our work and study environment. We aim to foster an environment of respect and inclusion in which all staff perform to the highest standard and students are able to enjoy a world-class learning experience.

Our key principles are:

  • Respect: everyone within our community has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of any protected characteristics
  • Integrity: we are guided by the principles of integrity, fostering an open and positive environment that is inclusive to all.
  • Accountability: we have a personal responsibility to commit to these values and hold ourselves accountable to our words and actions.

For more information about our diverse and inclusive community and to watch a video produced by our staff and students explaining our set of values, please visit our webpage

Diversity and ValuesLink opens in a new window

What we expect from you

In order to meet your full potential, the Department of Economics (which incorporates both the staff and your peers) have certain expectations of you — and in return you should expect us to deliver on key activities.

University Regulation 36 lays down the expectations of students concerning Registration, Attendance and Progress.

We expect you to engage with your studies and actively participate in departmental activities and events. We expect you to attend lectures and module Support and Feedback classes, where attendance is compulsory. Should your attendance fall below required standards we will contact you and take actions where necessary.

Engaging with your study

In Economics, in order to get the most out of your time here, we encourage you to be fully engaged with your course and to try to achieve the highest academic standards of which you are capable.

'Engagement' in this sense means several things, including:

  • preparing for lectures and Support and Feedback classes as advised by your teaching staff;
  • attending and actively participating in all lectures and Support and Feedback classes, as well as benefitting from peer learning opportunities and working as part of a group;
  • meeting your monitoring points, as set out in Section 2.3;
  • making the most of opportunities to discuss your studies with teaching staff;
  • meeting your personal tutor;
  • supporting each other's learning and development through active interactions with your cohort during lectures and classes, or a member of the SSLC;
  • submitting your assessments on time;
  • taking your tests and exams;
  • adhering to University and Departmental regulations and seeking guidance when unclear;
  • using your initiative and asking for help when necessary at the earliest opportunity.

We have the strong belief that each student can contribute to the learning progress made by others — this is a further reason for encouraging your attendance, participation and engagement.

Student Visa Holders

The above expectations apply to all students, but for Student Visa holders, it is important that you engage with your course to meet the conditions of your visa. Please make sure you are aware of your responsibilities whilst studying in the UK; you can refer to the Warwick Immigration website and the monitoring point information in section 3Link opens in a new window.

Facilities

MSc Study Area - S1.136, S1.138, S1.139 & S1.140

These are quiet work spaces. There are a number of desks and chairs for solo work.

MSc Kitchen - S1.129
A vending machine for hot drinks, drinking water, sink facilities for washing up, microwave for heating food, fridge and lockers.

MSc Common Room - S1.131 & S1.133
This social area is equipped with comfortable chairs and coffee tables for relaxing.

MSc Group Work Area - S1.135
This room can be used for group working and features two display screens. Please pre-book one of the two spaces using the online booking systemLink opens in a new window.

Others

Room S2.82 is a computer lab with 20 PCs, which can be used by MSc and Diploma students unless it is pre-booked for an experiment.

Room S0.55 contains the Bloomberg Terminals, which can be bookedLink opens in a new window by MSc students for half-hourly sessions.

The University also provides a number of private study spaces, including the Postgraduate HubLink opens in a new window, which is a dedicated multi- purpose space for postgraduate students on campus, and the Learning Grids, which are flexible and informal spaces for group and individual study that can be used by all members of the University and the Central Library.

Our lively research environment is built around our world class seminars and workshop series. You are welcome to attend any of these; the online schedule is published in our calendarLink opens in a new window. These seminars are a window on the wider research community and will help you get to grips with what economists do and how they carry out research. They can be very helpful in developing your ideas for a dissertation topic.

Teaching Dates

We use a numbering system to cover the main teaching weeks during the year. After the two week MSc pre-sessional course, week 1 of the Autumn Term starts on Monday 2 October 2023 and runs for 10 weeks. The Spring Term runs from week 15 — 24 and Summer Term is from weeks 30 — 39.

Autumn Term: Monday 2 October 2023 — Saturday 9 December 2023
Spring Term: Monday 8 January 2024 — Saturday 16 March 2024
Summer Term: Monday 22 April 2024 — Saturday 29 June 2024

Term 1Term 2Term 3
Week 1 = w/c 2 OctWeek 15 = w/c 8 JanWeek 30 = w/c 22 April
Week 2 = w/c 9 OctWeek 16 = w/c 15 JanWeek 31= w/c 29 April
Week 3 = w/c 16 OctWeek 17 = w/c 22 JanWeek 32 = w/c 6 May
Week 4 = w/c 23 OctWeek 18 = w/c 29 JanWeek 33 = w/c 5 May
Week 5 = w/c 30 OctWeek 19 = w/c 5 FebWeek 34 = w/c 20 May
Week 6 = w/c 6 NovWeek 20 = w/c 12 FebWeek 35 = w/c 27 May
Week 7 = w/c 13 NovWeek 21 = w/c 19 FebWeek 36 = w/c 3 Jun
Week 8 = w/c 20 NovWeek 22 = w/c 26 FebWeek 37 = w/c 10 Jun
Week 9 = w/c 27 NovWeek 23 = w/c 4 MarWeek 38 = w/c 17 Jun
Week 10 = w/c 4 DecWeek 24 = w/c 11 MarWeek 39 = w/c 24 Jun

Student Visa holders

Please make sure you are aware of your responsibilities whilst studying in the UK; there is a webpage for international Link opens in a new windowstudentsLink opens in a new window, which includes immigration adviceLink opens in a new window.

You can arrange to meet with an adviserLink opens in a new window from the Student Experience: Immigration and Compliance team to discuss visa issues.

Employment

There are restrictions on the amount of work you can do as a Student Visa holder in that you may not work more than 20 hours per week until after your course end date and this applies to both term time and vacation. Further information on employment during and after your studies your studies is given on the Immigration and Compliance websiteLink opens in a new window.

Change of Study Location

It is essential that you inform the Postgraduate Office if you intend to change your study location during the Summer Vacation (students should not be travelling before the end of the Summer Term). In this event, you must supply your new contact address details via the  Change of Study Location FormLink opens in a new window in case we need to contact you urgently. This is particularly important for students with Student Visa status, as the University is required to inform the UKVI if you are planning to be away from Warwick for more than 12 weeks. You must still be engaging with your studies during this time and we will continue to monitor your attendance and progress.

Authorised Absence

You may request an authorised absenceLink opens in a new window from your course for a compelling reason such as illness or bereavement. The minimum length of absence is 8 days and the maximum is 6 weeks per academic year. Please complete an authorised absence request form in Student Records Online. Periods of authorised absence are not reported to UKVI and as such the Student Visa will not be curtailed, although we are required to maintain records of absence for immigration purposes.